Sport science, physical education Books

Book SynopsisChildren love to play in riskyoften misunderstood to mean unsafeways. It is often how they learn. Research shows that activities like climbing on trees and boulders, hiking in nature, and playing in a creek are excellent ways for kids to develop their creativity and their senses, because playing outdoors evokes different sights, sounds, smells, and textures.Letting Play Bloom analyzes five outstanding case studies of children's nature-based risky play spacesthe Slide Hill at Governors Island in New York, the Berkeley (CA) Adventure Playground, and Wildwoods at Fernbank Museum in Atlanta, as well as sites in the Netherlands and Australia. Author Lolly Tai provides detailed explanations of their background and design, and what visitors can experience at each site.She also outlines the six categories of riskynot hazardousplay, which involve great heights, rapid speeds, dangerous tools, dangerous elements, rough-and-tumble play, and wandering or getting lost. These activities allow childreTrade Review“Lolly Tai’s beautiful book reminds me how fortunate I was growing up building forts and tree houses in the nearby woods, engaging in ‘risky play.’ In this increasingly urbanized world, more and more children have limited opportunities to play in the wild. Letting Play Bloom inspires us by thoroughly documenting the creation of five exemplary playgrounds. These play spaces provide examples of how we can create challenging environments that will foster children’s development through the transformative aspects of nature.”—Andrea Cochran, Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects“For far too long we have been constrained by regulations that inhibit creative design, resulting in too many places that inhibit creative play. Letting Play Bloom is beautiful, thoughtful, and delightful to read—and combined with all the recent technical and cultural advances in the practice of landscape architecture, it should lead us into a new era where we are designing places for children that exceed our wildest dreams. Letting Play Bloom is the book I’ve long been waiting for.”—W. Gary Smith, Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects, and author of From Art to Landscape: Unleashing Creativity in Garden Design"Letting Play Bloom artfully presents issues in balancing creative—some say risky—free play with imagination and safety. It importantly differentiates risky from unsafe play and offers examples from around the world. Five extensive case studies, illustrated with analysis, plans, and beautiful images, explore the process of designing successful nature-based risky play areas. From the creative materials of Adventure Playground to the nature-based de Speeldernis and designed landscape of Slide Hill, readers will learn from exemplary (and fun!) projects."—Mark A. Focht, Past-President of the American Society of Landscape Architects“Lolly Tai’s Letting Play Bloom pulls back the curtain on designing for risky play—and moves the conversation from why to how. The five unique case studies provide a sampling of blueprints that will empower anyone who designs public spaces to enhance the relevance of their work for children and families. I highly recommend this book.”—Erin Marteal, Executive Director of the Ithaca Children’s Garden"In this colorful book, Tai details two important themes in scholarship on child's play: nature-based play and risky play. She examines five world-famous public playgrounds in depth.... With more than 200 color photographs this scholarly but accessible text will be a welcome resource for a range of readers, including but not limited to landscape artists, those involved with regulatory apparatuses, and advocates of free play and imaginative play.... [T]his is a solid addition to the literature on playgrounds, a growing genre, and for anyone interested in public playgrounds worldwide.... Summing Up: Recommended."—Choice"Letting Play Bloom offers [Tai's] most important observations yet around the particularly necessary and increasingly rare type known as risky play.... [T]he book is a solid resource for any landscape architect practicing in this area."—Landscape Architecture Magazine

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Book SynopsisWith research from leading scientists, Sedentary Behavior and Health: Concepts, Assessments, and Interventions presents evidence on sedentary behavior, its apparent health risks, and suggestions on measuring and altering this behavior.Table of ContentsPart I. Sedentary Behavior Concepts and ContextChapter 1. Emergence of Research on Sedentary Behavior and Health Neville Owen Contemporary Sedentary Behavior Research and Concepts Sedentary Behavior and Health Sedentary Research Agenda Sedentary Behavior Research Priorities Summary Chapter 2. Gravity, Sitting, and Health Joan Vernikos Gravity and Spaceflight Head Down Bed Rest Studies Gravity Deprivation Syndrome Health Consequences of Prolonged Sitting and Gravity Perceiving Gravity Gravity Intervention Design and Implementation Summary Chapter 3. Physiological Effects of Reducing and Breaking Up Sitting Time David W. Dunstan, Bethany J. Howard, Audrey Bergouignan, Bronwyn A. Kingwell, and Neville Owen Methodological Considerations for Studies of Sedentary Behavior Metabolic Effects of Reduced Sitting and the Postprandial State Cardio Metabolic Effects Following Exposure to Reduced Sitting Cardiometabolic Effects of Repeated-Day Exposure to Reduced Sitting Public Health and Clinical Guidelines Summary Chapter 4. Rethinking the Chair and Sitting Galen Cranz Problems with Sitting in Chairs Chair Designer Response Postural Education Summary Chapter 5. Children and Screen Time Jorge A. Banda and Thomas N. Robinson Screen Time Exposure Mobile Devices and Screen Time Changes Influences on Media Use Screen Time and Body Weight Screen Time and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Screen Time, Physical Activity, and Cardiorespiratory Fitness Screen Time and Dietary Habits Experimental Studies of Reducing Screen Time Summary Part II. Sedentary Behavior and HealthChapter 6. Economics of Sedentary Occupations Kenneth A. Glover Economic Sectors Economics of Inactivity Worksite Health Promotion Regulation and Innovation Choice Architecture Summary Chapter 7. Sedentary Behavior and Obesity Michael L. Power Role of Fat Adipose Tissue and Endocrine Function Mismatch Paradigm Obesity and Inflammation Central Versus Peripheral Obesity Sex Differences in Fat Storage and Mobilization Vitamin D, Adipose Tissue, and Sedentary Behavior Obesity Prevalence Summary Chapter 8. Sedentary Behavior and Incident Diabetes Carl J. Caspersen and G. Darlene Thomas Diabetes Statistics Key Risk Factors Epidemiological Diabetes Research Research Limitations Six Criteria to Assess a Causal Inference for Sedentary Behavior and Diabetes Summary Chapter 9. Sedentary Behavior and Cardiovascular Disease Edward Archer, Enrique G. Artero, and Steven N. Blair Cardiovascular Diseases Occupational Physical Activity and CVD Physical Activity and CVD Summary Chapter 10. Sedentary Behavior and Cancer Brigid M. Lynch and Christine M. Friedenreich Cancer Epidemiology Key Risk Factors Sedentary Behavior and Cancer Research Sedentary Behavior and Cancer Survivorship Proposed Biological Mechanisms Summary Chapter 11. Sedentary Behavior and Low Back Pain Marco S. Boscolo and Weimo Zhu Low Back Pain and Its Impact Spine Anatomy Spine Stability Known Risk Factors of Low Back Pain Relationship Between Low Back Pain and Sedentary Behavior Prevention of Low Back Pain Summary Chapter 12. Sedentary behavior and psychological well-being Stuart J.H. Biddle and Stephan Bandelow Sedentary Behavior and Depression Sedentary Behavior and Cognitive Functioning Sedentary Behavior and Health-Related Quality of Life Summary Part III. Measuring and Analyzing Sedentary BehaviorChapter 13. Assessing Sedentary Behavior Using Questionnaires Barbara E. Ainsworth, Alberto Flórez Pregonero, and Fabien Rivière Key Components of Questionnaires Measurement Principles of Questionnaires Practical Guidelines Summary Chapter 14. Assessing Sedentary Behavior Using Motion Sensors Kong Y. Chen and Richard P. Troiano Key Components of Motion Sensors Measurement Principles of Motion Transducers Accelerometers Practical Guidelines Potential of Raw Accelerometer Data Summary Chapter 15. Assessing Sedentary Behavior Using Physiological Sensors David Bassett and Dinesh John Key Components of Physiological Sensors Measurement Principles of Physiological Sensors Practical Guidelines Summary Chapter 16. Assessing Sedentary Behavior Using New Technology Dinesh John and Stephen Intille Existing Technology for Measuring Sedentary Behavior Sedentary Behavior Measurement Goals Improvements and Emerging Technology for Measuring Sedentary Behavior Data Collection, Storage, and Open Source Processing Summary Chapter 17. Critical Measurement and Research Issues in Analyzing Sedentary Behavior Weimo Zhu Sedentary Behavior Data Characteristics Challenges and Solutions in the Analysis of Sedentary Behavior Data Summary Part IV. Sedentary Behavior and SubpopulationsChapter 18. Sedentary Behavior in Children Gregory J. Welk and Youngwon Kim Measures of Sedentary Behavior in Youth Health Effects of Sedentary Behavior in Youth Epidemiology of Sedentary Behavior in Youth Differences in Sedentary Behavior by Age and Gender Social and Cultural Differences in Sedentary Behavior in Youth Correlates of Youth Sedentary Behavior Patterns of Youth Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Intervention Approaches for Sedentary Behavior in Youth Summary Chapter 19. Occupational Sedentary Behavior in Adults Wendy J. Brown Most Sedentary Occupations Characteristics of Sitting at Work Health Effects of Occupational Sitting Changing Sitting at Work to Improve Health Outcomes Summary Chapter 20. Sedentary Behavior of Older Adults Jorge A. Banda, Sandra J. Winter, and Abby C. King Measuring Sedentary Behavior in Older Adults Health and Functional Outcomes of Sedentary Behavior Putative Drivers of Sedentary Behavior Possible Contexts of Sedentary Behavior Interventions Aimed at Reducing Sedentary Behavior Summary Chapter 21. Sedentary Behavior in Racial/Ethnic Minority Groups Melicia C. Whitt-Glover and Tyrone G. Ceaser Statistics Correlates of Sedentary Behavior Interventions to Reduce Sedentary Behavior in Racial/Ethnic Minorities Summary Part V. Changing Sedentary BehaviorChapter 22. Psychological and Behavior-Based Interventions Kevin Moran and John P. Elder Theories of Reasoned Action and Planned Behavior Social Cognitive Theory Health Belief Model Transtheoretical Model Operant Conditioning, Contingency Management and Positivistic Models Socioecological Models Summary Chapter 23. Environment and Policy Interventions Jordan A. Carlson and James F. Sallis Comprehensive Multi-Level Approaches Evaluating Environment and Policy Interventions Integrating Environment and Policy Interventions with Other Approaches Practical Guidelines Summary Chapter 24. Sedentary Behavior and Worksite Interventions Nicolaas P. Pronk Characteristics of Worksite Interventions Applications of Worksite Interventions Practical Guidelines Summary Chapter 25. Community Based Interventions Adrian Bauman and Josephine Y. Chau Framework for Assessing Sedentary Behavior-Reducing Interventions Evaluating Community-Based Interventions Practical Guidelines Summary Chapter 26. Ergonomics of Redesigning Sitting John B. Shea Characteristics and Impact of Chair Designs and Positional Behaviors Applications of Sitting Redesign Practical Guidelines Summary Chapter 27. Emerging Communication Systems to Curb Physical Inactivity Dolores Albarracin, Vera Liao, Jessica Yi, and Cheng Zhai Determinants of Exposure and Attitude Determinants of Attitude and Behavior Change Information Systems Summary

