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Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Psychology

See what kind of jobs are available in the sport and exercise psychology fields.

Vision and Goal-Directed Movement

In the last few decades, a modest number of empirical investigations have been designed to identify factors influencing the use of visual information as a function of practice.

Anger Management in Sport

Learn about different types of inventory methods and whether or not they work.

Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology 5th Edition eBook With Web Study Guide

While watching a team sport such as soccer or basketball, one often cannot help wondering why the player with the ball did not pass to a much better positioned teammate.

Reversing the Obesogenic Environment eBook

Most Americans watch several hours of television each night and are bombarded by commercials (Holmes, 2008). But Americans are not alone in their television habits, despite the health detriments associated with excessive viewing.

Delavier's Stretching Anatomy

There are various stretching techniques, but three main methods have proven effective.

Advances in Motivation in Sport and Exercise-3rd Edition

There are several reasons for the current limitations in the evidence base and for the disappointing effect of some commonly utilized interventions (Blamey & Mutrie, 2004).

Physical Activity and Health 2nd Edition eBook

While psychological, social, and environmental factors contribute significantly to physical activity behavior, it is important to recognize that activity behavior also has a biological basis and that genetic variation could affect individuals� propensity to be physically active or sedentary.

Physical Activity Epidemiology-2nd Edition

Weight gain resulting from excess storage of fat is ultimately explained by an intake of calories that exceeds those expended.

Lifestyle Wellness Coaching-2nd Edition

Throughout most of the 20th century, needing help or consulting a therapist was thought to indicate an inherent weakness.

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Pollutants affect exercising outdoors

Urban environments with high level of pollutants cause concern for outdoor exercisers

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.

Strategies for developing healthy body fat levels in athletes

Tips to help develop healthy body fat levels in athletes.

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