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Help teens become physically active for life. Build physical education programs that keep pace with changing needs. Introduce technology into the classroom. With the introduction of Teaching Secondary Physical Education , now there is a teaching methods textbook that meets the needs of today's diverse student populations. It outlines a contemporary approach that focuses on how teachers can help their students become active for life. A team of experts walks you step by step through the process of building and adapting quality programs to keep pace with changing needs. You'll learn how to improve your effectiveness as a teacher while responding to the growing demand for quality secondary programs that are relevant in both today's world and tomorrow's. Teaching Secondary Physical Education covers all the critical issues: developmental appropriateness, inclusiveness, appropriate use of technology in the classroom, and more. In addition, the text contains many distin
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Telling Tales in Sport and Physical Activity: A Qualitative Journey is the first book to challenge and displace the tried-and-true and often atrociously dull writing styles employed by qualitative researchers of sport and physical activity. Author Andrew Sparkes breaks disciplinary boundaries to move the field into new and unfamiliar territory by encouraging qualitative researchers to think of themselves as storytellers, not just scientists. Using traditional and contemporary writing styles as examples, author Andrew Sparkes introduces readers to the potential that storytelling in different genres has to contribute to the understanding and acceptance of sport and physical activity. Sparkes also provides readers with innovative examples of how, when, and why to use new writing practices to make research more readable and understandable. The text urges qualitative researchers to become central characters in their writing and to use their own embodied experiences as a valuable resour
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This updated and revised fourth edition of the respected Textbook of Work Physiology combines classical issues in exercise and work physiology with the latest scientific findings. The result is an outstanding professional reference that will be indispensable to advanced students, physiologists, clinicians, physical educators-any professional pursuing study of the body as a working machine. Written by world-renowned exercise physiologists and sports medicine specialists, the new edition retains the important historical background and exercise physiology research conducted by the authors over the past 40 years. In addition, it brings you up-to-date on the growth in the field since the previous edition, presenting today's most current scientific research findings. Beyond the scientific details, the book also addresses the application of this information to the fields of exercise physiology and work physiology, making the resource more useful than ever. Textbook of Work Physiol
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Designed for both male and female players, this book helps athletes develop the strength to set screens and convert three-point plays, the speed to run the court and get into position, the balance to change direction on a drive, the quickness to get loose balls and blow by a defender for easy baskets, and the explosive jumping power to block shots and grab rebounds. Chip Sigmon, athletic trainer for Carolinas Sports Performance Center at Carolinas Medical Center and former head strength and conditioning coach for the Charlotte Hornets and the Charlotte Sting, provides everything that coaches and players need to get that competitive edge and keep it year-round as they learn to: develop fitness in the off-season, improve speed and power in the preseason, maintain a high level of conditioning through the regular season, and perform at peak abilities in post season competition. 52-Week Basketball Training presents daily workouts for optimal training throughout the year so that players
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Start where you are and go wherever your goals take you. No other guide offers a more comprehensive plan for developing a personal fitness program and sticking with it. Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine, ACSM Fitness Book offers the total package from one of the most respected organizations in the field. In its first two editions, the ACSM Fitness Book sold more than 100,000 copies. Now the classic has been enhanced and expanded with the tools you need to succeed. From simple, step-by-step instruction to new insights on nutrition, weight control, motivation, and overcoming setbacks, the authors provide the help you need to reach beyond your personal best. The key to making any fitness program effective is finding the right level of difficulty for your current ability and creating a plan that will take you to the next level. With a simple and scientifically proven fitness test, the ACSM Fitness Book gives you everything you need to determine your starting point