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Book SynopsisExam Board: OCRLevel: A-levelSubject: PEFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2017Inspire, motivate and give confidence to your students with OCR PE for A Level Book 1. This reliable and accessible textbook will offer your students comprehensive support for both the academic and practical elements of the course.We are working in collaboration with OCR to produce this Student''s Book- Key questions to direct thinking and help students focus on the key points- Diagrams to aid understanding- Summaries to aid revision and help students access the main points - Extension questions, stimulus material and suggestions for further reading to stretch, challenge and encourage independent thinking and a deeper understanding - Definition of key terms - again to aid and consolidate understanding of technical vocabulary and concepts- Activities to build conceptual understanding and sound

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Book SynopsisExam Board: OCRLevel: A-levelSubject: PEFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2018Inspire, motivate and give confidence to your students with OCR PE for A Level Book 2. This reliable and accessible textbook will offer your students comprehensive support for both the academic and practical elements of the course.We are working in collaboration with OCR to produce the following print resources that support the teaching and learning of the new A Level Physical Education specification- Key questions to direct thinking and help students focus on the key points- Diagrams to aid understanding- Summaries to aid revision and help students access the main points - Extension questions, stimulus material and suggestions for further reading to stretch, challenge and encourage independent thinking and a deeper understanding - Definition of key terms - again to aid and consolidate understandi

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Book SynopsisExam Board: EdexcelLevel: GCSESubject: MathematicsFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2018Ensure your students are fully supported throughout their course with Edexcel PE for GCSE Third Edition.This reliable and accessible textbook is structured to match the specification exactly and will provide your students with the knowledge they need, while giving them the opportunity to build skills through appropriate activities.- Key questions to direct thinking and help students focus on the key points- Learning goals to keep you on track with the requirements of the specification- Summaries to aid revision and help all students access the main points - Definition of key words to aid and consolidate understanding of technical vocabulary and concepts- Activities to build conceptual understanding and sound knowledge and understanding, analysis, evaluation and application skills- Ne

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Book SynopsisExam Board: CambridgeLevel: KS4Subject: SportFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2017Support your teaching of the new Cambridge Technicals 2016 suite with Cambridge Technical Level 3 Sport, developed in partnership between OCR and Hodder Education; this textbook covers each specialist pathway and ensures your ability to deliver a flexible course that is both vocationally focused and academically thorough.Cambridge Technical Level 3 Sport is matched exactly to the new specification and follows specialist pathways in n coaching, leadership and physical education, fitness instructing, personal training, and sports management, development and leisure.- Ensures effective teaching of each specialist pathway offered within the qualification.- Focuses learning on the skills, knowledge and understanding demanded from employers and universities.- Provides ideas and exercises for the applicatio

