Human Kinetics Articles

Justin Rose's triumphant U.S. Open victory also a win for Golf Flow

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:39:00 +0000

In becoming the first Briton in more than 40 years to win the U.S. Open, Justin Rose on Sunday, June 16, also became the second student of Dr. Gio Valiante to bring home a high-profile PGA Tour championship this month. On June 2, Matt Kuchar won the Memorial Tournament, his second Tour victory of the year. Valiante’s acclaimed new book, "Golf Flow" was released in the spring of 2013.

Acceleration Drills from Specific Starting Conditions

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 07:49:00 +0000

Performing acceleration drills from specific starting conditions allows evaluation of the athlete’s technique for sport-specific situations.

Visit us at NSCA's 36th Annual National Conference

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 03:45:00 +0000

Visit us at NSCA's 36th Annual National Conference

Bill and Rick Welker tabbed as National Wrestling Sportswriters of the Year

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 07:59:00 +0000

Bill Welker and son Rick have been selected as the 2013 National Wrestling Sportswriters of the Year by Wrestling USA Magazine.

37 Volleyball Drills for Skill Development

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:19:00 +0000

The AVCA’s Volleyball Drills app presents 37 drills for serving and passing, setting, team, and offense and defense. It is the only app on the market that addresses players’ skill development.

Animations enliven the study of the body’s response to physical activity

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 08:46:00 +0000

Enhanced e-book version of Physiology of Sport and Exercise, Fifth Edition now available through Apple iBookstore, Amazon Kindle store, and Barnes & Noble

Sprinting in Field and Court Sports

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 07:41:00 +0000

While track sprinting is a closed skill, athletes in field and court sports require reactive agility.

41 Wrestling Drills for Skill Development

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 05:27:00 +0000

With 41 drills for novice, intermediate, and advanced level skill development, a quick find feature, and the ability to tag favorite drills for easy access, the Wrestling Drills app will help every coach and wrestler win more matches.

Potential for and Limits of Speed Development

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 04:58:00 +0000

Although speed can be improved, it is inaccurate to suggest that everyone has the capacity to become a sprint champion.

Tart Cherry supplement

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 04:13:00 +0000

Tart cherries are grown primarily in Michigan in the United States.

Supplement guide

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 04:13:00 +0000

The supplement entries use the symbols listed in the following table to easily identify the supplements that have been proven to be beneficial or possibly beneficial for the corresponding performance variables.

Understanding supplements

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 03:59:00 +0000

The battle for regulatory power is likely to be an ongoing one, but the hope for the future is a dietary supplement industry that provides more scientific, rather than testimonial-based, evidence for the claims being made, and more importantly, one that requires independent testing from a third party to ensure the purity and safety of the ingredients for consumers.

Competing in heat or cold

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 03:28:00 +0000

Most athletes, whether in training or competition, have been forced to perform in either hot and humid or cold conditions.

Offer dog-oriented program opportunities to bring in more people

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 07:59:00 +0000

Dog park programs, though not really abundant, like our regular programs (for people), are indeed out there.

Use signage to ensure guidelines and certain basic information are communicated

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 07:59:00 +0000

It’s important to ensure that certain basic information concerning park use (not just the rules) is made readily available to users.