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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Reach a higher level of athleticism with "Functional Training for Sports"! Functional training is a complete system of athletic development that focuses on training the body the way it will be used in competition, making it the most efficient and effective form of training today. Author Mike Boyle, renowned strength and conditioning coach formerly with the Boston Bruins, addresses movement, body positions, and abilities that are essential for success in competition. Through "Functional Training for Sports", you will improve your total athleticism, enhance your performance, and reduce injuries through exercise progressions that will spur your development potential for specific movement patterns you commonly use in your sport. Providing tests for you to determine where to start, the progressions focus on training for the torso, the upper body, and the lower body. The book also provides detailed programs that incorporate the exercises and methods for these progressions. As you master each progression, you will be preparing yourself to perform in any situation with notable improvements in stability and balance, reaction time, core strength, and power. This whole-body, sport-applied system makes "Functional Training for Sports" your key to today's most effective and efficient training! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. good copy with some light overall wear. clean flat covers with only very light edge rubbing. pages clean and unmarked. last few pages have some wrinkling due to having been wet at some time.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. VG in glossy illustrated wrappers, as published. Paperbound. 255 pp. Lightly shelf-rubbed. Front cover curled. Front corners bumped, creased. Spine square, tight, uncreased. Interior bright, clean. No marks. Heavily illustrated in black and white. Nice instructionall copy.

Trade paperback. Condition: Fine. 3rd Rev ed. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 161 p. Contains: Illustrations. Coaching Youth Sports. Audience: General/trade. No previous owner's name. Clean, tight pages. No bent corners. SC 232.

Trade paperback. Condition: Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 160 p. Contains: Illustrations. Steps to Success. Audience: General/trade. No previous owner's name SC 123.

Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Pages are clean and unmarked. Cover corners and edges are unmarred. Binding is tight.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Norms for Fitness, Performance, and Health contains a comprehensive collection of normative data for numerous fitness, performance, and health components across a range of ages, abilities, occupations, and athletic backgrounds. It lays the foundation for working with normative data by detailing the purpose and benefits of norms. It reviews relevant statistical information to assist the reader in understanding and interpreting descriptive statistics, including a limited discussion on inferential statistics. Norms for Fitness, Performance, and Health presents data for numerous fitness components, including strength, endurance, anaerobic and aerobic capacity and power, body composition, flexibility, speed, and agility, as well as data for various health norms such as cardiovascular capacity, blood lipids, bone density, energy expenditure, and caloric values. Professionals will be able to use the information to provide a basis of comparison to others in the same category as their clients. The data also highlight various athletic populations, including athletes in football, basketball, and baseball, and features normative data that were collected from professional sport organizations, including the NFL and NHL. Coaches will use these norms to gain a greater understanding of maximizing their athletes' performance and develop optimal training programs. A unique aspect of the book is the inclusion of performance data for specific civil service populations such as police, firefighters, and military personnel. Readers will benefit from this book by gaining knowledge on -comparing athletic populations and rating athletes based on normative values; -properly conducting and comparing various tests for specific fitness components through detailed test descriptions; -the importance of testing and the reasons for establishing testing programs; -the interpretation of normative data to allow proper understanding of test results; and -comprehending data analysis through the easy manner in which the statistics are presented. The book is organized into three parts, with chapters fortified with figures and tables to make it easier to use and understand. Part I discusses the importance of fitness and health assessment, outlines the development of testing protocols, and provides a basic understanding of statistical interpretation of data. Part II provides normative data for various athletic performance and fitness components. These chapters focus on the variety of tests available for each component and provide normative data for various age groups, professions, and sports in both laboratory and field tests. Gender differences are also addressed when applicable. Part III offers normative data for various health issues, including cardiovascular profiles (blood pressure, heart rates), lipid profiles (cholesterol, triglycerides), hematological profiles (hemoglobin, iron), energy expenditures, and caloric values. An appendix is also available that outlines testing methods for 24 different tests and activities. Norms for Fitness, Performance, and Health is a solid reference for fitness instructors, physical educators, exercise scientists, coaches, and various civil service professionals. It is the most comprehensive compilation of normative fitness and health data in existence and provides a basic understanding of statistical analysis of those norms. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. You can become a much stronger overall runner by improving leg turnover, efficiency, body alignment, muscle balance and running- specific muscle strength, and by finding your most effective range of motion. Expert coaches and runners show you how to assess what you need and implement these training methods into your program. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Trade paperback. Condition: Very good. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 224 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. No previous owner's name. Clean, tight pages. No bent corners. SC 280.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Contains background information on flexibility, including basic principles of stretching and body responses during stretching. Readers will discover what causes muscle soreness, how increased flexibility leads to better performance and reduces injury, and how they can limber up and play their best. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This text aims to help physical education instructors revitalize their programmes and involve participants in activities. Part 1 explains how to make parachute games interesting and safe for participants including: how parachute games promote co-operation among participants; how the games are adaptable for any level of fitness and ability; how to read play sessions, from selecting the playing field and teams to keeping things enjoyable; how to ensure physical and emotional safety throughout the session; and how to purchase, repair, clean and store the parachute. Part 2 describes 60 games for participants, divided into three activity levels - low, moderate and high. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Improve your physical fitness to improve your game! You don't need hi-tech golf equipment to improve your game, "Golf Anatomy" shows you how to use your greatest tool, your body, to maximise your potential. Through this illustrated step-by-step guide you will learn to move within the swing, reduce your risk of injury and improve your physical fitness to deliver longer, accurate and more consistent shots time after time. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. See what it takes to maximize cycling power, speed, and endurance! Cycling Anatomy will show you how to improve your performance by increasing muscular strength and optimizing the efficiency of every movement. Cycling Anatomy features 74 of the most effective cycling exercises, each with clear, step-by-step descriptions and full-color anatomical illustrations highlighting the primary muscles in action. Cycling Anatomy goes beyond exercises by placing you on the bike and into the throes of competition. Illustrations of the active muscles involved in cornering, climbing, descending, and sprinting show you how the exercises are fundamentally linked to cycling performance. From steep inclines to slick terrains, Cycling Anatomy will ensure you're prepared for any challenge that comes your way. You'll also learn how to modify exercises to target specific areas, reduce muscle tension, and minimize common cycling injuries. You'll also learn ways to pull it all together to develop a training based on your individual needs and goals. Whether you're training for an upcoming century ride or just want to top that killer hill with strength to spare, Cycling Anatomy will make sure you get the most out of every ride. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Clean and new looking with just a bit of shelf wear to the covers. Former price on the inside cover page.

