If you are looking for the definitive resource to help you measure your students’ achievement, your search is over. PE Metrics: Assessing Student Performance Using the National Stand
Presents information on the anatomy of core muscles and provides basic exercises for core development, along with specific core exercises to enhance performance in such sports as basketball, soccer, s
The popularity of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), which consists primarily of repeated bursts of high-intensity exercise, continues to soar because its effectiveness and efficie
NSCA's Essentials of Training Special Populations is an indispensable text for aspiring and established exercise professionals working with special populations such as children, aging adults, and clie
"Developing Power includes research-based recommendations from the world's leading experts on power development. Coverage includes the following: - Assessment protocols for testing jumps, throws, and
From the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and specialists from around the world, this 32-chapter guide outlines a framework for exercise management for people with chronic diseases and disab
Teaches the activities and exercises intended to develop athletic endurance, and includes important information about nutrition, hydration, and anatomy.
Water Fitness Lesson Plans and Choreography helps new instructors learn the basics of class organization and keeps veteran instructors out of the proverbial teaching rut. This reference
Most competitive sports require rapid whole-body movements in which athletes need to accelerate, decelerate, and change direction in response to game situations. That’s why coaches
Many scientific sport assessment resources are difficult to understand, can be time consuming to implement, and provide data that are difficult to analyze. Assessments for Sport and Athl
Dominate the competition with hockey’s best-selling playbook. In Hockey Plays and Strategies, Second Edition, Mike Johnston and Ryan Walter combine decades of experience to bring y
The premier text for athletic taping and bracing is back in a stunning fourth edition. Newly expanded to cover casting techniques, Athletic Taping, Bracing, and Casting, Fourth Edition With Web Resour
Through 19 chapters written by an international group of scholars and professionals in the field, this text introduces the foundations of recreation and leisure, detailing theories, concepts, and t
Surveys of pre-service and in-service elementary and secondary physical education teachers in the US show that most are very knowledgeable about one or two specific sports, but lack basic informat
Motor Learning and Development, Second Edition With Web Resource, provides a foundation for understanding how humans acquire and continue to hone their movement skills throughout the life span.
This text details the history and philosophy of sport and physical activity, in the context of modern kinesiology and organized chronologically from human origins to the present. Historical discus
Going beyond the conventional physiological, behavioral, and epidemiological perspectives, specialists in several fields address new and lingering questions about the lack of exercise and human he
Outdoor Leadership, Second Edition, is the definitive text for developing student leadership in outdoor and adventure settings throughout the world. Crafted by an author team internation
Building Character, Community, and a Growth Mindset in Physical Education is a highly practical and theoretically sound resource that will help you build a positive learning environment,
Increase shot power and on-court speed and agility with the most comprehensive tennis conditioning resource available. Combining 204 drills and exercises with online access to 56 video demonstrations,
Women and Sport: Continuing a Journey of Liberation and Celebration focuses on women winning access to the playing field as well as the front office in sport. Readers will gain an unders
This textbook explains scientific information about human anatomy and kinesiology to help dancers better understand their bodies, optimize movement performance, and reduce the risk of injury. It focus
Beginning Jazz Dance provides students with the context, background information and basic instruction they need in order to understand the genre and appreciate jazz dance as a performing art. Students
Springboard and Platform Diving is the authoritative guide to the sport. Thoroughly researched and painstaking compiled, it covers it all, including coaching, competition, and conditioni
As dance training evolves and becomes more complex, knowledge of motor behavior is foundational in helping dancers learn and master new skills and become more efficient in integrating th
Intended for physical therapists and athletic trainers, this clinical guide describes typical and atypical movement in the foot, knee, hip, and pelvis during running, and explains how anatomical align
Focused on physical literacy and measurable outcomes, empowering physical educators to help students meet the Common Core standards, and coming from a recently renamed but longstanding o
Written for students, researchers and professionals in exercise science, fitness and healthcare fields, this book details the factors that influence the relationship between mental health and physical
Race and ethnicity have a significant impact on leisure behaviour and activity choices. This book brings together 28 world-renowned researchers to provide a comprehensive review and unified perspectiv
Loudon (physical therapy, Duke U., Manske, and Reiman acquaint students in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training with biomechanics and functional anatomy as the foundation for
Suitable for students and fitness professionals, this title explores the physiology and benefits of fitness whilst also providing information and tools for improving health and wellness. It includes e
"Using Physical Activity and Sport to Teach Personal and Social Responsibility" shows you how to implement a character education program in your school or community organization. Authors Watson and Cl
With this guide, James (physical education teacher education, College of Brockport, State U. of New York) helps new physical education teachers survive their first year. She shows them how to transfer
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
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
Each easy-to-follow lab in this manual includes background information, step-by-step procedures, discussion questions, and a bibliography. Part 1 offers an orientation to lab instruments and procedure
Whether you're a crafty vet on the water looking to take your skills to the next level or a recreational rider interested in doing some eye-opening tricks for fun, Water Skiing and Wakeboarding is yo
Hide-and-seek is an age-old game that has never lost its allure. Geocaching -- using a global positioning system and other navigational techniques to find hidden containers, or caches -- brings this c
