Wrestling's leading drill book is back. With new chapters, drills, coaching advice, and practice planning, "The Wrestling Drill Book, Second Edition," is bigger, better, and more comprehensive than ev
What is the definition of a high-scoring offense? How do you measure a player's offensive productivity? How do you keep your team on track throughout the course of a long season?"High-Scoring Baseball
Runner and humorist Bob Schwartz takes another poke at the foibles and eccentricities that infest one of our most popular compulsive behaviors. Features 43 original essays covering everything from th
Provides instructions on dance styles, from swing and the merengue to the waltz and polka, in a volume complemented by a DVD to demonstrate key movements, footwork, and timing.
As the use of standards-based assessment spreads in response to the increased emphasis on accountability, physical educators are faced with the task of demonstrating how their curricula and learning o
Collects youth basketball drills and variations intended to develop essential game skills in every aspect of the game, with advice on when to use the drills and how to progress through them.
Tells the story of Dave Bing's unprecedented combination of success as an athlete, businessman, and politician. Details Bing's basketball career, which included being named a consensus All-American at
Authored by one of the most successful and respected high school basketball coaches of all time and his son, an accomplished high school coach. Updated and expanded, presents an arsenal of coaching wi
Strong, fast, powerful, intelligent, and focused. Today's wide receiver must have the total package of physical and mental skills in order to excel at the position. "Complete Wide Receiver" covers it
Lee Rose has been one of basketball's most knowledgeable and respected coaches over the past 50 years at the high school, college, and professional levels. "Winning Basketball Fundamentals" presents h
Emanuelson, who served as a park district executive director in Illinois for 20 years, introduces basic accounting concepts and the financial tools for measuring the performance of private businesses,
A resource for teachers and youth leaders wishing to educate children about the importance of caring for the environment through the medium of fun physical activities. It is filled with simple games a
Essential Bicycle Maintenance & Repair teaches readers how to keep their bikes in top running condition with minimal investment in specialized tools. Written for the do-it-yourselfer, not the prof
A focused conditional program has become essential ton on-field rugby success. Pook presents a comprehensive training approach that builds players' physical abilities as well as the rugby-specific ski
For more than a decade, top coaches have turned to one resource time and time again. Collecting the wisdom, insights, and advice from the sport's legendary instructors, " The Swim Coaching Bible" imme
Provides instruction, advice, and coaching tips for the offensive aspects of softball, including hitting for average and power, bunting, baserunning, and moving runners.
In this update of the 2006 edition, Tiidus, a fellow professor of kinesiology and physical education at Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and a Canadian biochemist introduce exerc
This follow up volume to The Strength Training Anatomy Workout (Human Kinetics Publishers, 2011) provides additional advanced techniques and training routines for the next level of scientific weight t
"Massage Therapy: Integrating Research and Practice" presents the latest research examining the evidence for the use of various massage therapy techniques in treating pathological conditions and speci
Offers innovative and thoughtful schemes that raise money for your cause without compromising the physical activity, health and ecological messages adopted by individual schools and organizations. Thi
Want to increase your speed, endurance, and efficency? Learn how to apply the latest in cycling research, science and technology to train smarter, ride longer, and race faster.
To be a complete rugby player, you must master both the physical and mental skills of the game. This training program will sharpen your mental skills and unleash your full potential.
Sedentary habits have been identified as a major public health problem in many countries. The timely Physical Activity and Health addresses an unmet need by providing a comprehensive treatment of the
Teaches the activities and exercises intended to develop athletic endurance, and includes important information about nutrition, hydration, and anatomy.
Huber, a coach and professor of counseling and educational psychology and kinesiology at Indiana U. at Bloomington, explains how to apply the principles and theories of educational psychology to coach
For students and practitioners of massage therapy, physical therapy, osteopathy, and related fields, Johnson, a physiotherapist and sports massage therapist in the UK, presents a beginner's guide to d
"ACSM's Guide to Exercise and Cancer Survivorship" presents the science behind the benefits of exercise for cancer survival and survivorship as well as the application of that science to the design or
"Core Concepts in Athletic Training and Therapy" provides a balanced introduction to the knowledge, skills, and clinical abilities that span the profession of athletic training. Students in athletic t
In this text for undergraduates, Jurin (University of Northern Colorado) uses a conversational writing style as he shows how students can live a sustainable lifestyle. The text goes beyond environment
"NSCA's Guide to Tests and Assessments" offers strength and conditioning professionals a one-stop resource for the best research-supported fitness and performance measures available. Created by top ex
"Advances in Motivation in Sport and Exercise, Third Edition, " presents the most current information in sport and exercise motivation, including discussion of new research surrounding self-determinat
Advanced Analysis of Motor Development explores how research is conducted in testing major issues and questions in motor development. It also looks at the evolution of research in the fi
NSCA's Guide to Program Design offers the most current information, guidance, and protocols from respected scientists and practitioners with expertise in strength and conditioning progra
This comprehensive guide from two-time world champion Per Welinder and skateboarding advocate Peter Whitley will improve the skateboard skills of competitive and recreational riders alike. Mastering S
Provides an analysis of the tools and methods used in sport and exercise psychology research. By examining these measurement tools, this title assists readers in determining strengths and limitations
In the latest edition of his book Fitness Education for Children: A Team Approach, Stephen Virgilio emphasizes the importance of collaboration to combat obesity and promote active lifest
Basketball: Steps to Success details the skills and tactics needed for excellence on the court. Hal Wissel, renowned college and professional coach, shooting instructor and special consultant to NBA p
If anyone is qualified to write a strategy and guide book on basketball for women it is Hall of Famer and Olympian, Nancy Lieberman. This book is easy on the eyes with bolded titles, stand-out section
