
We’re proud to have eight Human Kinetics titles included in the 2022 edition of Doody’s Core Titles®, the gold standard collection development tool used by health sciences librarians throughout the world. This essential collection development tool for exercise science and health care libraries represents the collective wisdom of over 200 medical librarians and content experts on the must-have titles in 121 specialties.
Human Kinetics is the premier information provider to the physical activity field. Our products cover a wide range of subject areas, including resources for kinesiology, sport psychology, motor behavior, biomechanics, anatomy, exercise physiology, research methods, nutrition, athletic training, physical therapy, massage therapy, and more.
Neuromechanics of Human Movement, Fifth Edition, draws on the disciplines of neurophysiology and physics to explore how the nervous system controls the actions of muscles to produce human motion in relation to biomechanical principles.
"This remains a leading book for the study of integrated neurophysiology and biomechanics at the upper-collegiate level. Dr. Enoka is a leading expert in the study of human movement, which includes expertise in neurology, biomechanics, exercise physiology, and engineering. He also appropriately references works of many other experts in movement sciences."
—© Doody’s Review Service, 2014, Erik Van Iterson, PhD, MS, MBio, Mayo Clinic (5-star review)
LEARN MOREStatistics in Kinesiology, Fifth Edition, introduces basic statistical concepts, with an emphasis on those commonly used in the exercise sciences. Examples drawn from kinesiology fields and extensive problem sets facilitate a deeper understanding of statistical methods and their applications.
LEARN MOREGuidelines for Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs, Sixth Edition, offers procedures for providing patients with low-cost, high-quality programming that moves them toward a lifelong commitment to disease management.
“Readers of this book will obtain up-to-date, evidence-based information to help them provide quality care to their patients.”
—© Doody’s Review Service, 2020, Saroj Khadka, MD, East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine (4-star review)
LEARN MOREGuidelines for Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs, Fifth Edition, presents care and program standards for pulmonary rehabilitation programs, including initial and ongoing assessment, collaborative self-management education, exercise training, psychosocial support, and outcome measurement.
"This book continues to be the bible for evidence-based pulmonary rehabilitation programs. It details the essentials for creating and managing a disease-specific pulmonary rehabilitation program, including patient assessment, education, and certification."
—© Doody’s Review Service, 2019, Steven Hamick, AAS, BIS, William Beaumont Hospitals (4-star review)
LEARN MOREOrthopedic Joint Mobilization and Manipulation is a guide to clinical applications that will help eliminate pain and re-establish normal joint motion for patients experiencing various musculoskeletal ailments. Sixty techniques are demonstrated in video within the companion web study guide.
LEARN MOREAdvanced Sports Nutrition, Third Edition, offers research-based nutrition guidance for the athlete. It covers nutrition sources, fueling strategies for optimal performance, factors affecting nutrition needs, and plans for athletes in power, endurance, and combined power and endurance sports.
LEARN MORENutrition for Sport, Exercise, and Health blends nutrition and exercise theory with practical applications to provide students and professionals with a comprehensive introduction to the field.
LEARN MOREWritten by the most distinguished rehabilitation clinicians in the field, Exercise in Rehabilitation Medicine, Second Edition, provides a comprehensive approach to the use of exercise as a primary modality in the arsenal of rehabilitation specialists.
LEARN MORE