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SPORT IN FOCUS

Soccer

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Soccer player doing a manouver known as the bicycle that consists in passing over another player with the ball trapped in his legs.

Soccer player doing a manouver known as the bicycle that consists in passing over another player with the ball trapped in his legs.

SPORT IN FOCUS

Soccer

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Lifestyle Wellness Coaching

Lifestyle Wellness Coaching has been thoroughly revised and updated to keep pace with the rapidly evolving field of wellness coaching.

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Science and Application of High-Intensity Interval Training

A must-have resource for sport coaches, strength and conditioning professionals, personal trainers, and exercise physiologists, as well as for researchers and sport scientists who study high-intensity interval training.

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Ethics in Sport

The need to understand ethical and moral issues in sport is at an all-time high. This latest edition of Ethics in Sport presents readers with the challenges involved when working in the field.

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Psychological Dynamics of Sport and Exercise

Fourth Edition, reflecting the latest developments in the field of sport and exercise psychology and presenting various applications in a range of physical activity settings.

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Human Resource Management in Sport and Recreation

Third Edition, providing current and future practitioners with a solid foundation in research and application of human resource management in the sport and recreation industries.

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Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults

The first book to detail the fundamental knowledge and skills associated with the training modules outlined in the International Curriculum Guidelines for Preparing Physical Activity Instructors of Older Adults.

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Research Methods in Biomechanics

Second Edition, demonstrating the range of available research techniques and how to best apply this knowledge to ensure valid data collection.

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Disability Sport

Second Edition, provides a comprehensive and practical look at the past, present, and future of disability sport.

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Qualitative Diagnosis of Human Movement

Third Edition, focuses on the processes behind movement observation, assessment, and diagnosis, emphasizing how to recognize and correct errors in human movement.

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Sports in American History: From Colonization to Globalization

Second Edition, journeys from the early American past to the present to give students a compelling grasp of the evolution of American sporting practices.

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Case Studies in Sport Law

Second Edition, provides students with specific examples and perspectives of some of the most significant cases in sport law in an accessible tone that is free of legal jargon.

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Applying Music in Exercise and Sport

Combines contemporary research and evidence-based practice to help exercise and sport professionals, coaches, students, researchers, and enthusiasts use music to enhance enjoyment, motivation, and performance of physical activity.

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Neuromechanics of Human Movement

Fifth Edition, draws on the disciplines of neurophysiology and physics to explore how the nervous system controls the actions of muscles to produce human motion.

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The Athlete’s Guide to Sports Supplements

Provides concise descriptions for 120 of today’s most popular supplements: what they are, how they work, potential performance benefits, research studies and outcomes, dosage recommendations, and possible health concerns.

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Inclusive Recreation: Programs and Services for Diverse Populations

Provides the knowledge and skills that students will need in their careers to ensure that all people will be able to participate in the recreation programs they provide.