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE POPULAR MEDICINE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018, BMA BOOK AWARDSRUNNING AWARDS 2019 TOP BOOK''Juliet talks with you, not at you, and her enthusiasm for the joys of an active lifestyle is bound to inspire millions of women of all ages to lead healthier, fitter and much happier lives.'' - Lisa Jackson, author of Your Pace or Mine? What Running Taught Me About Life, Laughter and Coming LastA friendly, accessible handbook that gives you a top-to-toe MOT to help you stay fit and well. From wearing the right bra or exercising during your period, to recovering from illness or keeping active during pregnancy, Juliet''s advice will soon have you sorted and on the road to health.Trade ReviewThis is not your average health book … McGrattan manages to combine a light hearted, fun tone, whilst addressing some serious health issues affecting women’s lives whatever their age … Peppered with case studies, funny anecdotes and diagrams, Sorted feels accessible for all. A bookshelf essential for every household. -- Anna KesselSometimes you have to clear a few obstacles to keep running. Dr Juliet McGratten shows you how to smash through those walls * Women's Running *A friendly, accessible handbook that offers all the advice you need to stay fit and well while exercising * Natural Lifestyle Magazine *Juliet's a GP so you know you're getting really sound, evidence-based advice - but she talks with you, not at you, and in so doing her enthusiasm for the joys of an active lifestyle are bound to inspire millions of women of all ages to lead healthier, fitter and much happier lives. -- Lisa Jackson * co-author of the best-selling beginners' running book Running Made Easy and author of Your Pace or Mine? What Running Taught Me About Life, Laughter and Coming Last *...an essential handbook to help women stay active and keep healthy. -- Dr Andrew Murray * Sports and Exercise Medicine consultant and GP, University of Edinburgh, and endurance runner *...a must have resource. -- Shona Thomson, * adventure marathon runner *Reading this book is like having a friend to talk to without going anywhere. You can read about all the embarrassing things that you may not even want to discuss with your best friend, in the comfort of your own home...I know this book will help, guide, encourage, and motivate you to be the best that you can be. I honestly wish I’d owned it years ago! -- Nell McAndrew * mum, marathon runner (PB 2.54), co author of Nell McAndrew's Guide to Running *Juliet breaks the health barriers that hold women back. There are no secrets, taboo topics, ridiculous demands or expectations here; instead a friendly guide to help give you joy for the rest of your life. Juliet’s heart is determined to share, and share she does whether you need an answer to your dark questions or your lame excuses. She knows more than you do about yourself, too. She knows you have more spirit and capability than you can imagine. Enjoy the remarkable journey in these pages: find your soul, your strength, your fearlessness. Move. -- Kathrine Switzer * first woman to officially enter and run the Boston Marathon; winner New York City Marathon. *Juliet's book not only informs and inspires but it holds your hand through frankly the tougher parts of being a woman like pregnancy and PMS and makes you feel 'normal'. Engaging and supportive, this is a must-read for mamas everywhere. -- Vicki Psarias * Founder of multi-award winning online lifestyle magazine Honestmum.com *Juliet is an incredibly enthusiastic, knowledgeable, passionate and inspiring advocate of sport and physical activity. She is an amazing role model to women everywhere who need their deepest, darkest questions answered honestly! -- Kate Ahmadi-Khattir * Relationship Manager *This is a book for normal women; women who are busy, tired, weighed down with work and kids. If you know you want to exercise more, be fitter or healthier but don't know where to start or who to ask then this is for you. Reading this book is like sitting down for a long chat with your friendly GP and the opportunity to ask every question you have, without feeling worried that it's a daft question or that you should know the answer already -- Dr Charlotte Hattersley * GP, Physical Activity Champion & Sports and Mountain Rescue Doctor *As a GP one of the commonest reasons for people not exercising is they find a reason not to. I think Sorted will help overcome many of these barriers with its combination of sensible advice and tips from an informed source. The addition of so many case histories and specialist advice means it's relevant to real people with real lives -- Dr Kate Breckon * GP *Dr Juliet McGrattan shares her love of exercise and provides inspiring reminders on why it's so good for you. If you've ever let body concerns stop you doing the activities you love, this handbook is full of great advice to empower you and spur you on * Top Sante Health & Beauty *Sorted offers a wealth of advice on how to identify and manage common health issues… this book is a valuable guide * Health & Fitness *[A] very handy guide full of so much information and useful tips for women who like to keep fit… [Juliet] has done an incredible job! * Fitness4mamas *Sorted should be your first port of call and covers a whole range of important health issues * Women's Fitness *Addresses every concern you could possibly have about female… It's one of those books you will find yourself dipping into more often than you thought for practical advice. * Athletics Weekly *I found the book motivating, honest and informative... a helpful ‘go to’ guide for women. -- 15/1/18 * British Journal of Midwifery *A fantastic text, well thought out with a broad readership. The book is relevant, extremely well presented and exudes the enthusiasm and encouragement the author wants to share with her audience. * Dr Judith A Holmes MB ChB, MRCGP, DFFP, GP, 2018 BMA Book Awards panellist *Practical tips aplenty, encouraging self-help and a positive attitude...an excellent resource for all women * British Journal of General Practice *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Endorsements Forewords Preface 1 Why Bother? 2 Periods 3 Breasts 4 Pregnancy 5 New Mums 6 The Pelvic Floor 7 The Menopause and Beyond 8 Mental Health 9 The Digestive System 10 The Skin 11 Feeling Tired All the Time 12 Muscles and Joints 13 Common Illnesses 14 Common Injuries 15 Common Medical Problems 16 Long-Term Medical Conditions 17 Finding the Time and the Motivation End note Useful websites Recommended reading References Index

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Book SynopsisHIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) is the number-one fitness trend and is fast becoming the mainstream method for improving cardiovascular performance and radically changing body composition. This book aims to consolidate and demystify the science while also highlighting some of the lesser-well-known benefits of HIIT, including improved levels of HGH (human growth hormone, which slows down the ageing process) and the generation of chemicals that have a positive effect on mood and wellbeing (not endorphins--something far more powerful).HIIT is in essence just a formula: (Exertion + Recovery) x Sets = Results. But it''s the versatility of the method that makes it interesting; you can HIIT indoors, outdoors, in water, in the gym with or without equipment, on a bike or rower.Trade ReviewThe HIIT Bible is a good guide for both newcomers to HIIT and those that want to push on with their training… there’s enough content to keep you going, with the 14-day and 28-day challenges providing lots of motivation * Women's Fitness *Table of ContentsPrelims Contents Foreword Safety First Introduction - Why do HIIT? The Return in Investment from HIIT The Science of HIIT The Types of HIIT (Brands) HIIT – Required Kit HIIT – Preparation HIIT Exercises Introduction Bodyweight HIIT Moves Dumbbell HIIT Moves Gym-based HIIT Moves HIIT Workout Programmes HIIT and Swimming HIIT and Running HIIT and Cycling HIIT and Rowing HIIT – Fuel and Fluids Quick HIIT Answers Index

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Book Synopsis''Incredibly well-researched and loaded with modern-day, high-tech football insights'' Tony Strudwick, Head of Performance, Wales national football teamProfessional football is more demanding than ever. Top internationals reach speeds of 36km/hr, run 12km each match and play up to 60 games each season. Sports scientists are now key figures at every top club, applying cutting-edge techniques to boost fitness, accelerate recovery and forge lean, mean, winning machines. This illuminating book uncovers the training and fuelling secrets of today's greatest footballers, drawing on access to the world's best clubs, including Barcelona, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and many more. Why does Cristiano Ronaldo have his own cryotherapy chamber? Why does Paul Pogba wear custom-made compression socks? Why does Sergio Agüero altitude-train when returning from injury?From virtual-reality units to the omnipresence of GPS vests, taking in brainTrade ReviewIncredibly well-researched and loaded with modern-day, high-tech football insights from some of the most prominent practitioners in elite football. This is a one-stop manual for the recreational player wanting to train like a professional and learn the top secrets of the best players, and also a must read for avid sports fans. -- Tony Strudwick, Head of Performance, Wales national football teamThis book should be read by every coach, player, and parent … an invaluable guide. * SoccerToday.com *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 The Numbers Game 2 Fast, Fit and Flying 3 Rapid Discovery 4 Managing Injury 5 Fuelling Peak Performance 6 Match-Day Fuelling and Supplements 7 Brain Training 8 Beat the Heat 9 Nurturing Nature 10 Pitches, Pads, Boots and Balls Epilogue: Future Football Index Acknowledgements Picture Credits

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Book SynopsisThis important book is the result of a study of school curriculum undertaken by a joint committee of the University of Toronto and the Board of Education for the City of Toronto. Three sub-committees, dealing with English, Social Science, and Physical Science, here present preliminary reports which indicate the need for perpetual study if the school curriculum is to be kept abreast of modern developments in each discipline.Committee members responsible for the reports are themselves elementary, secondary or university teachers of experience. Their recommendations, embracing all grades up to and including Thirteen, are specific, stimulating and controversial. They are unanimous only in their concern that necessary changes be made and that study of the curriculum be continuous and objective.The reports are prefaced by a discerning essay written by Northrop Frye, Principal Frye points out that "the real barriers to break down were those between the three major divisions o