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Take control of your arthritis! Reduce symptoms and keep joints mobile with Action Plan for Arthritis . This guide will help you determine the type and extent of exercise you need to counteract the pain, limitations, and expense associated with the disease. enveloped in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine, Action Plan for Arthritis is a complete and effective guide. Inside you will find: strength training, flexibility, and aerobic training programs; guidance in customizing the programs based on your level of fitness and degree of arthritis; joint-friendly exercise options, including water exercise, tai chi, and yoga; and real-life motivation stories from others who are thriving with the same condition. You'll also find information on the pros and cons of supplement use so that you can make informed decisions about the 'cures' advertised for arthritis. Action Plan for Arthritis combines the scientific and medical knowledge on how exercise can effectively dim
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Be prepared for water emergencies! If you are responsible for the welfare of those who spend time in or around the water-as an aquatic manager, scuba diving instructor, firefighter, law enforcement officer, or emergency rescue worker-or if you're a water sport enthusiast yourself, then you need to know how to prevent and manage aquatic accidents. This potentially lifesaving guide shows you how. The only book of its kind, Aquatic Rescue and Safety provides detailed information on how to identify, treat, and prevent all types of submersion injuries, from drowning, hypothermia, and cramps to injuries of the heart, lungs, head, and spinal cord. It also contains special sections on dealing with watercraft - related and scuba diving injuries. Written by a veteran scuba diving instructor and water-rescue instructor trainer, the book presents the latest, most effective rescue and first aid procedures-techniques proven to save lives-for all water-related injuries. The book also examines the
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Attain the essential core strength that will result in rock-hard abs without doing endless crunches! Scott Cole, the fitness celebrity made famous on the Abs of Steel video, presents his revolutionary program to develop and maintain a sculpted midsection. This workout can be done at home, and no expensive equipment is necessary! Rather than focus on endless repetitions of painful crunches, this program uses your entire body to condition your core. Athletic Abs combines principles found in sport training, martial arts, gymnastics, and yoga to isolate and develop the four abdominal regions. Not only will these exercises result in a chiseled look, they'll also increase your overall strength, flexibility, and balance. Plus, a special section combining nutrition and interval training will help you burn fat and showcase your abs. In addition to starring in the best selling Abs of Steel , Scott Cole has been named one of IDEA's top five fitness trainers in the world. He has been feature
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Great athletes make difficult moves look effortless with a combination of skill, strength, and balance. Traditional conditioning builds a fitness base, but modern sports training takes into account athletic movement patterns. Athletic Body in Balance is the first guide of its kind to show you how to train for smooth, fluid movement and prevent muscle imbalances, mobility restrictions, stability problems, and injuries. Physical therapist and sports conditioning expert Gray Cook has proven the effectiveness of his approach through the performances of athletes in the NFL, NBA, NHL, WNBA, and Reebok® University's sports training system. Cook's methods will help you identify functional weaknesses; correct imbalances; explore your potential; and refine sport-specific movement skills such as jumping, kicking, cutting, and turning. You will see where conditioning is breaking down and how to get your body back on track. Whereas other books concentrate on maximizing your strengths, Athlet
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You work out and train hard. You know you can reach that next level of performance. But are you doing all that you can to get there? Adding absolute strength and power often creates muscle imbalances and mobility limitations that cause injuries and limit skill training. The Athletic Body in Balance Video is the first of its kind to show how to identify and correct muscle imbalances, mobility restrictions, and stability problems. Host Gray Cook is a physical therapist and sports conditioning expert who has proven the effectiveness of his approach through the performances of athletes in the NFL, NBA, NHL, WNBA, and Reebok® University's sports training system. Cook's methods detect where conditioning is breaking down and reveals how to get your body back on track. Included in the video are five assessment tests to help you find the imbalances in movement patterns, sample corrective exercises to improve mobility and stability, and ways to integrate these exercises into a regular trai
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Some books teach coaches and players what to do; this also explains why. Developed by an all-star cast of coaches selected by the American Baseball Coaches Association, Baseball Strategies is the most comprehensive resource ever written on the tactical aspects of the game. Providing the content are 18 of the game's top strategists, including several coaches whose teams have totaled more than 1,000 wins and have won national championships. Meet every decision-making challenge, from setting the most effective lineup at the plate and in the field to deciding what play to call and when to call it in tight game situations. Should a runner be sent on a 2-2 pitch with one out? Should a hitter be walked to allow for a force-out even if the next batter is an RBI leader? When should a pitcher hold a runner on base from the stretch position or pitch from a more comfortable full windup? The analyses and answers to all of these questions and many more can be found in this book. In part I, you'll
