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The Human Kinetics Library Core Collection combines Bloomsbury’s digital excellence with Human Kinetics’ market-leading sports and physical activity content, featuring an exclusive package of over 190 ebooks and 300 videos.
The collection contains over 190 market-leading ebooks from Human Kinetics, including textbooks, supplementary monographs and materials for practitioners.
Also included are over 300 videos from Human Kinetics, including demonstrations of exercise movements and explanations of key physical activity concepts.
Topics covered include:
Active Aging | Nutrition and Supplements |
Anatomy | Outdoor and Adventure Recreation |
Athletic Training and Therapy | Physiology of Sport and Exercise |
Biomechanics | Program and Facility Management |
Coaching | Psychology of Sport and Exercise |
Cognition and Mental Health | Research Methods, Measurements, and Evaluation |
Disability in Sport | Risk Management |
Ergonomics and Occupational Health | Ethics in Sport |
Exercise Prescription, Instruction, and Assessment | Sociology of Sport |
Fitness and Health | Sport Law |
Health Promotion | Sport Management, Marketing and Finance |
History of Sport | Sports Analytics and Performance |
Kinesiology and Exercise Science | Strength Training |
Leadership | Therapeutic and Inclusive Recreation |
Motor Behavior | Youth Sports and Fitness |
Specific sports and activities covered include:
Archery | Football (Soccer) | Rugby |
Baseball | Golf | Running, Jogging and Cross Country |
Basketball | Gymnastics | Skiing and Snowboarding |
Bodybuilding | Hiking and Backpacking | Softball |
Cheerleading | Hockey | Swimming |
Cycling and Mountain Biking | Lacrosse | Track and Field (Athletics) |
Dance | Martial Arts and Self-Defense | Triathlon |
Diving | Racket Sports | Volleyball |
Ice Skating | Tennis | Water Sports and Activities |
Football (American) | Rock Climbing and Mountaineering | Weight Lifting |
Among the issues explored in this text are the effects of heat, hydration, and cold in the thermal environment; diving, altitude training, and other pressure effects on the human system; and the influences that pollution and air quality have on exercise.
The text synthesizes research and practice with concepts and theories from exercise physiology, kinesiology, measurement, psychology, and nutrition to clearly convey how assessments from physical fitness testing inform the design of individualized exercise programs.
World-renowned sports nutritionist Dr. Dan Benardot combines the latest research, strategies, and sports nutrition information with his experience in academia and work with elite athletes to help you learn.
Brings together research on leadership–both within and outside of sport settings–to provide comprehensive knowledge of skills and practices relevant to the sport industry.
Delivers comprehensive, interdisciplinary coverage of the physical aging process and its effects on movement and exercise. Research on the physiological and physical implications of aging is presented, focusing on study outcomes and their practical application in optimizing healthy aging.
This text will help all types of coaches cultivate a growth environment that encourages lasting change and maximizes each client’s potential in their personal and professional lives.
Examines the structure of governance within sport organizations across a breadth of levels and a variety of industry sectors to prepare students to practice principles of good governance and ethical decision making.
Provides an in-depth picture of the challenging and rewarding role of the health and fitness club manager. Leading experts in the fitness industry share their insights in a practical manner, making this text the most authoritative and field-tested guide to fitness management success.
A textbook for undergraduate students in kinesiology taking a foundations, philosophy, or history course on sport and physical activity; a reference for academic libraries and sport studies researchers.
As the sport industry continues its global expansion, this second edition serves as an invaluable guide for students whose careers will require an international understanding of the relationships, influences, and responsibilities in sport management. .
Written specifically for those in the fitness industry, the text covers various training goals and considerations when working with clients and athletes at all levels.
Explains research design, implementation, and assessment criteria with a focus on procedures unique to the discipline of sport management.
Offers a practical approach to understanding social media communications in the sports industry, with application extending to those working in journalism, public relations, broadcasting, advertising, and other sport business careers where knowledge of effective social media usage will maximize career potential.