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Book SynopsisBuilding Character, Community, and a Growth Mindset in Physical Education is a highly practical and theoretically sound resource that will help you build a positive learning environment, teach valuable life skills, and inspire in students a desire to live active, healthy lives. It reinforces the many ways in which physical education and sport are the ideal setting to build college and career readiness skills. Teachers will learn how to help students develop a growth mindset and recognize that obstacles, challenges, and failures provide the greatest learning opportunities. The book is written with both American and Canadian national standards in mind: You can help your students achieve Standards 3, 4, and 5 of SHAPE America's National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education and PHE Canada's goals for physical education (enable individuals to make healthy, active choices that are both beneficial to and respectful of their whole self, others, and their environment).Table of ContentsChapter 1. Developing Emotional Intelligence Chapter 2. Building Community to Enhance Learning and Motivation Chapter 3. Strategies for Building Character Chapter 4. Character-Building Activities Chapter 5. Team-Building Challenges Chapter 6. Facilitating a Growth Mindset Through Reflection, Goal Setting, and Assessment

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Book SynopsisTeam Building Through Physical Challenges explains the concepts involved in team building, shows how to set up teams to facilitate growth, and provides 67 mentally and physically challenging games and activities that will foster team building and the development of numerous social and emotional skills.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction to Team Building Emotional Intelligence and Social Emotional Learning Growth Mindset Leadership Skills College and Career Readiness Skills Building a Safe Community Adventure Education and Team Building SummaryChapter 2. Setting Teams Up for Success Facilitating Social-Emotional Skills Through Y-Charts Brainstorming Reflection Facilitating a Growth Mindset Teaching Effective Praise and Encouragement Encouragement and Growth Mindset Doing, Practicing, and Reflecting Forming Teams Team-Building Roles Leader’s Role in Team Building Setting Up Activity Spaces and Equipment Selecting Appropriate Activities and Challenges SummaryChapter 3. Facilitating Growth Through Team Building and Assessment Reflection Weekly Reflection Goal Setting Portfolios SummaryChapter 4. Safety Strategies General Rules Spotters and Spotting Equipment Safety Safety Issues With Specific Challenges Creative Ways to Obtain Equipment SummaryChapter 5. Icebreakers and Communication Activities Agadoo Memory Game Mexican Hat Rock—La Raspa Chicken Dance Group Construction Moving Team Juggle Untying Knots Where Do I Go? The Great Communicator Break My StrideChapter 6. Introductory Challenges Construction Zone Geography Masters General Hospital, Emergency Room Atom Transfer Riverboat Swamp Machine The Whole World in Their Hands The Snake Get a Grip Power of Six Tire Bridge Toxic Waste Transfer The Rock River Crossing Lifeline Magic Bases Let’s Build Together Building CharacterChapter 7. Intermediate Challenges Island Escape Plunger Ball The Maze Stepping Stones I Bridge Over the Raging River Jumping Machine Human Pegs Teamwork Walk Stomp It Great Balls of Color Juggler’s Carry Frankenstein Dynamic Barrier Tower of Tires Factor In Team Bean Bag Toss I See Me Meteor Shower Building Blocks Rainbow Swamp Trail Character Connection Challenge Lean on Me Beanbag BoogieChapter 8. Advanced Challenges Black Hole Stepping Stones II Alphabet Balance Beam Knights of the Around Table Electric Fence Grand Canyon Spider’s Web Neutral Zone Thinking Outside the Dots The Power Line Indiana’s Challenge

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Book SynopsisThe Essentials of Teaching Physical Education, Second Edition, delivers the vital information future and current physical educators need to know, with a focus on social justice and equity issues. It uses a standards-based teaching for learning approach and helps readers develop the skills in planning, management, teaching, and assessment they need to begin successful careers.Table of ContentsPart I. Building the Foundation of a Teaching for Learning ApproachChapter 1. Developing Physically Literate Individuals Promoting Physical Literacy Academic Links to Physical Literacy SummaryChapter 2. Understanding a Teaching for Learning Approach Curricular Alignment in Physical Education Instructional Alignment in Physical Education SummaryChapter 3. Examining Student Motivation Establishing a Motivating Environment Retaining Students’ Motivation Intrinsic Versus Extrinsic Motivation Eradicating Amotivation SummaryChapter 4. Understanding Social-Emotional Learning and Using Trauma-Informed Practices Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Trauma-Informed Practices (TIPs) Becoming Self-Aware Through Critical Reflection Strategies on Fostering Resilient Learners SummaryPart II. Teaching to the National Standards for K-12 Physical EducationChapter 5. Standard 1: Developing Motor Skills and Movement Patterns Competency Versus Proficiency Motor Skills and Phases of Performance Elementary School: K-Grade 5 Middle School: Grades 6-8 High School: Grades 9-12 SummaryChapter 6. Standard 2: Applying Concepts, Principles, Strategies, and Tactics Elementary School: K-Grade 5 Middle School: Grades 6-8 High School: Grades 9-12 SummaryChapter 7. Standard 3: Achieving Health-Enhancing Physical Activity and Fitness Elementary School: K-Grade 5 Middle School: Grades 6-8 High School: Grades 9-12 SummaryChapter 8. Standard 4: Exhibiting Responsible Personal and Social Behavior Elementary School: K-Grade 5 Middle School: Grades 6-8 High School: Grades 9-12 SummaryChapter 9. Standard 5: Recognizing the Value of Physical Activity Elementary School: K-Grade 5 Middle School: Grades 6-8 High School: Grades 9-12 SummaryPart III. Building the CurriculumChapter 10. Unit and Lesson Planning Unit Planning Lesson Planning SummaryChapter 11. Planning Developmentally Appropriate Content Types of Knowledge Standards, Outcomes, and Assessments Learning Domains Students’ Prior Knowledge and Experiences Sequencing of Content and Task Progressions Modifying Content SummaryChapter 12. Curriculum Models as Organizing Frameworks Skill Theme Approach Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility Tactical Games Model Sport Education Model Fitness Education Adventure Education Outdoor Education Cultural Studies Implementing Curriculum Models Within Units of Instruction SummaryPart IV. Instruction and AssessmentChapter 13. Establishing and Managing a Safe Learning Environment Setting Rules for Your Gymnasium Managing Student Behavior Maximizing Learning and Activity Time Managing the Learning Environment During Instruction and Activity SummaryChapter 14. Developing Essential Teaching Skills Exploring Instructional Styles Employing Effective Teaching Tactics SummaryChapter 15. Assessing Student Learning Purposes of Assessment Grading Schemes Selecting Appropriate Assessments Type of Assessments Organizing and Interpreting Data SummaryPart V. Developing as a ProfessionalChapter 16. 21st Century Skills in Physical Education Framework for 21st Century Learning 21st Century Student Outcomes 21st Century Support Systems SummaryChapter 17. Advocacy, Professionalism, and Professional Development Advocating for Your Profession Professional Development Opportunities Summary

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Book SynopsisMeasurement and Evaluation in Human Performance, Sixth Edition With HKPropel Access, guides students through the essentials of collecting and analyzing data of human performance and using that data in practical application. Introductory algebraic concepts are combined with the technological capabilities of Microsoft Excel and IBM’s SPSS software to aid students in calculations and data analysis. Focusing on the core concepts of reliability and validity of data, the text provides all the necessary tools for evidence-based decision making to apply in kinesiology, sport and exercise science, physical therapy, allied health, physical education, health, and fitness.The sixth edition of Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance has been reorganized to offer a logical progression of information that makes it easy for instructors and students to apply the content to their specific courses and career goals. It is enhanced with added expertise from new coautTable of ContentsPart I. Introduction to Tests and Measurements in Human PerformanceChapter 1. Concepts in Tests and MeasurementsNature of Measurement and EvaluationPurposes of Measurement, Testing, and EvaluationReliability and ValidityDomains of Human PerformanceSummaryChapter 2. Using Technology in Measurement and EvaluationPrinciples and Practice of Using Technology in AssessmentUsing Computers to Analyze DataUsing SPSSDownloading Data MatricesSummaryPart II. Basic Statistical ConceptsChapter 3. Descriptive Statistics and the Normal DistributionsScales of MeasurementSummation NotationReporting DataCentral TendencyDistribution ShapesVariabilityStandard ScoresNormal-Curve Areas (z-table)SummaryChapter 4. Correlation and PredictionCorrelation CoefficientCalculating rInterpreting rPredictionMultiple Correlation or Multiple RegressionSummaryChapter 5. Inferential StatisticsHypothesis TestingIndependent and Dependent VariablesOverview of Hypotheses Testing and Inferential StatisticsEffect SizeSelected Statistical TestsSummaryPart III. Reliability and Validity TheoryChapter 6. Reliability and ValidityReliabilityValidityApplied Reliability and Validity MeasuresEstimating Agreement Between Measures Using the Bland–Altman MethodSummaryChapter 7. Criterion-Referenced Tests: Cut Scores, Reliability, and ValiditySetting Criterion-Referenced StandardsDevelopment of Criterion-Referenced TestingStatistical Analysis of Criterion-Referenced TestsCriterion-Referenced Testing ExamplesApplying Criterion-Referenced Standards to EpidemiologySummaryPart IV. Human Performance ApplicationsChapter 8. Evaluation: Theory and PracticeEvaluations and StandardsEvaluation in School SettingsProcess of GradingDetermining Instructional ObjectivesConsistency in GradingGrading MechanicsEvaluation in Nonschool SettingsSummaryChapter 9. Developing Written Tests and SurveysPlanning the TestConstructing and Scoring the TestAdministering the TestAnalyzing the TestItem AnalysisSources of Written TestsQuestionnaires and SurveysSummaryChapter 10. Assessment of Health-Related Physical FitnessA Brief History of Physical Fitness TestingHealth-Related Physical FitnessEstablishing the Risk for Fitness Testing and ExerciseMeasuring Aerobic CapacityMeasuring Body CompositionMeasuring Muscular Strength and EnduranceMeasuring FlexibilityHealth-Related Fitness Test BatteriesFitness Test Batteries for Older AdultsFitness Test Batteries for Children and YouthFitness Test Batteries for Special PopulationsSummaryChapter 11. Assessment of Performance-Related FitnessMeasuring AgilityMeasuring BalanceMeasuring CoordinationMeasuring PowerMeasuring Reaction TimeMeasuring SpeedMeasuring Other Performance-Related Fitness ComponentsIssues Related to Selection, Administration, and Use of Performance-Related Fitness TestsSummaryChapter 12. Assessment of Motor Abilities, Skills, and PerformanceTesting Motor AbilitiesGuidelines for Motor Ability, Skills, and Performance TestsEffective Testing ProceduresDeveloping Motor Performance TestsIssues in Skills TestingSkills Test ClassificationPurposes of Motor Performance AnalysisSport AnalyticsVideo Analysis AppsEmployment-Related Performance TestingSummaryChapter 13. Assessment of Physical Activity and Energy ExpenditureA Chronological View of Physical Activity and Health AssessmentPhysical Activity and Energy ExpenditureMethods of Assessing Physical ActivityMethods of Assessing Energy ExpenditureSelecting a Method of MeasurementAssessing Physical Activity in Children and YouthDetermining Dose of Physical Activity and Energy Expenditure for HealthSummaryChapter 14. Psychological Measurements in Sport and ExerciseSport Psychology: Performance Enhancement and Mental HealthExercise Psychology: Psychological Benefits of Physical ActivityTrait Versus State MeasuresGeneral Versus Sport-Specific MeasuresQuantitative Versus Qualitative MeasurementCautions When Using Psychological TestsNew Technology for Assessment PracticesTests Used in Sport and Exercise PsychologySummaryChapter 15. Performance-Based Assessment: Alternative Ways to Assess Student LearningImpetus for Developing a New Type of AssessmentTypes of Performance-Based AssessmentEstablishing Criteria for Performance-Based AssessmentsSubjectivity: A Criticism of Performance-Based AssessmentsSelecting Appropriate Performance-Based AssessmentsIssues to Consider When Developing Performance-Based AssessmentsImproving Assessment Practices in Physical Education SettingsSummaryAppendix: Microsoft Excel Applications

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Book Synopsis'A must-read for all athletes, from the professional to the weekend warrior.'Wall Street JournalThe NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING account of the new frontier of sports recovery science, which shows what we should and shouldn't be doing between exercising to achieve maximum performance.All athletes, from Olympians to weekend warriors, must find the balance between training and recovery to maximize the benefits of workouts and reach optimal performance. For the longest time, coaches and training manuals have emphasized training above all else. However, science shows that recovery is a crucial component of exercise training and it may even be the most important one.Good to Go is the first definitive account of this new frontier in sports and exercise science. Christie Ashwanden takes you on a first-person tour through the science of exercise recovery, from ice baths and cryogenic freezing chambers to the science behind Usain Bolt’s love of chicken nuggets and Tom Brady’s recovery pyjamas.Full of eye-opening revelations, Aschwanden takes us on an invigorating journey through the science and potions of sports recovery and debunks the junk to give a clear picture of what we should actually be doing to achieve peak performance.Trade ReviewChristie Aschwanden is simply one of the best science writers in the world. Whether you’re striving for a personal best or simply wondering about that post-workout beer, Good to Go is the definitive tour through a bewildering jungle of scientific (and pseudo-scientific) claims that comprise a multi-billion dollar recovery industry. -- David Epstein, bestselling author of The Sports GeneRecovery is the great athletic obsession of our time. But how much do we really understand about it? Christie Aschwanden cuts through the hype to explore the topic with nuance, humor, and – most important – scientific rigor. The result is a much-needed reappraisal of how we should think about recovery, making Good to Go the most important book about training you’ll read this year. -- Alex Hutchinson, bestselling author of EndureThis authoritative, delightful, and much-needed book slices through the hype around athletic recovery, and will surely cement Christie Aschwanden’s status as one of the world’s top science writers. Even if you’ve never run a race in your life, you’ll sprint through it. I laughed a lot, and learned even more. -- Ed Yong, bestselling author of I Contain Multitudes'A fascinating, whirlwind investigation into recovery techniques. The book offers a useful introduction to how scientific research works - and why, in sports science, it often doesn’t. Such insights make Good to Go appealing to more than just gym rats and weekend warriors. It’s for anyone who wonders how scientific studies happen, and how they influence the claims on products found in grocery stores and athletic stores alike.' * Science News *Deeply researched and artfully written. . . a must-read for all athletes, from the professional to the weekend warrior. * The Wall Street Journal *As buzzy as recovery is among athletes right now, the question of how to best adapt to and benefit from training is still fraught with confusion…Christie Aschwanden offers much-needed clarity on the subject in Good to Go. * Runner's World *Table of ContentsIntroduction - Introduction: Introduction Chapter - 1: Just-So Science Chapter - 2: Be Like Mike Chapter - 3: The Perfect Fuel Chapter - 4: The Cold War Chapter - 5: Flushing the Blood Chapter - 6: Calming the Senses Chapter - 7: The Rest Cure Chapter - 8: Selling Snake Oil Chapter - 9: Losing Your Zoom Chapter - 10: The Magic Metric Chapter - 11: Hurts So Good Section - Conclusion: Conclusion Acknowledgements - Acknowledgements: Acknowledgements Section - Notes: Notes Index - Index: Index

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Book SynopsisJohn Brenkus has spent the last decade studying and popularizing the unique characteristics of the world's greatest athletes. He created the groundbreaking series Fight Science for National Geographic and presents and produces the Emmy Award-winning programme Sport Science on ESPN. He lives in Los Angeles.

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Book SynopsisReinforce your students' understanding throughout their course with this guide packed full of reliable content and sample questions and answers with commentary. Written by best-selling authors of our My Revision Notes and teachers with extensive examining experience, this guide can help your students to improve their exam technique and achieve their best. - Helps students identify what they need to know with a concise summary of the topics examined at A-level - Consolidates understanding through assessment tips and knowledge-check questions - Offers opportunities for students to improve their exam technique by consulting sample graded answers to exam-style questions - Develops independent learning and research skills - Provides the content students need to produce their own revision notesThis guide covers the content and exam support you need for Paper 1:1. Applied anatomy and physiology2. Skill acquisition3. Sport and society

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Book SynopsisBoost confidence with our all-in-one textbook for OCR A Level Physical Education. This updated and accessible textbook combines Year 1 and Year 2 content with brand new assessment preparation to provide comprehensive support for both the academic and practical elements of the course. This book:- Develops conceptual understanding with full coverage of all topics on the OCR A Level specification together in one book- Includes updates to 'end of chapter practice' questions and assessment preparation- Contains summaries, diagrams and key questions to direct thinking and aid revision- Stretches, challenges and encourages independent thinking and a deeper understanding through extension questions, stimulus material and suggestions for further reading- Features definitions of key terms to aid and consolidate understanding of technical vocabulary and concepts- Builds sound knowledge and analysis, evaluation and application skills through activitiesThis Student Book is endorsed by OCR- This title fully supports the specification- It has passed OCR's rigorous quality assurance programme- It is written by curriculum experts

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Book Synopsis"Insightful, thoughtful, and altogether wonderful." DANIEL COYLE, New York Times bestselling author of THE TALENT CODE"This book is a must read." EDDIE JONES, Head Coach, England Rugby"An engrossing guidebook for youth athletes, parents, coaches and perhaps even fantasy-league fans looking for a little insight." The Washington PostTHE SECRETS OF SUPERHUMAN PERFORMANCETHE BEST reveals how the most incredible sportspeople in the world get to the top and stay there. It is a unique look at the path to sporting greatness; a story of origins, serendipity, practice, genetics and the psychology of excellence, as well as of sports science and cutting edge technology.Packed with gripping personal stories and exclusive interviews with top athletes including Siya Kolisi, Marcus Rashford, Pete Sampras, Steph Curry, Jamie Carragher, Ian Poulter, Helen Glover, Ada Hegerberg, Elena Delle Donne, Joey Votto and Mike Hussey, it explains how the best athletes develop the extraordinary skills that allow them to perform remarkable feats under extreme pressure.Get inside the minds of champions and understand first-hand what makes them perform during high-octane competition, what they think about in the heat of the moment and what drives them to do what they do.By combining examples from numerous original interviews with top athletes and leading sports science research, THE BEST deconstructs superhuman performance and answers the question on every sports fan's mind: "How did they do that?""Fascinating and insightful... The Best isn't a one size fits all, it's a highly thought out, well-researched and accessible book that gives recommendations based on context and sport." JOANNE O'RIORDAN, The Irish Times"...this book will redefine your approach to athlete development..." DAVID WHITESIDE, Director of Performance Science, New York Yankees"...a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in high-performance sport..." KEVIN THELWELL, Director of Sport, New York Red BullsABOUT THE AUTHORSA. Mark Williams is an academic and one of the world's leading authorities on expertise and its acquisition in sport. He has published 18 books and written over 500 scientific articles on how people become skilled and achieve success in sport and across other professional domains. He has worked across the globe as a consultant with numerous Olympic and professional sports and has vast experience as a scientist, author and educator, and as an applied sports scientist.Tim Wigmore is the author of Cricket 2.0: Inside the T20 Revolution, the winner of the Wisden Book of the Year award for 2020. He is a sports writer for The Daily Telegraph, and has also written regularly for The New York Times, The Economist, the New Statesman and ESPNCricinfo. He is a former winner of the Young Cricket Journalist of the Year award and has been shortlisted for the Cricket Writer of the Year award.Trade ReviewInsightful, thoughtful, and altogether wonderful: The authors have given us a guided tour of athletic greatness, brimming with revelatory science and deep understanding. -- Daniel Coyle, New York Times bestselling author of The Talent CodeFor any coach that wants to learn and then coach better, this book is a must read. Developing elite athletes is an intricate process and this book will help you achieve the right balance of coaching. -- Eddie Jones, Head Coach, England RugbyAn engrossing guidebook for youth athletes, parents, coaches and perhaps even fantasy-league fans looking for a little insight. -- The Washington PostFascinating and insightful... The Best isn't a one size fits all, it's a highly thought out, well-researched and accessible book that gives recommendations based on context and sport. -- Joanne O’Riordan, The Irish TimesThe Best takes you on an epic journey of discovery and learning while also highlighting some of the nuances and pitfalls around developing elite athletes. -- James Bunce, High Performance Director, US Soccer FederationAnswers the big questions about how stars are made, in lucid, jargon-free prose. Takes our understanding of elite sport to a new level and deepens the enjoyment of watching. A major addition to sporting literature. -- Paul Hayward, Chief Sports Writer, Daily TelegraphThe Best takes a classic question posed by sport - what made them so good? - and interrogates it with genuine intellectual sparkle. -- Ed Smith, England cricket selector, author of What Sport Tells Us About LifeA great read for anyone interested in excellence using a compelling mix of narrative interviews with the best athletes interwoven with cutting edge science. -- Sian Beilock, author of ChokeThis crisply written and enthralling book is a study of high achievement in sports. But it is much more than that because of the richness of the human interest stories it tells and of how it uses data to explain its conclusions. It achieves that rare feat: making you look at the world in a new way. -- Jason Cowley, editor, New StatesmanThe Best is an enthralling read that combines the latest research along with interesting anecdotes that bring to life how the world's best athletes are made. Whether a casual reader or professional working in athlete development The Best is a great read. -- Troy Taylor, High Performance Director, US Ski and SnowboardThe authors delve deep into the minds of great athletes, making tangible the intangible, bringing reason to the unexplained, and order to the chaos surrounding the creation of elite sportsmen and women. -- Stuart Miller, Senior Executive Director, International Tennis FederationTaking the complexity of cutting edge research and mixing it with the insights from expert performers in elite sport, The Best stands out in offering a glimpse of the characteristics of greatness and highlighting the many factors that lead individuals to sporting triumph. -- David Colclough, Head of Coaching/Sports Science at The Professional Golfers’ Association (The PGA)The Best provides a perfect balance between evidence-based and anecdotal writing. It is easy to read, yet insightful and thought-provoking. It provides a good framework to understand the multifactorial and random aspects involved in human talent. The Best is a great resource for anyone interested in skill learning, talent identification and expert performance in sport. -- Xavi Schelling, Director of Sports Science and Performance, San Antonio SpursThe authors have created a piece of work that encapsulates everything we should know about identifying and developing champions. This book is a must for any coach, Sporting Director, teacher or mentor; in fact, anyone involved in finding talent and creating opportunity for potential to become reality. In this one book, the authors cover the full spectrum of requirements for elite athletes to become the best they can be and provide the tools for others to help them. -- Les Reed, Technical Director, The Football AssociationA must read for any coach who wants to optimize and facilitate athlete development. The book highlights how talent develops by creating realistic practice situations and empowering athletes. The book, amongst other things, has the athlete and sport at its core, while bestowing on the coach a crucial role as the facilitator of sporting greatness. -- Isaac Guerrero, Head of Coaching at FC BarcelonaThe Best is simply an essential read. It takes us on a rollercoaster tour of the journeys of some of the world's most celebrated athletes and explains how they achieved sporting greatness. -- Christopher Carling, Head of Performance, French Football FederationIn The Best, the authors' vast scientific expertise and real-world experience from the trenches of elite sport results in a fascinating, informative, and immediately relevant read. I devoured it in a weekend and immediately shared it with my National Team coaches and performance staff. -- Peter Vint, Chief of Sport, USA VolleyballA comprehensive book, which thoroughly covers, using science and interviews with successful athletes, the key factors that impact on a prosperous career in sport. For those involved in this domain, this is a very important read that helps improve understanding of the nuances that exist along the pathway to sporting excellence. -- Juninho Paulista, General Manager, Brazil National Football TeamThe Best: How Elite Athletes Are Made combines relevant anecdotal support and sound academic research to better describe the rocky journey to sporting success that many of our athletes take. This book is a good reminder for sports scientists that high performance sport in its purest sense is multi-faceted and that athletes require incredible resilience to succeed in ever-increasing competitive and complex environments. -- Adam Grainger, BASES Sport and Performance Division ChairExcellent. -- Gideon Haigh, the Australian

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Book Synopsis"Insightful, thoughtful, and altogether wonderful." DANIEL COYLE, New York Times bestselling author of THE TALENT CODE"This book is a must read." EDDIE JONES, Head Coach, England Rugby"An engrossing guidebook for youth athletes, parents, coaches and perhaps even fantasy-league fans looking for a little insight." The Washington PostTHE SECRETS OF SUPERHUMAN PERFORMANCETHE BEST reveals how the most incredible sportspeople in the world get to the top and stay there. It is a unique look at the path to sporting greatness; a story of origins, serendipity, practice, genetics and the psychology of excellence, as well as of sports science and cutting edge technology.Packed with gripping personal stories and exclusive interviews with top athletes including Siya Kolisi, Marcus Rashford, Pete Sampras, Steph Curry, Jamie Carragher, Ian Poulter, Helen Glover, Ada Hegerberg, Elena Delle Donne, Joey Votto and Mike Hussey, it explains how the best athletes develop the extraordinary skills that allow them to perform remarkable feats under extreme pressure.Get inside the minds of champions and understand first-hand what makes them perform during high-octane competition, what they think about in the heat of the moment and what drives them to do what they do.By combining examples from numerous original interviews with top athletes and leading sports science research, THE BEST deconstructs superhuman performance and answers the question on every sports fan's mind: "How did they do that?""Fascinating and insightful... The Best isn't a one size fits all, it's a highly thought out, well-researched and accessible book that gives recommendations based on context and sport." JOANNE O'RIORDAN, The Irish TimesABOUT THE AUTHORSA. Mark Williams is an academic and one of the world's leading authorities on expertise and its acquisition in sport. He has published 18 books and written over 500 scientific articles on how people become skilled and achieve success in sport and across other professional domains. He has worked across the globe as a consultant with numerous Olympic and professional sports and has vast experience as a scientist, author and educator, and as an applied sports scientist.Tim Wigmore is the author of Cricket 2.0: Inside the T20 Revolution, the winner of the Wisden Book of the Year award for 2020. He is a sports writer for The Daily Telegraph, and has also written regularly for The New York Times, The Economist, the New Statesman and ESPNCricinfo. He is a former winner of the Young Cricket Journalist of the Year award and has been shortlisted for the Cricket Writer of the Year award.Trade ReviewInsightful, thoughtful, and altogether wonderful: The authors have given us a guided tour of athletic greatness, brimming with revelatory science and deep understanding. -- Daniel Coyle, New York Times bestselling author of The Talent CodeFor any coach that wants to learn and then coach better, this book is a must read. Developing elite athletes is an intricate process and this book will help you achieve the right balance of coaching. -- Eddie Jones, Head Coach, England RugbyAn engrossing guidebook for youth athletes, parents, coaches and perhaps even fantasy-league fans looking for a little insight. -- The Washington PostFascinating and insightful... The Best isn't a one size fits all, it's a highly thought out, well-researched and accessible book that gives recommendations based on context and sport. -- Joanne O’Riordan, The Irish TimesThe Best takes you on an epic journey of discovery and learning while also highlighting some of the nuances and pitfalls around developing elite athletes. -- James Bunce, High Performance Director, US Soccer FederationAnswers the big questions about how stars are made, in lucid, jargon-free prose. Takes our understanding of elite sport to a new level and deepens the enjoyment of watching. A major addition to sporting literature. -- Paul Hayward, Chief Sports Writer, Daily TelegraphThe Best takes a classic question posed by sport - what made them so good? - and interrogates it with genuine intellectual sparkle. -- Ed Smith, England cricket selector, author of What Sport Tells Us About LifeA great read for anyone interested in excellence using a compelling mix of narrative interviews with the best athletes interwoven with cutting edge science. -- Sian Beilock, author of ChokeThis crisply written and enthralling book is a study of high achievement in sports. But it is much more than that because of the richness of the human interest stories it tells and of how it uses data to explain its conclusions. It achieves that rare feat: making you look at the world in a new way. -- Jason Cowley, editor, New StatesmanThe Best is an enthralling read that combines the latest research along with interesting anecdotes that bring to life how the world's best athletes are made. Whether a casual reader or professional working in athlete development The Best is a great read. -- Troy Taylor, High Performance Director, US Ski and SnowboardThe authors delve deep into the minds of great athletes, making tangible the intangible, bringing reason to the unexplained, and order to the chaos surrounding the creation of elite sportsmen and women. -- Stuart Miller, Senior Executive Director, International Tennis FederationTaking the complexity of cutting edge research and mixing it with the insights from expert performers in elite sport, The Best stands out in offering a glimpse of the characteristics of greatness and highlighting the many factors that lead individuals to sporting triumph. -- David Colclough, Head of Coaching/Sports Science at The Professional Golfers’ Association (The PGA)The Best provides a perfect balance between evidence-based and anecdotal writing. It is easy to read, yet insightful and thought-provoking. It provides a good framework to understand the multifactorial and random aspects involved in human talent. The Best is a great resource for anyone interested in skill learning, talent identification and expert performance in sport. -- Xavi Schelling, Director of Sports Science and Performance, San Antonio SpursThe authors have created a piece of work that encapsulates everything we should know about identifying and developing champions. This book is a must for any coach, Sporting Director, teacher or mentor; in fact, anyone involved in finding talent and creating opportunity for potential to become reality. In this one book, the authors cover the full spectrum of requirements for elite athletes to become the best they can be and provide the tools for others to help them. -- Les Reed, Technical Director, The Football AssociationA must read for any coach who wants to optimize and facilitate athlete development. The book highlights how talent develops by creating realistic practice situations and empowering athletes. The book, amongst other things, has the athlete and sport at its core, while bestowing on the coach a crucial role as the facilitator of sporting greatness. -- Isaac Guerrero, Head of Coaching at FC BarcelonaThe Best is simply an essential read. It takes us on a rollercoaster tour of the journeys of some of the world's most celebrated athletes and explains how they achieved sporting greatness. -- Christopher Carling, Head of Performance, French Football FederationIn The Best, the authors' vast scientific expertise and real-world experience from the trenches of elite sport results in a fascinating, informative, and immediately relevant read. I devoured it in a weekend and immediately shared it with my National Team coaches and performance staff. -- Peter Vint, Chief of Sport, USA VolleyballA comprehensive book, which thoroughly covers, using science and interviews with successful athletes, the key factors that impact on a prosperous career in sport. For those involved in this domain, this is a very important read that helps improve understanding of the nuances that exist along the pathway to sporting excellence. -- Juninho Paulista, General Manager, Brazil National Football TeamThe Best: How Elite Athletes Are Made combines relevant anecdotal support and sound academic research to better describe the rocky journey to sporting success that many of our athletes take. This book is a good reminder for sports scientists that high performance sport in its purest sense is multi-faceted and that athletes require incredible resilience to succeed in ever-increasing competitive and complex environments. -- Adam Grainger, BASES Sport and Performance Division ChairExcellent. -- Gideon Haigh, the Australian

