Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport
The text examines evidence-based strategies for increasing physical activity in individuals and populations using three general approaches: informational, behavioral and social, and environmental and policy.
This entry-level text provides an overview of the human movement sciences, combining basic science principles with applications in exercise science.
Most importantly, are you considering a career in a human movement field such as a physical education teacher, exercise science specialist, personal trainer, or sport administrator? Then this text is for you!
Foundations of Physical Activity and Public Health, Second Edition, defines the intersection of kinesiology and public health, helping students understand how the fields interact.
Explain why it is important to stretch a muscle slowly while stretching, no matter whether you are using static or dynamic stretching exercises. 4. ... Guissard N, Duchateau J. Neural aspects of muscle stretching. Exerc Sport Sci Rev.
Most importantly, are you considering a career in a human movement field such as a physical education teacher, exercise science specialist, personal trainer, or sport administrator? Then this text is for you!
Scientific Basis of Athletic Conditioning
This edition retains its strong coverage of the foundations of motor behavior, biomechanics, exercise physiology, sport and exercise psychology, the sociology of sport, and physical education pedagogy.
Integrating the traditional presentation of the nature, scope, philosophy, and history of physical education and sport with the growing career opportunities available within this dynamic field, this text addresses the challenges and the ...