Top 10 sporting achievements of 2016
2016 was an incredible year for sporting achievements, from Olympic records being smashed and century-old droughts being broken. See our Top 10 of the best.
Year: 2016
The 20 best books of 2016 as picked by Human Kinetics Europe customers
As the year comes to a close we count down the top twenty best books published in 2016 as picked by Human Kinetics customers.
Physical activity could help prevent lingering damage of concussion
A new Canadian study has suggested that strict rest may not be the best medicine for children with concussions. This new research has challenged the idea that physical activity should be avoided until symptoms disappear.
Why Christmas songs might be inappropriate for your festive workout
This infographic has been created by sport psychologist, Dr. Costas Karageorghis. Dr. Costas Karageorghis is renowned for his research into the effects of music in the realm of exercise and sport.
Motivating People to Be Physically Active
Motivating People to Be Physically Active will help you improve client motivation and participation in physical activity by understanding the key psychological principles of behaviour change.
Applied Health Fitness Psychology
Applied Health Fitness Psychology provides an understanding of the psychological factors that inhibit and promote physical activity and positive lifestyle behaviour change in clients. Gain insight to psychological motivational theories and models of exercise behaviour to help your clients establish and maintain positive attitudes, emotions and behaviours for a healthy lifestyle.
Top twenty fitness trends for 2017
The American College of Sports Medicine has announced it’s annual fitness trend forecast for the coming year. Now in its eleventh year, the survey was completed by over 1,800 health and fitness professionals worldwide.
Evidence-Based Assessment of Concussion
Our course of the week this week is Evidence-Based Assessment of Concussion. The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) endorse this course, 2 BASES points are on offer if the course is passed. To attain your 2 BASES points you must answer 50 questions covering the 10 different articles. Course components can be delivered online or in print. Take the course