Paperback. Condition: VG. 206pp. Wear wraps.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. A Vg copy with light shelfwear. In colorful wraps with tight binding and clean pages. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Book.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 3rd Edition. Third Edition/Third Printing. Light Crease To The Upper Front Corner And Minor Surface Rubbing, Else Fine.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Reliable sturdy paperback. Some age fade to the back covers. Some shelf wear to the covers. A bit of scuff to the page edge. Tight binding. The text flows clearly from beginning to end. Enjoy this presentable edition!

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. VG+ in glossy illustrated wrappers. Oversized paperbound. Light shelf-rubbing. Corners lightly bumped, creased. Spine square, tight, uncreased. Interior bright, clean. No marks. Heavily illustrated in black and white.

Soft Cover. Condition: Good. Wraps have light wear. Pages are clean & text is free from markings. All pages secure in binding. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. Wraps have only light wear, spine is unbent. Pages are clean with no markings in text. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Pages are clean and unmarked. Cover corners and edges are unmarred. Binding is tight. X-Library.

Trade paperback. Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. ISBN 10: 0736063684.

Pictorial Soft Cover. Condition: Near Fine. 2nd Edition. clean, tight, no marks. 243 pages. illustrated with b/w photos.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Very little corner bumping or edge wear. Interior text clean and tight in binding. Due to the size4 of this book, it may require additional shipping. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Many students fear and loathe research methods classes, which conjure up images of musty, dusty books, boredom, and confusion. Students have a welcome surprise waiting for them with "Research Methods in Physical Activity, Fifth Edition", as the text effortlessly guides them through the research process. This latest edition of this internationally recognized textbook does not rest on its laurels as the leading research methods text. The authors have updated the resource in order to provide the following benefits, such as: shed new light on the research process, particularly regarding use of library facilities; enhance students' understanding of basic statistical calculations and the relevance of their uses; present a major revision to the chapter on qualitative research and contributions from eminent scholars to the chapters on historical, epidemiology, and philosophic research; increase students' understanding of how to write research reports; and, carry the readers through the book by introducing three graduate students studying research methods, one of whom brings a special comical spin to the material. In addition, the text presents a new chapter on using power to plan and interpret research and provides information on traditional perspectives and alternative approaches to the research process. As a result, readers understand the essentials of the research process; appreciate statistical analyses common to research studies; learn the basics of planning research and linking appropriate statistical packages with specific research designs; discover how to bring together all the components of the research process and lay them out, in appropriate formats, for dissemination to user groups; and gain access to a variety of tools to present or reinforce concepts presented in the book. "Research Methods in Physical Activity, Fifth Edition", retains its strengths from the previous edition. The text is arranged in four parts that systematically guide the reader through the research process. It introduces readers to statistical and measurement issues in research and presents various types of, and approaches to, research. The new edition helps readers understand the complete research process, and it thoroughly arms them with practical research tools. For instructors teaching a research methods course, an instructor guide, test package, and presentation package specific to the textbook are available. "Research Methods in Physical Activity, Fifth Edition", demonstrates that research processes are not to be feared. To the contrary, they are useful tools to be used by students and professionals. This point is emphasized as authors regularly use humorous anecdotes, sketches, and corollaries to enliven the reading and drive home key points. This text removes the fear and confusion often associated with the research process and shines a light on all the aspects of research that readers need to know-whether it's reading, understanding, planning, carrying out, writing, or presenting research. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers, as published. Paperbound. 204 pp. Lightly shelf-rubbed. Front corners lightly bumped, creased. Spine square, tight, uncreased. Interior bright, clean. No marks. Heavily illustrated in black and white. Nice instructional copy.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Cover is like new. Text is clean and tight in binding. No ownership or other markings. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng.