{"title":"Books","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"winning-wrestling-moves","title":"Winning Wrestling Moves","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-quote\" id=\"display-quote\"\u003eQuotes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith more than 700 detailed photographs illustrating moves and countermoves, this book shows how to handle any opponent in virtually any situation. \u003ci\u003eWinning Wrestling Moves\u003c\/i\u003e provides high school and college wrestlers and their coaches with all the fundamentals and latest refinements in wrestling techniques. Never before have so many wrestling moves been described and illustrated in one volume. Three former All-Americans from the University of Iowa—Mark Mysnyk, Barry Davis, and Brooks Simpson—team up to share the techniques that made them champions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Proper stance, movement, penetration, and lifting technique\u003cbr\u003e- Breakdowns, rides, and pins\u003cbr\u003e- 200 takedowns featuring variations based on the opponent's reaction\u003cbr\u003e- Escapes and reversals\u003cbr\u003e- Valuable counter techniques\u003cbr\u003e- Freestyle turns for freestyle and scholastic wrestling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWinning Wrestling Moves\u003c\/i\u003e is a generously illustrated guide that shows wrestlers at the high school and college levels how to come out on top in every match.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1.\u003c\/b\u003e Basic Skills\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2.\u003c\/b\u003e Takedowns\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3.\u003c\/b\u003e Escapes and Reversals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4.\u003c\/b\u003e Breakdowns, Rides, and Pins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5.\u003c\/b\u003e Freestyle Turns\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Mysnyk\u003c\/b\u003e was a two-time New York state high school champion, a member of four of the University of Iowa's NCAA championship teams, an alternate on the 1976 U.S. Olympic freestyle wrestling team, and a member of the 1977 World University team. His many years of wrestling and instructing wrestlers have provided him with rich insights, which he shares in describing the techniques in this book. Dr. Mysnyk is an orthopedic surgeon in Iowa City and an active as a volunteer wrestling coach with Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa. He is also the author of the highly successful book \u003ci\u003eWrestling Fundamentals and Techniques: The Iowa Hawkeyes' Way\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarry Davis\u003c\/b\u003e has experienced success at every level of wrestling. He is a three-time NCAA champion; four-time All American; three-time Iowa state champion; and a Pan Am, World, and Olympic medalist. He also has several years' experience coaching wrestling as Dan Gable's assistant at the University of Iowa and as an assistant under Andy Rein at the University of Wisconsin. Barry is the head wrestling coach at the University of Wisconsin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrooks Simpson\u003c\/b\u003e is a champion wrestler at the national level as a Big Ten champion and NCAA runner-up in 1990. He has taught wrestling techniques at Dan Gable's Training Camp and other wrestling clinics since 1986. He is also the wrestling coach at Parkview High School in Springfield, Missouri.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-quote\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This book contains easy-to-follow material for the beginning wrestler as well as enough detail to aid the seasoned coach and athlete. A great addition for the serious wrestler.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTom and Terry Brands\u003cbr\u003e1993 World Wrestling Champions—USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This is one of the most technically elaborate wrestling books I have ever read. The precise descriptions and accompanying photos will be of great benefit to all who want to increase their knowledge of wrestling. It covers all aspects of wrestling, from takedowns to pins.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRuss Hellickson\u003cbr\u003eHead Wrestling Coach, The Ohio State University\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabQuote--\u003e","brand":"Mark Mysnyk,Barry Davis,Brooks Simpson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":12334947827773,"sku":null,"price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/products\/f73000a4a83eb336b5c7ba21a5233ee7_602d2b26-9cd3-43c8-b293-4c833e79a989.jpg?v=1777418618"},{"product_id":"football-coaching-strategies","title":"Football Coaching Strategies","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-quote\" id=\"display-quote\"\u003eQuotes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e In \u003ci\u003eFootball Coaching Strategies\u003c\/i\u003e you'll find 349 detailed diagrams showing a variety of offensive attacks, defensive packages, and special team tactics—accompanied by useful advice from the experts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Best of all, the coaches are the recognized experts in the topics they cover. For example, read how these coaches explain game strategies and underlying principles: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e - Running game—Tom Osborne, John McKay, and Darrell Royal\u003cbr\u003e- Passing game—Bill Walsh, Steve Spurrier, and LaVell Edwards\u003cbr\u003e- Defense—Dick Tomey, Barry Alvarez, and Dave Wannstedt\u003cbr\u003e- Kicking game—Spike Dykes and John Cooper\u003cbr\u003e- Philosophy, motivation, and management—Eddie Robinson and Joe Paterno \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFootball Coaching Strategies\u003c\/i\u003e blends the invaluable lessons of the past with the best thinking in today's game. With it, you'll find the key elements for a winning game plan—on and off the field. It's the one book that every serious football coach, player, and fan will treasure. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I\u003c\/b\u003e features 28 articles on offensive football. The running and passing game sections present multiple formations and attacks. From the wishbone to the spread and from the conservative to the wide open, it's an offensive coordinator's smorgasbord of options. As a bonus, several articles focus on specific aspects of offense, such as pass blocking, reading the defense, and play selection in key game situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 19 articles in \u003cb\u003ePart II\u003c\/b\u003e include a variety of defensive alignments and philosophies. From a stunting 4-3 to an all-purpose Eagle, coaches outline the assignments, strengths, and weaknesses of several defensive packages. Methods for stopping the run and pass are described and illustrated in detail. In addition, coaches break down defensive player position responsibilities against common running and passing attacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial team play is taught through seven articles comprising \u003cb\u003ePart III,\u003c\/b\u003e each covering an important facet of the kicking game. Kick-off, punt, and extra point situations are analyzed from both sides of the ball. If you want to cover, return, or block a kick, punt, or field goal attempt, you'll find complete explanations and illustrations to do so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV\u003c\/b\u003e may be the most memorable and important section of the book. Here several of the all-time greatest coaches share the insights, values, and methods that have made them so successful. The 13 articles capture the intangibles of coaching greatness—philosophy, motivation, and management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince its establishment in 1922, the \u003cb\u003eAmerican Football Coaches Association\u003c\/b\u003e has striven to provide a forum for the discussion and study of all matters pertaining to football and coaching and to maintain the highest possible standards in football and the coaching profession. These objectives, first declared by founders Alonzo Stagg, John Heisman, and others, have been instrumental in the AFCA's becoming the effective and highly respected organization it is today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AFCA now has more than 10,000 members, including coaches from Canada, Europe, Australia, Japan, and Russia. Through annual publications and several newsletters, the association keeps members informed of the most current rules changes and proposals, proper coaching methods, innovations in techniques, insights in coaching philosophy, and business conducted by the board of trustees and AFCA committees. A convention is held each January to give members a special opportunity to exchange ideas and recognize outstanding achievement. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe association promotes safety in the sport and establishes strong ethical and moral codes that govern all aspects of football coaching. In addition, the AFCA is involved in numerous programs that ensure the integrity of the coaching profession and enhance the development of the game. It works closely with the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, the National Football League, the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame, Pop Warner, and other organizations involved in the game of football. Indeed, one of the goals of the association is to build a strong coalition—TEAM AFCA—of football coaches who will speak out with a unified voice on issues that affect the sport and profession. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AFCA is the team of the football coaching profession. All current and former football coaches or administrators involved with football are encouraged to join. For more information about becoming a member of the American Football Coaches Association, please log on to the AFCA Web site (www.afca.com) or contact them at the following address:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican Football Coaches Association\u003cbr\u003e100 Legends Lane\u003cbr\u003eWaco, TX 76706\u003cbr\u003e(254) 754-9900\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-quote\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Equal to a master's degree in coaching, this book will benefit the rookie as well as the veteran coach. A must for those who want to improve their coaching skills.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Gene Stallings\u003cbr\u003eFormer Head Football Coach\u003cbr\u003eUniversity of Alabama\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabQuote--\u003e","brand":"American Football Coaches Association","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":12334953201725,"sku":null,"price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/products\/85193a2076bc5bf23a6560f769a87f81_a2edc439-dcf6-4c29-9d5f-36dcb2ba82ff.jpg?v=1777354686"},{"product_id":"coaching-wrestling-successfully","title":"Coaching Wrestling Successfully","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-quote\" id=\"display-quote\"\u003eQuotes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Dan Gable redefined the term wrestling champion, setting a new standard of excellence for athletes and coaches. Defeated only once throughout his high school and college wrestling careers and unscored upon in his 1972 Olympic gold medal performance, Gable didn't just win on the mat, he dominated his opponents in a relentless, physical style. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Gable brought that same competitive toughness and determination to mastering coaching-and the championships came, year after year. In the 21 seasons he was head coach, his University of Iowa teams won 15 national championships and 21 Big Ten championships. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Now, in \u003ci\u003eCoaching Wrestling Successfully\u003c\/i\u003e, Gable presents the blueprint to becoming a wrestling champion. He covers every facet of his formula for success-a guiding philosophy, proven motivational tools, guidelines for proper nutrition and weight control, daily and year-round practice plans, effective instructional methods, correct wrestling technique, and winning match strategies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Coaches will find fascinating Gable's formula for success and anecdotes involving his handling of teams and individuals. Athletes will benefit from the folkstyle, freestyle, and Greco-Roman moves and drills. Wrestling fans will enjoy the stories involving Gable and many of the greatest names in the sport. And every reader will marvel at how the master of motivation pushed himself and his wrestlers beyond their perceived potential. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Gable made sure that \u003ci\u003eCoaching Wrestling Successfully\u003c\/i\u003e achieved the same standard of excellence that he demanded of himself as a wrestler and a coach. The result is a championship effort, full of lessons from the legend, from cover to cover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Coaching Foundation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1. Developing a Wrestling Coaching Philosophy\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2. Communicating Your Approach\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3. Motivating Wrestlers\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4. Building a Championship Wrestling Program\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Coaching Plans\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5. Planning for the Season\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6. Planning for Practices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Coaching Skills and Tactics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7. Teaching Folkstyle Skills and Drills\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8. Teaching Freestyle and Greco-Roman Skills\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9. Developing Advanced Wrestling Skills\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10. Striving for Perfection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Coaching Matches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11. Preparing for Meets and Matches\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12. Coaching Matches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Coaching Evaluation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13. Evaluating Wrestlers' Performances\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14. Evaluating Your Program\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix: Wrestling Publications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDan Gable\u003c\/b\u003e is the most successful figure to ever wrestle and coach the sport. His accomplishments as an athlete on the mat and as a mentor for many years after that have established him as one of the greatest champions in all of sports. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a high school wrestler in Waterloo, Iowa, Gable won all 64 of his matches and three state championships. At Iowa State University he compiled a 118-1 wrestling record, while claiming two NCAA championships. He still holds NCAA records with 24 straight pins and 99 straight victories. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the 1972 Olympics, he won a gold medal without surrendering a single point to any of his six opponents. In his six Olympic matches and the 15 matches he went through to qualify for the Olympic team, Gable posted a 21-0 record and outscored his opponents 130-1. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGable's coaching record is even more impressive. During 21 seasons as head coach, his University of Iowa teams won 15 NCAA championships and 21 Big Ten Conference championships. His teams had an unprecedented .932 winning percentage (355-21-5). He also coached the 1984 United States Olympic wrestling team to seven gold medals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGable has been inducted into both the Olympic Hall of Fame and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. In 1996, he was listed as one of the top 100 U.S. Olympians of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow serving as the assistant to the athletic director at the University of Iowa, Gable continues to work with world-class wrestlers, overseeing their training in preparation for major national and international competitions. Gable keeps his home in Iowa City, and when not involved with Hawkeye athletics or national speaking engagements, he enjoys outdoor activities with his family, especially camping, boating, fishing, and wildlife sightseeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-quote\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e Dan Gable is a legend in wrestling and one of the greatest sports coaches of all time. In Coaching Wrestling Successfully, Gable shares many of the secrets to his astonishing success. This is a must-read for wrestling coaches and athletes who wish to achieve their best. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJim Scherr\u003cbr\u003eExecutive Director\u003cbr\u003eUSA Wrestling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e Strive for perfection and you will achieve excellence. Dan Gable's record of achievements will go unchallenged! \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBill Weick\u003cbr\u003eHead Wrestling Coach\u003cbr\u003eMt. Carmel High School (IL)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabQuote--\u003e","brand":"Dan Gable","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":12334997962813,"sku":null,"price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/products\/39d02571bc57c20e707787448548991d_0ad51df5-c960-4e2d-aa04-d97978a67b0a.jpg?v=1777338437"},{"product_id":"flow-in-sports","title":"Flow in Sports","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-quote\" id=\"display-quote\"\u003eQuotes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe experience of flow is still one of the least understood phenomena in sport. And yet it is one of the richest, most memorable experiences an athlete will ever know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome call it a natural high. Others refer to it as being in a zone. Whatever it's called, flow is an elusive and very sought-after psychological state that athletes, coaches, and sport psychologists have tried to understand, harness, and employ to their benefit since Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi first coined the term back in the early 1970s. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, in the first book devoted exclusively to flow in sports, the pioneering legend Csikszentmihalyi and sport psychology researcher Susan Jackson attempt not only to explain the phenomenon but also to identify the key conditions associated with its occurrence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book begins with a description of what flow is and is not. Flow is defined as a person's total absorption into an activity. While it is always a peak, satisfying experience, it is not necessarily associated with peak performance on every occasion. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the book delves deeply into the key factors leading up to and accompanying the flow experience. The authors also recommend certain actions on the part of the athlete or coach to optimize the conditions in training and performance that allow flow to occur. The book is full of vivid examples, captivating quotes, and revealing research findings that enhance the authors' clear and insightful text. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sport setting is rife with opportunities to experience flow-be it in pick-up games or the Olympics. But until now, flow has been an infrequent, accidental, and even mysterious phenomenon to most athletes. With \u003ci\u003eFlow in Sports\u003c\/i\u003e, this optimal experience becomes both more familiar and more achievable. Get to know flow, and get into it. Find out what you've been missing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Understanding Flow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1. Being In Flow\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2. Flow FundaMentals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Experiencing Flow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3. Finding Your Challenge-Skills Balance\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4. Transcending Normal Awareness \u003cbr\u003eChapter 5. Knowing Where You're Going \u003cbr\u003eChapter 6. Taking Advantage of Feedback\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7. Focusing on the Present\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8. Controlling the Controllables\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9. Focusing on Fun \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSusan Jackson\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eMihaly Csikszentmihalyi\u003c\/b\u003e combine their backgrounds to present the most authoritative work on the phenomenon of flow in sports, bringing together the expertise of the world's leading authority on flow with the leading researcher on the subject. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusan Jackson, PhD, won two awards for her ground-breaking doctoral dissertation, titled \u003ci\u003eElite Athletes in Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Sport Experience.\u003c\/i\u003e Jackson has continued to conduct research and publish articles on flow in sports, and is known internationally for her work on the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe brings to her work the perspectives of athlete, coach, teacher, sport psychology consultant, and university lecturer. Jackson lives in Brisbane, Australia, and lectures in the School of Human Movement Studies at Queensland University of Technology. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMihaly Csikszentmihalyi, PhD, developed the concept of flow in the mid-1970s and has pioneered research on the subject in work, social, and educational settings ever since. His early research on flow explored play and happiness and involved a number of prominent athletes. He has published 10 books, among them the ground-breaking \u003ci\u003eFlow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as \u003ci\u003eCreativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFinding Flow: The Psychology of Engagement With Everyday Life\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCsikszentmihalyi is an elected fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (1997) and the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (1998). He is the C.S. and D.J. Davidson Professor of Management at Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-quote\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e For many years, I've admired Dr. Csikszentmihalyi's pioneering work and tried to apply his concepts on the football field. Some people have labeled my approach as 'intense,' but the more accurate term might be 'in flow.' Being totally absorbed in the task at hand is essential to becoming a sports champion. Flow in Sports tells you how to get into that positive, winning mindset. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJimmy Johnson\u003cbr\u003eHead Coach and General Manager, Miami Dolphins\u003cbr\u003eHead Coach, Super Bowl Champion Dallas Cowboys (1992 and 1993)\u003cbr\u003eHead Coach, NCAA National Champion University of Miami (1987)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e Flow in Sports is a fascinating read. Finally, someone has put into print what I always strive for when I work out and compete. For athletes who are looking for a book that shows how to maximize their sense of enjoyment and unleash their true potential, this is a goldmine of information. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDan O'Brien\u003cbr\u003e1996 Olympic Decathlon Champion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabQuote--\u003e","brand":"Susan Jackson,Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":12335001370685,"sku":null,"price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/products\/a980b9be700713fee4a775969f087cc6_3f23d7d8-bfc3-4eb6-9db3-79a6181fce59.jpg?v=1777354526"},{"product_id":"baseball-skills-drills","title":"Baseball Skills \u0026 Drills","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-editor\" id=\"display-editor\"\u003eEditor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBaseball Skills \u0026amp; Drills\u003c\/i\u003e is the most comprehensive training book available for coaches and players at all levels. You will learn the best skills and drills for improving overall performance at every stage of the game, thus improving your chances at winning. \u003ci\u003eBaseball Skills \u0026amp; Drills\u003c\/i\u003e is packed with techniques that accelerate learning and improve execution, as well as tips and insights on how to better organize practices and correct common errors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by three of baseball's top collegiate coaches in their respective areas of expertise and endorsed by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA), \u003ci\u003eBaseball Skills \u0026amp; Drills\u003c\/i\u003e is absolutely the most complete instructional guide of its kind. This book offers 17 concise chapters including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- catching and pitching with Coach Pat McMahon of the University of Florida,\u003cbr\u003e- hitting and baserunning with Coach Mark Johnson of Texas A\u0026amp;M University, and\u003cbr\u003e- fielding with by Coach Jack Leggett of Clemson University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBaseball Skills \u0026amp; Drills\u003c\/i\u003e is an extraordinary book with 225 pages of relevant information and more than 200 photos that help illustrate the practical instructions on the basic skills and drills for developing top players at any age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction: Practicing and Developing Skills\u003cbr\u003eDrill Finder\u003cbr\u003eKey to Diagrams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Offense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1. Hitting\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2. Situational Hitting\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3. Bunting\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4. Base Running and Stealing\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5. Sliding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Defense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6. Throwing\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7. Fielding Ground Balls\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8. Fielding Fly Balls\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9. Fielding Positions 3 Through 9\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10. Executing Double Plays and Relays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Pitching and Catching\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11. Pitching Technique\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12. Changing Speeds\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13. Locating Pitches\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14. Holding Runners\u003cbr\u003eChapter 15. Pitcher Fielding Plays\u003cbr\u003eChapter 16. Catching Technique\u003cbr\u003eChapter 17. Catcher Fielding Plays\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-editor\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree of the most prolific and successful baseball coaches contribute their expertise on behalf of the American Baseball Coaches Association. Each coach has established himself as a top instructor of a specific area of the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the most respected collegiate coaches in the country and was inducted into the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in January 2001. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1985, Johnson has been head coach of the Texas A\u0026amp;M University baseball program, where he has averaged 45 wins a year and ranks among the top 10 winningest coaches in the country. In his 15 seasons, Johnson has a record of 668-279 with two Big 12 championships, one NCAA regional championship, one NCAA super regional championship, and two Big 12 Coach of the Year awards for the 1998 and 1999 seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohnson and his wife, Linda, have two sons, both of whom played baseball at Texas A\u0026amp;M and were each awarded the GTE\/Texas A\u0026amp;M Male Scholar Athlete of the Year award as seniors. They reside in College Station, Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJack Leggett\u003c\/b\u003e runs one of the top baseball programs in the country at Clemson University, where he has been head coach since 1994. In his first six seasons he led Clemson to 288 wins and averaged 48 wins per season—giving him the distinction of having the fifth-winningest program in college baseball. Under Leggett, Clemson has had six NCAA Tournament berths and two College World Series appearances. In 1994, Coach Leggett had the nation's winningest team with 57 victories in a single season (second in ACC history).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore taking over the top spot at Clemson, Leggett served as recruiting coordinator and assistant head coach under Bill Wilhelm during the 1992 and 1993 seasons. He was a major contributor to the teams that ranked in the top 20 and advanced to two NCAA regional championships and won the ACC championship in 1993. Leggett has a total of 665 career wins under his belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeggett and his wife, Stephanie, have two children, son Tanner and daughter Colby. Leggett resides in Clemson, South Carolina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePat McMahon\u003c\/b\u003e was introduced as head baseball coach for the University of Florida in the summer of 2001. Since then, he has gone on to post an 83-40-1 record, earned his 400th collegiate victory, and has coached dozens of Academic All-SEC players. He arrived at Florida after serving four years as the head baseball coach at Mississippi State University teams where his teams consistently ranked at the top of the SouthEastern Conference (SEC) and in the top 25 nationally. McMahon became only the second coach in the SEC's history to take a team to the College World Series in his first season. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2001, McMahon earned USA Baseball's National Coach of the Year honors and in 1998 the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) selected him as the South Region Coach of the Year. In 1994, McMahon was designated the Coach of the Year for both the Colonial Athletic Association and the state of Virginia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoaching on a variety of levels since 1976 at Florida, Mississippi State University and Old Dominion, Coach McMahon has developed a host of players who went on to success in major league baseball, including Jeff Brantley, Will Clark, Rafael Palmeiro, and Bobby Thigpen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcMahon and his wife, Cheri, have two children, daughter Logan and son J. Wells. McMahon and his family live in Gator Country .\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabEditor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/prepare-mentally-for-the-baseball-swing\"\u003ePrepare mentally for the baseball swing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/the-headfirst-slide\"\u003eThe Headfirst Slide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"American Baseball Coaches Association","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":12335021129789,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/2f3872b328c59d379025fbf929f62ccd.jpg?v=1777331557"},{"product_id":"no-standing-around-in-my-gym","title":"No Standing Around in My Gym","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep all students in your physical education program moving, learning, and on their toes—even when you're teaching very large classes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ready-to-use guide is packed with 6 units, 70 games, 15 hints, and 39 special game variations for teaching even the largest of classes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for fresh ways to teach children ages 4 to 11 basic fitness concepts, movement skills, and games that emphasize creative thinking and cooperation, \u003ci\u003eNo Standing Around in My Gym\u003c\/i\u003e is for you. It's an incredible source of ideas and solutions to help you \u003cbr\u003e- increase the time students are active in class,\u003cbr\u003e- minimize discipline problems, \u003cbr\u003e- develop healthy attitudes that lead to a lifetime of activity, \u003cbr\u003e- save valuable lesson preparation time, and \u003cbr\u003e- keep students motivated and challenged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book provides complete descriptions, nearly 200 illustrations, and proven plans to make the units and games easy to teach. It's the ideal resource for busy teachers with little time in the day to think of new ideas or develop lesson plans from scratch. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe author shares a wealth of innovative ways to motivate kids, make classes more enjoyable, create an atmosphere for learning, manage classes, and maximize parental involvement to improve outcomes. Readers also will appreciate the suggestions for communicating with parents, administrators, and the public using brochures, web sites, videos, and newsletters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this collection of invigorating, fun and gym-tested activities, you'll be able to motivate, engage, and intrigue students in large or small classes for years to come. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElementary physical education specialists, classroom teachers who teach physical education, youth group leaders, physical education faculty and students, and recreational facilitators.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eContents\u003cbr\u003eGame Finder\u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Physical Education Units, Games, and Activities That Involve Everyone\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/b\u003e Physical Education Units \u003cbr\u003eBall Handling and Manipulative Skills\u003cbr\u003eBody Awareness and Movement Exploration\u003cbr\u003eCooperative Activities\u003cbr\u003eJump Rope Skills\u003cbr\u003eMiscellaneous Activities\u003cbr\u003eStriking and Kicking Activities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2\u003c\/b\u003e Supporting Games and Activities\u003cbr\u003eHot Off the Press\u003cbr\u003eTraditional Games With New Twists\u003cbr\u003eWide World of Sports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Supplemental Ideas for Physical Education\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3\u003c\/b\u003e Ideas for Behavior and Class Management\u003cbr\u003eFirst Week of School\u003cbr\u003eProblem-Solving Table\u003cbr\u003eRules and Expectations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4\u003c\/b\u003e Student Incentives and Motivational Ideas \u003cbr\u003eIn-School Running Program \u003cbr\u003eAfter-School Running Enrichment Program \u003cbr\u003eStudent Teachers \u003cbr\u003eHelpers of the Month \u003cbr\u003eTalent Show \u003cbr\u003eFifth Grade Blast-Off Party \u003cbr\u003eFun Days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5\u003c\/b\u003e Informing and Educating Parents\u003cbr\u003eBrochure \u003cbr\u003eWeb Site \u003cbr\u003eNewsletter \u003cbr\u003eStudent Information Card \u003cbr\u003eFinale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested Readings\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJ.D. Hughes, EdS\u003c\/b\u003e, is an award-winning educator who has been teaching elementary physical education since 1995. He has published educational games and ideas in \u003ci\u003eGreat Activities\u003c\/i\u003e, a newspaper for elementary and middle school physical education teachers. Hughes earned his master's of education in HPED from the State University of West Georgia in 1997, specialist in education in 1999, and National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification in 2001. He lives with his wife, Beth, and two daughters in Winston, Georgia, and enjoys exercise and weight training, playing men's softball, and coaching high school softball. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e","brand":"J.D. 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The book includes new interviews with 10 world-class runners who share their secrets to success and longevity in the sport. Features on legendary figures and events in running history provide fascinating insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's just scratching the surface. \u003ci\u003eLore of Running\u003c\/i\u003e is not only the biggest and best running publication on the planet. It's the one book every runner should own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword\u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Physiology and Biochemistry of Running\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1. Muscle Structure and Function\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2. Oxygen Transport\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3. Energy Systems\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4. Temperature Regulation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Training Basics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5. Developing a Training Foundation\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6. Learning From the Experts\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7. Avoiding Overtraining\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8. Training the Mind\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Transferring Training to Racing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9. 10K to Half-Marathon\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10. Marathon\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11. Ultramarathon\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12. Pushing the Limits of Performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Running Health\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13. Ergogenic Aids\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14. Staying Injury Free\u003cbr\u003eChapter 15. Health Benefits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Timothy Noakes\u003c\/b\u003e is Discovery health professor of exercise and sports science at the University of Cape Town and director of the medical research council\/UCT research unit for exercise science and sports medicine at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa in Newlands. Noakes received his MD from the University of Cape Town. He is a veteran of more than 70 marathons and ultramarathons. He is an editorial board member for many international sport science journals and a former president of the South African Sports Medicine Association. In 1999, he was elected as one of 22 founding members of the International Olympic Committee's Olympic Science Academy. Noakes is also a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine. He and his wife, Marilyn Anne, reside in Cape Town, South Africa.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/control-emotion-and-thought-as-you-run\"\u003eControl emotion and thought as you run\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"Timothy Noakes","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":12335071690813,"sku":null,"price":42.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/de2a837f181f7f1254bb3702a98dcae6_b1a310ec-0162-4138-a384-419aa07433c0.jpg?v=1777370336"},{"product_id":"baseball-strategies","title":"Baseball Strategies","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-editor\" id=\"display-editor\"\u003eEditor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-quote\" id=\"display-quote\"\u003eQuotes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome books teach coaches and players what to do; this also explains why. Developed by an all-star cast of coaches selected by the American Baseball Coaches Association, \u003ci\u003eBaseball Strategies\u003c\/i\u003e is the most comprehensive resource ever written on the tactical aspects of the game. Providing the content are 18 of the game's top strategists, including several coaches whose teams have totaled more than 1,000 wins and have won national championships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet every decision-making challenge, from setting the most effective lineup at the plate and in the field to deciding what play to call and when to call it in tight game situations. Should a runner be sent on a 2-2 pitch with one out? Should a hitter be walked to allow for a force-out even if the next batter is an RBI leader? When should a pitcher hold a runner on base from the stretch position or pitch from a more comfortable full windup? The analyses and answers to all of these questions and many more can be found in this book. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn part I, you'll learn the specifics of offense, from determining the hitting lineup to studying the strengths and weaknesses of the opposing pitcher and defense. The contributors to the offensive side of the game include Itch Jones, Mike Gillespie, Danny Hall, and Mark Johnson. In part II, experts such as Bob Bennett and John Winkin explore pitching from every angle, including strategies for shutting down hitters, stopping baserunners, and fielding the position. In Parts III and Parts IV, you'll learn better defensive strategies for fine-tuning your strategic approach from George Horton, Jim Morris, and Bobo Brayton, just to name a few. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a big tactical lead on your opponent. From position-specific responsibilities to situation-specific options to adjusting to the level of competition to altering your game plan in the middle innings, \u003ci\u003eBaseball Strategies\u003c\/i\u003e covers all the bases to give you a winning advantage in thinking the game. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Offense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Determining the Lineup and Batting Order \u003cbr\u003e Richard “Itch” Jones \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Scouting and Studying the Opposition\u003cbr\u003e Chuck Hartman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Using Signals for Hitting and Baserunning\u003cbr\u003e Mike Gillespie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Hitting Strategy\u003cbr\u003e Mark Johnson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Base Running Strategy\u003cbr\u003e Danny Hall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Decision Making in Specific Offensive Situations\u003cbr\u003e Jack Stallings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Pitching\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7. Shutting Down Hitters\u003cbr\u003e Keith Madison\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Stopping Baserunners\u003cbr\u003e Bob Bennett\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9. Fielding the Position \u003cbr\u003e Geoff Zahn \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10. Working a Game\u003cbr\u003e John Winkin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11. Handling Pitchers\u003cbr\u003e Steve Hertz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Defense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12. Setting the Line up: Positions 2-9\u003cbr\u003e Jim Morris\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13. Defensive Positioning\u003cbr\u003e George Horton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14. Defensive Tactics\u003cbr\u003e Bob Morgan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Fine-Tuning Your Strategic Approach\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15. Adjusting for Different Levels of Competition\u003cbr\u003e John Herbold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16. Adapting the Game Plan for Different Situations\u003cbr\u003e Dick Birmingham\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17. Playing the Game the Right Way\u003cbr\u003e Bobo Brayton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-editor\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eAmerican Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)\u003c\/b\u003e is the largest baseball coaching organization in the world, including coaches from every state in the country and hundreds of international members. The association's mission is to improve the level of baseball coaching worldwide. The ABCA assists in the promotion of baseball and acts as a sounding board and advocate on issues concerning the game. In addition, the ABCA promotes camaraderie and communication among all baseball coaches from the amateur to professional levels. The ABCA also gives recognition to deserving players and coaches through several special sponsorship programs. It is an organization that has grown steadily in membership, prestige, and impact in recent years. 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We love it and feel that you will too! \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Collegiate Baseball\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e This book has a tremendous amount to offer for baseball coaches and players in the game. It is unquestionably one of the top books have ever read on the subject of strategy and should be required reading for everyone in baseball. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabQuote--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/locating-pitches-in-baseball\"\u003eLocating pitches in baseball\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"American Baseball Coaches Association","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":12335074672701,"sku":null,"price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/71c9f7b2c755a077f7ab5e8336ba2515_aaf0a474-4e55-40d0-be36-2729a2e06adc.jpg?v=1777331599"},{"product_id":"expert-performance-in-sports","title":"Expert Performance in Sports","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eExpert Performance in Sports: Advances in Research on Sport Expertise\u003c\/i\u003e presents an overview of the critical issues facing researchers who study how athletes reach—and stay at—the pinnacle of their sports. The text will allow you to update your knowledge of sport expertise with the most current research and practical applications for the development of sport expertise in athletes, referees, and judges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive reference reflects both theoretical underpinnings and future directions in the understanding of sport expertise research and is the first book to look specifically at how elite athletes are developed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEditors Janet L. Starkes and K. Anders Ericsson identify the questions typically asked in the study of sport expertise; they provide a stimulating, scientific debate that addresses the question of whether a general theory of expert performance is achievable; and they conclude with a glimpse of future directions for research on sport expertise. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new reference answers controversial questions that arise with regard to the training of high-level performers:\u003cbr\u003e-How can you potentially speed up the acquisition process?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-How easy or difficult is it for experts to retain high performance levels as they age?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-How can coaches structure practices to maximize active time and preparation for the next competition?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-What is the role of coaches and mentors who work with elite performers?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-What aspects of performance best reflect expert behaviors in a particular sport—anticipation, perceptual accuracy, decision speed, attention focus, response selection, response consistency, strategy, or others?\u003cbr\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eExpert Performance in Sports,\u003c\/i\u003e you not only can read about sport expertise research but also find out how athletes and coaches benefit the most. “Experts' Comments” at the end of each chapter present the opinions of two world-class experts, Therese Brisson and Nick Cipriano. These experts' opinions bridge the gap between the research presented and its practical applications. Dr. Therese Brisson's academic training is in motor behavior; she also is an Olympic gold medalist, silver medalist, and six-time world champion in ice hockey. Professor Nick Cipriano is both an academic and an international-level wrestling coach. He is a former international-level wrestler and world-renowned coach in freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling, and he has coached both male and female athletes from the high school level to the Olympic team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a must-have reference that will challenge researchers to identify both their theoretical underpinnings and future directions in their study of how the best excel at sports. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference for researchers, motor behaviorists, sport psychologists, elite coaches, and high-level athletes; textbook for graduate-level motor behavior, sport psychology, and coaching science courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart I. Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1. The Magic and the Science of Sport Expertise: Introduction to Sport Expertise Research and This Volume\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJanet L. Starkes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart II. Where Are We and How Did We Get There?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2. Expert Performance in Sport: Current Perspectives and Critical Issues \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristopher M. Janelle and Charles H. Hillman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3.\u003c\/b\u003e Development of Elite Performance and Deliberate Practice: An Update From the Perspective of the Expert Performance Approach \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eK. Anders Ericsson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart III. Developing and Retaining Sport Expertise\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4. From Play to Practice: A Developmental Framework for the Acquisition of Expertise in Team Sport\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJean Cï¿œtï¿œ, Joseph Baker, and Bruce Abernethy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5.\u003c\/b\u003e A Search for Deliberate Practice: An Examination of the Practice Environments in Figure Skating and Volleyball \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJanice M. Deakin and Stephen Cobley\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6.\u003c\/b\u003e Tactics, the Neglected Attribute of Expertise: Problem Representations and Performance Skills in Tennis\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSue L. McPherson and Michael W. Kernodle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7.\u003c\/b\u003e Expertise in Sport Judges and Referees: Circumventing Information Processing Limitations\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDiane Ste-Marie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8.\u003c\/b\u003e Expert Athletes: An Integrated Approach to Decision Making\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGershon Tenenbaum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9.\u003c\/b\u003e Perceptual Expertise: Development in Sport\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA. Mark Williams and Paul Ward\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10.\u003c\/b\u003e Retaining Expertise: What Does it Take For Older Expert Athletes to Continue to Excel?\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJanet L. Starkes, Patricia L. Weir, and Bradley W. Young\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart IV. Novel Ways of Examining the Characteristics of Expertise and Related Theories\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 11. Development of Expertise: The Role of Coaching, Families, and Cultural Contexts\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn H. Salmela and Luiz Carlos Moraes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12.\u003c\/b\u003e Memory and Expertise: What Do Experienced Athletes Remember?\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSian L. Beilock, Sarah A. Wierenga, and Thomas H. Carr\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13.\u003c\/b\u003e Expert Performance in Sport: Views From the Joint Perspectives of Ecological Psychology and Dynamical Systems Theory\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeter Beek, D. Jacobs, A. Daffertshofer, and R. Huys\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart V. The Great Debate: Is a General Theory of Expert Performance Achievable?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 14. Constraints and Issues in the Development of a General Theory of Expert Perceptual-Motor Performance: A Critique of the Deliberate Practice Framework\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBruce Abernethy, Damian Farrow, and Jason Berry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15.\u003c\/b\u003e How the Expert Performance Approach Differs From Traditional Approaches to Expertise in Sports: In Search of a Shared Theoretical Framework for Studying Expert Performance\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eK. Anders Ericsson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJanet Starkes, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor and chair of the department of kinesiology at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada. She earned her postdoctorate in clinical neuropsychology at Mt. Sinai Hospital, and she has been doing research in expert performance since 1975. Dr. Starkes is an international fellow of the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education and has served as president of the Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology (1994), president of the North American Society for Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (1997), and president of the Canadian Council of University Physical Education and Kinesiology Administrators (1999). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Starkes has been invited to speak about sport expertise in 10 different countries, and she was keynote speaker on the topic at the World Congress of Sport Psychology in 2001. This is her second edited book in expert performance. In her spare time, she enjoys cottaging, renovating historic buildings, and reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eK. Anders Ericsson, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e Conradi Eminent Scholar and professor of psychology at Florida State University, has greatly influenced the current direction of expertise research. In 1976 he received his PhD in psychology from the University of Stockholm in Sweden, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Carnegie-Mellon University. He is a fellow of the American Psychological Association and of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr. Ericsson delivered the 2001 Distinguished Scholar Lecture Series at the University of Alberta in Canada. Currently he studies the cognitive structure of expert performance in domains such as music, chess, and sport and how expert performers acquire their superior performance by extended deliberate practice. He coedited \u003ci\u003eToward a General Theory of Expertise\u003c\/i\u003e and edited \u003ci\u003eThe Road to Excellence: The Acquisition of Expert Performance in the Art and Sciences, Sports and Games.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e","brand":"Janet Starkes,K. 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Traditional conditioning builds a fitness base, but modern sports training takes into account athletic movement patterns. \u003ci\u003eAthletic Body in Balance\u003c\/i\u003e is the first guide of its kind to show you how to train for smooth, fluid movement and prevent muscle imbalances, mobility restrictions, stability problems, and injuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysical therapist and sports conditioning expert Gray Cook has proven the effectiveness of his approach through the performances of athletes in the NFL, NBA, NHL, WNBA, and Reebok® University's sports training system. Cook's methods will help you identify functional weaknesses; correct imbalances; explore your potential; and refine sport-specific movement skills such as jumping, kicking, cutting, and turning. You will see where conditioning is breaking down and how to get your body back on track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhereas other books concentrate on maximizing your strengths, \u003ci\u003eAthletic Body in Balance\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on exposing and overcoming your weaknesses to form a foundation for long-term training gains. Learn how to maintain what you gain and build on your improvements. Make this comprehensive assessment tool your training guide. Prepare and repair your body for ultimate athletic performance with \u003ci\u003eAthletic Body in Balance\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I. Athletic Movement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1. Mind and Movement\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2. Identifying Weak Links\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3. Analyzing Movement\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4. Developing Resistance to Injury\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II. Mobility and Stability\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5. Mobility and Stability Testing\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6. Balance Training\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7. Core Training\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III. Strength and Endurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8. Strength and Endurance Testing\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9. Movement Imbalance Training\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10. Strength and Endurance Exercises\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV. Power, Speed, and Agility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11. Power, Speed, and Agility Testing\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12. Speed and Quickness Training\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13. Power, Speed, and Agility Drills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V. Performance Programs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14. Rotation and Swinging\u003cbr\u003eChapter 15. Throwing and Striking\u003cbr\u003eChapter 16. Jumping and Kicking \u003cbr\u003eChapter 17. Cutting and Turning \u003cbr\u003eChapter 18. Progress Evaluation\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGray Cook\u003c\/b\u003e is a physical therapist, board certified in orthopedics. He also is a certified strength coach with experience in several sports at the youth, college, and professional levels. Cook is a nationally recognized lecturer and consultant to the NFL, NBA, NHL, and WNBA as well as numerous college sports medicine and conditioning facilities. His innovative research and applied work are found in many rehabilitation and conditioning publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCook is the director of orthopedic and sports physical therapy at Dunn, Cook \u0026amp; Associates. He also serves as the creative director of sport-specific training for Reebok® and is Reebok's® first master coach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGray Cook received his graduate degree in physical therapy education at the University of Miami School of Medicine with a focus on orthopedics and sports rehabilitation and research in motor learning. Cook is a faculty member of the North American Sports Medicine Institute and is the codeveloper of the course titled Functional Exercise Training and Rehabilitation. He lives in his hometown of Danville, Virginia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e","brand":"Gray Cook","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":12335095611453,"sku":null,"price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/products\/ba0be55f20c3d145fa5b6783ccc1c8ef_3401112a-8fa7-40cc-b43d-7475a95f9b01.jpg?v=1777330069"},{"product_id":"mastering-jujitsu","title":"Mastering Jujitsu","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn recent years, the grappling arts have proven to be the most effective form of combat in mixed martial arts (MMA) and no-holds-barred (NHB) competitions. Above all others, the Gracie brand of Brazilian jujitsu has become recognized as the preeminent fighting style in unarmed combat. Now Renzo Gracie—instructor; competitor; and champion of numerous grappling, MMA, and NHB events—reveals the inner workings of the art in his latest book, \u003ci\u003eMastering Jujitsu\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the origins of the art to personal techniques, you will experience the impact the Gracies have had on jujitsu and learn the strategies they have developed to dominate their opponents. Gracie shares the subtleties of the techniques necessary for mastering the art, and he clearly demonstrates the flow of movement with more than 250 high-quality photos. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only will \u003ci\u003eMastering Jujitsu\u003c\/i\u003e help you progress from isolated skill development techniques to a full set of tactics and fight plans, but it will also introduce you to the concept of combat phases and teach you to attack from any phase. You will learn how to react to your opponent in any situation. Whether you're caught in a bottom position or attacking from the top, Gracie reveals the key strategies designed to give you the upper hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe depth and breadth of topics covered in \u003ci\u003eMastering Jujitsu\u003c\/i\u003e will aid even the most experienced black belts in their understanding and execution of Brazilian jujitsu. With detailed coverage on advanced principles, you will get all the tactics, strategies, techniques, and drills you need for close combat fighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1. Classical Jujitsu: Theory and History\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2. Modern Jujitsu: New Concepts, New Directions\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3. Underlying Theory and Strategy of Modern Jujitsu\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4. Free-Movement Phase\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5. Clinch Phase \u003cbr\u003eChapter 6. Ground Fighting\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7. Winning From the Bottom Position\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8. Winning From the Top Position\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9. Training and Competition\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10. Jujitsu for Self-Defense\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most successful and active members of the world-famous Gracie clan, Renzo Gracie has spent almost 30 years training in Brazilian jujitsu. Competing at the highest levels of mixed martial arts (MMA), grappling, and no-holds-barred (NHB) events, he has won the Brazilian jujitsu national title twice, the World Combat Championships (MMA event), and the martial arts reality series superfight. He is also a two-time winner of the world submission grappling championship (held annually in Abu Dhabi) and a multiple winner in Japan's premier MMA venue, PRIDE. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGracie has instructed many current UFC competitors and students who have gone on to become world Brazilian jujitsu champions, PRIDE champions, and Pan American Games champions. His New York City academy is one of the largest and most popular in the United States. Gracie continues to teach, train, and compete throughout the world. He resides in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn instructor at the Gracie school of Jujitsu in New York, John Danaher has been Renzo's training partner for several years. He holds a PhD from Columbia University and has written another book, Brazilian Jujitsu: Theory and Technique, with Renzo and his cousin Royler Gracie. Danaher has the distinction of being involved with the highest authorities in the sport and the formal writing skills to convey it. He resides in New York City. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/understand-the-three-phases-of-combat\"\u003eUnderstand the three phases of combat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"Renzo Gracie,John Danaher","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":12335096823869,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/31bf63b1e5ac9af20552105157578c3d_6ba05119-2ae5-4f06-ae8a-9737c3f97f90.jpg?v=1777371434"},{"product_id":"baseball-drill-book","title":"The Baseball Drill Book","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-editor\" id=\"display-editor\"\u003eEditor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-quote\" id=\"display-quote\"\u003eQuotes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeventeen of the game's top collegiate coaches have teamed up with the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) to bring you the game's most comprehensive assortment of practice activities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Baseball Drill Book\u003c\/i\u003e features 198 drills proven to improve individual and team performance. Former Fresno State coach Bob Bennett, Ripon College's Gordie Gillespie, Lewis-Clark State's Ed Cheff, Wichita State's Gene Stephenson, and South Carolina's Ray Tanner are among the greats who present their best practice drills and insights for improving these skills:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Conditioning and warm-up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Throwing and catching\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Base running and sliding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Hitting and bunting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Pitching\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Fielding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Offensive and defensive tactics\u003cbr\u003eEach drill follows a concise format. First, the primary skill or tactic to be enhanced is identified, then procedure and setup details are provided. Illustrations for proper technique are also included, followed by coaching insight to help you sharpen players' understanding of the game's finer points. Glean tactical advice such as how to get a teammate home from third when a key run is needed and how to “sit on” certain pitches while at the plate. Drill modifications are included so that each drill can be modified to fit specific needs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional chapters explain how to effectively and efficiently incorporate drills in practice sessions and to simulate game situations. In all, \u003ci\u003eThe Baseball Drill Book\u003c\/i\u003e provides the essential link between initial skill learning and winning performance on the diamond. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eKey to Diagrams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart I Effective Applications\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Incorporating Drills Into Practices\u003cbr\u003e Bob Bennett\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Performing and Conducting Drills\u003cbr\u003e Bob Bennett\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Making Drills Gamelike\u003cbr\u003e Bob Bennett\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart II Physical Training\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Conditioning Drills\u003cbr\u003e Cheff\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Warm-Up Drills\u003cbr\u003e John Savage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart III Fundamental Skills\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Catching Drills\u003cbr\u003e Jack Smitheran\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Throwing Drills\u003cbr\u003e Jim Brownlee\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Sliding Drills\u003cbr\u003e Bob Warn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart IV Offensive Skills\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9 Hitting Drills\u003cbr\u003e Rick Jones\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10 Bunting Drills\u003cbr\u003e Gordon Gillespie\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11 Base-Running Drills\u003cbr\u003e Rich Alday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart V Defensive Skills\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12 Infielder Drills\u003cbr\u003e Sonny Pittaro\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13 Outfielder Drills\u003cbr\u003e Jim Wells\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14 Catcher Drills\u003cbr\u003e Pete Dunn\u003cbr\u003eChapter 15 Pitcher Drills\u003cbr\u003e Steve Smith\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart VI Team Tactics\u003cbr\u003eChapter 16 Offensive Team Drills\u003cbr\u003e Gene Stephenson and Jim Dimick\u003cbr\u003eChapter 17 Defensive Team Drills\u003cbr\u003e Ray Tanner\u003cbr\u003eChapter 18 Game Situation Drills\u003cbr\u003e Bob Todd and Bob Bennett\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the ABCA\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Editor\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Contributors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-editor\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eAmerican Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)\u003c\/b\u003e is the largest baseball coaching organization in the world and includes coaches from every U.S. state and hundreds of international members. The association's mission is to improve the level of baseball coaching worldwide. The ABCA assists in the promotion of baseball and acts as a sounding board and advocate on issues concerning the game. In addition, the ABCA promotes camaraderie and communication among all baseball coaches, from the amateur to professional levels. The ABCA also gives recognition to deserving players and coaches through several special sponsorship programs. It is an organization that has grown steadily in membership, prestige, and impact in recent years. The ABCA's headquarters is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabEditor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-quote\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Scholastic Coach \u0026amp; Athletic Director\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Seventeen of the game's top collegiate coaches have teamed up with the ABCA to pen a comprehensive assortment of practice activities.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabQuote--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/successful-practices-incorporate-drills\"\u003eSuccessful practices incorporate drills\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/the-rhythm-drill\"\u003eThe Rhythm Drill\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"American Baseball Coaches Association","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":12335113863229,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/19adf731d959f880e2dbb11425fede36_d1fb8870-c7c6-4929-8d61-29c398325061.jpg?v=1777408113"},{"product_id":"motherwell-maternity-fitness-plan","title":"Motherwell Maternity Fitness Plan","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe strong, comfortable, healthy, and active throughout your pregnancy with \u003ci\u003eMotherwell Maternity Fitness Plan\u003c\/i\u003e. Considered by health professionals as the gold standard of maternity exercise, Motherwell's medically proven program is designed specifically to meet the needs of women before, during, and after pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor maximum comfort and mobility through each trimester, the program includes breathing, core conditioning, flexibility, strengthening, motivation, relaxation, and nutritional advice to meet the needs of mother and baby. Choose among many fitness options such as walking, swimming, water walking, stretching, yoga, and meditation to be as active and healthy as possible up to and after delivery. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake care of your baby and your body with the program that is featured at more than 100 hospitals throughout the United States and is the international certifying standard for health professionals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1. Shaping Up Before Pregnancy\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2. Caring For Your Body During All Nine Months\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3. Breathing Routines for Two\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4. Eating for Fitness and Baby's Health \u003cbr\u003eChapter 5. Stretching and Strengthening Your Pregnant Body\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6. Meditating for Relaxation and Focus\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7. Adjusting Actively to the First Trimester\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8. Staying Motivated Through the Second Trimester\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9. Staying Positive in the Third Trimester\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10. Training for Labor and Delivery\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11. Adjusting During the Early Weeks After Delivery\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12. Fitness for the New Mom\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBonnie Berk, RN,\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder of Motherwell and a childbirth education specialist with more than 25 years of experience working in the obstetrical and women's health fields. She is a pioneer in the field of pre- and postnatal fitness, as proven with the success of the Motherwell program. This program is offered through more than 100 hospitals and fitness centers in the United States and abroad. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerk is an author, speaker, and consultant to a broad range of institutions addressing the special needs of women before, during, and after pregnancy. She is a frequent TV and radio talk show guest, has been featured on the Discovery Channel, and serves as the fitness expert on the Harrisburg ABC affiliate, WHTM-TV 27, on the “Daybreak Show.” She has given presentations throughout the United States and has written numerous articles that have been featured in \u003ci\u003eBaby Talk, Pregnancy, Vogue, Shape, Fitness,\u003c\/i\u003e and many other consumer and trade publications. Berk has also produced two award-winning videos, \u003ci\u003eMotherwell Exercise Video for Pregnant Women\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMotherwell Yoga Video for Expectant Moms\u003c\/i\u003e. In addition, she is a certified master personal fitness trainer through the IDEA Health and Fitness Association, a registered yoga teacher through Yoga Alliance, and a certified Pilates instructor by American Muscle and Fitness, Institute of Fitness Training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerk lives in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and enjoys scuba diving, in-line skating, and hiking. She can be reached through her Web site, www.motherwellfitness.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/physiological-considerations-of-exercise-during-pregnancy\"\u003ePhysiological considerations of exercise during pregnancy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/ten-tips-for-avoiding-excess-weight-gain-during-pregnancy\"\u003eTen tips for avoiding excess weight gain during pregnancy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"Bonnie Berk","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":12335135621181,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/c8fa310ce259e9286e82ced620574031_314521f6-3417-4938-94fb-19a055c0ac93.jpg?v=1777373014"},{"product_id":"athletic-body-in-balance-book-dvd-package","title":"Athletic Body in Balance Book\/DVD Package","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat athletes make difficult moves look effortless with a combination of skill, strength, and balance. Traditional conditioning builds a fitness base, but modern sports training takes into account athletic movement patterns. The \u003ci\u003eAthletic Body in Balance\u003c\/i\u003e book and DVD first of its kind to show you how to train for smooth, fluid movement and prevent muscle imbalances, mobility restrictions, stability problems, and injuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysical therapist and sports conditioning expert Gray Cook has proven the effectiveness of his approach through the performances of athletes in the NFL, NBA, NHL, WNBA, and Reebok® University's sports training system. Whereas other books concentrate on maximizing your strengths, the \u003ci\u003eAthletic Body in Balance\u003c\/i\u003e book focuses on exposing and overcoming your weaknesses to form a foundation for long-term training gains. Cook will help you identify functional weaknesses; correct imbalances; explore your potential; and refine sport-specific movement skills such as jumping, kicking, cutting, and turning. You will see where conditioning is breaking down and how to get your body back on track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eAthletic Body in Balance DVD\u003c\/i\u003e then covers five assessment tests to help you find the imbalances in movement patterns, sample corrective exercises to improve mobility and stability, and ways to integrate these exercises into a regular training program. The tests include\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-deep squat—assessing the mobility and stability of the hips, knees, and ankles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-hurdle steps—evaluating bilateral mobility and stability of the hips, knees, and ankles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-in-line lunge—determining hip mobility and stability, quadriceps flexibility, and ankle and knee stability on both sides of the body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-straight leg raise—gauging hamstring flexibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-seated rotation—measuring uppertrunk stability during a combined upper- and lower-body movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMove more efficiently and achieve real gains in performance with the \u003ci\u003eAthletic Body in Balance\u003c\/i\u003e book and DVD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuman Kinetics DVDs are coded for universal playback and can be played in all regions of the world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGray Cook\u003c\/b\u003e is a physical therapist, board certified in orthopedics. He also is a certified strength coach with experience in several sports at the youth, college, and professional levels. Cook is a nationally recognized lecturer and consultant to the NFL, NBA, NHL, and WNBA as well as numerous college sports medicine and conditioning facilities. His innovative research and applied work are found in many rehabilitation and conditioning publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCook is the director of orthopedic and sports physical therapy at Dunn, Cook \u0026amp; Associates. He also serves as the creative director of sport-specific training for Reebok® and is Reebok's® first master coach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGray Cook received his graduate degree in physical therapy education at the University of Miami School of Medicine with a focus on orthopedics and sports rehabilitation and research in motor learning. Cook is a faculty member of the North American Sports Medicine Institute and is the codeveloper of the course titled Functional Exercise Training and Rehabilitation. He lives in his hometown of Danville, Virginia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e","brand":"Gray Cook","offers":[{"title":"Paperback With DVD","offer_id":12335165341757,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/products\/ede34dfef9772224c0944003ea7a8fe1_0989d757-0715-42e6-abbd-b49cb14587c4.jpg?v=1779867642"},{"product_id":"movement-system-variability","title":"Movement System Variability","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-editor\" id=\"display-editor\"\u003eEditor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the groundbreaking text, \u003ci\u003eMovement System Variability\u003c\/i\u003e, internationally known scientists synthesize the latest research in the study of variability in the human movement system and provide an in-depth, multi-disciplinary analysis for researchers in human movement sciences and related fields. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMovement System Variability\u003c\/i\u003e's unique dynamic systems perspective in most chapters adds a new theoretical interpretation to the role of variability in movement behavior. A rich array of scientific disciplines is represented in the text to offer insights into the nature and role of variability observed at different levels of analysis. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMovement System Variability\u003c\/i\u003e is organized into five parts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Behavioral Analysis of Variability in the Movement System\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Variability, Performance and Excellence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Issues in Measurement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Variability Across the Lifespan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Variability Within Subsystems \u003cbr\u003eThis essential reference book provides fresh insights into the nature and function of variability. Just as important, it demonstrates how an understanding of variability can enhance the practice of educators, teachers, coaches, physiotherapists, and developmental specialists. This book is an ideal reference for researchers or students interested in the human movement sciences. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reference book for researchers in human movement sciences and related fields; textbook for upper undergraduate and graduate level courses \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart I: Behavioral Analysis of Variability in the Movement System\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1.\u003c\/b\u003e Variability in Motor Output As Noise: A Default and Erroneous Proposition?\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKarl M. Newell, PhD, Katherine M. Deutsch, PhD, Jacob J. Sosnoff, PhD, and Gottfried Mayer-Kress, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Noise and Movement Variability in Information Theory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Noise in Physiological Models of Motor Control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Categories of Noise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Variability and Noise in Motor Output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Multiple Time Scales of Variability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Concluding Comments\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2.\u003c\/b\u003e Variability in Postural Coordination Dynamics\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eOlivier Oullier, PhD, Ludovic Marin, PhD, Reinoud J. Bootsma, PhD, Thomas A. Stoffregen, PhD, and Benoï¿œt G. Bardy, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Ambiguity of the Neurophysiological Approach to Postural Coordination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Kinematic Analysis of Dynamic Patterns in Postural Coordination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Postural Coordination Emerges from the Interplay of Different Constraints\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Intention (to Sway) Modulates the Stability of Postural Coordination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Dynamics of Postural Transitions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Nature of the Transitions Between Postural Coordination Patterns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Variability in Self-Organization of Postural Coordination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Unique Aspects of Postural Coordination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Acknowledgements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Footnotes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3.\u003c\/b\u003e The Interface of Biomechanics and Motor Control: Dynamic Systems Theory and the Functional Role of Movement Variability\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaul S. Glazier, Jonathan S. Wheat, PhD, David L. Pease, and Roger M. Bartlett, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Movement Variability: Traditional and Contemporary Approaches \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Biomechanics and Motor Control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Sports Biomechanics: A Critical Overview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Dynamic Systems Theory Applied to Sport Biomechanics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Concluding Remarks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart II: Variability, Performance and Excellence\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4.\u003c\/b\u003e Serving Up Variability and Stability\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCraig Handford, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Deliberate Practice Is Not Always About Movement Consistency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Solutions to Movement Problems Can Be Generic and Yet Individual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Variability Can Provide a Basis for Practice in Parts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Conclusion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5.\u003c\/b\u003e Variability in Motor Output and Olympic Performers\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLes G. Carlton, PhD, John W. Chow, PhD, and Jaeho Shim, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Variability in the Motor Domain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Speed and Accuracy in Projectile Tasks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Models of Throwing Accuracy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Throwing Accurately to Horizontal Targets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Throwing Accurately to Vertical Targets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Speed-Variability Trade-Offs in Sport Tasks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Speed and Variability in Throwing Tasks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Speed and Variability in Striking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Olympic Project\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Data Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Location of Ball Landing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Ball and Racket Speeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-The Olympic Project and Speed-Accuracy Trade-Offs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6.\u003c\/b\u003e Genetic and Environmental Constraints on Variability in Sport Performance\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJoe Baker, PhD and Keith Davids, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Nurture Perspective of Expertise Development: Deliberate Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Challenges of Deliberate Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Genetic Constraints on Physical Performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Genetic Contribution to Motor Skill Performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Genetic Contribution to Variability in Physical Performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Concluding Remarks: A Case for Dynamic Systems Theory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart III: Issues in Measurement\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7.\u003c\/b\u003e Coordination Profiling of Movement Systems\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChris Button, PhD, Keith Davids, PhD, and Wolfgang Schï¿œllhorn, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Theoretical Evolution of Variability in Movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Data Collection and Statistical Analysis \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Coordination Profiling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Cluster Analyses and Time-Continuous Variables of Intra- and Interindividual Athletic Performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-General Discussion and Implications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8.\u003c\/b\u003e Clinical Relevance of Variability in Coordination \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJoseph Hamill, PhD, Jeffrey M. Haddad, MS, Bryan C. Heiderscheit, PhD, Richard E.A. Van Emmerik, PhD, and Li Li, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Variability in Traditional and Dynamical Systems View\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Dynamic Systems Concept of Variability in Movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Clinical Relevance of Variability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Conclusions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9.\u003c\/b\u003e Measuring Coordination and Variability in Coordination\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJonathan S. Wheat, PhD and Paul S. Glazier, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Measuring Coordination and Variability in Coordination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart IV: Variability Across the Lifespan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10.\u003c\/b\u003e Functional Variability in Perceptual Motor Development\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeert J.P. Savelsbergh,PhD, John van der Kamp, PhD, and Karl S. Rosengren, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Functional Coupling of Perception and Movement: Constraints\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Variability in Early Infant Reaching\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Functional Variability and Exploration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Variability and Selection in the Coupling of Information and Movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Conclusions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11.\u003c\/b\u003e Aging and Variability in Motor Output \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEvangelos A. Christou, PhD and Brian L. Tracy, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Older Adults Do Not Always Exhibit Greater Variability in Motor Output Within a Trial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Older Adults Exhibit Greater Variability in Motor Output From Trial to Trial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Physical Training Attenuates the Variability of Motor Output in Older Adults \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Changes in the Nervous System Alter Variability in Motor Output \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart V: Variability Within Subsystems\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12.\u003c\/b\u003e Mechanical Properties of Muscles Reduce Performance Variability\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlberto Minetti, MD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Arm Wrestling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Variability in Drop Landing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Conclusions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13.\u003c\/b\u003e Cellular and Molecular Basis of Heterogeneity in Contractile Performance Variability\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarlo Reggiani, PhD and Susan Bortolotto, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Functional and Molecular Heterogeneity of Muscle Fibers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Functional Characterization of Human Muscle Fiber Types: Contractile Properties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Heterogeneity of Electrophysiological Properties and Excitation-Contraction Coupling in Human Muscle Fibers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Metabolic Heterogeneity of Human Muscle Fibers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Plasticity of Human Skeletal Muscles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Optimization of Muscle Performance by Selective Recruitment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Conclusions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14.\u003c\/b\u003e Self-Organizing Brain Dynamics and Movement Goals\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWalter Freeman, MD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Limbic Contributions to Intentional Action\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Neurodynamics of Chaos in Perception\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Conjoining of Time and Space Through Action\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Linear Causality Versus Circular Causality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Timing in the Awareness of Action\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Conclusion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15.\u003c\/b\u003e Variability of Brain Activity During Rhythmic Unimanual Finger Movements\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eT.D. Frank,PhD, C.E. Peper, PhD, A. Daffertshofer, PhD, and P.J. Beek, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Theoretical Framework\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Coordinated Rhythmic Movements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Experiments and Experimental Results\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Dominance of Descending Neural Activity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Phase Synchronization and Mean-Field Forces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Connectivity Maps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Mean-Field Haken-Kelso-Bunz Model\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Implications for the Dynamic Systems Approach\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Outlook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-editor\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeith Davids, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is dean of the School of Physical Education at the University of Otago in New Zealand. He has taught and conducted research in the field of motor learning and control for 25 years. In addition, he has produced three books in this area and authored numerous chapters and articles for journals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavids has worked in higher education in both Europe and New Zealand. He is currently a co-editor of the International Journal of Sport Psychology and received a PhD in motor control from Leeds University, UK, in 1986. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSimon Bennett, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e has taught and conducted research in the field of motor control for over 10 years. He is a senior lecturer in Motor Control at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, where he also serves as research team leader and laboratory director. Bennett received his PhD from Manchester Metropolitan University. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few of Bennett's research interests include specificity of learning, coordination dynamics, information sources for interceptive actions, intermittent vision, ventral and dorsal processing, and observational learning. He has co-authored several chapters and articles for journals in this field. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKarl Newell, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is associate dean for research and graduate education in the College of Health and Human Development at Penn State University. He has conducted a long-standing research program on the role of movement variability in motor control and has helped create a new way to think about movement variability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNewell is former editor of the Journal of Motor Behavior and served as president of the North American Society for Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabEditor--\u003e","brand":"Keith Davids,Simon Bennett,Karl Newell","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":12335168094269,"sku":null,"price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/products\/4756358735301329420e8a3eeff2c9f0_28780754-03b7-4002-8ade-b40afb771dec.jpg?v=1777374237"},{"product_id":"hatha-yoga-illustrated","title":"Hatha Yoga Illustrated","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-quote\" id=\"display-quote\"\u003eQuotes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the physical benefits and body awareness from hatha yoga—the most popular form of yoga today. \u003ci\u003eHatha Yoga Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e presents nearly 650 full-color photos to visually demonstrate 77 standard poses from hatha yoga that apply to all major hatha styles including Iyengar, Astanga, Anusara, and Bikram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual poses are presented from start to finish, showing you how to achieve proper alignment and breathing to ensure challenging yet safe execution. The result is an increase in the effectiveness, both physically and mentally, you'll experience with each pose. Several pose variations based on your personal preference, ability, and fitness level are also included. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEleven sample yoga routines show how to assemble the poses into workouts that meet your specific time, difficulty, and intensity parameters. Colorful and comprehensive, \u003ci\u003eHatha Yoga Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e is organized for your ultimate convenience and use. Use it to guide your muscles, as well as your mind, and increase strength and stamina, reduce stress and anxiety, reduce blood pressure, and increase flexibility. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1. Art and Practice of Hatha Yoga\u003cbr\u003eRoots of Yoga\u003cbr\u003eGetting the Most From Your Yoga Practice\u003cbr\u003eLearning to Meditate\u003cbr\u003eUsing the Asanas in This Book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2. Standing Postures\u003cbr\u003eMountain\u003cbr\u003eDownward-Facing Dog\u003cbr\u003eExtended Side-Angle\u003cbr\u003eTriangle \u003cbr\u003eWarrior II\u003cbr\u003eCrescent Lunge\u003cbr\u003eWarrior I\u003cbr\u003eRevolved Extended Side-Angle\u003cbr\u003eRevolved Triangle\u003cbr\u003eChair \u003cbr\u003eStanding Intense Spread-Leg Pose\u003cbr\u003eBeam\u003cbr\u003eHumble Warrior\u003cbr\u003eIntense Side-Stretch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3. Balancing Postures\u003cbr\u003eEagle\u003cbr\u003eTree\u003cbr\u003eTiptoe Pose\u003cbr\u003eBoat \u003cbr\u003eRevolved Half-Moon\u003cbr\u003eStanding Extended Leg Stretch\u003cbr\u003eWarrior III\u003cbr\u003eDancer\u003cbr\u003eHalf-Moon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4. Arm-Balancing Postures\u003cbr\u003eInclined Plane\u003cbr\u003eLateral Inclined Plane\u003cbr\u003eCrane\u003cbr\u003ePeacock\u003cbr\u003eFour-Limbed Staff\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5. Inverted Postures\u003cbr\u003eShoulder Stand\u003cbr\u003ePlow\u003cbr\u003eLegs-Up-the-Wall\u003cbr\u003eHead Stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6. Backward-Bending Postures\u003cbr\u003eCobra \u003cbr\u003eUpward-Facing Dog\u003cbr\u003eCamel\u003cbr\u003eBridge\u003cbr\u003eBow\u003cbr\u003eLocust \u003cbr\u003eUpward-Facing Bow\u003cbr\u003eFish\u003cbr\u003eCat-Cow\u003cbr\u003ePigeon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7. Twisting Postures\u003cbr\u003eGentle Spinal Twist\u003cbr\u003eReclining Spinal Twist\u003cbr\u003eSimple Sitting Twist\u003cbr\u003eBound Half-Lotus Twist\u003cbr\u003eSitting Spinal Twist I\u003cbr\u003eSitting Spinal Twist II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 8. Forward-Bending Postures\u003cbr\u003eSeated Forward Bend\u003cbr\u003eStanding Forward Bend\u003cbr\u003eSingle-Leg Head-to-Knee Forward Bend \u003cbr\u003eRevolved Head-to-Knee Forward Bend\u003cbr\u003eOpen-Angle \u003cbr\u003eSide Open-Angle \u003cbr\u003eThree-Limb Intense Stretch\u003cbr\u003eGarland\u003cbr\u003eSplits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 9. Sitting Postures\u003cbr\u003eLotus\u003cbr\u003eLooking Within\u003cbr\u003eBaby Cradle\u003cbr\u003eHero\u003cbr\u003eKneeling Pose\u003cbr\u003eLion\u003cbr\u003eCow Face\u003cbr\u003eStaff Pose\u003cbr\u003eYoga Sealing Pose\u003cbr\u003eHeron \u003cbr\u003eSage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 10. Reclining and Relaxation Postures\u003cbr\u003eKnees-to-Chest\u003cbr\u003eReclining Hero\u003cbr\u003eReclining Big-Toe \u003cbr\u003eReclining Bound-Angle\u003cbr\u003eReclining Open-Leg Spinal Twist\u003cbr\u003eSupported Bridge \u003cbr\u003eSupported Hero \u003cbr\u003eChild's Pose\u003cbr\u003eCorpse \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 11. Hatha Yoga Routines\u003cbr\u003eGentle Yoga I\u003cbr\u003eGentle Yoga II\u003cbr\u003eYoga for Flexibility I\u003cbr\u003eYoga for Flexibility II\u003cbr\u003eVinyasa Yoga I\u003cbr\u003eVinyasa Yoga II\u003cbr\u003eVinyasa Yoga III\u003cbr\u003eSun Salutation I\u003cbr\u003eSun Salutation II\u003cbr\u003eMoon Salutation I\u003cbr\u003eMoon Salutation II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMartin Kirk\u003c\/b\u003e, MSBME, E-RYT 500, is a certified yoga instructor who offers workshops and teacher trainings globally and online. With a Masters Degree in Biomedical Engineering, he has a special gift for anatomy and therapeutics. His passion for educating others about the body has created worldwide demand for his trainings. Martin's accomplishments include successful careers as an engineer in the space and biomedical industries. He lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife, Jordan and their son, Jonathan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrooke Boon\u003c\/b\u003e is cofounder of Studio Om Yoga and Tai Chi in Phoenix, Arizona. She received her certification through Baptiste Power Yoga Institute and is a registered yoga teacher as well as a member of the Arizona Yoga Association. Her certification came after working with world-renowned master teacher Baron Baptiste. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Boon's teaching style is designed to promote stability, strength, and serenity as well as create hormonal and emotional balance. She specializes in power vinyasa and also instructs classes for mature adults, athletes, and expectant mothers, emphasizing that yoga is for everybody. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Boon lives in Phoenix, Arizona. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaniel DiTuro\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Phoenix, Arizona, and is a graduate of Arizona State University with a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering. He has worked as a mechanical engineer since 1980. His interest in photography began at the age of 10. In 1986 he started DiTuro Photography, specializing in commercial and portrait photography. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e After a shoulder injury, Daniel began practicing hatha yoga in 1999. Having discovered the therapeutic benefits of yoga, he began working on a series of photographs that evolved into The Yoga Project to introduce people to yoga and meditation. In addition to his work as a mechanical engineer and photographer, Daniel enjoys a variety of activities including traveling, hiking, writing, and cooking. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-quote\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eHatha Yoga Illustrated \u003ci\u003eis a complete and practical introduction to the physical practice of yoga that serves as a fantastic starting point on the road to both physical and emotional wellness.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaron Baptiste\u003cbr\u003ePioneering instructor of Power Vinyasa Yoga\u003cbr\u003eAuthor of \u003ci\u003eJourney Into Power\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“\u003c\/i\u003eHatha Yoga Illustrated \u003ci\u003emakes the theory and practice of hatha and Anusara yoga accessible so that everyone can experience the healing, creative and empowering journey of self-practice. The section on various vinyasa sequences is a hard-to-find gem.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiva Rea\u003cbr\u003eYoga instructor and writer for \u003ci\u003eYoga Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabQuote--\u003e","brand":"Martin Kirk,Brooke Boon,Daniel DiTuro","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":12335169503293,"sku":null,"price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/e528b3c55e61fde978f74996af50d808.jpg?v=1777361397"},{"product_id":"muscle-mechanics-2nd-edition","title":"Muscle Mechanics - 2nd Edition","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-quote\" id=\"display-quote\"\u003eQuotes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObtain optimal muscle gains using superior technique! \u003ci\u003eMuscle Mechanics\u003c\/i\u003e will teach you how to train for strength, definition, and muscle size using 65 of the most effective exercises covering all the major muscle groups. By combining full-color anatomical illustrations and expert technical guidance, this book will help you better understand how to properly target specific muscles by using the most efficient alignment, positioning, and lifting technique for each exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree programs for base strength, full-body fitness, and advanced split routines show how to combine the exercises into progressive strength programs. And by varying intensity, volume, recovery, and exercise sequencing, you can design customized programs for reaching both immediate and long-term training goals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResistance training expert and Cooper Institute instructor Everett Aaberg is one of the world's foremost instructors and authors in strength training. In \u003ci\u003eMuscle Mechanics\u003c\/i\u003e, he puts the emphasis on training mechanics to help you maximize results and minimize the risk of injury.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1. Anatomical Design and Function\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2. Effective Exercise Selection\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3. Optimal Exercise Technique\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4. Core and Trunk Exercises\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5. Compound Lower Body Exercises\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6. Isolated Lower Body Exercises\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7. Upper Body Pushing Exercises\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8. Upper Body Pulling Exercises\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9. Program Planning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEverett Aaberg\u003c\/b\u003e has been both a teacher and practitioner of resistance training for more than 15 years. He is currently the director of fitness services and co-owner of the TELOS Performance Center in Dallas, Texas. A highly sought international presenter and consultant, Aaberg provides continuing education services for several fitness organizations and health clubs around the United States. He also serves as an instructor for the Cooper Institute, where his books are used for two of their most popular courses, The Biomechanics of Resistance Training and Optimal Performance Training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAaberg has been a certified personal trainer through some of the most highly accredited organizations in the United States, including American Council on Exercise (ACE), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). He is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Aaberg was recognized as an IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year and has been regularly selected by industry and trade magazines as one of the top trainers in the country. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAaberg holds a bachelor's degree in exercise sciences and recreation management with continuing education in exercise physiology, anatomy, kinesiology, biomechanics, and nutrition. He was a collegiate academic All-American in football and has won several state and national powerlifting championships and bodybuilding titles, including Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and National Physique Committee (NPC) Mr. Colorado titles and the Mr. Junior America title. Aaberg lives in Dallas, Texas, and trains at the TELOS Performance Center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-quote\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Everett Aaberg's extensive knowledge of biomechanics and enhancement of human performance is well known. In\u003c\/i\u003e Muscle Mechanics \u003ci\u003ehe presents, in an easy-to-understand style, exercise techniques and programs that will allow you to begin improving your body's level of function and fitness.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreg Roskopf\u003cbr\u003eDeveloper of MAT therapy\u003cbr\u003eMAT therapist and biomechanics consultant for\u003cbr\u003eNFL (Denver Broncos), NHL (Denver Avalache), NBA (Utah Jazz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabQuote--\u003e","brand":"Everett Aaberg","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":12335180709949,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/6e1a8335c0ca96f6c10839f288f13d05_cd677a28-52aa-4ff1-822a-fafcf84fe8ff.jpg?v=1777374361"},{"product_id":"outdoor-recreation-in-america-6th-edition","title":"Outdoor Recreation in America - 6th Edition","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOutdoor Recreation in America\u003c\/i\u003e is back—fully revised and updated, with significant new material based on current statistics from a number of sources, including the latest U.S. Census Bureau and the latest National Survey on the Environment. Now in its sixth edition, this book continues to lead the way in its comprehensive coverage of issues in this growing field. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1970, \u003ci\u003eOutdoor Recreation in America\u003c\/i\u003e has had a major impact in the classroom and in the field's scholarly and professional literature. Author Clayne R. Jensen is a noted authority and pioneer in the field, and in this latest edition he is joined by Steven P. Guthrie. Dr. Guthrie is a founder and past president of the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education and a member of the editorial committee for the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Experiential Education\u003c\/i\u003e. Together the authors take this classic text into the new century by\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-enabling readers to understand the value and challenges of preserving and properly using existing resources for present and future generations;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-providing a balanced perspective between the outdoor recreation interests of individuals and the management of natural resources used for recreational purposes; and \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-presenting timely information and discussion questions to challenge students about American outdoor recreation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following are significant additions to this edition: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-New data and figures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Greater emphasis on outdoor recreation leadership\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Discussions of funding sources for natural resource protection and parks \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Expanded chapters on wilderness, the national park system, national forests, and education for outdoor recreation and professional development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-New or greatly revised chapters on concepts and terms, participation, history, the national park system, national forests, other land or water management agencies, state and local involvement, the role of private commercial and nonprofit providers, environmental quality, and concepts and challenges in resource management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Attention to information and trends for adventure education, programming, and leadership; outdoor environmental education; and interpretation \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-New student-friendly features including key points and discussion questions at the end of each chapter to help students grasp key concepts and expand their critical thinking on the issues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Extensive current references and Web sites that provide additional information and extend the learning for readers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I\u003c\/b\u003e presents the meaning, concepts, history, benefits, and values of outdoor recreation. It also looks at influences and trends in participation and explores the issues and impact that lifestyle trends have on outdoor recreation. \u003cb\u003ePart II\u003c\/b\u003e focuses on natural resources, including land, water, and wildlife, and considers concepts of resource management. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III\u003c\/b\u003e examines the roles of state and federal agencies, including the National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, federal land and water management systems, and numerous state agencies. \u003cb\u003ePart IV\u003c\/b\u003e details the impact of local government and the private and nonprofit sector on outdoor recreation. \u003cb\u003ePart V\u003c\/b\u003e provides a synthesis of the challenges for the 21st century in the area of resources, planning, environmental issues, and the role of outdoor education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOutdoor Recreation in America, Sixth Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential introductory text for university courses in outdoor recreation and natural resource management. Written in a friendly style, the book includes more than 180 photos, maps, charts, graphs, diagrams, and tables. It provides both theoretical foundations and practical information so that students can gain an expansive awareness of, and insight into, the impact and role of outdoor recreation from its beginnings in America to the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndergraduate text or reference for professors and professionals in outdoor recreation and natural resource management. Reference for park and recreation administrators and employees of government and private resource management agencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart I. The Basis for Outdoor Recreation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1.\u003c\/b\u003e Outdoor Recreation Meanings and Concepts\u003cbr\u003eDefining Leisure\u003cbr\u003eDefining Recreation \u003cbr\u003eDefining Outdoor Recreation \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2.\u003c\/b\u003e History of Anglo-European Outdoor Recreation\u003cbr\u003eAncient History of Outdoor Recreation\u003cbr\u003eDevelopment of Conservation Attitudes and Land Management in the United States\u003cbr\u003eLand Preservation Gains Focus: Mid-1800s\u003cbr\u003eBeginning of Conservation and Management as National Policy: 1890s to Early 1900s\u003cbr\u003eOutdoor Recreation and Environmental Protection Flourish: 1960 to 1980\u003cbr\u003eLater 20th Century: The Move to Privatization and Commercialization\u003cbr\u003eStart of the 21st Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3.\u003c\/b\u003e Benefits and Values of Outdoor Recreation\u003cbr\u003eBenefits of Outdoor Recreation\u003cbr\u003eObjectives of Outdoor Recreation Professionals \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4.\u003c\/b\u003e Participation in Outdoor Recreation\u003cbr\u003eRecent Participation Trends\u003cbr\u003eAssessment of Trend Predictions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5.\u003c\/b\u003e Lifestyle Trends and Influences\u003cbr\u003ePopulation Growth and Demographic Changes\u003cbr\u003eDemographic Groups and Outdoor Recreation\u003cbr\u003eGeographic Factors\u003cbr\u003eIncome\u003cbr\u003eTransportation and Motorized Recreation\u003cbr\u003eTechnology and Media Growth\u003cbr\u003eEducation \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart II. Natural Resources\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6.\u003c\/b\u003e Natural Resource Base for Outdoor Recreation\u003cbr\u003eLand Resources\u003cbr\u003eWater Resources\u003cbr\u003eWildlife and Plant Resources\u003cbr\u003eHistoric and Cultural Resources\u003cbr\u003eAvailability of Outdoor Recreation Lands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7.\u003c\/b\u003e Wilderness and Wildlands\u003cbr\u003eDevelopment of Wilderness Protection\u003cbr\u003eNational Wilderness Preservation System\u003cbr\u003eWilderness Concept Today\u003cbr\u003eWilderness Management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8.\u003c\/b\u003e Resource Management Concepts \u003cbr\u003eConservation, Preservation, and Wise Use\u003cbr\u003eUse Concepts\u003cbr\u003eImpact and Use Concepts\u003cbr\u003eEcosystem Management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart III. Involvement of State and Federal Agencies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9.\u003c\/b\u003e National Park Service\u003cbr\u003eOrigin and Development\u003cbr\u003eNational Park Service Today\u003cbr\u003eRecreation Involvement of the National Park Service\u003cbr\u003eNational Parks in Other Countries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10.\u003c\/b\u003e USDA Forest Service\u003cbr\u003eOrigin and Development\u003cbr\u003eThe USDA Forest Service Today\u003cbr\u003eThe National Forest System\u003cbr\u003eRecreation Resources, Facilities, and Programs\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Forest Service Employment and Volunteer Opportunities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11.\u003c\/b\u003e Other Federal Land Management Systems\u003cbr\u003eBureau of Land Management\u003cbr\u003eU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service \u003cbr\u003eOther Federal Agencies \u003cbr\u003eSpecial Federal Systems\u003cbr\u003eMiscellaneous Federal Designations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12.\u003c\/b\u003e Federal Water Resource Management\u003cbr\u003eArmy Corps of Engineers\u003cbr\u003eBureau of Reclamation\u003cbr\u003eTennessee Valley Authority\u003cbr\u003eNatural Resources Conservation Service\u003cbr\u003eNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration\u003cbr\u003eEnvironmental Protection Agency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13.\u003c\/b\u003e The Roles of State Agencies\u003cbr\u003eHistory and Governing Authority \u003cbr\u003eState Land Management Systems\u003cbr\u003eProtection, Funding, and Acquisition of Lands for State Use \u003cbr\u003eSample State Agency Organizational Systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart IV. Local Governmental and Private Sector Impacts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14.\u003c\/b\u003e Local Government Participation\u003cbr\u003eLegal Authorization \u003cbr\u003eLocal Management Structures \u003cbr\u003ePark Development for Outdoor Recreation \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15.\u003c\/b\u003e Economic Factors in Outdoor Recreation\u003cbr\u003eFunding for Federal Programs\u003cbr\u003eFinancing for State and Local Programs, Facilities, and Land\u003cbr\u003eEconomic Concepts \u003cbr\u003eEconomic Impact of Outdoor Recreation \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16.\u003c\/b\u003e Commercial Recreation, Private Recreation, and Nonprofit Organizations\u003cbr\u003eCommercial Recreation\u003cbr\u003ePrivate Recreation\u003cbr\u003ePrivate Nonprofit Organizations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart V. Human Interaction with the Environment\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17.\u003c\/b\u003e Resource Management Challenges\u003cbr\u003eChallenges to Public Land\u003cbr\u003eHuman Issues\u003cbr\u003eEnvironmental Resource Issues\u003cbr\u003ePlanning for Ecological Sustainability and Recreation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18.\u003c\/b\u003e Planning\u003cbr\u003ePrinciples of Planning \u003cbr\u003eNationwide Planning \u003cbr\u003eState Planning\u003cbr\u003eLocal and Regional Planning\u003cbr\u003eSite Planning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19.\u003c\/b\u003e Education for Outdoor Recreation\u003cbr\u003eProfessional Strands for Outdoor Recreation\u003cbr\u003ePreparing for a Career\u003cbr\u003ePreparing Professionals\u003cbr\u003eEthics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20.\u003c\/b\u003e Environmental Quality \u003cbr\u003eEnvironmental Degradation and Protection\u003cbr\u003ePotential Solutions\u003cbr\u003eAre We Progressing?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21.\u003c\/b\u003e A Look at the Future\u003cbr\u003eU.S. and World Trends\u003cbr\u003eTrends in Outdoor Recreation\u003cbr\u003eIssues and Needs in Outdoor Recreation Leadership\u003cbr\u003eFuture Leadership Needs\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A.\u003c\/b\u003e Nonprofit Organizations Involved With Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resource Protection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B.\u003c\/b\u003e Legislative Acts Affecting Outdoor Recreation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix C.\u003c\/b\u003e Federal Financial and Technical Assistance Programs for Outdoor Recreation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix D.\u003c\/b\u003e Federal Agencies Involved with Outdoor Recreation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix E.\u003c\/b\u003e State Outdoor Recreation Offices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlossary\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Authors\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClayne R. Jensen, EdD,\u003c\/b\u003e is a pioneer in the field of outdoor recreation. He has contributed more than 30 professional journal articles and authored or coauthored 16 college textbooks, including the classic \u003ci\u003eOutdoor Recreation in America\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Jensen has more than 25 years' experience teaching physical education and recreation management. He has been associate vice president of Brigham Young University (BYU) and the university's athletic director. From 1973 to 1991 he served as dean of the College of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance, and Athletics at BYU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Jensen has been an active member of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD). He has long been an avid outdoorsman who partipates in numerous activities and travels extensively to national and international scenic areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Steve P. Guthrie, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e has been teaching and leading in the outdoors for more than 30 years. He is a an assistant professor at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania. Previously, he taught in the Outdoor Recreation\/Adventure Education Leadership and Outdoor Recreation Administration programs at Unity College in Maine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Guthrie received his PhD in physical education with emphasis on philosophy, psychology, sociology, and history from the University of Oregon. He is an editorial committee member for the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Experiential Education\u003c\/i\u003e and a longtime member of the Association for Experiential Education (AEE). Dr. Guthrie is also a founding member and past president of the Association for Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE) as well as a member of the American Canoe Association, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), and the Professional Ropes Course Association (PRCA). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e","brand":"Clayne R. Jensen,Steven P. Guthrie","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":12335181922365,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/products\/2ff4231ac1ce20c777ff1fe5e1ec1a07_f5ecc8d4-1e48-4774-a3c8-24351d9a8d3d.jpg?v=1777378561"},{"product_id":"teaching-dance-as-art-in-education","title":"Teaching Dance As Art in Education","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTeaching Dance as Art in Education\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive introductory textbook that helps dance education majors and dance specialists understand and incorporate the aesthetic foundations of educational dance in grades K-12. Unlike other models of teaching dance, this book delineates what a standards-oriented, aesthetically driven program should encompass for both the dance specialist and his or her K-12 students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTeaching Dance as Art in Education\u003c\/i\u003e fosters an understanding of dance as arts education and defines the dance specialist's roles and responsibilities, including how the national arts initiatives and student-centered inquiry affect the teaching of dance. It explains how to advance student growth in the areas most critical to teaching dance: the physical, mental, artistic, and social. Content is delineated through four cornerstones of dance as art in education: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Dancing and performing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Creating and composing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Knowing history, culture, and context\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Analyzing and critiquing\u003cbr\u003eThese cornerstones are subsequently integrated into the K-12 Dance Cornerstone Curriculum Framework, which enables dance specialists to develop substantive and sequential dance experiences for students as they progress from kindergarten through grade 12. The framework distills all the skills and concepts that dance specialists need, including developmental expectations for different ages. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTeaching Dance as Art in Education\u003c\/i\u003e also presents a new instructional approach, the Eight-Step Plan, that facilities integration of all four dance education cornerstones into each unit to make the lessons more coherent. Further, the many features in the textbook help dance specialists become aware of not only their unique roles and responsibilities when teaching educational dance but also how to develop an arts-oriented, professional teaching portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following user-friendly features are interwoven throughout the book: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Reflect and Respond: Case studies, or scenarios, invite the reader to consider an issue or situation and develop a response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Questions to Ponder: Thought-provoking questions at the end of each chapter help readers extend and apply chapter concepts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Rich Resources: Suggested resources, such as books, videos, and Web sites, supplement the topics covered in the chapter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Notebook or Portfolio: Practical exercises to complete, record, and compile into an arts-oriented teaching portfolio are useful for future job interviews. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Inspirational Quotes: Selected quotes from famous dancers, choreographers, and teachers support the topics covered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTeaching Dance as Art in Education\u003c\/i\u003e reveals how to meet the National Standards in Dance Education without being driven by them, and it goes one step further—it marries dance with arts education in a way that makes teaching educational dance clear and distinct. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTextbook for dance education majors studying to become certified dance specialists for grades K-12. Resource for K-12 dance specialists, arts administrators, classroom teachers, and physical educators.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction: Thinking About Dance Education\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart I. Why—Understanding Dance as Arts Education\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1.\u003c\/b\u003e Viewing Educational Dance From an Arts Education Perspective\u003cbr\u003eWhat Is an Arts Education Perspective?\u003cbr\u003eWhat Are the Defining Characteristics of Educational Dance?\u003cbr\u003eWhat Drives an Arts Education Perspective?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2.\u003c\/b\u003e Examining How National Arts Initiatives Affect Dance\u003cbr\u003eNational Dance Content and Achievement Standards\u003cbr\u003eThe “Nation's Report Card” in Dance\u003cbr\u003eOther Initiatives That Affect Dance Education\u003cbr\u003eNeed for Arts Alliances\u003cbr\u003eAdvocacy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3.\u003c\/b\u003e Adopting Your Roles and Responsibilities for Teaching\u003cbr\u003eWhy Become a Dance Specialist?\u003cbr\u003eExamining K-12 Teaching Roles and Responsibilities\u003cbr\u003ePreparing to Teach Dance as Art in K-12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4.\u003c\/b\u003e Emphasizing Aspects of Student-Centered Learning\u003cbr\u003eTaking a Child-Centered Perspective\u003cbr\u003eKinesthetic–Motor Development (Moving and Learning)\u003cbr\u003eAesthetic–Artistic Development\u003cbr\u003eCognitive–Intellectual Development (Thinking, Perceiving, and Processing)\u003cbr\u003ePsychological–Social Development (Feeling and Interacting)\u003cbr\u003eTeaching the Whole Child\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5.\u003c\/b\u003e Identifying the Cornerstones of Dance as Art in Education\u003cbr\u003eFour Cornerstones\u003cbr\u003ePivotal Role of Inquiry\u003cbr\u003eOverview of the Dance Cornerstone Curriculum Framework\u003cbr\u003eHow the Cornerstones Lay the Foundation for Accountability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart II. What—Clarifying the Content of K-12 Educational Dance (The Cornerstones)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6.\u003c\/b\u003e Dancing and Performing: Cornerstone 1\u003cbr\u003eRelation to National Standards and Beyond\u003cbr\u003eOverview of This Cornerstone\u003cbr\u003eArtful Use of the Dance Elements\u003cbr\u003eVocabulary Systems Used in Dance\u003cbr\u003eDance Technique and Skill Development\u003cbr\u003eDance Cornerstone Curriculum (DCC) Framework\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7.\u003c\/b\u003e Creating and Composing: Cornerstone 2\u003cbr\u003eRelation to National Standards and Beyond\u003cbr\u003eOverview of This Cornerstone\u003cbr\u003eCreative Process and Products\u003cbr\u003eCreative Dance for Children\u003cbr\u003eChoreography\u003cbr\u003eDance Cornerstone Curriculum (DCC) Framework\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8.\u003c\/b\u003e Knowing History, Culture, and Context: Cornerstone 3\u003cbr\u003eRelation to National Standards and Beyond\u003cbr\u003eOverview of This Cornerstone\u003cbr\u003eDance Across Cultures: Cultural Diversity\u003cbr\u003eDance Through Time: Dance History\u003cbr\u003ePreservation and Documentation\u003cbr\u003eDance Cornerstone Curriculum (DCC) Framework\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9.\u003c\/b\u003e Analyzing and Critiquing: Cornerstone 4\u003cbr\u003eRelation to National Standards and Beyond\u003cbr\u003eOverview of This Cornerstone\u003cbr\u003eAesthetic Valuing\u003cbr\u003eCritical Thinking and Processing\u003cbr\u003eDance Criticism\u003cbr\u003eDance Cornerstone Curriculum (DCC) Framework\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart III. How—Presenting Dance as Art in Education\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10.\u003c\/b\u003e Constructing Artistic Bridges to Other Disciplines\u003cbr\u003eRelation to National Standards and Beyond\u003cbr\u003eDance's Role Across the Curriculum\u003cbr\u003eDifferent Models for Integrating the Arts in Education\u003cbr\u003eTeaching Other Academics Through Dance\u003cbr\u003eCollaborating Across the Arts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11.\u003c\/b\u003e Creating and Maintaining an Effective Arts Learning Environment\u003cbr\u003eCreating a Positive Arts Environment\u003cbr\u003eManaging Arts Instruction: The Precursor to Artistic Expression\u003cbr\u003eScheduling\u003cbr\u003eAbout Facilities\u003cbr\u003eSurvive and Thrive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12.\u003c\/b\u003e Investigating the Arts Savvy Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Triad\u003cbr\u003eCurriculum Content\u003cbr\u003eInstruction\u003cbr\u003eAssessment\u003cbr\u003eIntegrating the Triad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13.\u003c\/b\u003e Integrating the Cornerstones to Create Units of Study in Dance\u003cbr\u003eRelating the Cornerstones\u003cbr\u003eTeaching by Integrating the Cornerstones\u003cbr\u003eUsing the Eight-Step Plan to Maximize Artistic Results\u003cbr\u003eVarying an Eight-Step Lesson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14.\u003c\/b\u003e Creating a Unit of Study Using an Arts Education Perspective\u003cbr\u003eCreating an Integrated Unit of Study\u003cbr\u003eSample Unit: Examining a Work by David Parsons\u003cbr\u003eBuilding Your Own Unit of Study Around a Choreographic Work\u003cbr\u003eBuilding Your Own Unit of Study Around a Style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15.\u003c\/b\u003e Reflecting on Teaching\u003cbr\u003eEthical Dimension of Teaching\u003cbr\u003eRelational Teaching\u003cbr\u003eSchool Renewal\u003cbr\u003eReflective Practitioner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16.\u003c\/b\u003e Developing an Arts-Oriented Teaching Portfolio\u003cbr\u003ePreparing a Perspectives Notebook\u003cbr\u003ePreparing Your Professional Teaching Portfolio\u003cbr\u003eClosing Statement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A:\u003c\/b\u003e Reference Lists of Concepts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B:\u003c\/b\u003e Forms, Checklists, Sample Items, and Articles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix C:\u003c\/b\u003e Professional Organizations and National Initiatives\u003cbr\u003eGlossary\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrenda Pugh McCutchen, MFA,\u003c\/b\u003e is a dance education consultant for Dance Curriculum Designs (Columbia, South Carolina) and gives teacher workshops throughout the US using resources she creates for K-12 and university dance classrooms. She was an associate professor of dance at Columbia College, where in 1994 she created and directed South Carolina’s first undergraduate teacher certification program in dance education. This program was accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD) and National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e During her 40-year career in arts and education, McCutchen's roles have included professor of dance education, classroom teacher, and K-12 dance specialist. McCutchen's perspective of dance as art in education is also shaped through her experience as a performer, choreographer, artistic director, arts administrator, and dance artist in residence for students in kindergarten through high school. As a leading dance curriculum consultant, McCutchen now helps clients design standards-oriented curricula for college and K-12 dance programs. She leads teacher workshops and institutes across the country. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e McCutchen tirelessly works to see that dance plays a significant role in K-12 education and that dance specialists are prepared to realize the potential of dance in that setting. From 1989 to 1994, McCutchen was arts education program director for the South Carolina Arts Commission. She also coauthored the \u003ci\u003eSouth Carolina Framework for Dance Education K-12\u003c\/i\u003e, adopted by the state board of education in 1990 as a basis for South Carolina's curriculum development in dance education. She was a committee member for the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) \u003ci\u003eINTASC Teaching Standards in the Arts\u003c\/i\u003e. She is currently on the board of directors for the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO). She serves NDEO as vice president for programs and services as well as director of publications and resources. She helped draft \u003ci\u003eProfessional Teaching Standards for Dance\u003c\/i\u003e as well as \u003ci\u003eModel Program Guidelines\u003c\/i\u003e for dance education in the United States. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e McCutchen holds an MFA in dance from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNC-G) and has received awards for her contributions to the fields of dance and dance education from the South Carolina Dance Association, the National Dance Week Commission (SC Chapter), and UNC-G's School of Health and Human Performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/teach-academics-through-dance\"\u003eTeach academics through dance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"Brenda Pugh McCutchen","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":12335190409277,"sku":null,"price":86.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/767c32c00fefa4091e6cfa538ced41df_812fbbd6-eadd-4fa6-bf10-ef0d4e58556e.jpg?v=1777406109"},{"product_id":"coaching-youth-baseball-the-ripken-way","title":"Coaching Youth Baseball the Ripken Way","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoaching young players, developing their skills, and cultivating a love for the sport may be the most rewarding experience baseball can offer. Cal and Bill Ripken understand this like few others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom their father, Cal Sr., a legend in the Baltimore Orioles organization for 37 years, they learned to play the game the right way. Those lessons, paired with their combined 33 years of big league experience, helped develop the Ripken Way, a method of teaching the game through simple instruction, solid explanations, encouragement, and a positive atmosphere. In \u003ci\u003eCoaching Youth Baseball the Ripken Way\u003c\/i\u003e, Cal and Bill share this approach to coaching and development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're teaching your children at home, managing the local travel team, or working with high school-level players, \u003ci\u003eCoaching Youth Baseball the Ripken Way\u003c\/i\u003e will help you make a difference both on and off the field, with these features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 50 drills covering defense, hitting, pitching, and baserunning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge-specific practice plans for players ranging from 4 to 15+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategies for setting goals and reasonable expectations for your players and team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvice on communicating with parents, players, and staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMethods for creating a positive and fun environment in which kids can learn the skills and strategies of the game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBill Ripken was once voted by his peers as one of the big league players most likely to become a manager. Cal Ripken, Jr., known as baseball's Iron Man, is a member of the game's All-Century Team and a future Hall of Famer. Together, they are proof positive that the Ripken Way is the right way to teach the game of baseball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I. Coaching the Ripken Way\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1. Responsibilities of Coaching\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2. Realities of Coaching\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3. Reasonable Expectations\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4. Baseball Practice Basics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II. Teaching the Ripken Way\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5. Hitting and Baserunning Drills\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6. Throwing and Pitching Drills\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7. Fielding Drills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III. Practicing the Ripken Way\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Practice Planner\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8. Practice Particulars for Ages 4 to 6\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 9. Practice Particulars for Ages 7 to 9\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 10. Practice Particulars for Ages 10 to 12\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 11. Practice Particulars for Ages 13 to 14\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 12. Practice Particulars for Ages 15+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCal Ripken, Jr.,\u003c\/b\u003e is baseball's all-time Iron Man. He retired from baseball in October 2001 after 21 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. His name appears in the record books repeatedly, most notably as one of only eight players in history to record more than 400 home runs and 3,000 hits. In 1995, Ripken broke Lou Gehrig's record for consecutive games played (2,130) and voluntarily ended his streak in 1998 after playing in a world-record 2,632 consecutive games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his other on-field accolades are American League Rookie of the Year (1982), two-time American League Most Valuable Player (1983, 1991), two-time Gold Glove recipient (1991, 1992), two-time All-Star Game MVP (1991, 2001), and 19 All-Star Game selections. He also was named to Major League Baseball's All-Century Team in 1999.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRipken has made a tremendous impact on the sport and on fans everywhere. In 1999, Babe Ruth League, Inc., changed the name of its largest division (5- to 12-year-olds) from Bambino to Cal Ripken Baseball. Currently, more than 700,000 youths play Cal Ripken Baseball worldwide. He is using the platform that baseball has provided him to construct a baseball complex in his hometown of Aberdeen, Maryland. The one-of-a-kind facility consists of Ripken Stadium, a state-of-the-art 6,000-seat minor league ballpark that is home to the hugely successful Class A Aberdeen IronBirds. Adjacent to the minor league ballpark is the Ripken Youth Baseball Academy, consisting of eight youth fields, including a youth-sized replica of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, a synthetic training infield, a bullpen area, and batting cages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRipken resides in Maryland with his wife, Kelly, and their children, Rachel and Ryan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBill Ripken\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e,\u003c\/b\u003e a 12-year Major League veteran, began his career with the Baltimore Orioles in 1987 under the direction of his father, Cal Ripken, Sr., and alongside brother Cal Ripken, Jr. This was the first and remains the only time in Major League Baseball history that a father simultaneously managed two of his sons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e After five and a half seasons with the Orioles, Ripken, who would later return to Baltimore for a year, played for Texas, Cleveland, and Detroit. In 1988, he was second among American League second basemen in double plays turned (100). At the plate, Ripken led the Baltimore Orioles in hitting with a .291 average and 28 doubles in 1990. Ripken, a second baseman by trade, had a fielding percentage of .9927 in 1992, the best of any Major League second baseman that season, and his career fielding percentage at second base (.987) ranks among baseball's all-time leaders. Ripken was voted by his peers as one of the players most likely to manage a big league team.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Ripken is the co-owner and executive vice president of Ripken Baseball Inc., a baseball sales and marketing company founded in 1999 and based in Baltimore. Ripken is involved in all aspects of the business and regularly instructs at youth camps and coaching clinics. Through his work with these programs, he has become recognized as one of America's premiere baseball instructors. Ripken also is involved in the continued development of the Ripken Academy in Aberdeen, Maryland, and the management of Ripken Baseball's minor league teams in Aberdeen and Augusta, Georgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRipken lives in Fallston, Maryland, with his wife, Candace, and his children, Miranda, Anna, Reese, and Jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScott Lowe\u003c\/b\u003e joined Ripken Baseball in 1999 after eight years working in college sports publicity. Lowe initially served as the general manager of the company's camps and clinics division, developing Ripken Baseball's youth camps, coaching clinics, and other instructional programs. Presently he writes and designs Ripken Baseball's \u003ci\u003eCoach's Clipboard\u003c\/i\u003e e-newsletter, which is distributed to amateur baseball coaches around the world on a monthly basis. He also oversees the creation and distribution off Ripken Baseball instructional products and is involved in the development and implementation of the company's coaching education and other baseball instructional programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter graduating summa cum laude from the University of Maryland College of Journalism in 1991, Lowe spent two years as an athletic communications assistant at Princeton University. He was the assistant director of sports information and served as the athletics marketing coordinator at Drexel University in Philadelphia from 1993 to 1995 before returning to the Baltimore area to become the assistant director of athletic communications at Loyola College. Lowe served in that capacity before being promoted to the position of head sports information director in 1997. Lowe left Loyola in 1998 to form his own baseball camp business prior to joining Ripken Baseball in September 1999.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to his full-time position at Ripken Baseball, he has served for three years as the head coach of varsity baseball at the Park School in Baltimore, compiling a 45–19 record and leading the Bruins to three consecutive MIAA B Conference playoff appearances, including a trip to the 2006 championship game, after the school had failed to reach the postseason the previous seven years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLowe resides in Owings Mills, Maryland, with his wife, Robin, and children, Devin and Sydney.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/coaches-play-important-role-in-developing-athletes-the-ripken-way\"\u003eCoaches play important role in developing athletes the Ripken Way\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/playing-up-don-t-rush-it\"\u003ePlaying Up: Don’t Rush It!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"Cal Ripken, Jr.,Bill Ripken,Scott Lowe","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":12335226224701,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/53386860434b92fb7222d97dd0b56cef_bbc96ba0-54c3-4a3e-aff0-993e53fcdcd3.jpg?v=1777338598"},{"product_id":"adventure-education-theory-and-applications","title":"Adventure Education:  Theory and Applications","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-editor\" id=\"display-editor\"\u003eEditor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdventure Education: Theory and Applications\u003c\/i\u003e allows students to\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-get a broad view of adventure education and programming;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-explore the role of games, low- and high-element courses, and outdoor pursuits in adventure education; \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-use key concepts, student activities, and Web-based research to enhance the learning process;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-employ real-world examples to explore strategies for adventure education in a variety of settings; and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-learn core skills for effective facilitation and leadership preparation in adventure programming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eAdventure Education: Theory and Applications\u003c\/i\u003e, adventure education enters the educational mainstream. This comprehensive text is ideal for introductory adventure courses in a variety of college departments and as a reference for professionals in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProject Adventure, a leader in the field of facilities-based adventure learning, teams up with leading adventure educators and professionals to provide a broad view of adventure education and programming. Together, they present the foundational theories and applications of adventure education. In doing so, they\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-explore the role of games, low- and high-element courses, and outdoor pursuits in adventure education;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-cover the core skills for effective facilitation and leadership preparation; \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-include student-friendly features, such as key concepts, summaries, student activities, additional readings, and Web-based research to meet students' levels of experience and enhance the easy delivery of the course; and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-recommend strategies for adventure education and programming based on real-world examples that connect to a variety of recreational, educational, therapeutic, and community settings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I\u003c\/b\u003e presents the history of adventure education as well as the numerous theories and philosophies that have informed its development. It explores the world of adventure in education, health care, and therapeutic, corporate, and school settings. It also provides an overview of adventure organizations and career options, which is helpful to students who are interested in pursuing the study of adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II\u003c\/b\u003e outlines the technical and pedagogical skills needed for facilitating adventure experiences. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III\u003c\/b\u003e describes each adventure component, explaining how they work in the educational process. It covers facilities-based pursuits such as games, cooperative activities and initiatives, and challenge courses as well as outdoor pursuits. Some sample activities and many additional resources are provided. The final chapter covers models for programming adventure in educational, therapeutic, corporate, and community settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor students who select careers in other fields, the leadership and team skills learned through \u003ci\u003eAdventure Education: Theory and Applications\u003c\/i\u003e will serve them well in their future workplaces. For students who do go into adventure education, this text is their guide for finding their own paths in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eText for undergraduate adventure education courses in physical education, recreation, and outdoor education departments. Resource for entry-level employees in adventure, outdoor education, and recreation positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart I. Exploring Adventure Education\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1.\u003c\/b\u003e Introduction to Adventure Education\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDick Prouty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2.\u003c\/b\u003e Philosophy and Theory of Adventure Education\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlan Ewert and Dan Garvey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3.\u003c\/b\u003e Cornerstones of Adventure Education\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJane Panicucci\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4.\u003c\/b\u003e Risk and Safety in Adventure Programming\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCharles R. Gregg\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5.\u003c\/b\u003e Individual Outcomes of Participating in Adventure\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJim Stiehl and Melissa Parker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II. Defining Skills and Competencies for Adventure Practitioners\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6.\u003c\/b\u003e Responsibilities of Adventure Education Leaders\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDenise Mitten and Kent Clement\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7.\u003c\/b\u003e Facilitating the Adventure Process\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichael A. Gass and Cheryl A. Stevens\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart III. Planning and Implementing Adventure Experiences\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8.\u003c\/b\u003e Portable Adventure Activities\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLisa Faulkingham Hunt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9.\u003c\/b\u003e Low-Element Challenge Courses\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlison Rheingold\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10.\u003c\/b\u003e High-Element Challenge Courses\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristopher J. Damboise\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11.\u003c\/b\u003e Teaching and Leading Outdoor Adventure Pursuits\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMark Wagstaff, Aram Attarian, and Jack K. Drury\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12.\u003c\/b\u003e Adventure Education Programming and Career Paths\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSteven Guthrie and Rita Yerkes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix: Overview of the Accreditation Standards of the Association for Experiential Education\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-editor\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDick Prouty, AB,\u003c\/b\u003e is Project Adventure's president, executive director, and CEO. With Project Adventure since 1980, he facilitated the structure of PA as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. In 1982, he became director and led the strategic planning and organizational development of PA as it became the premier organization of facilities-based adventure learning. Coauthor of PA's classic text on adventure-based counseling, \u003ci\u003eIslands of Healing\u003c\/i\u003e, Prouty has become a leading proponent of the unique place and theory of adventure-based experiential education. He has also served as founder of the Association for Experiential Education's (AEE) accreditation committee, founder of the board of directors of Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT), and chair of the board of the Waring School. Prouty's current responsibilities at PA include strategic planning, partnering and development planning, directing new publications, and leading the senior executive team. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJane Panicucci, MAEd,\u003c\/b\u003e is currently Project Adventure's chief operations officer. Her adventure background includes 11 years as a course director at Outward Bound. In the mid-1980s, as a public school physical educator, Panicucci designed an adventure curriculum that is still going strong. Her current consulting specialties involve working with teachers and administrators to generate positive change in their schools and to create high-performing teams for both nonprofit and for-profit organizations. She is the lead author of PA's series of adventure curricula for physical education and is currently working on a fitness program curriculum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRufus (Ruthanne) Collinson\u003c\/b\u003e has been working in the adventure field for 18 years as manager of communications, editor, and book developer for Project Adventure (PA). She is responsible for editing and developing all PA publications. Rufus is also a published poet. She and her daughter Suzanna have conducted experiential writing workshops, called Words from the Wild, at several field conferences. In 2001, Rufus received the Association for Experiential Education's (AEE) Karl Rohnke Creativity Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Project Adventure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProject Adventure is an innovative teaching organization that provides leadership in the expansion of adventure-based experiential programming. Project Adventure develops responsible individuals, productive organizations, and sustainable communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn its 32-year history, Project Adventure has had its programs adopted and adapted throughout the world. It has published numerous titles based on its research, and it has its Rainbow Lake Campus in Covington, Georgia, where it helps more than 100 youths enrolled in court-adjudicated programs to become productive citizens. It also has partnerships with Prescott University in Arizona and the University of New Hampshire. Through these partnerships, Project Adventure researches and develops programs and materials that can be used anywhere.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabEditor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/careful-planning-needed-when-designing-conducting-adventure-activities\"\u003eCareful planning needed when designing, conducting adventure activities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/clearly-stated-philosophy-goals-key-to-achieving-benefits-of-adventure-education\"\u003eClearly stated philosophy, goals key to achieving benefits of adventure education\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/schools-offer-a-wide-variety-of-adventure-programs-for-children\"\u003eSchools offer a wide variety of adventure programs for children\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"Dick Prouty,Jane Panicucci,Rufus Collinson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":12335237431357,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/341337ba8e5777dbd595c5847ad20839.jpg?v=1777327466"},{"product_id":"chicken-and-noodle-games","title":"Chicken and Noodle Games","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChicken and Noodle Games: 141 Fun Activities With Innovative Equipment\u003c\/i\u003e will help you\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoffer a variety of games that will keep everyone participating,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprovide inclusive and nontraditional games in which no player starts with an advantage,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadapt games to various settings and occasions, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincrease players' physical activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake this book, add rubber chickens, pool noodles, tennis balls, sponges, and bolts, sprinkle in kids, and what do you get? A recipe for pure, unadulterated—and wacky—fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by game masters John Byl, Herwig Baldauf, Pat Doyle, and Andy Raithby; \u003ci\u003eChicken and Noodle Games: 141 Fun Activities With Innovative Equipment\u003c\/i\u003e is your ticket to promoting fun and active participation for all involved. The games use easy-to-find equipment in nontraditional ways—which means no player will start with an advantage. In addition, the equipment is inexpensive and allows you to provide a diverse selection of innovative games for very little money. The unusual equipment will capture participants' interests, and the fun games in this book will keep them coming back for more. And some games call for no equipment at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe games require little organization and provide great opportunities to include children of all ages and abilities. The activities present fun motivators for increasing physical activity, and they help release tension and excessive energy, assist with personal self-control, and encourage social growth. They also\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eenhance perceptual motor development;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eassist with focus, attention span, concentration, and perseverance;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edevelop the thinking process; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eenhance physical fitness and physical abilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe games are divided into seven categories: games using rubber chickens, foam pool noodles, and tennis balls; games of tag and rock, paper, scissors; games with equipment bought at dollar stores; and games with equipment bought at hardware stores. Games are laid out for you to quickly grasp the game play and facilitate the game with a minimum of preparation time. Each game includes an objective, the number of players and type of equipment needed, setup, and rules. Many games come with variations to make them more suitable for your group—and the authors encourage adults and children to come up with their own variations as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChicken and Noodle Games\u003c\/i\u003e will satisfy your appetite for new, different, and definitely fun games using ordinary and unusual equipment in extraordinary ways. In doing so, it offers oodles of choices for kids of all abilities to have fun while increasing their physical activity. When they take part in these games, kids are actively engaged and developing both physically and mentally. But if you ask them about it, they'll just say they're having \u003ci\u003efun\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResource for physical education teachers and recreation and youth leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eGame Finder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1.\u003c\/b\u003e Rubber Chicken Games\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2.\u003c\/b\u003e Oodles of Noodle Games\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3.\u003c\/b\u003e Tennis Ball Games\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4.\u003c\/b\u003e Dollar Store Games\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5.\u003c\/b\u003e Tag Games\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6.\u003c\/b\u003e Hardware Store Games\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7.\u003c\/b\u003e Rock, Paper, Scissors Games\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Byl, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e,\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of physical education at Redeemer University College in Ancaster, Ontario, Canada, where he teaches courses in elementary health and physical education. He has directed high school and college intramurals for more than 30 years and has coached a variety of sports at the community, high school, and college levels. He also has served as an advisor on league and tournament formats for amateur and professional leagues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eByl has authored and coauthored several books, including \u003ci\u003e101 Fun Warm-Up and Cool-Down Games, Intramural Recreation: Step-by-Step Guide to Creating an Effective Program, Co-Ed Recreational Games,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOrganizing Successful Tournaments\u003c\/i\u003e. He serves as the president of CIRA (Canadian Intramural Recreation Association) Ontario and vice president of Sport Hamilton. Byl earned his PhD in organization, administration and policy from State University of New York at Buffalo, a master's degree in human kinetics from the University of Windsor, and a bachelor's degree in physical education from the University of British Columbia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHerwig Baldauf\u003c\/b\u003e recently retired as the head of physical and health education at Niagara District Secondary School, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, where he taught for 28 years. In that time Baldauf served on the executive boards of CIRA Ontario, CAHPERD, and Ophea (Ontario Physical and Health Education Association). He has published several resources for CIRA Ontario and Ophea and is coeditor of CAHPERD's \u003ci\u003eThe Clipboard\u003c\/i\u003e series. Baldauf is a regular workshop presenter and has done numerous presentations at a variety of provincial and national conferences and has taught at the University of Toronto and Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Baldauf has been described as a visionary with progressive and innovative ideas and has been recognized with awards from his peers in the teaching profession, including the Ontario Secondary School Teacher's Federation Excellence in Education Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePat Doyle\u003c\/b\u003e is a retired elementary school physical education teacher who now operates Creative Playgrounds, a business that designs playgrounds and games. Since 2002 he has given more than 200 Active Playground workshops across Canada to promote physical activity for children on playgrounds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Doyle was president of the Canadian Intramural Recreation Association of Ontario for six years and has authored or coauthored nine games resources and the Human Kinetics–produced \u003ci\u003eGame On!\u003c\/i\u003e He received a BA from the University of Windsor and a BA in education from the University of Western Ontario. He resides in Kitchener, Ontario.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndy Raithby\u003c\/b\u003e has taught in elementary schools of Ontario for more than 20 years, the last 11 as the head of physical education and health at Lisgar Middle School in Mississauga. His school has been the recipient of six Outstanding Intramural Achievement Awards. He has been an executive member of CIRA Ontario since 1996. Andy has coauthored several books with other CIRA members and is the sole author of \u003ci\u003eThe World's Greatest Dodgeball Games, Great Games by Great Kids,\u003c\/i\u003e and the upcoming \u003ci\u003eBasketball 101\u003c\/i\u003e. He has presented across the country as an executive member of CIRA Ontario. His workshops have been described as motivating, inspiring, and, best of all, a lot of fun.\u003cbr\u003e Andy is currently a course manager at the Ontario Educational Leadership Centre in Orillia, Ontario. He lives in Burlington, Ontario, with his wife and two great kids. When he's not doing CIRA \"stuff\" he's on his mountain bike, regularly cycling over 3,000 kilometers a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout CIRA Ontario\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCIRA Ontario's mission is to encourage, promote, and develop active living, healthy lifestyles, and personal growth through intramural and recreational programs. CIRA Ontario believes that everyone should have the opportunity to participate in athletic and recreational activities, regardless of skill or fitness level, and that a well-constructed intramural and recreation program will provide a wide range of activities that promote fun, fitness, and cooperative participation in either a noncompetitive or friendly competitive atmosphere. For more information on CIRA Ontario, please visit www.ciraontario.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/unconventional-games-for-children-go-tag\"\u003eUnconventional games for children - Go Tag\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"John Byl,Herwig Baldauf,Pat Doyle,Andy Raithby","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":12335253127229,"sku":null,"price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/e110c00da094977c84d9180a880fe5a7_8bb8502e-d51b-42dd-8b18-f7b2d7be52bd.jpg?v=1777336854"},{"product_id":"complete-conditioning-for-golf","title":"Complete Conditioning for Golf","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-quote\" id=\"display-quote\"\u003eQuotes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the tee to the greens, improve all aspects of your game with \u003ci\u003eComplete Conditioning for Golf\u003c\/i\u003e, a book and DVD package that presents the programs the pros use.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolfers at all levels benefit from golf-specific training. This expert program begins with evaluation and moves through targeted strength, power, core, and flexibility exercises. Pete Draovitch, personal trainer and physical therapist to PGA star Greg Norman, and Ralph Simpson, former physical therapist and trainer on the PGA Tour fitness van, have teamed up to create a comprehensive program to help you in these areas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerate explosive power for increased driving distances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprove flexibility for a more fluid and precise swing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild muscular endurance for greater shot control through the final hole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain strength and flexibility from round to round and throughout the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevent common injuries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturn to the course quickly with modified rehab exercises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, the 90-minute DVD takes you onto the course and into the gym to demonstrate the drills and exercises used by the pros.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eComplete Conditioning for Golf\u003c\/i\u003e is simply the best guide to preparing your body for success on the links.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I Conditioning Components\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1. Golf Fitness Tests\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2. Flexibility for Full-Swing Arc\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3. Preround Warm-Up\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4. Weight Training for Maximum Distance\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5. Core Training for Postural Stability\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6. Cuff Training for a Solid Backswing\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7. Motor Memory for Power Transfer and Skill Execution\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8. Nutrition and Supplements for Golf Energy Needs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart II Golf-Specific Programs\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9. Advanced Power Development\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10. 15-Minute Weekly Maintenance\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11. Rehabilitation and Recovery From Injury\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePete Draovitch\u003c\/b\u003e is a physical therapy and rehabilitation specialist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Sports Performance Complex and has been the personal physical therapist for PGA Tour star Greg Norman since 1993. He also serves as physical therapist and wellness consultant for Martin Memorial Medical Center, as president and CEO of the Bodyguards, Inc., and as spring training physical therapy consultant for the St. Louis Cardinals baseball organization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn accomplished writer, Draovitch has written articles for \u003ci\u003eGOLF Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMuscle Training in Orthopedics and Sports\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePhysical Therapy\u003c\/i\u003e, and numerous other publications. He has been featured in golf segments on ESPN, NBC's “High Performance Golf,” and “60 Minutes” and in articles in \u003ci\u003eGOLF Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEsquire\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDraovitch holds a master's degree in physical therapy from the University of Miami and a master's degree in sports medicine and physical education from the University of Delaware. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the National Athletic Trainers' Association, and the National Strength and Conditioning Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRalph Simpson\u003c\/b\u003e is a strength and conditioning specialist and a physical therapist board certified in manual therapy, athletic training, and orthopedics. He has traveled with the U.S. luge team on the World Cup circuit and provided care at USOC training centers. Since 1983 Simpson has worked with athletes of various sports. He spent 12 years traveling on the PGA Tour fitness van providing care and training to nearly all PGA Tour and Champions Tour players. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimpson is a professional advisor for \u003ci\u003eGolf Digest\u003c\/i\u003e and has written numerous articles on golf fitness. He has been interviewed or quoted on ESPN, CNBC, the Golf Channel, BBC Sports Talk, local TV affiliates across the United States, the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGolf Digest\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGolf World\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eChicago Sun Times\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimpson holds a bachelor's degree with high honors in physical therapy and a bachelor's degree with high honors in health and physical education with an emphasis on adaptive physical education from the University of Montana. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the National Athletic Trainers' Association, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. He has been an invited physical therapist at the Shark Shootout since 1997, continues to consult with various pros, and is the owner of Manual Orthopaedic \u0026amp; Sports Therapy in Whitefish, Montana, where he lives with his wife and daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-quote\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This might be the most complete book on golf fitness. Ralph has demonstrated once again why no one is more conscientious and innovative in getting (and keeping) golfers healthy. Very original.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRon Kaspriske, Editor \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGolf Digest\u003c\/i\u003e magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Pete Draovitch and Ralph Simpson were pioneers in bringing fitness to golf. They are once again ahead of the curve as it relates to playing better golf through a stronger, healthier, more functional body.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTim Rosaforte\u003cbr\u003eSenior Golf Writer, \u003ci\u003eGolf World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContributing Analyst, PGA Tour Sunday and NBC for U.S. Open\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabQuote--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/proper-posture-important-in-golf\"\u003eProper posture important in golf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"Pete Draovitch,Ralph Simpson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback With DVD","offer_id":12335292579901,"sku":null,"price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/9f730a66c1f2ecc85a6eeaf49191c1f8_118e05a1-fc89-434d-92b9-68001c88c108.jpg?v=1777532522"},{"product_id":"pete-newells-playing-big","title":"Pete Newell's Playing Big","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-quote\" id=\"display-quote\"\u003eQuotes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith \u003ci\u003ePete Newell's Playing Big\u003c\/i\u003e, tap into the legendary coach's exclusive knowledge, and take your team to new heights.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePete Newell's Playing Big\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e offers a rare opportunity to learn from a basketball coach who has taught Shaquille O'Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Bill Walton the finer points of post play and added new inside dimensions to the perimeter games of Shawn Marion, James Worthy, and Scottie Pippen. With this book and DVD, Pete Newell and Swen Nater show how you too can learn and apply the tactics and techniques from the world's foremost expert on playing big and dominating the inside game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery champion in basketball history has been able to score and defend in and around the paint. Pete Newell recognized the importance of post play early in his career, and then he used his techniques to coach teams to an NCAA championship, an NIT title, and an Olympic gold medal. His superb teaching skills resulted in players and coaches throughout the world who sought Newell's insights and the creation of his Big Man Camp and Tall Women's Camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNewell's camps, at which Swen Nater is also an instructor, have become the gold standard of post play instruction and, until now, have been reserved for elite players. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1. Post Play Today \u003cbr\u003eChapter 2. Balance\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3. Footwork\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4. Quick Maneuvers \u003cbr\u003eChapter 5. Moves to Get Open\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6. Receiving the Ball\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7. Wing Moves\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8. Mid-Range and In-Lane Shots\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9. Inside Moves\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10. Screening\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11. Two- and Three-Player Plays\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12. Post Play for All Positions\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13. Rebounding\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14. Defense\u003cbr\u003eChapter 15. Instruction and Development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePete Newell's Playing the Post\u003c\/i\u003e (DVD)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Footwork and Getting Open\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Ball Skills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Shooting and Scoring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Screens and Plays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Rebounding and Defending\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePete Newell\u003c\/b\u003e has a collegiate coaching record of 234-123, including back-to-back appearances in the NCAA championship game (1959 and 1960) with the University of California at Berkeley. He won one NCAA title, an NIT title, and a gold medal with the 1960 U.S. team. Newell's Cal teams won four consecutive Pacific-8 titles (1957-1960), and Newell was National Coach of the Year in 1960. Considered America's “basketball guru” for his vast knowledge and teaching skills, Newell was enshrined in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1979. He has run his Big Man Camp since 1976 and his Tall Women's Camp since 2001, developing the skills of serious high school, collegiate, and professional players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwen Nater\u003c\/b\u003e is a former NBA and ABA center who led both leagues in rebounding and who is often consulted as a big man's coach for developing high school and college players. Nater, who developed his post skills under the tutelage of John Wooden at UCLA, runs his own Big Man Camp in Seattle, where he has helped to develop many players who have gone on to play in the NBA. He also works as an instructor at Pete Newell's Big Man Camp and has authored three basketball instructional books, including one on rebounding. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-quote\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Pete Newell is the guru of post play and playing big. This book not only shows you how to master inside play, but it also demonstrates how Pete has had such an impact on basketball. If you want to raise your game, learn or coach footwork, and play big, read this book!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnn Meyers Drysdale\u003cbr\u003eGeneral Manager, Phoenix Mercury\u003cbr\u003eOlympian, All-American, Hall of Famer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Pete Newell's Playing Big \u003ci\u003eis the standard by which every basketball resource will be judged. In a style and format that allow any aspiring student, teacher, coach, and player to easily comprehend what it takes to get to Newell's Hall of Fame level, Coach Newell perfectly captures the training tips, techniques, and methodology that have guided the true legends in basketball.\u003c\/i\u003e Pete Newell's Playing Big \u003ci\u003eis not only a meticulously researched, brilliantly organized, incredibly complete review of how players have excelled in the post, but it's also a blueprint for maximizing talents in basketball and in the game of life itself.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBill Walton\u003cbr\u003eBasketball Hall of Fame 1993\u003cbr\u003eMember of NBA's 50 Greatest All-Time Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Coach Pete Newell's vast knowledge of basketball is unparalleled. He gave me 90% of my game as an NBA player and allowed me to use that same knowledge as a coach and general manager in the NBA. Players and coaches will benefit tremendously by reading \u003c\/i\u003ePete Newell's Playing Big\u003ci\u003e and watching the DVD. No other source explains the footwork and principles of the game so well.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKiki Vandeweghe\u003cbr\u003eESPN Analyst\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabQuote--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/post-play-for-all-positions\"\u003ePost play for all positions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/six-perimeter-moves-for-reading-the-defense\"\u003eSix perimeter moves for reading the defense\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/three-moves-to-get-open\"\u003eThree moves to 'get open'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"Pete Newell,Swen Nater","offers":[{"title":"Paperback With DVD","offer_id":12335356051517,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/8f990e8ae30434c95641d2c68c8ee0c1_ec81b99b-b66e-4102-b11d-e6ae4ef8c673.jpg?v=1779885566"},{"product_id":"badminton-steps-to-success-2nd-edition","title":"Badminton: Steps to Success - 2nd Edition","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-ancillaries\" id=\"display-ancillaries\"\u003eAncillaries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-quote\" id=\"display-quote\"\u003eQuotes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlayers clocking shuttlecocks at speeds of 200 miles per hour, new scoring rules, and nonstop action make badminton one of the fastest racket sports in the world. With \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBadminton: Steps to Success\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e you will learn the skills and tactics to excel at the highest level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough detailed, fully illustrated instruction, you will develop precision, power, and finesse as you use this step-by-step guide to master serves, forehands, backhands, clears, drop shots, smashes, drives, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBadminton: Steps to Success\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e also breaks down common errors players make and provides corrective techniques to pinpoint problems and improve execution. Over 100 drills will further enforce correct technique, with designated drills for tactical practice, conditioning, and teamwork for doubles play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're ready to master today's game, rely on the one resource proven to make a difference. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBadminton: Steps to Success\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e——part of the popular Steps to Success Sports Series with more than 1.5 million copies sold——is your ticket to winning play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 1. Racket Handling and Footwork\u003cbr\u003eStep 2. Serve\u003cbr\u003eStep 3. Forehand and Backhand Overhead\u003cbr\u003eStep 4. Clear\u003cbr\u003eStep 5. Drop Shot\u003cbr\u003eStep 6. Smash\u003cbr\u003eStep 7. Drive\u003cbr\u003eStep 8. Advanced Techniques\u003cbr\u003eStep 9. Tactics and Strategies\u003cbr\u003eStep 10. Doubles Play\u003cbr\u003eStep 11. Conditioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTony Grice\u003c\/b\u003e has played and coached badminton for over 40 years. He has been ranked nationally as high as 11th in open men's doubles and 15th in open men's singles. At the masters level, he won the 1998 U.S. National Championship in masters men's singles, as well as the 1998 and 1999 U.S. National Championship in masters men's doubles. At the 2003 National Senior Games, he finished second in 55+ badminton singles and doubles. At the 2008 U.S. Senior National Badminton Tournament, Grice won the 40+ mixed doubles and the 60+ men's doubles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrice served as the head women's varsity badminton coach at Northwestern State University of Louisiana from 1973-1975. In 1975, two team members were among the first eight women to receive college athletic scholarships in the state of Louisiana. In 1987, Grice traveled to the World Badminton Championships in Beijing, China, as a U.S. national coach and team trainer. In addition, he was the team exercise physiologist for 10 years (1988-1999), which involved supervising several research studies at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Grice served on the USA Badminton board of directors from 1987 to 1993. He was the coach for the South team at the 1989 Olympic Sports Festival in Oklahoma City and was an umpire at the United States Olympic Festivals in 1993 and 1995. Since 1998, Grice has served as chair of the NCAA committee for USA Badminton. He is a member of the U.S. Badminton Education Foundation and a life member of both USA Badminton and the Southern Badminton Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrice is currently an associate professor in the health, physical education, and recreation department at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi. He is the author of two badminton textbooks, one of which has been published in six languages. He continues to teach badminton at Delta State University.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-quote\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The illustrations and descriptions in\u003c\/i\u003e Badminton: Steps to Success \u003ci\u003eare easy to comprehend, and they provide players with the ability to quickly improve their skills. This book is the best resource for every badminton player.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoohyun Bang\u003cbr\u003eOlympic Gold Medalist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabQuote--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-ancillaries\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e All ancillaries are free to adopting instructors through \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ancillary-materials\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"\"\u003eHK\u003ci\u003ePropel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eInstructor Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Includes lecture topics, physical activities, student assignments in both a 20-session and 32-session framework, introductory notes, key points of technique, common errors and solutions, teaching modifications, and skill application, and additional resources such as Web sites, books, DVDs, and videos. Also included are test questions in multiple-choice, true or false, fill-in-the-blank and short answer format, and student evaluation guidelines. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAncillaries--\u003e","brand":"Tony Grice","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":12335390883901,"sku":null,"price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/products\/b2d3f217e7df368d044b1e9e286e3483_2ea9e33f-3d0b-40cb-9752-6d96831be388.jpg?v=1778083285"},{"product_id":"sport-psychology-for-coaches","title":"Sport Psychology for Coaches","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe marvel at the steely nerves, acute concentration, and flawless execution exhibited on the 18th green, at the free-throw line, in the starting blocks, and on the balance beam. While state-of-the-art training regimens have extended athletes' physical boundaries, more and more coaches are realizing the importance of sport psychology in taking athletic performance to new levels. Tomorrow's record-breaking accomplishments will not be the result of athletes' training harder physically, but of athletes' training smarter mentally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSport Psychology for Coaches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e provides information that coaches need to help athletes build mental toughness and achieve excellence—in sport and in life. As a coach, you'll gain a big-picture perspective on the mental side of sport by examining how athletes act, think, and feel when they practice and compete. You'll learn to use such mental tools as goal setting, imagery, relaxation, energization, and self-talk to help your athletes build mental training programs. You'll also see how assisting your athletes in developing mental skills such as motivation, energy management, focus, stress management, and self-confidence leads to increased enjoyment, improved life skills, and enhanced performance. And you'll discover how to put it all together into mental plans and mental skills training programs that allow your athletes to attain and maintain a mind-set that fosters peak performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe easy-to-follow format of the text includes learning objectives that introduce each chapter, sidebars illustrating sport-specific applications of key concepts and principles, chapter summaries organized by content and sequence, key terms, chapter review questions, a comprehensive glossary, and other useful resources to help readers implement mental training programs for athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten primarily for high school coaches, \u003ci\u003eSport Psychology for Coaches\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical, easy-to-use resource reflecting the two authors' combined 45 years of teaching, coaching, researching, and consulting experience. It reflects principles that are not only consistent with the latest theory and research, but have stood the test of time and worked for coaches and athletes in all sports at all levels. You'll come away from \u003ci\u003eSport Psychology for Coaches\u003c\/i\u003e with a greater understanding and appreciation for sport psychology and the practical knowledge you need to put it to work for you and your athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSport Psychology for Coaches\u003c\/i\u003e serves as the text for the American Sport Education Program Silver Level course, Sport Psychology for Coaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eASEP Silver Level Series Preface\u003cbr\u003ePreface \u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart ICreating a Solid Foundation\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1Coaching Philosophy\u003cbr\u003eDeveloping a Positive Coaching Philosophy \u003cbr\u003eUnderstanding Competition and Using It Constructively\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2Communication\u003cbr\u003eWhat Is Communication?\u003cbr\u003eSending Effective Messages\u003cbr\u003eAttentive Listening\u003cbr\u003eConflicts and Confrontations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3Introduction to Mental Skills Training\u003cbr\u003ePsychological Factors and Performance Excellence\u003cbr\u003eDoes MST Work?\u003cbr\u003eThe MST Approach\u003cbr\u003eRoadblocks and Myths Surrounding MST\u003cbr\u003eDeveloping MST\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart IIDeveloping Mental Training Tools\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4Goal Setting\u003cbr\u003eWhat Are Goals and Why Use Them?\u003cbr\u003eCharacteristics of Effective Goals\u003cbr\u003eMaking Goals Work: The Goal Implementation Process\u003cbr\u003eDeveloping Athletes' Goal-Setting Skills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5Imagery\u003cbr\u003eWhat Is Imagery?\u003cbr\u003eFactors Influencing the Effectiveness of Imagery\u003cbr\u003eUsing Imagery Effectively\u003cbr\u003eDeveloping an Imagery Training Program\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6Relaxation and Energization\u003cbr\u003eWhat Is Relaxation?\u003cbr\u003eRelaxation Strategies\u003cbr\u003eWhat Is Energization?\u003cbr\u003eEnergization Strategies\u003cbr\u003eDeveloping Athletes' Relaxation and Energization Skills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7Self-Talk\u003cbr\u003eWhat Is Self-Talk?\u003cbr\u003eHow Self-Talk Works\u003cbr\u003ePositive Versus Negative Thinking\u003cbr\u003eOptimizing Self-Talk\u003cbr\u003eDeveloping Athletes' Smart-Talk Skills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart IIIEnhancing Mental Skills\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8Motivation\u003cbr\u003eWhat Is Motivation?\u003cbr\u003eAthletes' Needs and Intrinsic Motivation\u003cbr\u003eImpact of Rewards\u003cbr\u003eHandling Success and Failure\u003cbr\u003eCreating a Mastery-Oriented Motivational Atmosphere\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 9Energy Management\u003cbr\u003eUnderstanding Energy Management\u003cbr\u003eHow Does Arousal Affect Performance?\u003cbr\u003eWhy Underarousal and Overarousal Impair Performance\u003cbr\u003eDetermining Optimal Energy Zones\u003cbr\u003eMental Side of Arousal\u003cbr\u003eDeveloping Athletes' Energy Management Skills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 10Attention\u003cbr\u003eUnderstanding Attention\u003cbr\u003eAttentional Capacity\u003cbr\u003eSelective Attention\u003cbr\u003eSustaining Focus: Concentration\u003cbr\u003eImplementing an Attentional Skills Program\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 11Stress Management\u003cbr\u003eUnderstanding Stress\u003cbr\u003eStress Management\u003cbr\u003eDeveloping Athletes' Stress Management Skills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 12Self-Confidence\u003cbr\u003eUnderstanding Self-Confidence\u003cbr\u003eConceptualizing Self-Confidence\u003cbr\u003eBoosting Self-Confidence\u003cbr\u003eDeveloping Team Confidence\u003cbr\u003eDeveloping and Maintaining Self-Confidence During Competition\u003cbr\u003eSelf-Fulfilling Prophecy: Confidence Booster or Deflator?\u003cbr\u003eDeveloping Athletes' Self-Confidence\u003cbr\u003eFinal Thoughts: Developing Ultimate Confidence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart IVIntegrating Mental Training Tools and Skills\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13Mental Plans \u003cbr\u003eUnderstanding Mental Plans\u003cbr\u003eTypes of Mental Plans\u003cbr\u003eRole of Triggers, Releases, and Cue Words\u003cbr\u003eDeveloping Mental Plans\u003cbr\u003eDeveloping Athletes' Mental Toughness Skills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 14Mental Skills Training Programs\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccona\u003eGetting Started\u003cbr\u003eComponents of Effective MST Programs\u003cbr\u003eImplementing a Basic MST Program\u003c\/cona\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppendix A: Answers to Review Questions\u003cbr\u003eAppendix B: Relaxation and Energization Scripts\u003cbr\u003eAppendix C: Test of Performance Strategies\u003cbr\u003eGlossary\u003cbr\u003eReferences and Resources\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDamon Burton\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of sport psychology at the University of Idaho and has taught undergraduate and graduate applied sport psychology courses since 1983. At Idaho, Burton created master's and doctoral programs to develop sport psychology consultants with strong backgrounds in both counseling and performance enhancement. A fellow and former president of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), he is an AASP-certified consultant and past chair of the certification committee. A former athlete and coach who has worked extensively in coaching education for almost 30 years, educating over 4,500 coaches, Burton has consulted with coaches and athletes from youth sport to Olympic and professional levels on the development of mental skills in both individual and team settings. He coauthored Competitive Anxiety in Sport, authored or coauthored numerous research studies evaluating the effectiveness of mental skills training programs, and supervised or mentored many master's and doctoral students in their work helping coaches and athletes develop mental skills. Burton is past chair of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) Sport Psychology Academy and a longtime member of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA). He earned a master's degree in sport psychology from the University of Wisconsin at Madison and a PhD in sport psychology from the University of Illinois, specializing in applied sport psychology and coaching education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas D. Raedeke\u003c\/b\u003e is associate professor of sport and exercise psychology at East Carolina University. Since 1992, Raedeke has taught graduate and undergraduate applied sport psychology courses focusing on coaching education and mental skills training at the University of Oregon, University of Colorado, and East Carolina University, earning the University of North Carolina's Board of Governor Distinguished Professor for Teaching Award in 2007. A research expert on motivation, stress, and burnout, Raedeke has worked with athletes and coaches from a variety of sport types and skill levels. He is a certified consultant through the Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), where he is chair of the Health and Exercise Psychology Committee. He is also a member of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD). Raedeke is past chair of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) Sport and Exercise Psychology Academy. A former collegiate wrestler, Dr. Raedeke earned his master's degree from the University of Idaho and a PhD from the University of Oregon, with a focus on sport and exercise psychology. He has also served as a research assistant in sport psychology at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and as an instructor for American Sport Education Program (ASEP) coaching courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/coaches-key-in-making-competition-a-positive-or-negative-sport-experience-for-athletes\"\u003eCoaches key in making competition a positive or negative sport experience for athletes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/good-communication-skills-are-key-to-successful-coaching\"\u003eGood communication skills are key to successful coaching\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/what-communication-means-for-a-coach\"\u003eWhat communication means for a coach\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"Damon Burton,Thomas D. Raedeke","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":12335421718589,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/467ef2db564ae75ec93349f9748f64c0_521214c8-880e-4b55-96ef-5b2b8cef2842.jpg?v=1777400085"},{"product_id":"arts-and-cultural-programming","title":"Arts and Cultural Programming","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore and more, community festivals, performing and visual arts, and cultural events are capturing the public interest, making arts and cultural programming an increasingly important part of the leisure and recreation, hospitality, museum, and tourism industries. As arts and cultural opportunities expand, programmers can look to \u003ci\u003eArts and Cultural Programming: A Leisure Perspective\u003c\/i\u003e to acquire skills to build their audiences and position their programs for success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first book that covers options in arts and cultural programming from a leisure standpoint. It draws on current knowledge of leisure programming strategies for small, medium-sized, and large organizations in a variety of settings, including community recreation, community and cultural arts, nonprofit organizations, hospitality, tourism, public relations, and event management. The book uses terms and ideas from the leisure and recreation fields, making it easy for even those with little knowledge of arts and cultural programming to design, plan, manage, and evaluate events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete with chapters written by experts in leisure programming and arts administration and edited by field authorities Gaylene Carpenter and Douglas Blandy, this unique book offers new perspectives on the possiblities of arts and cultural experiences. \u003ci\u003eArts and Cultural Programming: A Leisure Perspective\u003c\/i\u003e progresses from theory to general program management and then to specific program considerations. It offers :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-guidance in the planning process, from needs assessment and strategic planning through the implementation of specific events\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-practical advice on topics such as finding your audience, budgeting, recruiting volunteers, and marketing your event\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-descriptions of the tasks and functions required for programming success, making it easy to plan for appropriate staffing through the entire event planning process\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-recommendations for working with musicians, performers, dancers, and other participants involved in your event\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-examples of best practices and current programs, from the conventional to the innovative, exposing you to a variety of programming options while allowing you to choose what works best for your community\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-a chapter each on festivals, special events, community arts, cultural programs, museums, and performing arts with case studies and examples from actual organizations so you can see what is working for other professionals and their patrons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-a discussion of trends and challenges in the field, enabling you to proactively plan for the future of your program\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is firmly grounded in leisure programming theory, but it still contains the most important terminology and provides a basic understanding of the arts so that you can become comfortable working with events in those fields. The authors provide step-by-step application of basic theory and approaches to designing and implementing one-time events, annual or seasonal events, and yearlong programs. You'll be able to use this knowledge to move confidently beyond the examples found in this book toward programming events that fulfill the needs of your community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnliven your next arts or cultural venture with the practical tips and innovative case studies found in \u003ci\u003eArts and Cultural Programming: A Leisure Perspective\u003c\/i\u003e, and use its foundational theory and guidance to help you succeed in the burgeoning field of programming for arts and culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResource for recreation and leisure professionals, arts administrators, and other \u003cbr\u003eindividuals organizing activities involving community arts centers, art museums, history \u003cbr\u003emuseums, historic homes, recreation programs, folk festivals, cultural events, performing \u003cbr\u003eand visual arts, and similar venues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTextbook for upper-undergraduate and graduate courses in recreation, tourism, community \u003cbr\u003erecreation, events, and hospitality management and arts, cultural, and museum programming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGaylene Carpenter, EdD\u003c\/b\u003e, is emerita associate professor in the arts and administration program at the University of Oregon in Eugene, where she teaches graduate-level courses in arts program theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an author, Carpenter has written several publications on program theory, including a program theory textbook, \u003ci\u003eProgramming Leisure Experiences\u003c\/i\u003e (Prentice-Hall, 1985). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarpenter is past president of the American Leisure Academy (ALA) and an ALA senior fellow. She also served as an elected board member for the Society of Park and Recreation Educators and the American Association for Leisure \u0026amp; Recreation. Carpenter is a member of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), where she has maintained her certification since 1984. In addition, Carpenter holds membership in the Association of Arts Administration Educators, the Canadian Association for Leisure Research, the International Festivals \u0026amp; Events Association, the World Leisure Association, and both the Oregon and Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Associations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2004 Carpenter received an Ovation Award from the Oregon Festivals and Events Association. She has been awarded twice with the Teaching Innovation and Excellence Award from the Society of Park and Recreation Educators (1996 and 2001). Carpenter also received the Professional Award for Leadership in 1998 from the Northwest region of the NRPA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn her leisure time, Carpenter enjoys spending time with her family and friends, gardening, and attending festivals and events. She resides in Eugene, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoug Blandy, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, is a professor in the arts and administration program and associate dean for academic affairs for the School of Architecture and Allied Arts at the University of Oregon in Eugene. He is also the director for the university's Institute for Community Arts Studies (ICAS). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlandy has more than 30 years of experience in community arts and arts administration as a teacher, researcher, consultant, national and international presenter, and administrator. He is the author of numerous publications, including 6 books, 10 book chapters, and more than 100 articles, proceedings, reports, and book reviews. Blandy also is the founder and publisher of CultureWork, the Web-based advisory of the Center for Community Arts and Cultural Policy (CACP).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlandy is currently the coeditor for \u003ci\u003eStudies in Art Education\u003c\/i\u003e. He also serves on the review board of \u003ci\u003eJournal of Gender Issues in Art Education\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJournal of Social Theory in Art Education\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eJournal of Cultural Research in Art Education\u003c\/i\u003e. He is a member of the National Art Education Association (NAEA) and the American Folklore Society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2007 Blandy received the Faculty Excellence Award from the University of Oregon. His other notable awards include the NAEA Women's Caucus Mary Rouse Award (1997) and the NAEA Manuel Barkan Award (1991).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlandy and his wife, Linda, live in Eugene, Oregon. He enjoys reading, listening to music, hiking, and traveling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/six-factors-to-consider-when-planning-community-arts-programs\"\u003eSix factors to consider when planning community arts programs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"Gaylene Carpenter,Doug Blandy","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":12335447605309,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/2f40ff9bbb3eeb78ec7a80bd862dc539_7ae9f25f-a139-439e-9de0-283e1983afe4.jpg?v=1777329553"},{"product_id":"premier-soccer","title":"Premier Soccer","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-quote\" id=\"display-quote\"\u003eQuotes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster the essentials for winning soccer from one of the game's most successful coaches. In \u003ci\u003ePremier Soccer\u003c\/i\u003e, Michael Parker, the wins leader among active NCAA Division I men's soccer coaches, teaches every key technique and tactic, with accompanying drills and special tips for executing them when the match is on the line. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePremier Soccer\u003c\/i\u003e tackles the skills and traits necessary for each position on the field, both offensively and defensively, as well as systems, set plays, restarts, and practice drills. With an emphasis on player development, on-field awareness, conditioning, and team play, Parker reveals his proven approach to team and player success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a player or coach, this is your guide to consistent and winning play at every level of competition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1.\u003c\/b\u003e Winning Attitude\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2.\u003c\/b\u003e Roles of Players and Coaches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3.\u003c\/b\u003e Attacking Skills and Tactics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4.\u003c\/b\u003e Defending Skills and Tactics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5.\u003c\/b\u003e Systems of Play\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6.\u003c\/b\u003e Set Plays and Restarts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7.\u003c\/b\u003e Physical Conditioning and Nutrition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8.\u003c\/b\u003e Practice Sessions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9.\u003c\/b\u003e Matches\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Parker\u003c\/b\u003e, the wins leader among active Division I men's soccer coaches, has won six national titles in 30 years of collegiate head coaching experience spanning all three NCAA levels. He has been at University of North Carolina at Greensboro since 1984, taking a club program and leading it to success in Division III (two national titles) and Division I (fourth among Division I active coaches with a winning percentage of .736). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis teams have made 19 NCAA tournament appearances, and in 1993 he became the first men's soccer coach in NCAA history to lead a team to the tournament in all three divisions. During his tenure, UNCG has won 10 conference titles, including six during its Division I era. Parker's 2004 team was ranked No. 1 in polls for much of the season. Parker also won three national titles while head coach at Lock Haven in 1977 and 1978 (Division III) and 1980 (Division II) and three national titles at the semipro level with the USISL's Greensboro Dynamo in 1993, 1994, and 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParker resides in Greensboro, North Carolina. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-quote\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"In\u003c\/i\u003e Premier Soccer\u003ci\u003e, Michael Parker shares his successful systems, game-situation strategies, and winning insights, along with his expertise on leadership, goal setting, and player and team development. I highly recommend this book.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlejandro Moreno\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Houston Dynamo, 2006-2007\u003cbr\u003e Current Team Member of Columbus Crew\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Michael Parker's insights into the game, approach to coaching, and commitment to developing players make\u003c\/i\u003e Premier Soccer \u003ci\u003eessential reading for coaches and players at all levels of the game.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSiggi Eyjolfsson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Three-Time Collegiate All-American\u003cbr\u003e Head Coach, Iceland Soccer\u003cbr\u003e Women's National Team\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabQuote--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/much-to-consider-when-choosing-a-system\"\u003eMuch to consider when choosing a system\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"Michael Parker","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":12335457959997,"sku":null,"price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/26a396da56a66a7a74aca96955a806b6_de9ad3f4-57df-4bc7-8ba3-a0a9ddfc5988.jpg?v=1777384367"},{"product_id":"championship-triathlon-training","title":"Championship Triathlon Training","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-quote\" id=\"display-quote\"\u003eQuotes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComplete with sample programs for each triathlon distance, technique analysis, training- and race-specific fueling strategies, and tips for motivation, focus, and goal setting, \u003ci\u003eChampionship Triathlon Training\u003c\/i\u003e will optimize your training and maximize your results.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDedication, passion, obsession—for serious endurance athletes, coaches, duathletes, and triathletes, the quest for improvement never ends. Knowing they can shave time from the previous performance, they seek out the latest in research and training techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChampionship Triathlon Training\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, renowned experts George Dallam and Steven Jonas provide you with the same advanced conditioning concepts and programming used by today's elite triathletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy understanding the science behind the principles, you will incorporate physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, and injury prevention into your regimen to address your specific needs and the demands of competition. 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Assessing and Improving Technique\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4. Training for Strength and Muscular Balance\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5. Complex Speed and Endurance Training\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6. Race-Specific Training and Strategy\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7. Creating a Long-Term Training Program\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8. Race-Specific Training Programs\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9. Health and Fueling for Optimal Performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeorge Dallam, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is the longtime coach of Hunter Kemper, the No. 1-ranked triathlete in the ITU World Cup during 2005 and most of 2006. He is the founding member of the National Coaching Commission of USA Triathlon, the sport's national governing body, and was USA Triathlon's first national team coach. In 2004 he was a finalist for the Doc Counsilman Award for Science in Coaching category of the United States Olympic Committee's Coach of the Year Award. In 2005 he was USA Triathlon's Elite Coach of the Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDallam is an associate professor of exercise science and health promotion at Colorado State University at Pueblo. As a sport scientist he has authored and coauthored numerous scientific papers relating to triathlon. During his career at CSU-Pueblo, he has received each of the university-wide awards for teaching, scholarship, and service, becoming the only faculty member in the history of the institution to receive all three awards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring his 16-year triathlon coaching career, Dallam has served as a personal coach to several elite triathletes, including Amanda Stevens, Marcel Vifian, Callahan Hatfield, Michael Smedley, and Ryan Bickerstaff. As the USA Triathlon national team coach, he also served as the Olympic Training Center resident and collegiate programs coach for Olympians Nick Radkewich and Susan Williams as well as perennial international stars Laura Reback, Becky Lavelle, and Doug Friman. Before focusing on triathlon, he coached at various levels in swimming, water polo, and cross country. He resides in Colorado Springs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteven Jonas, MD, MPH, MS, FNYAS,\u003c\/b\u003e has been a regular columnist and contributor to \u003ci\u003eThe East Coast Triathlete, Triathlon Today, Triathlon Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAmerican TRI\u003c\/i\u003e. Since 2006, he has written a column titled “Ordinary Mortals: Talking Triathlon with Steve Jonas” for USA Triathlon Life. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eTriathloning for Ordinary Mortals\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Essential Triathlete\u003c\/i\u003e. He also currently serves as editor in chief for \u003ci\u003eAmerican Medical Athletic Association Journal\u003c\/i\u003e and has been a member of the editorial board of \u003ci\u003eACSM's Health \u0026amp; Fitness Journal\u003c\/i\u003e since 1999.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJonas is a professor of preventive medicine in the School of Medicine at Stony Brook University in New York. As author, coauthor, editor, and coeditor, he has published more than 25 books and 135 academic papers on health policy, health promotion, disease prevention, and fitness and exercise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe year 2007 marked Jonas' 25th season as a recreational triathlete. He has competed in over 185 multisport races, including 115 triathlons, at distances up to the Ironman. He is also a certified professional ski instructor. Jonas resides in Port Jefferson, New York.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-quote\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"In \u003c\/i\u003eChampionship Triathlon Training,\u003ci\u003e George Dallam and Steven Jonas combine the latest research and cutting-edge programming to create the definitive training resource for serious triathletes.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSiri Lindley\u003cbr\u003eTwo-Time Triathlon World Champion\u003cbr\u003eWinner of 13 World Cup Races\u003cbr\u003eCoach of Olympic Medalists \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eChampionship Triathlon Training \u003ci\u003ecovers all of the important aspects of triathlon, including those that are often overlooked: strength, nutrition, speed, technique, and mental training. I highly recommend it.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinda Cleveland, MS, CSCS\u003cbr\u003eUSA Triathlon Coach Development Manager\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"By combining experience and science, George Dallam has produced the world's top-ranked male triathlete. With coauthor Steven Jonas, a regular triathlon columnist, George shares his knowledge in\u003c\/i\u003e Championship Triathlon Training \u003ci\u003eso that you can benefit from the sport's best.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGale Bernhardt\u003cbr\u003eCoach of World Championship and Olympic Triathletes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabQuote--\u003e","brand":"George M. Dallam,Steven Jonas","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":12335458779197,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/637dbe1b508f69250b9a6af5cd32037e.jpg?v=1780329736"},{"product_id":"youth-physical-activity-and-sedentary-behavior","title":"Youth Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-quote\" id=\"display-quote\"\u003eQuotes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs interest in the public health challenge of youth inactivity increases, the ambitious \u003ci\u003eYouth Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior\u003c\/i\u003e sets a standard for addressing a problem with worldwide implications. Drawing on the contributions of a diverse group of international experts, this reference challenges professionals, researchers, and students to implement new solutions and further their research and work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo other text addresses the causes, contributing factors, and fundamental issues in dealing with youth physical activity with such depth or comprehensive coverage. Using a multidisciplinary approach, \u003ci\u003eYouth Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior\u003c\/i\u003e breaks away from traditional thinking that places activity and sedentary behavior on a single continuum, which may limit progress in addressing youth inactivity. Instead, the authors encourage readers to focus on how sedentary and physically active behaviors coexist and consider how the two behaviors may have different determinants. In doing so, the text also considers developmental features such as maturation, ethnicity, environment, and genetics across both childhood (through age 12) and adolescence (the teen years). By looking at a variety of psychosocial and epidemiological factors, the authors set the stage for a critical analysis of beliefs and views at a time when many assumptions are taken for granted. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is organized in three parts that build on one another to deepen readers' understanding of this complex problem. This text begins by addressing the fundamental issues and assumptions pertaining to youth physical activity and sedentary behavior, covering such topics as measurement of the behavior in question, health outcomes, concepts, and trends in a public health context. Once readers have grasped this foundational knowledge, they advance to part II for a comprehensive account of personal factors likely to be associated with the problem. Part III moves beyond the individual into the wider social and contextual aspects of physically active and sedentary living in young people. Through this concluding part, readers gain the latest thinking on how parents, peers, schools, organized sport, and related factors link to youth physical activity and sedentary behavior. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter presents the latest theory and research, real-world approaches to implementation, and background information to encourage discussion and future directions in national policy making. \u003ci\u003eYouth Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior\u003c\/i\u003e also contains the following features that add to an unprecedented learning experience: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-An at-a-glance look at why and how research can be used in the real world helps researchers relate their work to overall solutions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Coverage of more issues related to this subject than are available in any other reference makes this a one-stop resource. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Internationally respected foreword writer, editors, and contributors provide a cross-disciplinary perspective valuable for putting solutions into a wider context. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Applications for Professionals boxes and Applications for Researchers boxes at the end of each chapter provide practical suggestions for implementing solutions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eYouth Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior: Challenges and Solutions\u003c\/i\u003e considers current research about youth physical activity and sedentary behavior across a range of personal factors as well as cultural and social influences. The text communicates the knowledge base on developmental, economic, psychological, and social factors related to youth physical activity and sedentary behavior and provides an overview of youth-specific approaches to addressing the problem of inactivity among youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA reference for exercise science professionals and researchers, social scientists, consultants, and health officials who want to improve the health of children; a reference for upper-undergraduate and graduate courses in developmental sport and exercise psychology, physical activity and health, behavioral medicine, health promotion, and youth physical activity.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart I. Conceptualization of Youth Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1.\u003c\/b\u003e Definitions and Measurement \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSimon J. Marshall and Gregory J. Welk\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnderstanding Physical Activity and Inactivity\u003cbr\u003eUnderstanding Active and Sedentary Behavior in Youth\u003cbr\u003eRecommended Levels of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior\u003cbr\u003eMeasuring Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2.\u003c\/b\u003e Youth Health Outcomes\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavid J. Stensel, Trish Gorely, and Stuart J.H. Biddle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverweight and Obesity\u003cbr\u003eType 2 Diabetes\u003cbr\u003eCardiovascular Disease Risk\u003cbr\u003eSkeletal Health\u003cbr\u003eMental Health\u003cbr\u003eConclusion\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3.\u003c\/b\u003e A Sociohistorical Analysis of U.S. Youth Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMary McElroy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarly 20th Century Views of Children's Health \u003cbr\u003eThe First Weight Crisis and American Youth \u003cbr\u003eThe Intractability of Youth Obesity \u003cbr\u003eThe Growth of the Media Generation\u003cbr\u003eChallenges Facing Contemporary Families\u003cbr\u003eLessons Learned From the Past for the Future\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4.\u003c\/b\u003e Conceptual Perspectives \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eClaudio R. Nigg and Raheem J. Paxton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNecessity and Status of Theory \u003cbr\u003eA Review of Theory-Based Interventions\u003cbr\u003eCritical Evaluation of Applied Theory\u003cbr\u003eImproving Our Theoretical Understanding\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5.\u003c\/b\u003e “Couch Potatoes” and “Wind-Up Dolls”? A Critical Assessment of the Ethics of Youth Physical Activity Research\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichael Gard\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCouch Potatoes? \u003cbr\u003eWind-Up Dolls? \u003cbr\u003eSome Alternatives \u003cbr\u003eEthics \u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart II. Developmental and Psychological Factors in Youth Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6.\u003c\/b\u003e Biocultural Factors in Developing Physical Activity Levels\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRobert M. Malina\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Biocultural Perspective \u003cbr\u003eFactors Related to Physical Activity Levels\u003cbr\u003eActivity Levels, Fitness, and Sport\u003cbr\u003eImplications\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7.\u003c\/b\u003e Youth Attitudes \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMartin S. Hagger and Nikos L.D. Chatzisarantis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAttitudes in Social Science Research \u003cbr\u003eModifications of the Theory of Planned Behavior \u003cbr\u003eIndividual Differences in the Theory of Planned Behavior \u003cbr\u003eRecommended Interventions Derived From the TPB\u003cbr\u003eConclusion\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8.\u003c\/b\u003e Motivational Characteristics \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eStuart J.H. Biddle, Darren C. Treasure, and C.K. John Wang\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescriptive Approaches \u003cbr\u003eFramework for Theoretical Perspectives\u003cbr\u003eSuggestions for Action\u003cbr\u003eConclusion\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9.\u003c\/b\u003e The Role of the Self \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeter R.E. Crocker, Kent C. Kowalski, and Valerie Hadd\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeneral Conceptions of the Self\u003cbr\u003eThe Physical Self\u003cbr\u003eThe Self and Physical Activity\u003cbr\u003eConclusion\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10.\u003c\/b\u003e Youth With Movement Difficulties\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJanice Causgrove Dunn and Donna L. Goodwin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImportance of Physical Activity for This Population\u003cbr\u003eTheoretically Based Predictions and Research Findings\u003cbr\u003eEnvironmental Issues \u003cbr\u003eIntervention Research \u003cbr\u003eRecommendations for Future Research\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart III. Social and Contextual Factors in Youth Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11.\u003c\/b\u003e The Family \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrian E. Saelens and Jacqueline Kerr\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypes of Familial Influence\u003cbr\u003eCorrelational Studies of Familial Influences \u003cbr\u003eStudies of Other Family Factors\u003cbr\u003eIntervention Studies \u003cbr\u003eConclusions and Recommendations for Research\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12.\u003c\/b\u003e Peers \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlan L. Smith and Meghan H. McDonough\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBasic Concepts in Peer-Related Research\u003cbr\u003ePeer Research\u003cbr\u003ePromising Future Research Directions\u003cbr\u003eConclusion\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13.\u003c\/b\u003e Physical Activity Levels During the School Day\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGareth Stratton, Stuart J. Fairclough, and Nicola D. Ridgers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eActive Transportation\u003cbr\u003eRecess\u003cbr\u003ePhysical Education\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14.\u003c\/b\u003e Organized Sport and Physical Activity Promotion\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRobert J. Brustad, Runar Vilhjalmsson, and Antonio Manuel Fonseca\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrganized Sport Participation and Children's Well-Being\u003cbr\u003eYouth Sport Value Structures\u003cbr\u003eTheoretical Perspectives\u003cbr\u003eDevelopmental and Motivational Considerations\u003cbr\u003eGender and Socioeconomic Influences\u003cbr\u003eProgramming to Facilitate Lifelong Physical Activity\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15.\u003c\/b\u003e Community Out-of-School Physical Activity Promotion\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavid A. Dzewaltowski\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter-School Programs in the United States\u003cbr\u003eThe Organized Community Opportunities Model \u003cbr\u003eResearch Based on the Organized Community Model\u003cbr\u003eConclusions and Future Directions\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16.\u003c\/b\u003e Living Environments \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJo Salmon, John C. Spence, Anna Timperio, and Nicoleta Cutumisu\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConceptual and Theoretical Perspectives\u003cbr\u003eThe Home Environment\u003cbr\u003eThe Neighborhood Environment\u003cbr\u003eImplications for Research and Practice\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17.\u003c\/b\u003e Economic Principles \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChad D. Meyerhoefer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndividual Choices and the Market Economy\u003cbr\u003eMarket Failures\u003cbr\u003ePolicy Solutions\u003cbr\u003eThe Field in Perspective\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18.\u003c\/b\u003e Culturally Appropriate Research and Interventions\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSuzanna M. Martinez, Elva M. Arredondo, Guadalupe X. Ayala, and John P. Elder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhysical Inactivity in Immigrant and Ethnic Minority Populations\u003cbr\u003eAdapting Models and Theories \u003cbr\u003eUnique Contextual Factors\u003cbr\u003eCulturally Appropriate Interventions\u003cbr\u003eConclusion\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlan L. Smith, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is associate professor of health and kinesiology at Purdue University. He is recognized internationally for his research in developmental sport and exercise psychology, serves as associate editor of the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Sport \u0026amp; Exercise Psychology\u003c\/i\u003e, and is a consulting editor of \u003ci\u003eChild Development\u003c\/i\u003e. He is a fellow of the Research Consortium of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance and is a past chair of the Sport Psychology Academy of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education. He earned his PhD in exercise and movement science from the University of Oregon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStuart J. H. Biddle, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of exercise and sport psychology at Loughborough University. A recognized leader in the field of physical activity and health for young people, he has worked in the area for nearly 30 years. He is coauthor of the first textbook on exercise psychology and has delivered keynotes and other lectures in more than 20 countries. Dr. Biddle is past president of the European Federation for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity and was academic cochair of the Young and Active Project leading to national guidelines for physical activity for young people in the United Kingdom. He earned his PhD in psychology from Keele University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-quote\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This is a very thought-provoking book, considering the current state of childhood obesity in this country. It addresses the major problem in our culture of inactivity or a sedentary lifestyle.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-Doody's Book Review \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabQuote--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/linking-youth-inactivity-with-health-outcomes\"\u003eLinking youth inactivity with health outcomes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"Alan L. Smith,Stuart J.H. 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Each game has been field-tested over 10 years by experienced teacher and coach Ron Dienstmann. These games integrate the schema theory of discrete motor skill learning, cooperative learning, and brain research on emotions and learning into a unified teaching concept. As a result, you get a book of games that are\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeasy to use,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efun and inclusive,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextensively field tested to promote motor learning, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebacked by research.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can quickly and easily find games appropriate for your needs and immediately put them to use in your curriculum. Each game engages kids' minds, keeps them active and moving, and can be used for various skill levels. The author's extensive field testing has produced games that enhance motor skill development. Guided and shaped by research in multiple areas that affect this development, these games will help students meet the NASPE standards \u003cb\u003e1 and 6\u003c\/b\u003e related to motor learning as well as cooperative and social skills. While students are having a blast playing these games, they'll be improving their balance, manipulative skills, locomotor skills, and social skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003epart I\u003c\/b\u003e, you learn the theory behind the games as Dienstmann delves into the research backing the schema theory, cooperative learning, and emotions and learning. This sets the stage for \u003cb\u003epart II\u003c\/b\u003e, which delivers the 110 games in these categories: locomotor games, manipulative skills activities, stability games, and combined movement activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGames for Motor Learning\u003c\/i\u003e will help students develop their motor skills based on a sound theoretical model. Your students might not care about the theory, but their laughter and excitement in playing the games will parallel their skill development. And that makes \u003ci\u003eGames for Motor Learning \u003c\/i\u003e a win–win proposition for students and teachers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGames book for elementary physical education teachers, classroom teachers, and youth activity leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I. Theory Leading to Practice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1. \u003c\/b\u003e The Schema Theory of Discrete Motor Skill Learning\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2. \u003c\/b\u003e Cooperative Learning\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3. \u003c\/b\u003e Brain Research on Emotions and Learning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II. Motor Development Games and Activities\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4. \u003c\/b\u003e Locomotor Activities and Games\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5. \u003c\/b\u003e Manipulative Activities and Games\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6. \u003c\/b\u003e Stability Activities and Games\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7. \u003c\/b\u003e Combined Movement Activities and Games\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8. \u003c\/b\u003e My Vacation Stories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRonald Dienstmann, ME\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e,\u003c\/b\u003e is a physical education teacher in Topsfield, Massachusetts. Mr. Dienstmann has been teaching for 25 years and coached for 10 years. A native of Brazil, he spent 10 years working with a Brazilian professor who is a prominent children's swimming education expert. Mr. Dienstmann's work with that professor spurred his interest in the research on emotions and learning and on the schema theory of discrete motor skill learning, which led to the creation of this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his leisure time, Mr. Dienstmann enjoys long-distance biking, reading philosophy, and listening to classical music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/enhanced-motor-skill-development-based-on-a-sound-theoretical-model\"\u003eEnhanced motor skill development based on a sound theoretical model\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"Ronald Dienstmann","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":12335510618173,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/1d9e74449f6c4fd2cb567b39df630f4a_6a504157-7396-478c-96b8-6983d92227dd.jpg?v=1777360050"},{"product_id":"group-dynamics-in-recreation-and-leisure","title":"Group Dynamics in Recreation and Leisure","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople who choose a career in the recreation or leisure fields will spend a large amount of their time in groups. \u003ci\u003eGroup Dynamics in Recreation and Leisure: Creating Conscious Groups Through an Experiential Approach\u003c\/i\u003e builds skills not only in working in group settings but also in creating and facilitating conscious groups. A conscious group is one that recognizes the personal growth of its members as the main group objective. Most people in recreational activities and events are looking to meet people and take part in positive group interaction, providing recreation professionals with a perfect opportunity to develop successful conscious groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGroup Dynamics in Recreation and Leisure\u003c\/i\u003e introduces group dynamics theory and current research as it applies to recreation and leisure settings. It presents the key concepts and terms, a brief history of the field, and the various theories and models of group development. The text then explains the concept of the conscious group, describes the nature and components of a conscious group, and applies experiential learning theory to working with these groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGroup Dynamics in Recreation and Leisure\u003c\/i\u003e also moves beyond the theory to show students that their understanding of group dynamics can be a meaningful and realistic tool. They'll learn to apply the theory to the practical factors and issues involved in leading and working with conscious groups. They'll explore group goal setting; clarification of objectives and expectations; processes for decision making and problem solving; positive communication; ethics, morals, and values; effective leadership of recreation groups; and the effects of conflict, power, gender, and environment on group functioning. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will also find a thorough examination of common issues that arise when working with groups, including potential pitfalls and strategies for dealing with or avoiding those pitfalls. They'll learn about the strengths, weaknesses, and myths of group interaction, including signs of “illness” within groups; working with alternative groups, such as cooperative living groups, as well as involuntary groups and unwilling participants; and capitalizing on diversity and difference. Because those in recreation professions so often work with large groups, crowd dynamics is also discussed. The authors describe how individual and small-group behavior can affect larger groups and also look at mob behavior and riots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, case studies, scenarios, and examples from leisure services, parks, tourism, and experiential education help students better understand and apply the information. These are some other student-friendly features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Toolbox Tips on strategies and techniques for working with groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Learning activities that apply the principles discussed in the text\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Web sites for further exploration of the ideas in the text\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGroup Dynamics in Recreation and Leisure: Creating Conscious Groups Through an Experiential Approach\u003c\/i\u003e provides a new view of group dynamics with a unique focus on recreation, leisure, and experiential education settings. Through its concentration on skill development to facilitate productive group work, \u003ci\u003eGroup Dynamics in Recreation and Leisure\u003c\/i\u003e renders the topic of group dynamics as meaningful,realistic, and applicable for both students and practitioners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTextbook for undergraduate students in group dynamics courses; supplemental text for students enrolled in core courses in recreation,leisure services, parks and tourism programming, leadership, and management. Reference for recreation and leisure professors and professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart I: Understanding the Conscious Group\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1:\u003c\/b\u003e Introduction to Group Dynamics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Groups in Human History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Groups Defined\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Classifications of Groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Group Dynamics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Why Study Groups?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-References\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2:\u003c\/b\u003e Group Formation and Development Theory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Why People Join Groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-What Makes Groups Attractive?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-What Happens Next?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Group Development Theories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-The Group–Individual Relationship\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Questions for Discussion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Recommended Websites\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-References\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3:\u003c\/b\u003e The Conscious Group\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Group Purpose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Personal Growth in Recreation Groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Experiential Education\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Experiential Education and Group Dynamics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart II: Developing the Conscious Group\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4:\u003c\/b\u003e Group Goals, Objectives, and Expectations \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Defining Terms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Clarifying Goals, Objectives, and Expectations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5:\u003c\/b\u003e Values, Ethics, and Morals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Definitions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Moral Development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Applying Moral Theory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Moral Reasoning Exercises\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6:\u003c\/b\u003e Decision Making and Problem Solving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Advantages of Group Decision Making\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Disadvantages of Group Decision Making\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-A Six-Step Process for Making Decisions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Common Methods of Group Decision Making\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-The Leader and Decision Making\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-References\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7:\u003c\/b\u003e Power and Conflict\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-The Operation of Power in Groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Managing Conflict\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8:\u003c\/b\u003e Gender in Group Dynamics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Gender and Sex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Gender and Recreation Behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Generalizations About Gender-Specific Behaviors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Gender and Leadership\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Conformity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Decision Making\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Communication\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Conflict Management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Status\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Task Solutions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-References\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9:\u003c\/b\u003e Group Leadership\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-What Is Leadership?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Followership\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Leadership Theory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Applying Leadership Theory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-References\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10:\u003c\/b\u003e Environmental Impacts on Groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Environmental Factors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Social Environment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Case Study\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-References\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart III: Addressing Issues in the Conscious Group\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11:\u003c\/b\u003e Strengths, Weaknesses and Myths in Group Dynamics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Strengths of Groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Weaknesses of Groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-When to Work Alone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Myths in Group Dynamics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Practical Techniques for Addressing Group Needs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-References\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12:\u003c\/b\u003e Crowds and the Mob Mentality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Collectives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Behavior in Crowds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Strategies for Working With Collectives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13:\u003c\/b\u003e Alternative Groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Consensus-Based Groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Participant-Centered Groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Working With Alternative Recreation Groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14:\u003c\/b\u003e Diversity and Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Diversity and Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Types of Diversity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Benefits of Diverse Groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Shortcomings of Diverse Groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Working With Diverse Groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-References\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTimothy S. O'Connell, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is an associate professor in the department of recreation and leisure studies at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, where he teaches outdoor recreation and group dynamics courses. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith over 20 years of experience as a wilderness guide, O'Connell has developed firsthand experience of the workings and outcomes of group dynamics. As an instructor at the high school and college level, he has taught group dynamics for 15 years. O'Connell is currently conducting research on the social psychology of groups as well as developing a new outdoor recreation curriculum to include group dynamics courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eO'Connell is coeditor for the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Experiential Education\u003c\/i\u003e and a member of the Association for Experiential Education, the National Recreation and Parks Association, and the Council of Outdoor Educators of Ontario. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eO'Connell and his wife, Dr. Mary Breunig, reside in Ridgeville, Ontario. An avid outdoor recreationist, he has led over 100 wilderness trips, including integrated trips of people with and without disabilities, with Dr. Breunig, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eOutdoor Leadership: Theory and Practice\u003c\/i\u003e (Human Kinetics). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his free time, he enjoys rock climbing, sea kaying, and home brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrent Cuthbertson, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is an associate professor and director in the School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, where he teaches courses in outdoor leadership and experiential education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCuthbertson has over 25 years of experience as a wilderness adventure educator and guide. In both 2002 and 2004 he received the Lakehead University Merit Award for Excellence in Teaching. He is also the associate editor for the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Experiential Education\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCuthbertson enjoys wilderness canoeing and sea kayaking, woodworking, and walking with his dogs. He resides in Thunder Bay, Ontario.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/simple-strategies-help-capitalize-on-benefits-of-diversity-in-group-settings\"\u003eSimple strategies help capitalize on benefits of diversity in group settings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/six-steps-for-making-good-group-decisions\"\u003eSix steps for making good group decisions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"Timothy S. O'Connell,Brent Cuthbertson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":12335525036093,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/86830fdd3f99f7b9fd68cc8b9e4de7cb_9c750fca-4c4e-4a55-abc3-c407cc8347aa.jpg?v=1777360574"},{"product_id":"i-golf-therefore-i-am-nuts","title":"I Golf, Therefore I Am--Nuts!","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-quote\" id=\"display-quote\"\u003eQuotes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Finally, a book that delves into the warped and obsessive mind of today's golfer. Whether your idea of golf is an occasional round with fellow duffers at the local muni or frequent forays to far-flung courses in search of the perfect round, you'll identify with this book like no other. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Popular golf humorist George Fuller will have you laughing as he makes light of the idiosyncrasies of otherwise sane people who are addicted to this holy, wholly frustrating game. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eI Golf, Therefore I Am—Nuts!\u003c\/i\u003e brings out the humor in situations that all golfers can relate to: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Looking for Mulligan, the patron saint of forgiveness \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The hype architects and developers use when describing a new course \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Quirks, quips, and superstitions from the PGA Tour \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e If your eyes light up every time you read about a new driver, your TiVo has golf programming that originally aired in 2004, you receive holiday cards from greenskeepers, or your golf wardrobe doubles as business casual, then\u003ci\u003e I Golf, Therefore I Am—Nuts!\u003c\/i\u003e is for you. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I. The First Tee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1.\u003c\/b\u003e In the Beginning, There Was Golf\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2.\u003c\/b\u003e Any Way You Slice It, Golf Is a Beautiful Game\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3.\u003c\/b\u003e The Patron Saint of Forgiveness: Seeking the Elusive Mulligan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4.\u003c\/b\u003e Couples Golf\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5.\u003c\/b\u003e The Laws of Golf\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6.\u003c\/b\u003e Forget Love—Laugh at the One You're With\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II. The Power Game\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7.\u003c\/b\u003e Desperately Seeking 3 Wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8.\u003c\/b\u003e Making Fast Friends on the Links\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9.\u003c\/b\u003e Hype Versus Reality—Can You Believe This?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10.\u003c\/b\u003e The Game of the Future? Let's Hope Not\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11.\u003c\/b\u003e No Pain, No Gain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III. The Short Game\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12.\u003c\/b\u003e Putting Stroke Du Jour\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13.\u003c\/b\u003e Practice Schmactice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14.\u003c\/b\u003e Client Golf\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15.\u003c\/b\u003e Golden Golf: Till Death Do Us Part\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16.\u003c\/b\u003e Lucky Charms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV. The Mental Game\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17.\u003c\/b\u003e The Parboiled Language of Golf\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18.\u003c\/b\u003e Weapons of Mass Instruction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19.\u003c\/b\u003e Gamesmanship\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20.\u003c\/b\u003e E9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21.\u003c\/b\u003e The Tyranny of Par\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22.\u003c\/b\u003e Remembering Why We Play\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 23.\u003c\/b\u003e Open Letter to the PGA Tour Commissioner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 24.\u003c\/b\u003e Leaps of Faith\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V. Course Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 25.\u003c\/b\u003e Golf or a Lime Exfoliation?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 26.\u003c\/b\u003e March of the Haggis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 27.\u003c\/b\u003e Shark Versus Bear\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 28.\u003c\/b\u003e Golf in the Middle of Nowhere\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 29.\u003c\/b\u003e Travels With Dave\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 30.\u003c\/b\u003e Dreaming My Dreams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 31.\u003c\/b\u003e Whipped by the Master—Again\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI. Tales From the Tour\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 32.\u003c\/b\u003e The Thrill of Victory—Well, Almost\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 33.\u003c\/b\u003e A Babe in Mastersland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 34.\u003c\/b\u003e A Primer on Golf Fashion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 35.\u003c\/b\u003e How to Host a U.S. Open\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 36.\u003c\/b\u003e Looking Down at the Grass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 37.\u003c\/b\u003e Whistling While You Work\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 38.\u003c\/b\u003e Bada-Bing—A Proposal to Improve the AT\u0026amp;T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am by Changing That Way-Too-Long Name and Bringing Back the Spirit of Bing Crosby\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VII. The 19th Hole\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 39.\u003c\/b\u003e Dog Is My Copilot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 40.\u003c\/b\u003e Dew Sweepers, Diehards, and the Dearly Departed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 41.\u003c\/b\u003e Dweezel and Chuckles Rip Me a Shred Stick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 42.\u003c\/b\u003e My Favorite Excuse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 43.\u003c\/b\u003e Top 10 New Year's Resolutions for Golfers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 44.\u003c\/b\u003e The Power of the Pen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 45.\u003c\/b\u003e Beam Me Out of the Woods, Scotty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeorge Fuller\u003c\/b\u003e is publisher and editor in chief of Tee It Up magazine (geared to golfers in Southern California) and partner in a nationally syndicated radio show of the same name. He has been in the publishing business specializing in travel and golf for more than 15 years and has been a professional writer for more than 20 years, using his humor to add a perspective that has proven popular with his readers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuller has authored eight books; the most recent two are \u003ci\u003eCalifornia Golf: The Complete Guide\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Discover Hawaii's Best Golf.\u003c\/i\u003e He also has an online following, serving as the regular golf travel correspondent for CBS Sportsline. Former editor in chief of \u003ci\u003eLinks-The Best of Golf\u003c\/i\u003e magazine and founder of \u003ci\u003eGolf Living\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, Fuller has contributed to many respected newspapers and magazines, including \u003ci\u003eRobb Report, \u003c\/i\u003ethe \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, the Los Angeles Times, Time magazine, Golf magazine, Travel \u0026amp; Leisure Golf, Links-The Best of Golf magazine,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCoastal Living. \u003c\/i\u003eFuller resides in Culver City, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-quote\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"For those of us who spend time in that place called golf hell, this is a wonderful respite\u003c\/i\u003e—\u003ci\u003ea cool, refreshing vacation.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Craig T. Nelson\u003cbr\u003e Actor, Star of \u003ci\u003eCoach\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Congratulations! Every golfer should have this book and have a good old laugh! I love the style and laughed out loud on a flight as I was reading it. Everyone thought I was a lunatic! I love it!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Malcolm McDowell\u003cbr\u003e Actor and golf fanatic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabQuote--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/who-is-mulligan-the-patron-saint-of-forgiveness\"\u003eWho is Mulligan, The Patron Saint of Forgiveness?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"George Fuller","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":12335538110525,"sku":null,"price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/e34b28a9610cbc00f27e45d435970b7c_57894036-9a35-41ae-9e72-62de3234cc63.jpg?v=1777364390"},{"product_id":"dance-composition-an-interrelated-arts-approach","title":"Dance Composition: An Interrelated Arts Approach","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDance Composition: An Interrelated Arts Approach \u003c\/i\u003ehelps students investigate dance movement from a multidisciplinary perspective—something that no other dance text or package does. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis interactive package contains a book, music CD, and companion Web site with these features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 28 improvisational exercises that provide perspective on the shared characteristics among the arts for inspiration and motivation for dance making\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 6 in-depth interviews and 24 arts connections that highlight artists from disciplines and cultures around the world\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 3 independent dance projects that encompass numerous elements: music, composition, story adaptation, costumes and props, artist's statements, and reflections on the creative process\u003cbr\u003eThe exercises examine traditional and contemporary art forms from around the world and explore ways to physically interpret what is heard, seen, spoken, and emoted through movement experimentation. Through these exercises, students observe a concept, explore it by working independently and watching others, and reflect on it with others. They then create and present a choreographic work based on their explorations and reflections. The choreography is discussed in a final group reflection and personal journal entries in which students can document their findings for future use. The interviews and arts connections will expand students' vision and appreciation of artistic commonalities that exist among dance, music, theater, visual arts, and literary arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003emusic CD\u003c\/b\u003e, which is bound into the book, contains original compositions that enrich dance exercises and movement exploration assignments. Created by percussionist and electroacoustic composer Barry Prophet, the selections cover a range of styles and dynamics, including rhythmic percussion, jazz, world music, minimalist soundscapes, and textural atmospheres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustrations and photographs in the book provide a starting point for artistic awareness of elements common among the arts. Many of these visual images are available on the \u003cb\u003ecompanion Web site\u003c\/b\u003e. To help students and teachers incorporate technology in their creative process, this Web site also provides access to music software, instructions on creating computer-assisted music, a journal entry handout for each activity, self-assessment handouts, and rubrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo other art form interacts so pervasively with the other arts than dance. \u003ci\u003eDance Composition: An Interrelated Arts Approach\u003c\/i\u003e will help students from secondary school through university levels create artistic work that inspires and empowers both performers and viewers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eText for students in dance composition, improvisation, and integrated arts classes at the college and university level. Also a reference for dance, physical education, music, theater, and arts education students at the secondary school levels. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I. Dance and the Visual Arts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1. \u003c\/b\u003e Shapes\u003cbr\u003eï¿œ ï¿œ ï¿œ Exercise 1.1 Traveling Patterns\u003cbr\u003eï¿œ ï¿œ ï¿œ Exercise 1.2 Symmetrical Motifs\u003cbr\u003eï¿œ ï¿œ ï¿œ Exercise 1.3 Mosaics\u003cbr\u003eï¿œ ï¿œ ï¿œ Exercise 1.4 Weaving and Unweaving Shapes\u003cbr\u003eï¿œ ï¿œ ï¿œ Exercise 1.5 Traditional Brush Painting\u003cbr\u003eï¿œ ï¿œ ï¿œ Exercise 1.6 Modern Painting Techniques\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2. \u003c\/b\u003e New Spaces\u003cbr\u003eï¿œ ï¿œ ï¿œ Exercise 2.1 Landmarks\u003cbr\u003eï¿œ ï¿œ ï¿œ Exercise 2.2 Dancing Shadows\u003cbr\u003eï¿œ ï¿œ ï¿œ Exercise 2.3 Conceptual Dance for Alternative Spaces\u003cbr\u003eCulminating Exercise for Dance and the Visual Arts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II. Dance and Music\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3. \u003c\/b\u003e Rhythm and Tempo\u003cbr\u003eï¿œ ï¿œ ï¿œ Exercise 3.1 Heartbeats and Drumbeats\u003cbr\u003eï¿œ ï¿œ ï¿œ Exercise 3.2 Clap Hands\u003cbr\u003eï¿œ ï¿œ ï¿œ Exercise 3.3 Variations on a Theme\u003cbr\u003eï¿œ ï¿œ ï¿œ Exercise 3.4 Playing With Time\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4. \u003c\/b\u003e Texture and Tone Color \u003cbr\u003eï¿œ ï¿œ ï¿œ Exercise 4.1 Textural Exploration\u003cbr\u003eï¿œ ï¿œ ï¿œ Exercise 4.2 Tonal Exploration\u003cbr\u003eï¿œ ï¿œ ï¿œ Exercise 4.3 Found Sound\u003cbr\u003eï¿œ ï¿œ ï¿œ Exercise 4.4 Turn Your Radio On\u003cbr\u003eCulminating Exercise for Dance and Music\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III. Dance and the Dramatic and Literary Arts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5. \u003c\/b\u003e Emotions and Character\u003cbr\u003eï¿œ ï¿œ ï¿œ Exercise 5.1 Emotional Exploration\u003cbr\u003eï¿œ ï¿œ ï¿œ Exercise 5.2 Character Discovery\u003cbr\u003eï¿œ ï¿œ ï¿œ Exercise 5.3 Clowning\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6. \u003c\/b\u003e Words, Thoughts, and Actions\u003cbr\u003eï¿œ ï¿œ ï¿œ Exercise 6.1 Alliterations\u003cbr\u003eï¿œ ï¿œ ï¿œ Exercise 6.2 Vowels and Syllabic Phrases\u003cbr\u003eï¿œ ï¿œ ï¿œ Exercise 6.3 Soliloquy\u003cbr\u003eï¿œ ï¿œ ï¿œ Exercise 6.4 Monologue\u003cbr\u003eï¿œ ï¿œ ï¿œ Exercise 6.5 Dialogue\u003cbr\u003eCulminating Exercise for Dance and the Dramatic and Literary Arts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Arts Glossary\u003cbr\u003eMusic Glossary\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author\u003cbr\u003eMusic Finder\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJanice Pomer\u003c\/b\u003e has been performing and teaching in the fields of dance, music, and theater since 1976. Her performance work explores the ways in which modern dance can be integrated with other art forms. In 1983, Janice began collaborating with Barry Prophet; together they have created numerous touring productions incorporating modern dance, text, experimental music, found sound, and Barry's kinetic percussion sculptures. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJanice teaches in schools, universities, dance studios, art spaces, and community centers in Canada, offering a variety of movement-based programs and workshops for dancers of all ages and abilities, from beginning youngsters to professional dancers as well as educators. She writes and designs educational programs and dance material for school boards and dance organizations, offering movement education for children and youth. In 2002, Human Kinetics released her first book, Perpetual Motion: Creative Movement Exercises for Dance and Dramatic Arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Composer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarry Prophet\u003c\/b\u003e is a composer, percussionist, instrument maker, and visual artist who has been creating unique sounds since 1979. His work has appeared in galleries, theaters, and concert halls in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Barry teaches experimental percussion and computer-assisted music programs to learners of all ages and creates sonically charged indoor and outdoor site-specific art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/students-explore-commonalities-among-arts-through-a-new-approach-to-learning\"\u003eStudents explore commonalities among arts through a new approach to learning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"Janice Pomer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback With CD-Audio","offer_id":12335585525821,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/f9c475f14ca029133a4842be6ee83901_a96c06ac-634b-4578-86e4-3455281f8d67.jpg?v=1779873576"},{"product_id":"hiking-illinois-2nd-edition","title":"Hiking Illinois - 2nd Edition","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHiking Illinois\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is your complete guide to 107 of the most scenic day hikes within the Land of Lincoln. No matter what region you wish to explore or how easy or hard a trek you want, this handy guide will lead you to the right trail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this one-of-a-kind resource, you'll find the following features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed descriptions of every hike, in every region, including special points of interest, estimated hiking time and distance, and difficulty ratings for each trail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhone numbers and Web sites, park hours and rules, and available facilities for 60 of the state's most scenic sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-to-read maps for every park and trail to help you navigate your hike and locate landmarks and other points of interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA convenient trail finder that provides a summary of each trail's features and available facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHiking Illinois\u003c\/i\u003e brings to life the history, terrain, flora, and fauna of each area. 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Ferne Clyffe State Park\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e49\u003c\/b\u003e Tunnel Hill State Trail\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e50\u003c\/b\u003e Cache River State Natural Area\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e51\u003c\/b\u003e Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e52\u003c\/b\u003e Mermet Lake Conservation Area\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e53\u003c\/b\u003e Max Creek\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e54\u003c\/b\u003e Bell Smith Springs Recreation Area\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e55\u003c\/b\u003e Dixon Springs State Park\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e56\u003c\/b\u003e Stone Face Recreation Area\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e57\u003c\/b\u003e Garden of the Gods Recreation Area\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e58\u003c\/b\u003e Rim Rock\/Pounds Hollow Recreation Complex\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e59\u003c\/b\u003e War Bluff Audubon Sanctuary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e60\u003c\/b\u003e Beall Woods State Park\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSusan Post\u003c\/b\u003e has been a research biologist for the Illinois Natural History Survey since 1978, where she has worked on such jobs as biological control of purple loosestrife, sampling streams for threatened and endangered plants, and sampling horseradish fields for insect pests. Through her work, Susan has become well acquainted with the natural areas of Illinois. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusan is the coauthor of \u003ci\u003eIllinois Wilds\u003c\/i\u003e, a book that showcases the state's natural areas. She is also the staff writer for the \u003ci\u003eIllinois Steward Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e and the author of \"Species Spotlight\" for \u003ci\u003eIllinois Natural History Survey Reports\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe is the codirector of the Illinois Wilds Institute for Nature (IWIN), a joint project between the Survey and the University of Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences that offers field courses to the public on various aspects of Illinois biology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e","brand":"Susan L. Post","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":12335587721277,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/products\/775af11e6201a872e34e94f1d24b9c9f_d8a7c45d-0bf3-422b-8a1a-a7c44a1da1fb.jpg?v=1777363336"},{"product_id":"developing-effective-physical-activity-programs","title":"Developing Effective Physical Activity Programs","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeveloping Effective Physical Activity Programs\u003c\/i\u003e emphasizes the move away from a one-size-fits-all approach to physical activity interventions by providing evidence-based recommendations for designing, implementing, and evaluating more effective and appropriate physical activity interventions for diverse populations. Part of Human Kinetics' Physical Activity Intervention series, the book provides research, methods, techniques, and support to health professionals seeking ways to promote physical activity programs that meet the specific needs of women, overweight and obese populations, older adults, and ethnically diverse populations—those shown as most likely to be sedentary and in need of the benefits of physical activity interventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeveloping Effective Physical Activity Programs\u003c\/i\u003e offers background information to guide the planning process:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Physical activity recommendations for adults from various federal agencies and professional organizations, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department Health and Human Services, and the American College of Sports Medicine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-An overview of scientific literature, which serves as a foundation for the physical activity recommendations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Detailed information regarding the four cornerstones of physical activity promotion: needs assessment, program planning, program implementation, and program evaluation \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Descriptions of various physical activity measurement techniques and factors to consider when choosing one of these techniques \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors explain how careful consideration of the needs of specific populations can increase the success of physical activity interventions. They present evidence-based recommendations for working with various populations. Key considerations are discussed for each population, including the elements that make up the most successful interventions, unique barriers, and techniques for overcoming those barriers. Helpful tables summarize the barriers and solutions for each group, providing quick reference for designing programs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final section of the text examines how the built environment, setting, and technology can influence intervention planning. You'll look at the ways in which neighborhood and community design can affect a person's physical activity levels. You'll also consider the various settings in which a program can be held, including homes, churches, and worksites, and how those settings will affect your program. This section also shows you how technology, such as Web- and phone-based interventions and podcasts, can be used to expand the reach of your program and positively influence the physical activity levels of participants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the book are summaries of current research studies examining physical activity interventions in various populations and settings along with descriptions and examples of successful programs and explanations for their success. In addition, each chapter concludes with helpful checklists that provide recommendations for developing and implementing physical activity interventions in various populations and settings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique in its comprehensive coverage of special populations, \u003ci\u003eDeveloping Effective Physical Activity Programs\u003c\/i\u003e shows practitioners how to answer the physical activity needs of each client or client group, address issues relevant to sedentary populations, and offer viable physical activity programs to improve the lives of the unique individuals they serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeveloping Effective Physical Activity Programs\u003c\/i\u003e is part of the Physical Activity Intervention series. This timely series provides educational resources for professionals interested in promoting and implementing physical activity programs to a diverse and often resistant population.