
Leg Curl
Facing the machine, hook one heel under the roller pad and support your weight with... Read More

Stability Skills: Step-Like Actions
The learning outcomes in step-like actions all help develop upper-body strength. Specifically, weight is transferred... Read More

Movement Framework for Developmental Gymnastics
The Active Child illustration (figure 21.1) depicts the developmental gymnastics movement-framework categories, which include gymnastics... Read More

Six-Steps in Curriculum Planning
Curriculum design protocols are similar regardless of content area. Here is a six-step approach to... Read More

Modern lifestyles, environments play large role in obesity epidemic
If the obesogenic genetic risk profile has remained the same in humans since the obesity... Read More

Decisions to take part in physical activity influenced by...
Many factors influence whether people use physical activity resources. In this chapter we discuss the... Read More

Excessive TV viewing and TV ads contribute to serious...
Most Americans watch several hours of television each night and are bombarded by commercials (Holmes,... Read More

Apply biomechanics to improve techniques
The most common method for improving performance in many sports is to improve an athlete’s... Read More