Human Kinetics Library Platform

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 approximately 200 ebooks and more than 400 videos, covering topics that include athletic and strength training, biomechanics, nutrition, sport and exercise psychology, sport law and management, and much more.

New for 2024: The Human Kinetics Library Core Collection has been updated with 10 new titles for 2024, covering topics such as peak performance, sport psychology, sport business, and coaching.

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The collection contains approximately 200 market-leading ebooks from Human Kinetics, including textbooks, supplementary monographs and materials for practitioners.

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Also included are over 300 videos from Human Kinetics, including demonstrations of exercise movements and explanations of key physical activity concepts.

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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

New to the Human Kinetics Library Core Collection

Achieving Excellence: Mastering Mindset for Peak Performance in Sport and Life

The book explains specific mental skills and concepts from elite performers in and out of sport to perform well, recover from errors, and enjoy their lives.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Sport: Mastering Mindset for Peak Performance in Sport and Life

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Sport provides a comprehensive examination of DEI issues across the sport industry.

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Human Resource Management in Sport and Recreation

Human Resource Management in Sport and Recreation, Fourth Edition, offers a solid foundation in research and application, and it provides a holistic perspective of human resource management by bringing together the three groups of people who constitute human resources across sport and recreation organizations: paid professionals, volunteers, and the clients themselves.

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Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging

Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging, Second Edition, examines the effects of the aging process on the major physiological systems and identifies the positive impacts of physical activity and regular exercise for older adults, including delaying specific diseases and increasing quality of life.

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Sales and Revenue Generation in Sport Business

Sales and Revenue Generation in Sport Business provides a comprehensive overview of the many ways in which sport organizations generate revenues, and it teaches students the practical concepts they will need for success.

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Sociocultural Issues in Sport And Physical Activity

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.

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Sport Psychology Essentials

Sport Psychology Essentials will help you unlock your sport performance potential and stay ahead of the competition.

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Sports Broadcasting

Sports Broadcasting is a comprehensive look at the field, with coverage of all aspects of the job that an entry-level sports broadcaster will need to know about.

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Sports in American History: From Colonization to Globalization

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.

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Winning Ways of Women Coaches

Some of the most exceptional women coaches in the world have contributed to this groundbreaking book, each examining a different coaching topic from her unique viewpoint.

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Practical Guide to Exercise Physiology: The Science of Exercise Training and Performance Nutrition

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.

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Research Methods and Design in Sport Management

Explains research design, implementation, and assessment criteria with a focus on procedures unique to the discipline of sport management.

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Social Media and Sports

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.

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