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference for public health professionals, health promotion specialists, exercise physiologists, and fitness professionals who design, implement, and evaluate physical activity interventions. Also a resource for recreation and community centers and a supplemental text for physical education and health promotion curricula.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Thinking About the Foundations of Physical Activity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1:\u003c\/b\u003e Promoting and Maintaining Health Through Physical Activity Recommendations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2:\u003c\/b\u003e Planning and Evaluating Physical Activity Programs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3:\u003c\/b\u003e Measuring Physical Activity \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Working With Specific Populations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4:\u003c\/b\u003e Interventions for Women\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5:\u003c\/b\u003e Interventions for Obese and Overweight Individuals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6:\u003c\/b\u003e Interventions for Older Adults\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7:\u003c\/b\u003e Interventions for Ethnically Diverse Populations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Considering the Variables\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8:\u003c\/b\u003e Increasing Physical Activity Through Environmental Approaches \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9:\u003c\/b\u003e Increasing Physical Activity by Considering the Setting \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10:\u003c\/b\u003e Effectively Using Mediated Programming \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLynda B. Ransdell, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, is a professor in the department of kinesiology at Boise State University. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRansdell has dedicated her career and research to helping sedentary people increase their levels of physical activity. Ransdell has designed, implemented, and evaluated numerous physical activity interventions and has worked as a consultant to help others develop interventions in community settings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for her research of physical activity patterns of women, Ransdell has conducted two well-respected studies, Daughters and Mothers Exercising Together (DAMET) and Generations Exercising Together to Improve Fitness (GET FIT), which detail some of the only family-based interventions known to be successful in increasing physical activity in typically inactive women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRansdell has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles and 14 book chapters, mostly related to increasing physical activity in sedentary individuals. She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eEnsuring the Health of Active and Athletic Girls and Women\u003c\/i\u003e, a popular text for courses examining the physiological and psychological implications of sport and physical activity participation for girls and women. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Research Consortium of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Ransdell has also served as president of the National Association for Girls and Women in Sport, editor of the \u003ci\u003eWomen in Sport and Physical Activity Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, and coeditor of \u003ci\u003ePhysical Activity Today\u003c\/i\u003e. She is the recipient of the ACSM Visiting Scholar award from University of South Carolina (1998) and Outstanding Alumni awards from Arizona State University and Eastern Kentucky University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRansdell resides in Boise, Idaho, where she enjoys participating in ice hockey, cross-country skiing, running, and mountain biking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary K. Dinger, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, is a professor in the department of health and exercise science at the University of Oklahoma at Norman, where her teaching and research focus on promoting physical activity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking in a research, consulting, or community service capacity, Dinger has designed, implemented, and evaluated several physical activity interventions. She has published her research in more than 50 articles in peer-reviewed journals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDinger is a fellow of both the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Research Consortium of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD). She currently serves as epidemiology section editor for \u003ci\u003eResearch Quarterly for Exercise and Sport\u003c\/i\u003e and on the editorial board of the \u003ci\u003eAmerican Journal of Health Behavior\u003c\/i\u003e. She was previously an editorial board member of the \u003ci\u003eAmerican Journal of Health Education\u003c\/i\u003e and an executive board member of the American Academy of Health Behavior and the Research Consortium of AAHPERD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDinger resides in Norman, Oklahoma. She enjoys staying physically active by playing with her daughter, biking, and hiking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJennifer Huberty, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, is an assistant professor in the department of health, physical education, and recreation at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where she manages the graduate curriculum for physical activity in health promotion. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuberty has designed, implemented, and evaluated numerous research- and community-based physical activity interventions. She is the creator of Women Bound to Be Active, a physical activity book club aimed at increasing the number of women who maintain healthy physical activity behaviors. This nine-month intervention provides women with the skills and tools for initiating and maintaining a physically active lifestyle. The rationale for this program and details on its feasibility have been published in \u003ci\u003eResearch Quarterly\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWomen and Health\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on research gathered in Women Bound to Be Active, Huberty also created a locally implemented weight management program, Fit for Life, which provides a no-cost opportunity for underserved people to learn healthy behaviors and be active within their communities. Huberty directs the physical activity component for Club Possible, a physical activity and nutrition education afterschool program focusing on prevention of childhood obesity. The program has been implemented in 18 afterschool agencies, including CampFire USA, YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, and Girl Scouts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuberty is a member of the Society of Behavioral Medicine and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. For outstanding research and community service, Huberty was awarded the Varner Professorship for 2007. In 1999, she received a graduate student research award from the Southern Academy for Women in Physical Activity, Sport, and Health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuberty resides in LaVista, Nebraska, with her husband, Rodger. She enjoys Spinning, running, weight training, and scrapbooking in her free time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKim H. Miller, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, is an associate professor of health promotion in the department of kinesiology and health promotion at the University of Kentucky at Lexington, where she works with undergraduate and graduate students to design and implement health promotion interventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiller received her doctorate in health education from Southern Illinois University in 2000. For over eight years, she has conducted research in the area of health and physical activity, publishing numerous research papers and presenting her findings at international conferences. Miller has also served as a consultant in designing physical activity and health promotion interventions for employee wellness programs in a variety of settings. She is a member of the American Academy of Health Behavior and the American Association for Health Education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn her free time, she enjoys running, hiking, reading, and cooking. Miller resides in Lexington, Kentucky.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/confidence-and-positive-attitude-help-older-adults-stick-with-exercise\"\u003eConfidence and positive attitude help older adults stick with exercise\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/effective-use-of-mediated-programming-in-physical-activity-interventions\"\u003eEffective use of mediated programming in physical activity interventions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"Lynda B. Ransdell,Mary K. Dinger,Jennifer Huberty,Kim H. 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Then, build on these core techniques with masterful footwork, serves, returns, and stroke combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest of all, learn how and when to apply those skills in match play. With competitive strategies—adapted for both you and your opponent's playing style—you'll raise your game to a new level. And with clear instruction, comprehensive coverage, detailed photo sequences, and drills to ensure mastery of every technique, you'll be playing—and winning—in no time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs part of the Steps to Success Sports Series—with more than 1.5 million copies sold—rest assured that \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTable Tennis: Steps to Success\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is the #1 resource for learning, and loving, the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eClimbing the Steps to Table Tennis Success\u003cbr\u003eThe Sport of Table Tennis\u003cbr\u003eKey to Diagrams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep 1.Preparing to Play\u003cbr\u003eStep 2.Hitting Drive Strokes\u003cbr\u003eStep 3.Understanding Spin and Footwork \u003cbr\u003eStep 4.Executing Spin Strokes\u003cbr\u003eStep 5.Serving\u003cbr\u003eStep 6.Returning Serve\u003cbr\u003eStep 7.Using the Five-Ball Training System\u003cbr\u003eStep 8.Understanding Styles of Play and Tactics\u003cbr\u003eStep 9.Playing Intermediate Strokes\u003cbr\u003eStep 10. Performing Intermediate Serves \u003cbr\u003eStep 11. Competing Successfully in Tournaments \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlossary\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard McAfee\u003c\/b\u003e has a lifelong commitment to table tennis. In his early years, McAfee was a successful player, winning many singles and doubles events including the 1972 U.S. Open Class B Championship and the Southern Open Men's Singles title. Later McAfee began to focus on his true passion of coaching. He has coached national champions in each of the past three decades, seven world-ranked players, and two Olympians. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1994 McAfee was named competition manager for Table Tennis at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. This led to further management positions on the international scene and earned him the International Olympic Committee's Olympic Merit Award. He is also certified by USA Table Tennis (USATT) as a national-level coach, their highest level. Honors include the 2004 U.S. Olympic Committee Doc Counsilman Science Award for table tennis, the 2003 Georgia AAU Coach of the Year award for table tennis, and the 1999 U.S. Committee Developmental Coach of the Year Award for table tennis. McAfee was inducted in to the U.S. Table Tennis Hall of Fame in 2005. In 2009, he was appointed chairperson of the USATT's National Coaching Advisory Committee. He continues to travel around the world conducting coaching education courses for the International Table Tennis Federation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-quote\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"In \u003c\/i\u003eTable Tennis: Steps to Success, \u003ci\u003e Coach McAfee covers all the essential skills for becoming a successful table tennis player. Anyone who appreciates the sport and wants to learn more will love this book.\" \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScott Preiss\u003cbr\u003eU.S. National Table Tennis Coach \u003cbr\u003eFormer U.S. World Team Trainer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Table Tennis: Steps to Success \u003ci\u003eis quite impressive. The step-by-step instructions lead players of all skill levels through the rules, drills, and tactics of the game.\" \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon Mudtangam\u003cbr\u003eNational Coaching Director of Thailand\u003cbr\u003eFormer National Coach and Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabQuote--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/five-ball-training-develops-table-tennis-play-patterns\"\u003eFive-ball training develops table tennis play patterns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/techniques-for-mastering-table-tennis-backspin-serve\"\u003eTechniques for mastering table tennis backspin serve\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/use-speed-when-using-table-tennis-topspin-strokes\"\u003eUse speed when using table tennis topspin strokes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"Richard McAfee","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":12335647752253,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/f8d5f7f494a0a5d3916d8c6d955c21c9_4afd2873-070f-4b8e-ac41-a656e188cab5.jpg?v=1777472376"},{"product_id":"health-and-wellness-for-life-with-online-study-guide","title":"Health and Wellness for Life","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-ancillaries\" id=\"display-ancillaries\"\u003eAncillaries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHealth on Demand\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHealth and Wellness for Life\u003c\/i\u003e provide professors teaching general-ed health courses the option to customize their student textbooks to match their syllabi. With a custom \u003ci\u003eHealth on Demand\u003c\/i\u003e text, your students pay for only the material you'll actually cover in class, plus you can match the text's content to the unique needs of your setting. The standard text, \u003ci\u003eHealth and Wellness for Life\u003c\/i\u003e, offers a ready-made option for those looking for a textbook that covers all the essential personal health topics for the general student population. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth options feature content developed by 15 veteran health educators and organized into a cohesive course text by Human Kinetics, a publisher with more than 30 years of experience in providing top-quality information resources to the fields of health and physical education and to the various kinesiology subdisciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard text includes 16 chapters of the topics most often covered in a general-education health course. Or you can choose from a total of 23 chapters to ensure your text includes the material that is most important for your students. For those electing to customize a text, new chapters will be offered as they are developed to expand your options even further. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStudent-friendly textbook features make reading and learning more enjoyable \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth the standard text \u003ci\u003eHealth and Wellness for Life\u003c\/i\u003e and the customizable \u003ci\u003eHealth on Demand\u003c\/i\u003e text include the following student-friendly features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- A conversational tone used throughout the book makes it accessible and relevant for any student.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Discussion and assessment questions, quizzes, surveys, hypothetical scenarios, and learning objectives add interest to the textbook and help students retain what they've learned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- A look at the effect of gender and ethnicity on health issues makes learning more personal for each individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Special focus on timely and controversial issues encourages students to think critically about media and advertising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Special elements on steps for behavioral change and the mind–body connection show students how to take action to address health issues to improve mental and physical health. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- A glossary of terms defines concepts presented in each chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Several application activities for each chapter engage students' critical-thinking skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The online student resource provides additional information, links, and tools that expand on topics from the text. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComplete coverage of important concepts \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe standard textbook covers these important topics: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Fitness, nutrition, and weight management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Mental health and stress management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Relationships, reproductive choices, and pregnancy and childbirth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Health promotion, chronic diseases, and prevention of infectious diseases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Consumer health and alternative medicine, environmental health, and substance abuse and dependency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Healthy aging and wellness throughout life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe customizable text from the \u003ci\u003eHealth on Demand\u003c\/i\u003e series allows you to select the chapters you'll actually use, with options on how sensitive topics such as abortion are treated. Alternative chapters cover topics such as these: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Body Composition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Musculoskeletal Health\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Cardiovascular Health\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Injury Prevention and First Aid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Death and Dying\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Spirituality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Reproductive Choices (without abortion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessors may select any combination of chapters from the standard book and optional chapters and have them placed in any order in the final textbook. Professors can also write their own foreword or add a chapter (subject to Human Kinetics' review and approval), and information on campus-specific health resources (such as the campus health center, phone numbers, and other resources). The cover can be customized with a photo of tthe professor's choosing (such as a campus landmark or school mascot), or a school name or logo can appear on the cover. Professors can even create their own title for the textbook. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComplete ancillaries help instructors implement the course\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you choose the standard textbook \u003ci\u003eHealth and Wellness for Life\u003c\/i\u003e or choose to customize your own \u003ci\u003eHealth on Demand\u003c\/i\u003e book for course instruction, you will receive access to a complete set of ancillaries tailored to match the book you've selected. The ancillaries include the following features: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Presentation package with more than 500 PowerPoint lecture slides covering all available chapters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Test package with more than over 500 multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and short-answer questions covering the content from all chapters \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Online student resource includes extended discussions of topics related to the content of each chapter, answers to review questions from the textbook, and definitions of terms used in each chapter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuman Kinetics makes custom publishing for health education a reality with reliable information in a style students will love and the ability to tailor content to meet specific needs. With \u003ci\u003eHealth and Wellness for Life\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHealth on Demand\u003c\/i\u003e, you can help your students create their paths to lifelong well-being. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMajor text for undergraduate general-education health and wellness courses. Reference for health educators. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard Book Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1.\u003c\/b\u003e Health Promotion\u003cbr\u003eHealth and Wellness\u003cbr\u003eFitness\u003cbr\u003eBenefits and Guidelines\u003cbr\u003eEffective Goals\u003cbr\u003eTheories and Models of Behavior Modification\u003cbr\u003eHealth Promotion 101\u003cbr\u003eChapter Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2.\u003c\/b\u003e Fitness Basics\u003cbr\u003ePhysical Activity, Exercise, and Physical Fitness\u003cbr\u003eCardiorespiratory Fitness\u003cbr\u003eMuscular Strength and Endurance\u003cbr\u003eFlexibility\u003cbr\u003eBody Composition\u003cbr\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003cbr\u003eBeing Active in College\u003cbr\u003eFitness Basics 101\u003cbr\u003eChapter Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3.\u003c\/b\u003e Nutrition\u003cbr\u003eBody Basics\u003cbr\u003eDigestion, From Beginning to End\u003cbr\u003eEating a Balanced Diet\u003cbr\u003eFood Safety\u003cbr\u003eJunk Science\u003cbr\u003eNutrition for Special Populations\u003cbr\u003eNutrition 101\u003cbr\u003eChapter Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4.\u003c\/b\u003e Weight Management\u003cbr\u003eHow Did We Get Here?\u003cbr\u003eBasic Regulation of Eating and Body Weight\u003cbr\u003eWays to Assess Weight and Fatness\u003cbr\u003eHealth Effects of Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight\u003cbr\u003eCauses of Overweight and Obesity, and Underweight\u003cbr\u003eEmbracing a Healthy Weight Management Lifestyle\u003cbr\u003eDieting in the United States\u003cbr\u003eWeight-Loss Maintenance\u003cbr\u003eCritical Moments for Weight Management\u003cbr\u003eSize Acceptance\u003cbr\u003eManaging Too Little Body Weight (Underweight)\u003cbr\u003eChanging the Obesogenic Environment\u003cbr\u003eWeight Management 101\u003cbr\u003eChapter Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5.\u003c\/b\u003e Mental Health\u003cbr\u003eYoung Adults and Mental Health\u003cbr\u003eHistory and Stigma\u003cbr\u003eTreatment Methods Over Time\u003cbr\u003eMedication\u003cbr\u003ePsychological Theories\u003cbr\u003eWhat Determines Mental Health?\u003cbr\u003eDiagnosing Mental Illness\u003cbr\u003eTreatment Modalities\u003cbr\u003eGetting Help\u003cbr\u003eMental Health Professionals\u003cbr\u003eMental Health 101\u003cbr\u003eChapter Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6.\u003c\/b\u003e Stress Management\u003cbr\u003eTypes of Stress\u003cbr\u003eTypes of Stressors\u003cbr\u003eEffects of Stress on Body Systems\u003cbr\u003eStress and Disease\u003cbr\u003eStress Management\u003cbr\u003eNegative Coping Techniques\u003cbr\u003eStress Management 101\u003cbr\u003eChapter Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7.\u003c\/b\u003e Intimacy and Sexuality\u003cbr\u003eLife Span of Sexual Development\u003cbr\u003eSexual Anatomy\u003cbr\u003eStimulation and Climax\u003cbr\u003eSexual Expression\u003cbr\u003eSpectrum of Sexuality\u003cbr\u003eSexual Norms\u003cbr\u003eAbility and Sexuality\u003cbr\u003eIntimacy and Sexuality 101\u003cbr\u003eChapter Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8.\u003c\/b\u003e Reproductive Choices\u003cbr\u003eMale and Female Reproductive Anatomy\u003cbr\u003eChoosing a Birth Control Method\u003cbr\u003eProtection Against Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infections\u003cbr\u003eProtection Against Pregnancy Only\u003cbr\u003eAbortion\u003cbr\u003eReproductive Choices 101\u003cbr\u003eChapter Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9.\u003c\/b\u003e Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth\u003cbr\u003eMale and Female Reproductive Anatomy\u003cbr\u003eConception and Implantation\u003cbr\u003ePregnancy\u003cbr\u003eChildbirth\u003cbr\u003ePostpartum Period\u003cbr\u003eConception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth 101\u003cbr\u003eChapter Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10.\u003c\/b\u003e Infectious Diseases\u003cbr\u003eChain of Infection\u003cbr\u003eMethods of Transmission\u003cbr\u003eCauses of Infectious Diseases\u003cbr\u003eRisk Factors\u003cbr\u003eYour Body's Defenses\u003cbr\u003eCommon Infectious Diseases\u003cbr\u003eSexually Transmitted Infections\u003cbr\u003eHow to Protect Yourself\u003cbr\u003eInfectious Diseases 101\u003cbr\u003eChapter Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11.\u003c\/b\u003e Chronic Diseases\u003cbr\u003eCardiovascular Disease\u003cbr\u003eArthritis\u003cbr\u003eLung Disease\u003cbr\u003eCancer\u003cbr\u003eDiabetes\u003cbr\u003eAlzheimer's Disease\u003cbr\u003eChronic Diseases 101\u003cbr\u003eChapter Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12.\u003c\/b\u003e Health Care Consumerism\u003cbr\u003eFinding the Right Health Insurance Plan\u003cbr\u003eChoosing a Doctor\u003cbr\u003eIdentifying Reliable Information\u003cbr\u003eBeing Your Own Health Care Advocate\u003cbr\u003eReading Medicine Labels\u003cbr\u003eComplementary Alternative Medicine and Alternative Medicine\u003cbr\u003eAvoiding Quacks\u003cbr\u003eHealth Care Consumerism 101\u003cbr\u003eChapter Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13.\u003c\/b\u003e Environmental Health\u003cbr\u003eEcosystems\u003cbr\u003eEnvironment and Public Health\u003cbr\u003eDiseases and Disorders\u003cbr\u003eGoing Green\u003cbr\u003eEnvironmental Health 101\u003cbr\u003eChapter Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14.\u003c\/b\u003e Substance Abuse and Dependency\u003cbr\u003eScope of the Problem\u003cbr\u003eWho Will Become Abusers?\u003cbr\u003eTypes of Drugs\u003cbr\u003eAbuse and Dependency at Different Stages of Life\u003cbr\u003eSubstance Abuse and Dependency 101\u003cbr\u003eChapter Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15.\u003c\/b\u003e Healthy Aging\u003cbr\u003eMore People Are Living Longer\u003cbr\u003eBody System Changes During Aging\u003cbr\u003eAging Theories\u003cbr\u003eUnhealthy Aging\u003cbr\u003eManaging the Changes of Aging\u003cbr\u003eEnd-of-Life Issues\u003cbr\u003eHealthy Aging 101\u003cbr\u003eChapter Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16.\u003c\/b\u003e Wellness Throughout Life\u003cbr\u003eChanges in Health and Wellness Over Time\u003cbr\u003eSix Dimensions of Wellness\u003cbr\u003eFactors That Influence Wellness\u003cbr\u003eReaching and Maintaining Wellness\u003cbr\u003eWellness Throughout Life 101\u003cbr\u003eChapter Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOptional Chapters:\u003c\/b\u003e Professors may select chapters from the standard text, as well as select from this list of chapters, which are not included in the standard text. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat Is Body Composition?\u003cbr\u003eBody Composition and Health\u003cbr\u003eAssessing Body Composition\u003cbr\u003eChanging Your Body Composition\u003cbr\u003eBody Composition 101\u003cbr\u003eChapter Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMusculoskeletal Health\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEffects of Physical Activity on Muscle and Bone\u003cbr\u003eRisk Factors for Musculoskeletal Injuries\u003cbr\u003eStructure and Function of Healthy Joints\u003cbr\u003eJoint Diseases\u003cbr\u003eSoft Tissue Injuries\u003cbr\u003eBone Injuries\u003cbr\u003eOsteoporosis\u003cbr\u003eLow Back Pain\u003cbr\u003eMusculoskeletal Health 101\u003cbr\u003eChapter Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCardiovascular Health\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCardiovascular System: A Primer\u003cbr\u003eProcess of Cardiovascular Disease\u003cbr\u003eConcerns and Causes\u003cbr\u003eDetection, Treatment, and Management\u003cbr\u003eNonmodifiable Cardiac Risk Factors\u003cbr\u003eModifiable Risk Factors\u003cbr\u003eCardiovascular Health 101\u003cbr\u003eChapter Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInjury Prevention and First Aid\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInjuries\u003cbr\u003ePrevention\u003cbr\u003eFirst Aid\u003cbr\u003eInjury Prevention and First Aid 101\u003cbr\u003eChapter Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeath and Dying\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDying\u003cbr\u003eWhen Is a Person Dead?\u003cbr\u003eBurial Options\u003cbr\u003eSpiritual Side of Death and Burial\u003cbr\u003eCoping With Death\u003cbr\u003eDeath and Dying 101\u003cbr\u003eChapter Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpirituality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAre Your Basic Needs Being Met?\u003cbr\u003eIs Spirituality the Same as Religion?\u003cbr\u003eSpiritual and Religious Beliefs of North America\u003cbr\u003eSpirituality and Health\u003cbr\u003eCollege Students and Faith Communities\u003cbr\u003eTurning to Faith in Times of Loss\u003cbr\u003eGetting Personal: Spirituality and You\u003cbr\u003eSpirituality 101\u003cbr\u003eChapter Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReproductive Choices\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis alternative version of the chapter contains the same information as listed for chapter 8 of the standard book contents, above, except that it does not have the section on abortion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHealth on Demand\u003c\/i\u003e was created by a team of knowledge specialists. The chapters were written by veteran health educators selected for their proficiency in the subject matter, and the content was developed to relate specifically to a college audience. The book was then organized into a cohesive course text by Human Kinetics, a publisher with more than 30 years of experience in providing top-quality information resources to the fields of health and physical education and to the various kinesiology subdisciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince its founding in 1973, Human Kinetics has been committed to providing informational and educational products in the physical activity and health fields. \u003ci\u003eHealth on Demand\u003c\/i\u003e is representative of the relationship between Human Kinetics and its customers—high-quality content customized to meet the customer's needs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/cardiovascular-disease-covers-several-common-afflictions\"\u003eCardiovascular disease covers several common afflictions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/dieting-options-in-the-united-states\"\u003eDieting options in the United States\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/new-texbook-health-and-wellness-for-life-outlines-the-six-dimensions-of-wellness\"\u003eNew texbook, Health and Wellness for Life outlines the six dimensions of wellness\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-ancillaries\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e All ancillaries are free to adopting instructors and available online.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Whether you choose the standard textbook \u003ci\u003eHealth and Wellness for Life\u003c\/i\u003e or choose to customize your own \u003ci\u003eHealth on Demand\u003c\/i\u003e book for course instruction, you will receive free access to a complete set of ancillaries tailored to match the book you’ve selected. 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This complete resource will teach you all the essential information for a successful rock climbing adventure!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRock Climbing\u003c\/i\u003e is part of the Outdoor Adventures series. This practical series provides you with the essential information so you can get ready and go. The Outdoor Adventures series prepares you with instruction in the basic techniques and skills so you can be on your way to an adventure in no time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eWilderness Education Association\u003c\/b\u003e (WEA) is a not-for-profit organization that works to promote the professionalism of outdoor leadership through establishment of national standards, curriculum design, implementation, advocacy, and research-driven initiatives. The WEA educates people about the appropriate use of wildlands and protected areas by establishing strategic alliances with stakeholders of the outdoor industry, such as federal land management agencies, conservation groups, and all organizations that benefit from wildlands and believe that the existence of wildlands is important to quality of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The WEA has an affiliate network of more than 40 colleges, universities, and private and nonprofit groups that offer their courses. These affiliates are in the United States as well as Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong. 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Through WEA's courses, students can learn a wide range of outdoor leadership skills.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabEditor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/skill-level-important-factor-when-choosing-climbing-routes-locations\"\u003eSkill level important factor when choosing climbing routes, locations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/wea-offers-tips-for-proper-climbing-technique\"\u003eWEA offers tips for proper climbing technique\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"Timothy W. Kidd,Jennifer Hazelrigs","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":12335718694973,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/bfbee881cbd8edccd65f57b297c3362b_b9afb0b9-d077-44f2-af9a-1fe4b5907cb3.jpg?v=1777387440"},{"product_id":"aquatic-exercise-for-rehabilitation-and-training","title":"Aquatic Exercise for Rehabilitation and Training","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-editor\" id=\"display-editor\"\u003eEditor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrescribing the right aquatic exercise program for those with functional limitations is challenging, in part because the literature on water exercise is limited. That prescription is made all the more difficult when working with clients and patients with a wide range of limitations. \u003ci\u003eAquatic Exercise for Rehabilitation and Training\u003c\/i\u003e shows professionals how to design aquatic rehabilitation and exercise programs for various groups and individuals across the life span. The authors guide readers in choosing the right exercises for their clients—including the appropriate exercise frequency, intensity, and duration—based on each client's abilities and limitations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors compiled literature on water exercise from around the world and applied the information to a variety of situations. The book presents several current theories as well as a historical view for each theory and description of treatment implementation. The theories and principles are presented with the use of a regional- and system-based approach. \u003ci\u003eAquatic Exercise for Rehabilitation and Training\u003c\/i\u003e also has the following features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Descriptions of the physiological responses—including those of the pulmonary, renal, musculoskeletal, and neuromuscular systems—to immersion and water exercise, preparing clinicians for how the body reacts to an aquatic environment \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Indications and contraindications for participation in water programs, providing an understanding of how the physical properties of water and exercise combine advantageously\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Descriptions of the responsibilities of various aquatic team members and patient management across the full spectrum of care\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAquatic Exercise for Rehabilitation and Training\u003c\/i\u003e is liberally illustrated and comes with a DVD that demonstrates nearly half of the book's exercises and highlights key points for each. The DVD also contains printable evaluation sheets that will help you identify your clients' needs, evaluate specific therapies based on those needs, and choose the best therapies for your clients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing case studies as examples, \u003ci\u003eAquatic Exercise for Rehabilitation and Training\u003c\/i\u003e presents current concepts, explains how to apply them, and assists readers in determining optimal intervention plans for each client. The text covers the gamut of aquatic exercise for rehabilitation and training, addressing all populations and ages. The authors provide information for adapting programs for various clientele: injured athletes, older adults, and people with special exercise needs, such as patients with cerebral palsy, brain injury and stroke, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse \u003ci\u003eAquatic Exercise for Rehabilitation and Training \u003c\/i\u003ewith confidence as you design exercise programs for your clients. Learn how to assess your clients' needs, provide specialized training for various populations, and prescribe neuromuscular training, core musculoskeletal training, and upper- and lower-quarter musculoskeletal training. This book and DVD is a valuable resource, no matter who your clients are, as you help them rehabilitate and train in water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference for physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists, and athletic trainers. Also a reference for specialists in aquatics, fitness, and general rehabilitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1.\u003c\/b\u003e Introduction and Historical Overview\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLori Thein Brody, PT, PhD, and Jean Irion, PT, EdD, SCS, ATC\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistory of Aquatic Healing and Rituals \u003cbr\u003eModern Origins of Aquatic Therapy \u003cbr\u003eCurrent Status of Aquatic Rehabilitation \u003cbr\u003eIndications and Advantages of an Aquatic-Based Program \u003cbr\u003eContraindications and Precautions for an Aquatic-Based Program \u003cbr\u003eAquatics programs\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2.\u003c\/b\u003e Aquatic Service Providers\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCharlotte Norton, DPT, MS, ATC, CSCS, and Lynette Jamison, MOT, OTR\/L, CPO\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLyton Model for the Aquatic Team\u003cbr\u003eLicensure, Registration, Certification and Title Acts \u003cbr\u003eFunction of Each Team Member in the Aquatic Continuum \u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3.\u003c\/b\u003e Aquatic Properties and Therapeutic Interventions \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJean M. Irion, PT, EdD, SCS, ATC\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhysical Properties of Water\u003cbr\u003eFluid Dynamic Properties of Water\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4. \u003c\/b\u003ePhysiological Responses to Immersion and Aquatic Exercise\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDawn T. Gulick, PT, PhD, ATC, CSCS, and Paula Richley Geigle, PT, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePulmonary System\u003cbr\u003eRenal System\u003cbr\u003eMusculoskeletal System\u003cbr\u003eNeuromuscular System\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II. Method Elements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5. \u003c\/b\u003eThe Halliwick Concept\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohan Lambeck, PT, and Urs N.Gamper, PT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Overview\u003cbr\u003eTreatment Classification \u003cbr\u003eHalliwick and ICF\u003cbr\u003eLearning Stages\u003cbr\u003eFunction Level Applications\u003cbr\u003eActivity Level Applications\u003cbr\u003eParticipation Level Applications\u003cbr\u003eSpecific Skill Training\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6.\u003c\/b\u003e The Bad Ragaz Ring Method\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eUrs N. Gamper, PT, and Johan Lambeck, PT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhysiotherapeutic and Mechanical Principles\u003cbr\u003eProprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation \u003cbr\u003eIndications\u003cbr\u003eTreatment Goals \u003cbr\u003eApplication of Techniques\u003cbr\u003eTreatment Time\u003cbr\u003eExercise Progression\u003cbr\u003eMovement Patterns\u003cbr\u003ePatterns of the Lower Extremities\u003cbr\u003ePatterns of the Trunk\u003cbr\u003ePatterns of the Upper Extremities\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7.\u003c\/b\u003e Ai Chi\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRuth Sova, MS, ATRIC\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Overview \u003cbr\u003eBreathing Patterns \u003cbr\u003eMovement Principles\u003cbr\u003eStance and Movement Patterns\u003cbr\u003eAi Chi Benefits\u003cbr\u003eApplications in Patient Populations\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8.\u003c\/b\u003e Watsu\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLynette Jamison, MOT, OTR\/L, CPO\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistory and Philosophy\u003cbr\u003eTreatment Progression\u003cbr\u003eTraining and Certification\u003cbr\u003ePhysiological Effects\u003cbr\u003ePsychological Effects\u003cbr\u003eTreatment Applications\u003cbr\u003ePrecautions and Contraindications\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9.\u003c\/b\u003e Swim Stroke Training and Modification for Rehabilitation\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmily Dunlap, PT \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSwim Training in an Aquatic Therapy Treatment Plan\u003cbr\u003eSwim Training Progression\u003cbr\u003eRecovery Skills\u003cbr\u003eStatic Floating Control\u003cbr\u003eBasic Water Safety Skills\u003cbr\u003eSwim Training Equipment\u003cbr\u003eSwim Strokes and Modification\u003cbr\u003eInjury Modifications\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III. Client Elements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10. \u003c\/b\u003eAssessment and Evaluation\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaula Richley Geigle, PT, PhD \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClinical Decision Making \u003cbr\u003eInitial Assessment and Evaluation\u003cbr\u003eMedical Clearance\u003cbr\u003eInformed Consent\u003cbr\u003eWater Safety Screening\u003cbr\u003eVital Sign Baseline Data\u003cbr\u003eDocumenting Aquatic Programming and Progression\u003cbr\u003eDischarge from Aquatic Programming\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11. \u003c\/b\u003eSpecialized Aquatic Cardiovascular Training\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDawn T. Gulick PT, PhD, ATC, CSCS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMonitoring Cardiovascular Performance\u003cbr\u003eCerebral Palsy\u003cbr\u003eBrain Injury \u0026amp; Stroke\u003cbr\u003eMultiple Sclerosis\u003cbr\u003eRheumatoid Arthritis\u003cbr\u003ePregnancy\u003cbr\u003eCardiopulmonary Disease\u003cbr\u003eFibromyalgia\u003cbr\u003eObesity\u003cbr\u003eOlder Populations \u003cbr\u003eInjured Athletes\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12.\u003c\/b\u003e Neuromuscular Training \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavid M. Morris PT, PhD, and Paula Richley Geigle, PT, PhD \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRehabilitation of Individuals with Neurological Disorders\u003cbr\u003eGeneral Guidelines for Treatment Design\u003cbr\u003eAquatic Techniques for Neurorehabilitation Application\u003cbr\u003eBalance and Postural Control \u003cbr\u003eAquatic Wellness Programs\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13.\u003c\/b\u003e Core Muscloskeletal Training\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLori Thein Brody, PT, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFunctional Anatomy\u003cbr\u003eActivities to Improve Mobility \u003cbr\u003eActivities to Increase Muscle Performance\u003cbr\u003eCore Emphasis Cardiorespiratory Training\u003cbr\u003eSpecific Exercise Recommendations\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eReferences \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14.\u003c\/b\u003e Upper Quarter Musculoskeletal Training\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLori Thein Brody, PT, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFunctional Anatomy\u003cbr\u003eIndications for Aquatic Therapy\u003cbr\u003eActivities to Improve Mobility\u003cbr\u003eActivities to Improve Muscle Performance\u003cbr\u003eUpper Quarter Focus Cardiorespiratory Training\u003cbr\u003eSpecific Exercise Recommendations\u003cbr\u003eSummary \u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15.\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Quarter Musculoskeletal Training\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLori Thein Brody, PT, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFunctional Anatomy\u003cbr\u003eIndications for Aquatic Therapy\u003cbr\u003eActivities to Increase Mobility\u003cbr\u003eActivities to Improve Muscle Performance \u003cbr\u003eCardiorespiratory Training with a Lower Extremity Emphasis\u003cbr\u003eSpecific Exercise Progressions \u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16.\u003c\/b\u003e Case Scenarios of Individuals with Specific Needs\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaula Richley Geigle, PT, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePost Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Partum Depression\u003cbr\u003eChild with Spina Bifida\u003cbr\u003eCerebral Palsy with Femur Fracture\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-editor\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLori Thein Brody, PT, PhD, SCS, ATC,\u003c\/b\u003e is a senior physical therapist in Madison, Wisconsin. Her aquatic therapy experience includes nearly 20 years of treating a variety of patients. Brody is a frequent contributor to the body of knowledge in rehabilitation, including a popular text on therapeutic exercise, teaching continuing education courses, and providing postprofessional coursework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrody received the Ron Peyton Award in 2006 for sports physical therapy. In her leisure time, she enjoys swimming, running, biking, and snowshoeing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaula Richley Geigle, PT, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is an assistant professor in the department of physical therapy and rehabilitation science at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Geigle's 27 years of clinical practice as a generalist includes aquatic intervention. Part of her research agenda focuses on incorporating aquatic exercise to manage the negative health outcomes of cancer and aging. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeigle is past president of the Aquatic Physical Therapy Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and served as coeditor of the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Aquatic Physical Therapy\u003c\/i\u003e. She received the Outstanding Research Award in 2006 from the Aquatic Physical Therapy Section of the APTA. In her spare time she plays tennis, hikes with her golden retrievers, and reads.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabEditor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/ai-chi-improves-movement-efficiency-in-patients\"\u003eAi Chi improves movement efficiency in patients\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/aquatic-exercise-offers-safe-fitness-activity-for-pregnant-women\"\u003eAquatic exercise offers safe fitness activity for pregnant women\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/aquatic-training-programs-benefit-injured-athletes\"\u003eAquatic training programs benefit injured athletes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/correct-form-for-the-breaststroke\"\u003eCorrect form for the breaststroke\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"Lori Thein Brody,Paula Richley Geigle,Lori Brody,Paula Geigle","offers":[{"title":"Paperback With DVD","offer_id":12335719252029,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/90c74d40a0ae350e3cc0c83ac0f819e7_118b0d33-bdea-4976-aa81-abc1a4c1d8f7.jpg?v=1778689252"},{"product_id":"sociology-of-sport-and-social-theory","title":"Sociology of Sport and Social Theory","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSociology of Sport and Social Theory\u003c\/i\u003e presents current research perspectives from major sport scholars and leading sociologists regarding issues germane to the sociology of sport. Each chapter of this resource explains historical and contemporary social theories and applies these theories to current topics in sport, such as performance-enhancing drugs, gender, race and identity issues, and the role of religion in sport. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSociology of Sport and Social Theory\u003c\/i\u003e introduces readers to the historical and theoretical underpinnings of social theory, how sport studies have incorporated or diverged from these theories, and how the application of various sociological lenses to sport contexts may converge for future research. Merging the fields of sport studies and sociology, the text provides readers with \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • a fresh view on how prominent social issues may be applied to exciting issues in sport; \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • an opportunity to analyze engaging topics in sport, including Tiger Woods’ dominance, the costs of building stadiums, and NCAA institutional logic; and \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • an accessible presentation of seemingly complex theories from scholars with backgrounds in sociology and sport studies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Structured in four parts, this text expands discussion beyond theoretical paradigms typically employed by sport sociologists to consider traditional theories (conflict theory and structural functionalism) and contemporary sociological theories (feminist theory, social capital theory, and relational theory) and their application in sport contexts. Each chapter begins with a theory overview and concludes with suggestions for future research and an annotated list of additional resources. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e In part I of the text, readers will encounter a Weberian analysis of sport, learn how Mills’ theory of the sociological imagination provides a lens through which an athlete-author can analyze athletic events, and read a discussion of Elias’ figurational theory as applied to issues of hooliganism in soccer. Mid-level sociological theories, which provide a moderate convergence of theory and empirical research, are the focus in part II of the text. Chapters in part III address sport-related issues of gender, race, ethnicity, and social class using the contemporary sociological views of feminist theory, social reproduction theory, hegemonic masculinity theory, and structuration theory. Part IV considers issues of power, personality, citizenship, and dominance in sport. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSociology of Sport and Social Theory\u003c\/i\u003e addresses a range of topics at the forefront of both scholarly and public discourse and provides readers the opportunity to consider these issues in light of traditional and contemporary sociological theories. With its broad range of perspectives and analyses, \u003ci\u003eSociology of Sport and Social Theory\u003c\/i\u003e illustrates for students, sport scholars, and social scientists how sociological theory can provide a suitable framework for understanding patterns that exist in the world of sport. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003eA reference for sport sociologists, general sociologists or theorists with an interest in sport, and scholars in sport studies. Also for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students needing a text that relates sport with sociological theory.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart I. Great Theorists \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1.\u003c\/b\u003e Toward a Sport Ethic: Science, Politics, and Weber's Sociology \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRobert Beamish, PhD \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Four Pure Types of Action \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Science and Ethics: The Limits of Goal-Rational Action \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The Politics of Ethical Conduct in Sport \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Conclusion \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Suggested Research \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Additional Sources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2.