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Your opponents are getting bigger, faster, and stronger-are you? You can, with Bigger, Faster, Stronger , the book designed specifically for high school athletes and their coaches. This book presents the details of the most popular strength-training system used in high schools across the nation for the past 30 years. In fact, more than 9,000 high schools have implemented the BFS program. Meeting your core conditioning needs no matter what sport you play, Bigger, Faster, Stronger provides the complete training program for you to compete successfully. With Bigger, Faster, Stronger , you'll learn how to: follow step-by-step guidelines for creating, implementing, and adjusting an effective training program, regardless of your sport; use the most effective techniques for essential exercises such as the squat, bench press, hex bar dead lift, and power clean; and enhance your speed, agility, and running technique through specific drills. In only two 30-minute sessions per week during
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Infinitely practical and packed with powerful insights, Bike Racing 101 is the single best resource for cycling enthusiasts who are ready to move from the sidelines to cycling competition. From preparation to performance, Bike Racing 101 gives you the essential information you need to hone your skills, chart your course, and get into the race. Penned by renowned experts Kendra and Rene Wenzel, Bike Racing 101 gives you the inside edge from world-class competitors who've raced at top levels of international competition. Equipment, apparel, training, skills, nutrition, and even the unwritten rules of racing etiquette are covered in this comprehensive guide. Written for the experienced cyclist who already has a firm grasp on biking basics, Bike Racing 101 offers key technical advice in a format that's easy to follow. You'll learn skills that are essential for competitive performance, from cornering and climbing to sprinting. You'll get the inside edge on bikes and equipment, from
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Improve your execution and add points to your game with one of the world's top bowling coaches. John Jowdy has coached more than 100 pros, including Mike Aulby, Parker Bohn, Lisa Wagner, and Robin Romeo. In Bowling eXecution , he covers every technique crucial to advanced execution. By focusing on bowling execution in the modern age, this book will help you overcome the difficult lane conditions that are set up for major tournaments and capitalize on the power and unique qualities of today's reactive balls. Using the top pros as examples, Jowdy demonstrates the pros and cons of various bowling styles. He presents the teaching methods he has used to help some of the best pro players improve their scores, and he shows you how to apply these methods to your own game. In Bowling eXecution you will learn how legendary bowlers address the same issues you face on the lanes. Bowling eXecution covers every aspect of the game. Jowdy breaks the shot into its components and teaches how to
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Whether you're a coach looking to build or supplement your program or a swimmer seeking to improve your technique and time, you'll benefit from swim coaching legend Bill Sweetenham's proven methods for improving performance in the backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke, freestyle, and individual medley. Sweetenham has spent his career developing world-class swimmers-first for Australia, then for Hong Kong, and now for Great Britain. He engineered Australia's success at four Olympic Games and five Commonwealth Games and has coached 63 top swimmers in international competitions to 27 Olympic and World Championship medals. Now, through Championship Swim Training , he and coauthor John Atkinson, a former national team coach in Australia and current national youth coach with British Swimming, provide the detailed plans and strategies to help all swimmers maximize their swimming potential. Beginning with Sweetenham's five golden rules for swimming that apply to all swimmers-regardless of their
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From great golf games to invaluable tips from one of the greatest golfers ever, Chi Chi Rodriguez scores a hole in one in Chi Chi's Golf Games You Gotta Play . Designed to break the monotony of 'hit it, chase it, find it, count-�em-up golf,' Golf Games You Gotta Play provides unique insights to improve your shot making abilities and bring a whole new level of enjoyment to every hole that you play-no matter what your handicap. Chi Chi is one of the most popular figures in sports. With 8 PGA wins and 22 Senior PGA titles, he's a distinguished member of the Golf Hall of Fame. John Anderson is one of ESPN's rising stars and a regular Sports center cohost. Together, in Golf Games You Gotta Play , the two combine their love for golf and singular sense of humor in a book that will help you develop your skills and possibly pad your pocket with friendly wager ideas. From the classics to Bus Driver, Tombstone, Blind Nine, and Rabbit, Chi Chi covers countless ways you can make each shot count
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