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Biomechanical Analysis of Fundamental Human Movements eBook

What determines your running style?

Ergonomics in Sport and Physical Activity

Although international travel is routine nowadays for recreational purposes, it is not without problems for the traveling athlete.

Sport in America, Volume II

The Super Bowl is regarded as one of the most watched sporting events in the world, but statistics prove that is far from true.

Inside Sport Psychology eBook

The relaxing place technique involves visualizing a real or imaginary location that carries strong associations of relaxation.

Social Issues in Sport 2nd Edition eBook

Sport may not be the cause of violence, but rather a result of the athletes� upbringing or natural disposition, which led them to choose a violent sport.

Measurement in Sport and Exercise Psychology eBook With Web Resource

Reflecting the general historical trends in self-concept research, self-concept instruments used in early sport and exercise research focused on global self-esteem (Marsh, 1997, 2002).

Perceptual-Motor Activities for Children eBook With Web Resource

Do grapevine (crossover) steps from cone to cone. Along the way, touch each cone and say the letter shown on the card for that cone.

Recovery for Performance in Sport eBook

The water-immersion recovery technique consists of covering part of the body, or the whole body, in water.

Physical Activity and Mental Health eBook

The evidence points to the efficacy of physical activity interventions for use in treating addictive behaviours.

Physiological Aspects of Sport Training and Performance 2nd Edition eBook With Web Resource

It has been demonstrated that exercise training in previously sedentary individuals has beneficial effects in terms of reducing the incidence of upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) (Nieman et al. 1990; Nieman, Hensen, et al. 1993).

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	Abnormal ECGs not always concerning for athletes It is not unusual for athletes to exhibit an “abnormal” ECG due to the effect of exercise training on the anatomy and autonomic control of the heart. However, it is important to understand which ECG abnormalities may be physiologic and which are likely to be pathologic.
	Author Jorge Iber featured on CNN.com Jorge Iber, co-author of Latinos in U.S. Sport, comments on the current and historical challenges Latinos face as they compete in traditional U.S. sports.
	Gerald Gems discusses the history of sport, current issues, and future challenges Read an interview with Gerald Gems, author of Sports in American History
	Jorge Iber discusses historical and current issues facing Latinos in U.S. sport Jorge Iber featured in recent podcast by New Books in Sport
	Pollutants affect exercising outdoors Urban environments with high level of pollutants cause concern for outdoor exercisers
	Strategies for developing healthy body fat levels in athletes Tips to help develop healthy body fat levels in athletes.