The most cohesive introduction to sport science
This newly updated edition provides students with a solid background in sport science and prepares them for further study and course work
Month: April 2013
Effects of multiple concussions in contact sports
Unlike most musculoskeletal injuries, concussions are invisible (i.e., no swelling, stitches) injuries and often there is no timeline for recovery.
The real world of financial management in sport
Provides students with a grounding in the real world of financial management in sport
A patient guide to a healthy heart
The authors of The Healthy Heart Book have combined their backgrounds and extensive experience in physiotherapy and nutrition to provide this comprehensive guide to achieving a full recovery.
Nitrate-rich vegetables could help tackle high blood pressure
Drinking a cup of beetroot juice can lower blood pressure, researchers say.
The assessment and diagnosis of movement technique
The processes behind movement observation, assessment and diagnosis, emphasising how to recognise and correct errors in human movement
It’s not the taking part it’s the winning that counts
Two-thirds of parents believe that cheating by high profile sportsmen and women is adding to the pressure on young people to copy them.
Making meaningful and inclusive physical activity a reality
An excellent resource for physical activity practitioners or students preparing to work with diverse populations in schools, fitness facilities, community recreation sites and sport programmes.