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This is an indispensible guide for anyone involved in prescribing exercise programmes for clients or groups. Fitness tests are crucial to measure current fitness and then monitor progress to check the effectiveness of a training programme. The theory and...

Talented athletes across all sports don't always go on to fulfil their true potential. The ratio of those that do, compared to those that don't is incredibly small. You mightn't have found the right sport for you, you might have faced setbacks,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781451617955Author DreyerFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint TouchstonePublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 550gDimensions(mm) 231mm * 160mm * 20mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781416572992Author Marc BloomFormat PaperbackPage Count 290Imprint Fireside BooksPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 371gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780452269989Author James E. LoehrFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Atlantic BooksPublisher Atlantic BooksWeight(grams) 198gDimensions(mm) 202mm * 134mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781628601183Author Phil WhiteFormat HardbackPage Count 464Imprint Victory Belt PublishingPublisher Victory Belt Publishing

Jed Davies outlines in detail the Tiki-Taka football philosophy popularised by Barcelona and Spain and shows you, the coach, how to implement this style of play. Davies has studied the methods used at FC Barcelona, Liverpool FC, Swansea City FC,...

Written by experienced PE teachers and examiners, this Student Book has been carefully designed to be highly visual, accessible, and practical. Matching the new Level 1/2 Vocational Award, for first teaching from September 2022, it offers high quality...

The Advanced Fitness Instructor's Handbook follows on from The Fitness Instructor's Handbook. It is the first textbook to cover the National Occupational Standards and the Qualifications framework for Level 3 and Level 4 Instructors teaching Exercise and...

FC Barcelona: A Tactical Analysis - Attacking A Team from Another Planet! A Tactical Blue-Print of Pep Guardiola's Barcelona Team This book is an exclusive and groundbreaking study of Pep Guardiola's Barcelona team. This information and analysis of one...

Filling an important gap in performance analysis literature, this book introduces the key concepts and practical applications of performance analysis for team sports. It draws on cutting-edge research to examine individual and collective behaviours...

Be assured that when you are ready to push the limits of training and competition, your body is, too! Far beyond the typical food pyramid formula, "Advanced Sports Nutrition, 2nd Edition" offers serious strategies for serious athletes. This comprehensive...

Nonlinear Pedagogy is a powerful paradigm for understanding human movement and for designing effective teaching, coaching and training programmes in sport, exercise and physical education (PE). It addresses the inherent complexity in learning movement...

Some understanding of the biochemistry of exercise is fundamental to any study of the factors that contribute to sports performance. It is the physical, chemical and biochemical properties of cells and tissues that determine the physiological responses...

Mindfulness- and acceptance-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness Acceptance Commitment (MAC) are gaining momentum with sport psychology practitioners who work to support elite athletes. These acceptance-based,...

The Science of Stretching is a research-based book that brings together the scientific principles of many different modalities of stretching and its application to the general and sporting populations. The book reviews static stretching, dynamic...

An Introduction to Sports Coaching provides students with an accessible and engaging guide to the scientific, social scientific, medical and pedagogical theory that underlies the practice of quality sports coaching. Now in a fully updated and revised...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780999833001Author Bill BodriFormat PaperbackPage Count 74Imprint Top Shape Publishing LLCPublisher Top Shape Publishing LLCWeight(grams) 127g

Runners, cyclists, swimmers, rowers, triathletes, and ultradistance athletes must sustain performance at a high level to come out on top. Developing Endurance shows how to achieve optimal stamina to race your best through science-based aerobic,...

The research project or dissertation is a core component of any degree programme in the rapidly developing discipline of sport performance analysis. This highly practical and accessible book provides a complete step-by-step guide to doing a research...

A 'coach' is more than just somebody who leads in the organisation and delivery of structured sport. The role of a coach goes beyond leadership, requiring an understanding of theories of teaching and learning. To become a coach you must know how people...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781592408450Author Jim McLeanFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Gotham BooksPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 530gDimensions(mm) 231mm * 191mm *...

Designed specifically for young people, this manual contains a wide range of progressive practice drills to help them develop their fitness. Fun, educational and challenging, all drills are illustrated and cover the essential technical skills, including:...

full coverage of all three components, structured to match the speccontent broken down into 1 hour lessons to help with your planning and deliveryplenty of case studies and examples that students can relate toadditional features including key terms, 'did...

It's the simplest, fastest, most accessible way to fitness and more women than ever are discovering its unique benefits - the stress relief, weight management, endurance, and self esteem. You don't need a partner, equipment, or even much time. Here,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780671884000Author Brad GilbertFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Simon & Schuster LtdPublisher Simon & Schuster LtdWeight(grams) 220g

Motor skill acquisition and athlete development practices are rapidly evolving. Positioned at the forefront of this evolution, the constraints-led approach encourages practitioners to consider the athlete as a whole person, with unique traits, abilities,...

Adventure Education is a form of experiential learning typically associated with activities involving risk, from cooperative games such as raft building to high adventure activities such as rock climbing. Adventure Education: An Introduction provides a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781556432262Author Jack HeggieFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S.Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams)...

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Sport and exercise psychology as a profession is becoming increasingly popular, with a growth in the number of students applying for and studying Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees in sport and exercise psychology in recent years within the UK and...

The Young Rugby Player: Science and Application provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of the recent research behind the preparation, development and performance of the young rugby player. Each chapter concludes with key take-home messages and...

The process of talent development (TD) is essential to success in any sport. Drawing on the latest evidence and a considerable experience base, the second edition of this book dispels myths about talent development and offers practical advice on the TD...

Identifying athletic talent and developing that talent to its full potential is a central concern in sport. Understanding talent identification and its implications for both positive and negative developmental outcomes is crucial to sporting success...

The Laboratory Manual for Strength and Conditioning is a comprehensive text that provides students with meaningful lab experiences in the area of strength and conditioning and applied sport science. While each lab may be conducted in a sophisticated...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780547336947Author L Jon WertheimFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Houghton MifflinPublisher Cengage Learning, IncWeight(grams) 213gDimensions(mm) 202mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781641528467Author Ken DehartFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 209gDimensions(mm) 178mm * 127mm *...

Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation in Sport examines the key factors at play in the reduction and prevention of injury to athletes at all levels of sport. The book combines the latest scientific research with a critical review of current literature...

If you want to get a total body work out, climbing is the way to do it, and building your own climbing wall allows you to train and have fun any time you want, rather than having to drive to a climbing gym during open hours. Building Your Own Climbing...

Master technique, improve accuracy, and achieve competitive excellence. In Rifle: Steps to Success, Olympic gold medalist, world record holder, and respected coach Launi Meili shares the training secrets used by the top shooters in the sport.Rifle: Steps...