\u003c\/b\u003e Civilizing Sports: Figurational Sociology and the Sociology of Sport \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEric Dunning, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The Figurational Sociology of Sport and Its Critics \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Criticizing and Testing Elias \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The “Civilizing” of Modern Sports \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Soccer Hooliganism as an English and World Problem \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Conclusion \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Suggested Research \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Additional Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3.\u003c\/b\u003e Beyond the Sociological Imagination: Doing Autoethnography to Explore Intersections of Biography and History \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNancy Spencer, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Sociological Imagination \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Applying the Sociological Imagination to Research \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Applying Critical Sociological Imagination to My Studies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Conclusion \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Suggested Research \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Additional Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart II. Research Guided by Mid-Level Sociological Theories \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4.\u003c\/b\u003e The Sociology of Science: Sport, Training, and the Use of Performance-Enhancing Substances \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIan Ritchie, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Theories in the Sociology of Science \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Sport and the Science of Training: The Conservation of Energy and Beyond \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Understanding the Use of Performance-Enhancing Substances \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Conclusion \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Suggested Research \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Additional Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5.\u003c\/b\u003e Political Economy: Sport and Urban Development \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKimberly S. Schimmel, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Urban Political Economy and Urban Regime Theory \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Sport Development and Urban Development in Historical Perspective \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Sport, Urban Regime, and Urban Development in Indianapolis \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Conclusion \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Suggested Research \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Additional Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6.\u003c\/b\u003e Institutional Logics Theory: Examining Big-Time College Sport \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRichard M. Southall, EdD, and Mark S. Nagel, EdD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Theory of Institutional Logics \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Case Study: 2007 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament Broadcasts \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Conclusion \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Suggested Research \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Additional Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7.\u003c\/b\u003e Playing for Whom? Sport, Religion, and the Double-Movement of Secularization in America \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavid Yamane, PhD, Charles E. Mellies, BA, and Teresa Blake, BA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The Double Movement of Secularization \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Societal-Level Secularization: The Differentiation of Sport from Religion \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Sport as Civil Religion? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Organizational Innovation Connecting Religion and Sport \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Religion and Spirituality at the Individual Level \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Conclusion \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Suggested Research \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Additional Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart III. Theories of Inequality \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8.\u003c\/b\u003e Feminist Theory and the Study of Sport: An Illustration from Title IX \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAngela J. Hattery, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The First Wave \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Modern Feminist Theory:The Second Wave \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Postmodern Feminism: The Third Wave \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Title IX and Gender Equity in Intercollegiate Sport \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Discussion \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Conclusion \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Suggested Research \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Additional Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9.\u003c\/b\u003e Social and Cultural Capital: Race, School Attachment, and the Role of High School Sports \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRhonda F. Levine, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Theoretical Frameworks \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Sport Participation, Academic Achievement and School Attachment \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Role of Coaches \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Conclusion \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Suggested Research Additional Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10.\u003c\/b\u003e Race, Class, and Gender Theory: Violence Against Women in the Institution of Sport \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEarl Smith, PhD, and Benny Cooper, BA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The Issue \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Methods and Data \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Discussion \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Conclusion \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Suggested Research \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Additional Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11.\u003c\/b\u003e Masculinities and the Sociology of Sport: Issues and Ironies in the 21st Century \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBryan E. Denham, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Hegemonic Masculinity \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Constructions of Masculinity in Professional Football \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Constructions of Masculinity in Hardcore Bodybuilding \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Conclusion \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Suggested Research \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Additional Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12.\u003c\/b\u003e Getting Girls in the Game: Negotiations of Structure and Agency in a Girls’ Recreational Sport Program \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCheryl Cooky, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Overview of Theories of Structuration \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Culture \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Girls in the Game \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Cultural Analysis: Discursive Constructions of Sport and the \"At-Risk\" Girls \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Helping Girls “At-Risk”: The Structure of “Girls in the Game” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e “Doing Whatever We Want”: Reproductive Agency at GIG \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Negotiating Agency and Constraint in Everyday Social Interactions: The Role of Culture in School-Sanctioned Verus Hip-Hop Femininities \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Conclusion \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Suggested Research \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Additional Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart IV. Microlevel Theories \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13.\u003c\/b\u003e The Mundanity of Excellence: Tiger Woods and Excellence in Golf \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEarl Smith, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Tiger the Golfer \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Theory of Dominance in Sport \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Discussion \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Conclusion \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Suggested Research \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Additional Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14.\u003c\/b\u003e Making it Big: Visible Symbols of Success, Physical Appearance, and Sport Figures \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBonnie Berry, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The Null Hypothesis and Methodology \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Observations of Sport, Fitness, and “Health” Magazine Images \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Interpretations: Some Features on Which to Focus \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Symbolic Interaction, Dramaturgy, and Image-Making \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Conclusion \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Suggested Research \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Additional Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15.\u003c\/b\u003e Sport and Multiple Identities in Postwar Trinidad: The Case of McDonald Bailey \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoy D. McCree, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Theoretical Considerations \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Methodology \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Athletic Representation and Multiple Identities: Trinidadian or British \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Conclusion \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Suggested Research \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Additional Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Epilogue \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e References \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Index \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e About the Editor \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eEarl Smith, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003eis director of American ethnic studies and professor of sociology at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He has over 20 years of experience as an instructor and researcher of topics in sociology of sport, and he has gained recognition as a Rubin Distinguished Professor. He focuses on theintersection of sociological, psychological, and economic theories and empirical research in sport.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In 2008, Smith was awarded the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS) Book Award. He has also served as president of NASSS. In 2008-2009, the department of anthropology and sociology at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, presented Smith with the Arnold A. Sio Distinguished Professor of Community and Diversity Award.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A former competitive runner, Smith now walks to stay fit and enjoys bird watching and spending time outdoors. He resides in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/first-issue-of-sports-illustrated-demonstrates-sociology-of-science-theory\"\u003eFirst issue of Sports Illustrated demonstrates sociology of science theory\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/reversal-theory-used-to-understand-tiger-woods-dominance-in-golf\"\u003eReversal theory used to understand Tiger Woods' dominance in golf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/soccer-hooliganism-as-an-english-and-world-problem\"\u003eSoccer hooliganism as an English and world problem\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/social-views-of-masculinity-related-to-sport\"\u003eSocial views of masculinity related to sport\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"Earl Smith","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":12335820341309,"sku":null,"price":76.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/224ee3c8592d986199626cb1993bd7bf_5a15661b-5a2b-429c-9698-4587f7897bed.jpg?v=1777397483"},{"product_id":"managing-risk-in-sport-and-recreation","title":"Managing Risk in Sport and Recreation","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSport risk management is a key component of any sport and recreation program. To run a successful program, not only do you have to look after the safety and well-being of your participants, but you also need to protect the best interests of your organization. \u003ci\u003eManaging Risk in Sport and Recreation: The Essential Guide for Loss Prevention\u003c\/i\u003e provides all the tools you need in order to design a comprehensive risk management plan that fits the needs of your organization. Written specifically for sport and recreation professionals by an attorney with over 20 years of experience in insurance defense litigation, the book combines information on law, insurance, and sports to give you a complete view of all of the issues involved in assessing, controlling, and financing your risks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eManaging Risk in Sport and Recreation\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll find practical explanations of the fundamentals of law and insurance so you can make intelligent decisions regarding your risks. The author uses simple, straightforward language so that even those with a limited background in law, risk management, or insurance can easily learn this essential information. The book features these topics: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-An examination of the three elements of risk management—risk assessment, control, and financing—with a summary of the key issues involved in each element to provide you with the basis for your risk management plan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-An eight-step strategy that simplifies the process of creating a risk management plan and can be used in creating a comprehensive plan for your organization or individual plans for specific sports, activities, or events\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Summaries of published appellate court cases for 14 popular sports and activities to help you better understand sport and recreation law and apply it to your risk management plan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-An overview of legal principles, including contracts, statutes, negligence, and liability, which will help you better prepare to comply with laws and prevent litigation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Coverage of the insurance claims and litigation processes, which gives you an understanding of each process and detailed information to guide you through each step of the processes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eManaging Risk in Sport and Recreation\u003c\/i\u003e uses actual court cases to help you identify possible risk exposures and improve your risk management plan. The book features court case summaries for 14 popular sports and activities, including basketball, American football, soccer, weightlifting, weight training, and triathlon, as well as specific tips on decreasing risk for each of the sports. An introductory chapter explains how to interpret the appellate court decisions and apply the information to prevent similar incidents from happening in your organization. In addition, a court case summary finder sorts the summaries by general risk issue, such as facilities, players, and hazards, to help you find all the cases applicable to particular incidents and provide a broader perspective of how incidents in one sport may relate to others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eManaging Risk in Sport and Recreation\u003c\/i\u003e features numerous forms, including incident reports and repair logs; checklists, such as equipment safety and vehicle inspection; documentation strategies; risk management tips; and safety questionnaires for each of the sports covered. This lawyer-created toolkit will help you take the steps to reduce injuries, decrease lawsuits, and pinpoint the strengths and weaknesses in your sport programs. All of the forms and checklists are also reproduced on a CD-ROM included with the book so you can easily print and use them when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you need to develop a comprehensive risk management plan or just examine the potential risks involved in individual sport programs, \u003ci\u003eManaging Risk in Sport and Recreation: The Essential Guide for Loss Prevention\u003c\/i\u003e contains everything you need to make the right decisions. The knowledge and tools found in this practical resource will help you create a plan that positions your organization for success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference for coaches, officials, athletic directors, administrators, recreation professionals, risk and facility managers, insurance risk managers and loss control personnel, and events managers; text for risk management courses for recreation, physical education, and sport management and law students.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart I Fundamentals of Risk Management, Law, and Insurance Claims\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/b\u003e Introduction to Sports and Recreation Risk Management\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2\u003c\/b\u003e Legal Principles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3\u003c\/b\u003e Insurance Claims and Litigation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4\u003c\/b\u003e Risk Assessment in Sport and Recreation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5\u003c\/b\u003e Risk Control\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6\u003c\/b\u003e Rick Financing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7\u003c\/b\u003e Emergency and Disaster Planning\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8\u003c\/b\u003e Transportation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart II Introduction to Sport-Specific Risk Management Chapters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9\u003c\/b\u003e American Football\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10\u003c\/b\u003e Baseball and Softball\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11\u003c\/b\u003e Basketball\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12\u003c\/b\u003e Cycling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13\u003c\/b\u003e Golf\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14\u003c\/b\u003e Gymnastics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15\u003c\/b\u003e Ice Hockey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16\u003c\/b\u003e Soccer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17\u003c\/b\u003e Swimming\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18\u003c\/b\u003e Tennis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19\u003c\/b\u003e Track and Field\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20\u003c\/b\u003e Triathlon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21\u003c\/b\u003e Volleyball\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22\u003c\/b\u003e Weightlifting and Weight Training\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKatharine M. Nohr, Esq,\u003c\/b\u003e is an attorney with more than 20 years of experience handling negligence cases for insurance companies, including matters involving sport, premises liability, motor vehicles, and coverage. Ms. Nohr has served as per diem judge for the District Court of the First Circuit for the state of Hawaii as well as an appellate mediator and arbitrator. She is also the owner of Nohr Sports Risk Management, LLC, which provides education and consulting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMs. Nohr is a certified USA Triathlon official and certified International Triathlon Union official. She currently serves as the Pacific regional coordinator for officials for USA Triathlon and the safety director for the Honolulu Triathlon. Ms. Nohr has served as the chairperson of an appellate panel for USA Triathlon and has taught sport risk management to USA Triathlon race directors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMs. Nohr has served on the board of directors and is a former president of the Honolulu Association of Insurance Professionals and former state council director for the National Association of Insurance Women (NAIW). She frequently teaches insurance law seminars and is a certified provider of continuing education credits for property and casualty insurance law and life and health insurance law. She is on the advisory board for the \u003ci\u003eRisk Management Newsletter for Campus Recreation\u003c\/i\u003e and is also the columnist of \u003ci\u003eThe Ball Is in Your Court\u003c\/i\u003e for that publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an athlete, Ms. Nohr has participated in triathlon, swimming, running, and cycling competitions. In her free time, she enjoys swimming, hiking, and traveling internationally. Ms. Nohr resides in Kaneohe, Hawaii.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/safety-first-attitude-should-be-part-of-agency-culture\"\u003eSafety-first attitude should be part of agency culture\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"Katharine Nohr","offers":[{"title":"Hardback With CD-ROM","offer_id":12335822045245,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/c4fc73a72625b9d20233a45357dde174_cb552d52-e6dc-4338-af3a-61745bf48ba5.jpg?v=1779882407"},{"product_id":"youth-strength-training","title":"Youth Strength Training","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe benefits of strength training for youth are clearly documented. Yet teachers, fitness instructors, and youth coaches are often not sure how to proceed, and they end up watering down adult versions of strength-training programs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is definitely \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e the way to go. But authors Avery Faigenbaum and Wayne Westcott, with their 50 years of combined experience in teaching youth strength-training classes and coaching, can tell you the way to go—and back it with the most current research on instructional techniques and program design for youth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong recognized as leading authorities on strength training, Faigenbaum and Westcott guide you in designing efficient, enjoyable, and productive programs for kids of varying abilities in elementary school (ages 7 to 10), middle school (11 to 14), and high school (15 to 18). You will focus first on broad-based, balanced muscle development, and then move into comprehensive, sport-specific strength-training programs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, \u003ci\u003eYouth Strength Training\u003c\/i\u003e will teach you\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- productive protocols for warming up and cooling down;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- procedures for enhancing joint flexibility;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- innovative ways to incorporate resistance exercises into physical education classes, sport practice sessions, and exercise facilities; and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- proper exercise technique for 111 resistance exercises using weight stack machines, free weights, medicine balls, elastic bands, and body-weight resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch has changed since the authors first wrote a book on strength training for youth, and those changes—including information in the areas of nutrition, hydration, and recovery to maximize the effects of strength training and minimize the risks of overtraining—are incorporated in this book. Additional changes, based on the authors' studies, are reflected in workout frequency, exercise repetitions, related training components, and other factors that affect program design and conditioning results. All programs were fashioned with the latest NASPE standards in mind. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaigenbaum and Westcott have included new information on periodization and long-term planning, perceived exertion scale for youth, overtraining and undertraining, dynamic warm-ups and static stretches, new exercises, effective instruction of youth, and plyometrics. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough strength training, kids as young as 7 can safely develop a strong musculoskeletal system that can help them improve their health and fitness and also withstand the rigors of sport participation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e Youth Strength Training\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive source to guide you in designing and overseeing the programs of the kids you work with, whether you're in a school, fitness center, or home setting. If you want to see high rates of strength development and spark a lifelong interest in strength-building activities, rely on \u003ci\u003e Youth Strength Training\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference for physical education teachers and youth fitness leaders. Also a reference for children, parents, and coaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Fitness Fundamentals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1. \u003c\/b\u003eReady to Train\u003cbr\u003eStrength Training Versus Weightlifting, Powerlifting, and Bodybuilding\u003cbr\u003eFUNdamental Fitness\u003cbr\u003eMuscles, Bones, and Connective Tissue\u003cbr\u003eProgram Assessment\u003cbr\u003eGetting Ready\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2. \u003c\/b\u003e Program Prescriptions\u003cbr\u003eTraining Guidelines\u003cbr\u003eProgram Considerations\u003cbr\u003ePlay Education\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3. \u003c\/b\u003e Exercise Technique and Training Procedures\u003cbr\u003eUnderstanding Children\u003cbr\u003eBeing a Teacher\u003cbr\u003eDeveloping the Fitness Workout\u003cbr\u003eUsing Equipment Safely\u003cbr\u003eKeeping It Progressive\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Exercises\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e Chapter 4. \u003c\/b\u003e Free Weights\u003cbr\u003eTraining With Free Weights\u003cbr\u003eFree-Weight Exercises\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5. \u003c\/b\u003e Weight Machines\u003cbr\u003eTraining on Weight Machines\u003cbr\u003eWeight Machine Exercises\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6. \u003c\/b\u003e Elastic Bands and Medicine Balls\u003cbr\u003eTraining With Elastic Bands and Medicine Balls\u003cbr\u003eElastic Band Exercises\u003cbr\u003eMedicine Ball Exercises\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7. \u003c\/b\u003e Body-Weight Training\u003cbr\u003eUsing Body Weight as Resistance\u003cbr\u003eBody-Weight Exercises\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Program Design\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8. \u003c\/b\u003e General Preparation\u003cbr\u003ePreparatory Conditioning\u003cbr\u003eTraining Youth\u003cbr\u003eDynamic Motivation\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9. \u003c\/b\u003eBasic Strength and Power for Ages 7 to 10\u003cbr\u003eComponents of the Warm-Up and Cool-Down\u003cbr\u003eStrength-Training Program\u003cbr\u003eStrength-Training Exercises\u003cbr\u003eTraining Considerations\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10. \u003c\/b\u003e Intermediate Strength and Power for Ages 11 to 14\u003cbr\u003eComponents of the Warm-Up and Cool-Down\u003cbr\u003eStrength-Training Program\u003cbr\u003eMachine Strength-Training Exercises\u003cbr\u003eMedicine Ball Strength-Training Exercises\u003cbr\u003eTraining Considerations\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11. \u003c\/b\u003e Advanced Strength and Power for Ages 15 to 18\u003cbr\u003eComponents of the Warm-Up and Cool-Down\u003cbr\u003eStrength-Training Program\u003cbr\u003eMachine and Free-Weight Strength-Training Exercises\u003cbr\u003eMedicine Ball and Elastic Band Strength-Training Exercises\u003cbr\u003eTraining Considerations\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12. \u003c\/b\u003e Sport-Specific Power and Strength for Young Athletes\u003cbr\u003eTraining for Sport Conditioning\u003cbr\u003eBaseball and Softball\u003cbr\u003eBasketball and Volleyball\u003cbr\u003eDancing and Figure Skating\u003cbr\u003eFootball and Rugby\u003cbr\u003eIce Hockey and Field Hockey\u003cbr\u003eSoccer\u003cbr\u003eSwimming\u003cbr\u003eTennis\u003cbr\u003eTrack: Sprints and Jumps\u003cbr\u003eTrack: Distance Running\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Long-Term Planning and Nutritional Support\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13. \u003c\/b\u003e Periodization and Recovery\u003cbr\u003eOverreaching and Overtraining\u003cbr\u003eModels of Periodization\u003cbr\u003eRest and Recovery\u003cbr\u003eLong-Term Development\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14. \u003c\/b\u003e Eating for Strength and Performance\u003cbr\u003eBasics of Healthy Eating\u003cbr\u003eChildren's Nutritional Needs\u003cbr\u003eHydration\u003cbr\u003eSnack Foods\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Sample Workout Log \u003cbr\u003eAppendix B: Suggested Readings \u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Authors\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvery D. Faigenbaum, EdD, CSCS, \u003c\/b\u003e is a professor in the department of health and exercise science at the College of New Jersey. Dr. Faigenbaum is a leading researcher and practitioner in pediatric exercise science, with nearly 20 years of experience in working with children and adolescents. He has authored more than 100 scientific articles, 20 book chapters, and 7 books related to youth fitness and conditioning. In addition, Dr. Faigenbaum has lectured nationally and internationally to health and fitness organizations and has developed youth fitness programs for YMCAs, recreation centers, physical education classes, and after-school sport programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Faigenbaum is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He is also a member of the International Scientific Advisory Committee and was a member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports for 7 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWayne L. Westcott, PhD, CSCS, \u003c\/b\u003e is a fitness research director at the South Shore YMCA and adjunct professor of exercise science at Quincy College, both in Quincy, Massachusetts. He has served as a strength-training consultant for Nautilus, the United States Navy, the American Council on Exercise, the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, and the YMCA of the USA. He has also been an editorial advisor for many publications, including Physician and Sportsmedicine, Fitness Management, On-Site Fitness, Prevention, Shape, and Men's Health. He has authored or coauthored 23 books on youth strength training worldwide and has helped numerous colleges, schools, YMCAs, and fitness centers develop youth strength-training programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/6-important-considerations-before-implementing-a-youth-strength-training-program\"\u003e6 important considerations before implementing a youth strength training program\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/a-step-by-step-guide-for-a-proper-bench-press\"\u003eA step by step guide for a proper bench press\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/properly-administer-a-youth-strength-training-program\"\u003eProperly administer a youth strength training program\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/rest-and-recovery-time-critical-for-youth-strength-training-programs\"\u003eRest and recovery time critical for youth strength training programs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/strength-training-impacts-childhood-obesity\"\u003eStrength training impacts childhood obesity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"Avery Faigenbaum,Wayne Westcott","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":12335832367165,"sku":null,"price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/63a2c99cf0a0018dba79c1e6f25c7af3_59a42886-fd81-4fab-87de-b48ab63c689c.jpg?v=1777420541"},{"product_id":"laura-stamms-power-skating-book-4th-edition-dvd-package","title":"Laura Stamm's Power Skating Book-4th Edition\/DVD Package","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Develop explosive acceleration, speed, and agility and dominate the ice! \u003ci\u003eLaura Stamm’s Power Skating, Fourth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e book and DVD package presents the skating system used by thousands of the sport’s top players and teams to move with maximum efficiency on the ice. Plus, you’ll learn proven drills to help practice and master each maneuver. The DVD released in 2005 brings Stamm’s new book alive by demonstrating the skills and drills in each chapter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e From starts and stops to turns and transitions, \u003ci\u003eLaura Stamm’s Power Skating\u003c\/i\u003e covers all of the critical components of explosive skating. Through top-level instruction, practice drills, and coaching tips, you’ll learn these skills: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • Increase on-ice acceleration. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • Improve balance while changing directions on the ice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • Increase speed and agility to disrupt aggressive defensemen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • Explode from a stationary position and stop more rapidly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • Increase puck protection without sacrificing speed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • Use speed and agility to create more scoring chances for yourself and teammates. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The great hockey players skate powerfully and are able to get in position to make the key plays. \u003ci\u003eLaura Stamm’s Power Skating\u003c\/i\u003e\/DVD package will give you an explosive edge on the competition with every technique you need to skate your best and elevate your game. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/basic-pivot-drills-enhance-ability-to-perform-tight-turns\"\u003eBasic pivot drills enhance ability to perform tight turns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/explosive-starts-for-gaining-the-advantage-in-skating\"\u003eExplosive starts for gaining the advantage in skating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/proper-balance-aids-stability-and-speed-on-skates\"\u003eProper balance aids stability and speed on skates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"Human Kinetics","offers":[{"title":"Paperback With DVD","offer_id":12335869526077,"sku":null,"price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/dc3256a8536edd0216f5d851eff93c75_733e8953-9547-415a-9373-ee0f219b0054.jpg?v=1779881988"},{"product_id":"laura-stamms-power-skating-4th-edition","title":"Laura Stamm's Power Skating - 4th Edition","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-quote\" id=\"display-quote\"\u003eQuotes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaura Stamm's Power Skating\u003c\/i\u003e presents the techniques and drills that Laura Stamm has used to train some of the top professional teams and players.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith more than 300 detailed skill-demonstration photographs and illustrations, this is the perfect resource for all skill levels. The selected skills reflect the sports 2004 rule changes which resulted in a much faster, more open game on the ice. Original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1. Skates and Equipment for Superior Skating\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2. Balance for Stability and Speed\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3. Force Application for Explosive Speed\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4. Forward Stride for a More Aggressive Attack\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5. Backward Stride for Mobility on Defense\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6. Crossovers for Acceleration on Curves\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7. Explosive Starts for Gaining the Advantage\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8. Stops for Halting on a Dime\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 9. Turns and Transition for Multidirectional Moves\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 10. Agility for Maximum Coverage of the Ice\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 11. Training and Conditioning for Faster, More\u003cbr\u003e Powerful Skating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBibliography and Suggested Reading\u003cbr\u003e About the Author\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternationally renowned power skating coach \u003cb\u003eLaura Stamm\u003c\/b\u003e has been coaching hockey players for more than 38 years. She is recognized as the pioneer of modern power skating in North America. The first woman ever to coach a major league professional hockey player, Stamm showed the hockey world how important skating technique is to a hockey player’s success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStamm has taught at hockey schools throughout the United States and Canada. She has worked with college and youth hockey players, U.S. Olympic team members, and professional players, including many NHL stars. Several of her former students went on to become NHL coaches and general managers. Laura has also taught thousands of minor league pro and amateur players how to increase their speed, agility, and efficiency on the ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStamm has worked with the Los Angeles Kings, the New York Rangers, the New York Islanders, and the New Jersey Devils, and the Atlanta (now Calgary) Flames. Her Power Skating System has been employed by prestigious hockey teams around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStamm has conducted power skating clinics throughout the United States and Canada since 1973. She has personally trained and certified her own team of instructors who teach her Power Skating System worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to authoring three books and numerous articles on hockey skating, Stamm has been a frequent speaker at coaches’ symposiums, camps, and conventions around the world. In 2006 she was the featured presenter at the USA Hockey Level 5 Coaching Certification Symposium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn January 2007, Laura was featured in \u003ci\u003eUSA Hockey Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e as one of the top women working in hockey. In 2009, Laura was nominated for induction into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA champion athlete in ice dancing and tennis, Stamm majored in physiology at Cornell University and taught high school biology and physics. In 1971 she became a power skating coach at a summer hockey school directed by then-NHL stars Rod Gilbert and Brad Park. She went on to coach rookie New York Islander star Bob Nystrom. Her enormous success with him led to coaching assignments with other teams in the NHL and WHA (World Hockey Association), thus beginning her long career in hockey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStamm lives in Anchorage, Alaska.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-quote\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"As a former student of Laura Stamm's, I can personally attest to the tremendous benefits and advantages of the technique in\u003c\/i\u003e Laura Stamm's Power Skating. \u003ci\u003eIt helped my skating significantly and was a factor in the improvement of my overall game. It's universally beneficial for any skater at any level.\" \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRob Niedermayer\u003c\/b\u003e -- Anaheim Ducks, NHL All-Star Forward \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \"Laura Stamm's Power Skating \u003ci\u003eoffers expert techniques that will help both amateur and professional players get an edge on the ice. It is a must-read if you want to take your skating to the next level.\" \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTony Granato\u003c\/b\u003e -- Assistant Coach, Pittsburgh Penguins\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabQuote--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/basic-pivot-drills-enhance-ability-to-perform-tight-turns\"\u003eBasic pivot drills enhance ability to perform tight turns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/explosive-starts-for-gaining-the-advantage-in-skating\"\u003eExplosive starts for gaining the advantage in skating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/proper-balance-aids-stability-and-speed-on-skates\"\u003eProper balance aids stability and speed on skates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"Laura Stamm","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":12335870509117,"sku":null,"price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/ba9a7e7e03b51231e202779e0547e4ea_8cb2d749-cf4c-41bb-a287-4107e1792e34.jpg?v=1777368790"},{"product_id":"ultimate-skiing","title":"Ultimate Skiing","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-quote\" id=\"display-quote\"\u003eQuotes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo get the most out of your skiing potential, you need the ultimate in ski instruction. You need \u003ci\u003eUltimate Skiing\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreak through to the next level of ski performance! Renowned instructor, coach, and ski technique expert Ron LeMaster takes you beyond \u003ci\u003eThe Skier's Edge\u003c\/i\u003e by improving, expanding, and enhancing that seminal work. The result, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUltimate Skiing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, will help you master the mechanics of great skiing as never before—explaining how it's done, showing how it looks, and describing how it feels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeMaster has made \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUltimate Skiing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e a comprehensive manual on ski technique. Learn how skis interact with the snow and how best to manipulate your skis, boots, and poles on the steepest slopes, in monster mogul fields, and through the deepest powder. Technique tips and kinesthetic cues help translate the sensation of each movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout, LeMaster incorporates his one-of-a-kind, full-color photo montages and 3-D diagrams to take you onto the slopes and into the action. These phenomenal images capture some of the world's greatest skiers while illustrating the correct techniques for every condition and terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Fundamentals: Skiing From the Snow Up \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 1. Skiing Mechanics \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 2. Skis, Snow, and Motion Control \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 3. Turn Anatomy 101 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Techniques: Controlling Your Interaction With the Snow \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 4. Alignment and Stance \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 5. Fore and Aft \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 6. Up and Down \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 7. Turning the Skis \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 8. Edging the Skis \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 9. Lateral Balance \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 10. Boots \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Matching Tactics and Technique to Real-World Skiing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 11. Ice \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 12. Moguls \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 13. Powder, Crud, and Slush \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 14. Steeps \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRon LeMaster\u003c\/b\u003e spent more than 30 years as a ski instructor and race coach. Certified and accredited by the Professional Ski Instructors of America, LeMaster was a technical advisor to the U.S. ski team and Vail Ski School, and he lectured frequently about technique and biomechanics to ski schools and teams around North America, South America, and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA regular contributor to skiing magazines, LeMaster had also written technical guides for the Professional Ski Instructors of America. He had degrees in mechanical engineering and computer science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeMaster passed away in November 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-quote\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“I have been teaching, training, and coaching for over 20 years. Ron LeMaster's insights in\u003c\/i\u003e Ultimate Skiing\u003ci\u003e have helped create better experiences for everyone I work with on the slopes.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKatie Fry\u003cbr\u003eManaging Director, Ski and Snowboard Schools of Aspen and Snowmass\u003cbr\u003ePSIA and AASI National Education Teams Manager\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eUltimate Skiing \u003ci\u003eexplains how to ski smoothly, strongly, and confidently. Through Ron LeMaster's insights from analyzing and coaching the best skiers in the world, you will improve your skills for better days out on the hill.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDaron Rahlves\u003cbr\u003eHahnenkamm Champion, World Champion, Olympian, 12-Time World Cup Winner, XGames Champion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eUltimate Skiing \u003ci\u003eprovides the definitive description of the inner workings of ski technique and performance. Ron LeMaster's expert instruction, complete with tools and drills to assess and adapt ski technique, is your ticket to skiing like the professionals.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDee Byrne\u003cbr\u003eVail Snowsports School Director\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabQuote--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/balance-and-alignment-tips-on-skis\"\u003eBalance and alignment tips on skis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/maintaining-balance-in-skiing\"\u003eMaintaining balance in skiing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/the-planes-and-axes-in-skiing\"\u003eThe planes and axes in skiing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca data-fancybox class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-group=\"gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/Alignment_and_stance_for_ultimate_skiing_png.png?v=1741380900\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"sample-content-thumbnail img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/Alignment_and_stance_for_ultimate_skiing_png.png?v=1741380900\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca data-fancybox class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-group=\"gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/Lower_leg_alignment_png.png?v=1741380935\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"sample-content-thumbnail img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/Lower_leg_alignment_png.png?v=1741380935\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca data-fancybox class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-group=\"gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/Leg_Rotation_Exercise_png.png?v=1741380969\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"sample-content-thumbnail img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/Leg_Rotation_Exercise_png.png?v=1741380969\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"Ron LeMaster","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":12335887286333,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/423b0a684d949331dc40040ecf327870_338546b1-2fdb-430b-b25e-f93424f3e59f.jpg?v=1777416273"},{"product_id":"swimming-anatomy","title":"Swimming Anatomy","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-quote\" id=\"display-quote\"\u003eQuotes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e See how to achieve stronger starts, more explosive turns, and faster times! \u003ci\u003eSwimming Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e will show you how to improve your performance by increasing muscle strength and optimizing the efficiency of every stroke. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSwimming Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e includes 74 of the most effective swimming exercises, each with step-by-step descriptions and full-color anatomical illustrations highlighting the primary muscles in action. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSwimming Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e goes beyond exercises by placing you on the starting block, in the water, and into the throes of competition. Illustrations of the active muscles for starts, turns, and the four competitive strokes (freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly, and backstroke) show you how each exercise is fundamentally linked to swimming performance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e You'll also learn how exercises can be modified to target specific areas, improve your form in the water, and minimize common swimming injuries. Best of all, you'll learn how to put it all together to develop a training program based on your individual needs and goals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Whether you are training for a 50-meter freestyle race or the open-water stage of a triathlon, \u003ci\u003eSwimming Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e will ensure you enter the water prepared to achieve every performance goal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise Finder \u003cbr\u003eForeword \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1. The Swimmer in Motion\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2. Arms \u003cbr\u003eChapter 3. Shoulders\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4. Chest\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5. Abdomen\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6. Back\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7. Legs\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8. Whole-Body Training\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSA Swimming, the largest swimming organization in the world, specifically recommended \u003cb\u003eIan McLeod\u003c\/b\u003e as the author of \u003ci\u003eSwimming Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e. McLeod has extensive experience working with world-class athletes, particularly swimmers. A certified athletic trainer and certified massage therapist, he was a member of the U.S. team's medical staff at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing. He has also worked extensively as an athletic trainer with the sports programs at the University of Virginia and Arizona State University. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcLeod remains deeply involved with USA Swimming's High Performance Network, a group of volunteer health professionals who support U.S. swimmers at national and international meets. He has been given the organization's highest honor, the Gold Standard Award. McLeod also served as massage therapist to the Egyptian national swim team during the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. He has provided athletic training and sport massage to swimming stars such as Ed Moses, Kaitlin Sandeno, Natalie Coughlin, and Jason Lezak. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcLeod lives in Tempe, Arizona, with his wife and two children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-quote\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"With full-color exercises and drills,\u003c\/i\u003e Swimming Anatomy\u003ci\u003e takes an inside look at the muscles you need to strengthen in order to swim your best. This is a must-have guide for every swimmer.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJason Lezak\u003cbr\u003e2008 Olympic Bronze Medalist in 100-meter freestyle\u003cbr\u003e2008 Olympic Gold Medalist (World Record) in 4 X 100 freestyle relay\u003cbr\u003e2008 Olympic Gold Medalist (World Record) in 4 X 100 medley relay \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Ian McLeod, one of the most intelligent minds in swimming, demonstrates how to care for swimmers both in and out of the water, making \u003c\/i\u003eSwimming Anatomy\u003ci\u003e an essential resource for anyone involved in competitive swimming.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Keenan Robinson\u003cbr\u003eAthletic Trainer for University of Michigan Swimming and Diving \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Buy\u003c\/i\u003e Swimming Anatomy \u003ci\u003eand treat it as the authoritative liftoff into the world of aquatic strength and conditioning.\" \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSwimming World \u003c\/i\u003emagazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabQuote--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/a-strong-core-is-essential-for-powerful-swimming\"\u003eA strong core is essential for powerful swimming\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/back-squat-to-improve-swimming\"\u003eBack squat to improve swimming\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/master-the-freestyle-and-the-butterfly\"\u003eMaster the freestyle and the butterfly\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca data-fancybox class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-group=\"gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/Perform_pushups_to_improve_stroke_png.png?v=1741377721\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"sample-content-thumbnail img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/Perform_pushups_to_improve_stroke_png.png?v=1741377721\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca data-fancybox class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-group=\"gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/Variations_on_the_push_up_png.png?v=1741377755\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"sample-content-thumbnail img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/Variations_on_the_push_up_png.png?v=1741377755\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca data-fancybox class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-group=\"gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/Block_jump_start_into_streamlined_position_png.png?v=1741377790\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"sample-content-thumbnail img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/Block_jump_start_into_streamlined_position_png.png?v=1741377790\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"Ian A. McLeod","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":12335893610557,"sku":null,"price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/d44d24a47bc10576e9e5dbb9e02b07ba_fbfe6d48-009f-4745-8ae4-049f5708af3c.jpg?v=1778742179"},{"product_id":"sport-in-america-volume-ii","title":"Sport in America, Volume II","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSport in America: From Colonial Leisure to Celebrity Figures and Globalization, Volume II, \u003c\/i\u003epresents 18 thought-provoking essays focusing on the changes and patterns in American sport during six distinct eras over the past 400 years. The selections are entirely different from those in the first volume, discussing diverse topics such as views of sport in the Puritan society of colonial New England, gender roles and the croquet craze of the 1800s, and the Super Bowl's place in contemporary sport. Each of the six parts includes an introduction to the essays, allowing readers to relate them to the cultural changes and influences of the period. Readers will find essays on well-known topics written by established scholars as well as new approaches and views from recent studies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Suitable for use as a stand-alone or supplemental text in undergraduate and graduate sport history courses, \u003ci\u003eSport in America\u003c\/i\u003e provides students with opportunities to examine selected sport topics in more depth, realize a greater understanding of sport throughout history, and consider the interrelationships of sport and other societal institutions. Essays are arranged chronologically from the early American period to the present day to provide the proper historical context and offer perspective on changes that have occurred in sport over time. Also, a list of suggested readings provided in each part offers readers the opportunity to expand their thinking on the nature of sport throughout American history. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Essays on how Pinehurst Golf Course was created, the interconnection between sport and the World War I military experience, and discussion of sport icons such as Joe Louis, Walter Camp, Jackie Robinson, and Cal Ripken Jr. allow readers to explore sport as a reflection of the changing values and norms of society. \u003ci\u003eSport in America: From Colonial Leisure to Celebrity Figures and Globalization, Volume II,\u003c\/i\u003e provides students and scholars with perspectives regarding the role of sport at particular moments in American history and gives them an appreciation for the complex intersections of sport with society and culture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003eA primary or supplemental text for undergraduate and graduate students taking courses discussing sport in American history. Also as a reference for libraries, historians, and sport scientists.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: The Pattern of Sport in Early America, 1607-1776\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1:\u003c\/b\u003e Sober Mirth and Pleasant Poisons: Puritan Ambivalence Toward Leisure and Recreation in Colonial New England \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBruce C. Daniels\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2:\u003c\/b\u003e Horses and Gentlemen: The Cultural Significance of Gambling Among the Gentry of Virginia \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eT. H. Breen \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Transformation of Sport in a Rapidly Changing Society, 1776-1870\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3:\u003c\/b\u003e Pedestrianism, Billiards, Boxing, and Animal Sports \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMelvin L. Adelman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4:\u003c\/b\u003e Cheating, Gender Roles, and the Nineteenth-Century Croquet Craze \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJon Sterngass\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5:\u003c\/b\u003e The National Game \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWarren Goldstein\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Sport in the Era of Industrialization and Reform, 1870-1915\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6:\u003c\/b\u003e Sporting Life as Consumption, Fashion, and Display—The Pastimes of the Rich \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDonald J. Mrozek\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7:\u003c\/b\u003e Creating America’s Winter Golfing Mecca at Pinehurst, North Carolina: National Marketing and Local Control \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLarry R. Youngs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8:\u003c\/b\u003e The Father of American Football \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichael Oriard\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Sport, The Great Depression, and Two World Wars, 1915-1950\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9:\u003c\/b\u003e The World War I American Military Sporting Experience \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eS.W. Pope\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10:\u003c\/b\u003e In Sports the Best Man Wins: How Joe Louis Whupped Jim Crow \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTheresa E. Runstedtler\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11:\u003c\/b\u003e Padres on MountOlympus: Los Angeles and the Production of the 1932 Olympic Mega-Event \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSean Dinces\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12:\u003c\/b\u003e Going to Bat for Jackie Robinson: The Jewish Role in Breaking Baseball’s Color Line \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStephen H. Norwood and Harold Brackman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Sport in the Age of Television, Discord, and Personal Fulfillment, 1950-1985\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13:\u003c\/b\u003e Toil and Trouble: A Parable of Hard Work and Fun \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavid W. Zang\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14:\u003c\/b\u003e Victory for Allah: Muhammad Ali, the Nation of Islam, and American Society \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavid K. Wiggins\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15:\u003c\/b\u003e The Fight for Title IX \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePamela Grundy and Susan Shackelford\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: Sport During the Period of Celebrity and Globalization, 1985-Present\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16:\u003c\/b\u003e Yearning for Yesteryear: Cal Ripken, Jr., The Streak, And the Politics of Nostalgia \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaniel A. Nathan and Mary G. McDonald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17:\u003c\/b\u003e Manhood, Memory, and White Men’s Sports in the American South \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTed Ownby\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18:\u003c\/b\u003e The Whole World Isn’t Watching (But We Thought They Were): The Super Bowl and U.S. Solipsism \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristopher R. Martin and Jimmie L. Reeves\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Editor \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid K. Wiggins, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is director of the School of Recreation, Health and Tourism at GeorgeMasonUniversity in Manassas, Virginia. Since earning his PhD from the University of Maryland in 1979, Wiggins has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in sport history at KansasStateUniversity and GeorgeMasonUniversity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Wiggins is an expert on American sport, particularly as it relates to the involvement of black athletes in sport and physical activity. He has written about sport history since 1980 and published 8 books as well as articles in numerous journals, including \u003ci\u003eResearch Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, Journal of Sport History, Canadian Journal of History of Sport\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eInternational Journal of History of Sport\u003c\/i\u003e. His work has garnered three Research Writing Awards (1983, 1986, and 1999) from the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) and significantly affected subsequent research studies on African American involvement in sport. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e In addition to his memberships in AAHPERD, the AmericanAcademy of Kinesiology and Physical Education, and the North American Society for Sport History, Wiggins has served as president of the AAHPERDHistoryAcademy, editor of the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Sport History\u003c\/i\u003e, and history section editor for the \u003ci\u003eResearch Quarterly for Exercise and Sport\u003c\/i\u003e. Wiggins is currently the editor of \u003ci\u003eQuest.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e In his leisure time, Wiggins enjoys reading, playing golf, and walking. He and his wife, Brenda, reside in Fairfax, Virgina, and have two sons, Jordan and Spencer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/alis-faith-large-influence-on-his-legacy\"\u003eAli's faith large influence on his legacy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/media-overstates-global-appeal-of-the-super-bowl\"\u003eMedia overstates global appeal of the Super Bowl\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/the-nineteenth-century-croquet-craze\"\u003eThe Nineteenth-Century Croquet Craze\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/the-rise-of-boxer-joe-louis\"\u003eThe rise of boxer Joe Louis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"David K. Wiggins","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":12335934177341,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/59a92dc807ba22354ddf41d289237d3f_e3405433-1dfd-439a-b629-06243aebec92.jpg?v=1777399016"},{"product_id":"quality-lesson-plans-for-outdoor-education","title":"Quality Lesson Plans for Outdoor Education","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Outdoor activity and adventure is a growing field, but unfortunately, many teachers and recreation leaders and outdoor instructors find themselves without adequate resources to plan and deliver an effective outdoor program. \u003ci\u003eQuality Lesson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlans for Outdoor Education\u003c\/i\u003e is a flexible, easy-to-use reference that helps physical educators, youth and outdoor recreation leaders, and camp and resort leaders deliver effective outdoor activities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This resource presents the following features: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • 21 units with 140 sound lesson plans that are field tested and flexible—meaning they can be adapted for any leader’s use \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • Quick and easy yet thorough and systematic planning and delivery of outdoor topics \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • CD-ROM with printable lesson plans, worksheets, assessment tools, and more to help leaders deliver a complete, individualized program \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eQuality Lesson Plans for Outdoor Education\u003c\/i\u003e is useful for experienced professionals and veteran practitioners. Outdoor leaders will discover an abundance of ideas that can make their jobs easier, enrich their teaching knowledge, and broaden their current programs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The CD-ROM allows users to search for and print only the lessons they plan to use. The CD-ROM contains all the units featured in the book in addition to 8 units that are not included in the book. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The book provides additional information for teaching in the outdoors, the core skills needed for successful experiences, and 21 activity units composed of 140 lessons. Each chapter presents the purpose of the lessons, the learning outcomes, equipment required, operating principles, skill sets, and risk management. This overview is followed by a series of detailed lesson plans. The resource contains everything needed for delivering each activity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eQuality Lesson Plans for Outdoor Education\u003c\/i\u003e is a great resource for teachers and outdoor leaders, grounding them in the essentials of outdoor education, streamlining their preparation, and paving the way for a smooth delivery of effective outdoor education. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Reference for high school physical education teachers, classroom teachers, recreation leaders, and outdoor educators. Also a reference for undergraduate students in physical education, recreation, and outdoor courses and for camp and resort recreation leaders. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 1. Core Camping Skills\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Rolf Kraiker, Deborah Kraiker, and Andrew Foran \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Equipment \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Site Selection \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Social Skills and Etiquette \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Risk Management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Unit Organization \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 1. Campsite Selection \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 2. Knots and Ropes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 3. Tents, Shelters, and Sleeping Bags and Pads \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 4. Backpacks \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 5. Stoves \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 6. Fires \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 7. Food Preparation and Menu Planning \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 8. Knives, Saws, and Hatchets \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 9. Checklists and Specialized Kits \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e References and Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 2. Navigation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Sean Dwyer \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Equipment \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Site Selection \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Social Skills and Etiquette \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Risk Management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Unit Organization \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 1. Compass Parts and Use \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 2. Components of a Topographic Map \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 3. Using Map and Compass Together \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 4. GPS (Part 1) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 5. GPS (Part 2) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 6. Using GPS and Map Together \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 7. Route Planning \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 8. Route Selection and Finding \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 9. Geocaching \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e References and Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 3. Environmental Ethics: Caring for Resources\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Andrew Foran \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Equipment \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Site Selection \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Social Skills and Etiquette \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Risk Management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Unit Organization \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 1. Connecting to the Natural World \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 2. Trail Impact \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 3. Campsite Selection \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 4. Human Waste Management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 5. Cleaning Dishes in the Backcountry \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 6. Campfires \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 7. Environmental In-Camp Practices \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e References and Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 4. Hiking and Backpacking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Sean Dwyer \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Equipment \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Site Selection \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Social Skills and Etiquette \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Risk Management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Unit Organization \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 1. Hiking and Backpacking Equipment \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 2. Ethical Practices in the Wilderness \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 3. Day Hike \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 4. Fire-Building and Lighting Techniques \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 5. Footwear and Foot Care \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 6. Backpacks \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 7. Maintaining Comfort and Safety in Camp and on the Trail \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 8. Backpacking Expedition \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e References and Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 5. Rock Climbing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Darlene Thomasina Pidgeon \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Equipment \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Site Selection \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Social Skills and Etiquette \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Risk Management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Unit Organization \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 1. Introduction and Preparation \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 2. Top Rope and Belaying \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 3. Belaying Review and Climbing Technique \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 4. Bouldering and Games \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e References and Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 6. Mountain Biking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Amanda Stanec \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Equipment \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Site Selection \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Social Skills and Etiquette \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Risk Management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Unit Organization \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 1. Bike Safety and Sizing Your Bike \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 2. Identifying Bike Parts and Bike Maintenance \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 3. ABC Check, Gear Changing, and Pedaling Technique \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 4. Ascending and Descending Hills Without Obstacles \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 5. Environmental Awareness and Maneuvering Around Obstacles \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 6. Ascending and Descending Hills With Obstacles \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 7. Hopping Logs and Other Obstacles \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 8. Small-Group Ride and Etiquette \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e References and Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 7. Flatwater Canoeing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Kevin Redmond \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Equipment \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Site Selection \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Social Skills and Etiquette \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Risk Management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Unit Organization \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 1. Equipment Fitting, Entries, and Exits \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 2. Getting Wet to Get Comfortable \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 3. Balancing, Jumping Out, and Climbing In \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 4. Rescues \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 5. Introductory Turns, Pivots Spins, and Sideways Displacement \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 6. Paddling Circles and Straight Lines \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e References and Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 8. Whitewater Canoeing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Kevin Redmond \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Equipment \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Site Selection \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Social Skills and Etiquette \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Risk Management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Unit Organization \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 1. Gearing Up and Rescues \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 2. Basic Whitewater Strokes and Maneuvers \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 3. Intermediate Whitewater Strokes and Maneuvers \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 4. Introduction to the River \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 5. River Running \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e References and Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 9. Sea Kayaking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Mark Dykeman and Kevin Redmond \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Equipment \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Site Selection \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Social Skills and Etiquette \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Risk Management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Unit Organization \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 1. Getting Started \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 2. Kayak Feel, Tilt, and Strokes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 3. Kayak Rolling \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 4. Paddle Strokes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 5. Sea Kayak Tour \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e References and Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 10. Nordic Skiing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Sean Dwyer \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Equipment \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Site Selection \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Social Skills and Etiquette \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Risk Management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Unit Organization \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 1. Fitting Participants for Nordic Ski Gear \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 2. Introductory Skills and Classic Ski Technique (Diagonal Stride) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 3. Classic Ski Technique (Diagonal Stride) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 4. Double Pole and Kick Double Pole \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 5. Putting It All Together \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 6. Endurance Ski Using Classic Ski Technique \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 7. Ascending and Descending Hills \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 8. Skate Skiing—Two-Skate Technique \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 9. Skate Skiing—One-Skate Technique and Skate Turning \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 10. Relay Race, Obstacle Course, or Ski Tour \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e References and Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 11. Snowshoeing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Sean Dwyer \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Equipment \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Site Selection \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Social Skills and Etiquette \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Risk Management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Unit Organization \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 1. Equipment Selection and Walking Technique \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 2. Recognizing Hazards, Managing Hazards, and Finding Routes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 3. Hill Ascending and Descending Techniques \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 4. Running in Snowshoes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 5. Snowshoe Walk Through Nature Area \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e References and Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 12. Archery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Sean Dwyer \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Equipment \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Site Selection \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Social Skills and Etiquette \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Risk Management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Unit Organization \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 1. Getting Ready \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 2. Shooting Technique \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 3. Aiming \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 4. Shooting Technique—Feedback and Self-Correction \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 5. Tournament Target Shooting \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 6. Archery Games \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e References and Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 13. Fly Casting and Fly Fishing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Len Rich and Kevin Redmond \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Equipment \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Site Selection \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Social Skills and Etiquette \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Risk Management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Unit Organization \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 1. Yarn Casting Progressions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 2. Fly-Fishing Equipment and Assembly \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 3. Attaching the Leader \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 4. Attaching the Tippet and Fly \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 5. Casting the Fly Rod \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 6. Applying Fly-Fishing Principles \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 7. Live-Release Fishing \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e References and Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 14. Whitewater Kayaking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Mark Dykeman and Kevin Redmond \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Equipment \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Site Selection \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Social Skills and Etiquette \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Risk Management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Unit Organization \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 1 Getting Started \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 2 Kayak Feel, Tilt, and Strokes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 3 Kayak Rolling \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 4 Paddle Strokes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 5 Introduction to Moving Water \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 6 River Features and Surfing \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e References and Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 15. Alpine Skiing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e David Chorney \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Equipment \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Site Selection \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Social Skills and Etiquette \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Risk Management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Unit Organization \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 1 Getting Started \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 2 Flat-Surface Skiing \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 3 Working on the Bunny Hill \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 4 Moving Down the Bunny Hill \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 5 Introduction to Parallel Skiing and Stopping \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 6 Navigating Slopes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e References and Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 16. Telemark Skiing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e David Chorney \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Equipment \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Site Selection \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Social Skills and Etiquette \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Risk Management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Unit Organization \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 1 Telemark Skills—Getting Started \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 2 Telemark Turning \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 3 The Backcountry—Avalanche Awareness \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 4 Setting Out for Backcountry Adventure \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 5 Backcountry Day Tour \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e References and Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 17. Spin-Cast Fishing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Tara Marshall \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Equipment \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Site Selection \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Social Skills and Etiquette \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Risk Management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Unit Organization \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 1 Assembling the Rod \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 2 Attaching the Terminal Tackle \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 3 Casting \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 4 Catch-and-Keep Versus Catch-and-Release \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e References and Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 18. Weather\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Justin Barlow, Kathlyn Harpman, and Matthew Ngo \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Equipment \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Site Selection \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Social Skills and Etiquette \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Risk Management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Unit Organization \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 1 Determining Barometric Pressure \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 2 Determining Wind Direction \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 3 Determining Wind Speed \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 4 Constructing a Thermometer \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 5 Determining Evaporation Rate \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 6 Observing and Recording Cloud Types \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 7 Putting It All Together—Predicting the Weather \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 8 Other Methods of Weather Prediction \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e References and Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 19. Staying Safe and Comfortable in the Outdoors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Andrew Foran and Janel Swain \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Equipment \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Site Selection \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Social Skills and Etiquette \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Risk Management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Unit Organization \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 1 Thermoregulation—Heat Loss \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 2 Thermoregulation—Heat Production \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 3 Consequences of Poor Thermoregulation \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 4 Controlling Thermoregulation \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 5 Alternative Strategies for Thermoregulation \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 6 Hydration \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 7 Water Purification \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 8 Energy Management—Caloric Intake \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 9 Foot, Skin, and Eye Care \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e References and Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 20. Risk Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Blair Doyle \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Equipment \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Site Selection \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Social Skills and Etiquette \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Risk Management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Unit Organization \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 1 Land Hazards \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 2 Moving-Water Hazards \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 3 Lake and Ocean Hazards \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 4 Rescues and Hypothermia \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 5 Weather Hazards \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 6 Applying Risk Models \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 7 Establishing a Risk Management Plan \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 8 Establishing Emergency Procedures \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 9 Case Comparison \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 10 Wilderness First Aid \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e References and Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 21. Leadership and Group Development\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Zacchari Crouse \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Equipment \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Site Selection \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Social Skills and Etiquette \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Risk Management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Unit Organization \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 1 Human Needs in the Outdoors \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 2 Icebreakers \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 3 Trust Activities \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 4 Situational Leadership \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lesson 5 Group Development \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e References and Resources \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKevin Redmond, MPE\u003c\/b\u003e, is a physical education teacher at Gonzaga High School in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He served as national chairperson for Paddle Canada’s Technical and Program Development committees and was the second person in Canada to be awarded Master Canoe Instructor as advanced instructor trainer in the disciplines of lakewater canoeing, moving-water canoeing, and canoe tripping. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Redmond, who has taught physical education and outdoor activities for 30 years at the community, K-12, and university levels, was awarded the National Award of Merit for his contribution to canoeing in Canada. He has worked in the camp system as a counselor, aquatics director, program director, and camp director. He also was a lead contributor in physical education curriculum development that introduced mandatory outdoor curriculum components in Newfoundland and Labrador. Redmond is an award-winning photographer and has completed work for various tourism agencies, such as Parks Canada, and adventure gear manufacturers throughout North America. In his spare time, Redmond enjoys photography, skiing, and salmon fishing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrew Foran, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, is an associate professor and chair of the teacher education program at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Dr. Foran is a wilderness and remote first aid instructor trainer for the Canadian Red Cross and is certified as a canoe tripping instructor and canoe flatwater instructor by the Canadian Recreational Canoeing Association. He has taught outdoor education leadership modules for Nova Scotia Outdoor Leadership Development and has received numerous grants to develop curriculum related to outdoor pursuits and leadership. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Foran\u003c\/b\u003e is a frequent lecturer and workshop presenter, having presented on a variety of outdoor and wilderness topics. He has developed curriculum for outdoor pursuits, leadership, and wilderness and remote first aid and has numerous publications to his credit. In his leisure time, he enjoys canoe tripping, geocaching, and leading backpacking expeditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSean Dwyer\u003c\/b\u003e is a physical education teacher with Western School District in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He completed a physical education degree at Memorial University of Newfoundland and completed a master’s degree at the University of Alberta. He is a member of the Provincial Curriculum Committee for Physical Education. Sean worked closely with Kevin Redmond, among others, to introduce mandatory outdoor adventure components to the provincial curriculum. He currently runs a successful Outdoor Pursuits Club at his school, where students are involved in caving, hiking, night hiking, orienteering, winter camping, snowshoeing, geocaching, and camping. In 2005, he won the Physical Education Teacher of the Year Award for the Western School District. In his spare time, he enjoys camping, backpacking, and woodworking. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/identifying-bike-parts-and-bike-maintenance\"\u003eIdentifying bike parts and bike maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/kayak-rolling\"\u003eKayak rolling\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/tips-for-teaching-in-the-outdoors\"\u003eTips for teaching in the outdoors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"Kevin Redmond,Andrew Foran,Sean Dwyer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback With CD-ROM","offer_id":12335935422525,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/4c3daddd01309a6ddd9815851e940105.jpg?v=1779888375"},{"product_id":"assessment-and-treatment-of-muscle-imbalancethe-janda-approach","title":"Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance:The Janda Approach","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-quote\" id=\"display-quote\"\u003eQuotes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAssessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance: The Janda Approach\u003c\/i\u003e blends postural techniques, neurology, and functional capabilities in order to alleviate chronic musculoskeletal pain and promote greater functionality.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped by Vladimir Janda, respected neurologist and physiotherapist, the Janda approach presents a unique perspective to rehabilitation. In contrast to a more traditional structural view, the Janda approach is functional—emphasizing the importance of the sensorimotor system in controlling movement and chronic musculoskeletal pain syndromes from sports and general activities.\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAssessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance: The Janda Approach\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is the only text to offer practical, evidence-based application of Janda’s theories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilled with illustrations, photos, and step-by-step instructions, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAssessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e uses a systematic approach in presenting information that can be used in tandem with other clinical techniques. This resource for practitioners features the following tools:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rationale for rehabilitation of the musculoskeletal system based on the relationship between the central nervous system and the motor system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA systematic method for the functional examination of the muscular system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment processes focusing on the triad of normalization of peripheral structures, restoration of muscle balance, and facilitation of afferent systems and sensorimotor training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of muscle imbalance and functional pathology of sensorimotor systems for specific pain complaints, including cervical pain syndrome, upper- and lower-extremity pain syndromes, and low back pain syndromes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAssessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e provides an evidence-based explanation of muscle imbalance. The step-by-step Janda system of evaluation is explained—including analysis of posture, balance, and gait; evaluation of movement patterns; testing of muscle length; and assessment of the soft tissue. The text explores treatment options for muscle imbalance through facilitation and inhibition techniques and sensorimotor training to restore neuromuscular function. It also includes four case studies examining musculoskeletal conditions and showing how the Janda approach compares with other treatments. This text combines theory, evidence, and applications to assist clinicians in implementing the Janda approach into their practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAssessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance: The Janda Approach\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e focuses on the neurological aspects of muscle imbalance that are common causes of pain and dysfunction in sports and occupational activities. By distilling the scientific works of Vladimir Janda into a practical, systematic approach, this unique resource will assist health care providers in treating patients with musculoskeletal complaints as well as exercise professionals in developing appropriate exercise prescription and training programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reference for physical and manual therapists, athletic trainers, personal trainers, massage therapists, chiropractors, and physiatrists. A textbook for physical therapy students learning theory and application of skills for care in rehabilitation of muscle imbalance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I. The Scientific Basis of Muscle Imbalance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1.\u003c\/b\u003e Structural and Functional Approaches to Muscle Imbalance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntrinsic Versus Extrinsic Fuction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuscle Balance in Function and Pathology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuscle Imbalance Paradigms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2.\u003c\/b\u003e The Sensorimotor System\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSensorimotor Hardware and Software\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeuromuscular Aspects of Postural Stability and Joint Stabilization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePathology in Proprioception\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3.\u003c\/b\u003e Chain Reactions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArticular Chains\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuscular Chains\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeurological Chains\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4.\u003c\/b\u003e Pathomechanics of Musculoskeletal Pain and Muscle Imbalance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePathology of Musculoskeletal Pain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePathomechanics of Muscular Imbalance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCauses of Muscle Tightness and Weakness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJanda’s Classification of Muscle Imbalance Patterns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II. Functional Evaluation of Muscle Imbalance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5.\u003c\/b\u003e Posture, Balance, and Gait Analysis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuscle Analysis of Standing Posture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvaluation of Balance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvaluation of Gait\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6.\u003c\/b\u003e Evaluation of Movement Patterns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJanda’s Basic Movement Patterns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Additional Movement Tests Complementary to Janda’s Tests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected Manual Muscle Tests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7.\u003c\/b\u003e Muscle Length Testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuscle Length Assessment Technique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower-Quarter Muscles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpper-Quarter Muscles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHypermobility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8.\u003c\/b\u003e Soft-Tissue Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharacteristics of Trigger Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssessment of Trigger Point or Tender Point Chains\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMyofascia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III. Treatment of Muscle Imbalance Syndromes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9.\u003c\/b\u003e Normalization of Peripheral Structures \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentral Indirect techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocal Direct techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10.\u003c\/b\u003e Restoration of Muscle Balance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactors Contributing to Muscle Weakness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Treatment Techniques for Muscle Weakness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactors Contributing to Muscle Tightness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Treatment Techniques for Muscle Tightness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11. \u003c\/b\u003eSensorimotor Training\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRole of Sensorimotor Training in Janda’s Treatment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSensorimotor Training Components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSensorimotor Training Progression\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV. Clinical Syndromes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12.\u003c\/b\u003e Cervical Pain Syndromes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegional Considerations \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Pathologies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase Study\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13.\u003c\/b\u003e Upper-Extremity Pain Syndromes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegional Considerations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Pathologies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase Study\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14.\u003c\/b\u003e Lumbar Pain Syndromes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegional Considerations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Pathologies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSacroiliac Dysfunction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManagement of Low Back Pain Syndromes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase Study\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15.\u003c\/b\u003e Lower-Extremity Pain Syndromes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegional Considerations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Pathologies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase Study\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhil Page, MS, PT\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eATC, CSCS,\u003c\/b\u003e trained under the guidance of Dr. Vladimir Janda and has taught the Janda approach at national and international workshops. A certified kinesiotaping practitioner, Page is currently working toward his doctorate in kinesiology at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where his research focuses on EMG and muscle imbalance. He is also director of clinical education and research for Thera-Band products. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Page and his wife, Angela, live in Baton Rouge with their four children. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, and cooking. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClare C. Frank, DPT\u003c\/b\u003e, is an orthopedic clinical specialist in private practice in Los Angeles. She serves on the clinical faculty for Kaiser Permanente Movement Science Fellowship in Los Angeles. She also serves as a guest lecturer at the local universities and teaches throughout the United States and internationally.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Frank studied under and taught with Dr. Vladimir Janda. She is a certified instructor of the Janda approach to musculoskeletal pain syndromes, a certified kinesiotaping practitioner, and a certified instructor of Kolar’s approach to dynamic neuromuscular stabilization. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Frank is board certified in orthopedic physical therapy and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert Lardner, PT,\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Nigeria in 1961. His first career was as a professional ballet and modern dancer after studying at the Rambert Academy outside London, England. He graduated from the department of physical therapy, Lund’s University, Sweden in 1991. He studied with Professors Janda, Lewit and Kolář from the Czech Republic, who are pioneers of functional rehabilitation and manual medicine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lardner worked in several inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation facilities in Sweden prior to moving to the United States in 1992. He was a staff physical therapist at McNeal Hospital, Clearing Industrial Clinic, and a physical therapy supervisor at Mercy Hospital. He also was in charge of physical therapy services at a number of private outpatient and sports clinics. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lardner is currently in private practice in Chicago and teaches various rehabilitation seminars throughout the United States and Europe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-quote\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“A practical text for clinicians treating patients with musculoskeletal complaints.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSciTech Book News \u003c\/i\u003e(March 2010) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“An excellent book and a fitting tribute to Janda - well done! I attended several of Janda's courses in the UK over a period of many years and his influence on my professional life was significant.” \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristopher Norris, PhD, MSc, MCSP, MBAcC -- Director of Norris Associates \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This would make a useful addition to every clinician’s library—especially physical therapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, and all those using hands-on therapies.\" \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJournal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"…a thorough, well-organized, and well-written summary of the Janda approach to muscle imbalance.\" \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJournal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"With its modest price tag and practical insights of both assessment and treatment of muscle imbalance, I would recommend this book to any practitioner or student planning to treat MSK disorders.\" \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eManual Therapy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis book \"provides a lot of useful information that is different from the typical treatment approaches taught in most physical therapy schools and it can only help give clinicians insights that may help them treat their patients.\" \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOrthopedic Physical Therapy Practice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabQuote--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/causes-of-muscle-weakness\"\u003eCauses of muscle weakness\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/learn-to-assess-muscle-length\"\u003eLearn to assess muscle length\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/rehabilitation-of-impingement\"\u003eRehabilitation of impingement\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/restoration-of-muscle-balance\"\u003eRestoration of muscle balance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"Phillip Page,Clare C. 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