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Book SynopsisThis book analyzes several hot topics in scientific literature about individual and team sports performance. To optimize the athletes' performance is necessary to understand several factors that could influence sportive success such as training and match loads encountered by players, individual physical performance, anthropometric characteristics and optimal recovery strategies after match-play. To better understand the training process, it is convenient to study the influence of contextual variables and initial players' level on the athletes' performances as well as the flexibility interventions and protocols. This knowledge allows coach staffs and physical trainers of players to establish an appropriate distribution of the training loads throughout each macrocycle during the competitive season. Additionally, this book focuses on cycling, one the most practiced sports around the world. Two chapters are prepared to bring both the amateur and professional practioners towards novel sport perspectives. Therefore, one chapter is based on leisure cycling and women's participation in Scotland, and another chapter is developed to improve the saffle height configuration of cyclists to achieve better performance. This collection offers novel evidence-based approaches for coach staffs and practitioners in order to optimize the training process in individual and team sports. The findings provided within the book could allow coaches and physical trainers to apply some of these results to their training methodologies and strategies to enhance better athlete performance, and consequently, better sportive success.Table of ContentsPreface; Match Analysis and Its Applications for Soccer Training; The Influence of Situational Variables on Technical Performance in Elite Spanish Goalkeepers during Official Competition; Anthropometric Characteristics and Physical Performance of Senior Soccer Players: Effect of Competitive Level and Field Position; Differences in Power Performance Attending to Sprint Capacity and Asymmetry Level in Young Elite Soccer Players; Role of Aerobic Fitness in Recovery Capacity Assessment through Heart Rate Recovery in Young Soccer Players; Training Load Periodization in Soccer with One Official Match a Week: A Systematic Review; Methodology of Muscle Force Development in Spike in Elite Volleyball Players; Mindful Compassion and Psychological Flexibility Based Interventions to Sport Performance; Women's Participation in Leisure Cycling: A Scottish Perspective; Saddle Height Configuration Based on Measurement of Dynamic Knee Flexion Angle Leads to Greater Self-Reported Cycling Comfort in Amateur Cyclists; Index.

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Book SynopsisEducate students in mind and body—and optimize their success. There is no issue today that gets more attention and incites more debate than children’s use of technology. Technology offers exciting new opportunities and challenges to you and your students. Meanwhile, movement is essential to learning—it increases mental energy and helps brain cells develop. But screen time often comes at the expense of physical activity. How do you choose? You don’t! This blended instructional approach combines kinesthetic teaching methodologies with technological resources to meet content standards, increase achievement and test scores, and enrich the learning process. Here you’ll find A neuroscientific overview of the powerful brain-body connection Step-by-step instructions for balancing movement and the use of technology in the classroom Practical tools, templates, and vignettes to ensure successful implementation Classroom management tactics and useful remedies for common problems Educating the whole child means promoting social, physical, mental, emotional, and cognitive growth. By joining two powerful teaching tools, you’ll prepare students for a bright future—in school and in life—while growing your instructional expertise as well. Trade ReviewThe Movement and Technology Balance: Classroom Strategies for Student Success should be on every teacher′s desk and in every administrator′s library! The subject is very timely in today′s culture of the rise of technology and the resulting decline of physical activity in schools. This research-based book shows how to successfully blend intentional movement and purposeful technology by using kinesthetic lessons that can be done for any grade level or content area. Every chapter has valuable lessons and practical information for teachers, administrators, and educational leaders. Become a master at blending technology and movement in your classroom and your students will become successful, healthy, active learners! -- Jean Moize, Founder and OwnerTeachers, stand up and applaud! Traci Lengel and Jenna Evans have created a powerhouse teaching tool that addresses the educator’s dilemma of balancing ever-present technology demands with all students’ critical need for movement. As they state so passionately in their book, this balance must be found before it is too late! The Movement and Technology Balance is jam-packed with calls to action, steps to acknowledge and address our limited teaching styles, and doable checklists to keep educators focused and moving forward. As true educational pioneers, the authors have developed a profound blueprint for teachers who are following in their large, impressive footsteps! -- Candace S. Meyer, Founder and CEO"The parallel rise of technology and a more sedentary lifestyle has made physical activity in schools immediately paramount! Traci Lengel and Jenna Evans describe this paradox and make insightful prescriptions for solving it. Backed by research to make the case for more physical activity in schools, they lay out several frameworks, in a detailed manner, for its effective use side-by-side with the technology needs of the modern classroom. This book also helps educators find the right balance between technology and physical activity, both of which are critical for all students. The Movement and Technology Balance is a must-have for every educator who wants to improve student attention, engagement, motivation, and achievement." -- Mike Kuczala, President"Traci Lengel and Jenna Evans not only make a compelling argument for the benefits of kinesthetic teaching in the modern classroom, but also provide educators with the practical skills necessary to increase motivation, engagement, and achievement. ′Movement′ should be the new movement in education." -- Rose Minniti, EdD, Superintendent of Schools and Adjunct Professor"Unfortunately, technology use and social isolation have replaced physical activity and interpersonal relationships in many schools. Educators need a resource to assist learners to navigate this new terrain, which can lead to increased health disparities and even premature death. Traci Lengel and Jenna Evans have developed a brilliant direct application process for today′s teachers. As a college professor in School Health Education who trains Health and Physical Education majors to be successful in the K-12 environment, I believe this book is a perfect resource and accomplishes the following: It integrates technology to change negative health behaviors by increasing movement through learning, provides a recipe for developing the whole child to decrease long term health disparities, offers a skills-based approach to teaching the importance of movements and life skills toward health literacy, and utilizes differentiated instruction through technology with a focus on kinesthetic learning. This 21st century educational resource demonstrates the paradigm shift needed to be successful teaching in today′s K-12 environment and meet the societal challenges in how youth develop individually and interact personally. The Movement and Technology Balance is a must-read for all teachers. -- Kimberley Razzano, Department Chair, Health StudiesTable of ContentsForeword by Eric Jensen Acknowledgments About the Authors Introduction Chapter 1 • An Undeniable Shift Movement and Technology: The Adversarial Relationship A Society on the Move The Decline of Movement > The Digital Age The Rise of Technology < A Change of Course Chapter 2 • The Power of Movement WANTing Past Values Back Movement Matters The Brain–Body Connection The Supportive Research Common Sense: As Strong as the Research Chapter 3 • The Technology Machine Technology Overload Learner Benefits Current Educational Trends and Learner Options Future Expectations Best Practice in Question Chapter 4 • Making the MOST of It A Balancing Act Blended Teaching and Learning Brain-Based Learning Core Human Needs Bridging the Gap with STRIDES Education’s Responsibility A New Brain, A New Learner—A Reasonable Perspective Chapter 5 • Structuring and Managing Space Fluidity Classroom Designs Planning and Preparation Safety at the Forefront Management Strategies Chapter 6 • Transforming with A.A.A. Movement: It’s All About You Digital Responsibility Defining A.A.A. A Personal Outlook A Professional Agenda: Finding Your Balance An Educational Mission Prevention and Urgency Chapter 7 • Refining Movement and Technology The Inevitable Climb The Significance of ALL The ABCs of Movement for ALL The ABCDs of Technology for ALL Education’s Ascending Champions Chapter 8 • Interconnecting Communities Brain Priority A Societal Scare The Significance of Restoring Skills Building Positive Classroom Culture Community Connectors Chapter 9 • Defining the Balance Implementing the Power Play Balancing Approaches Planning Priorities Classroom Applications: The ABCDs A Bright Future Chapter 10 • Employing SMART Activities The Mental/Emotional Learning State When Productivity Is Lost A Proactive Approach The Benefits of SMART SMART Activities Implementation Considerations Chapter 11 • Supporting a United Approach An Educational Pioneer A Comprehensive Action Plan Reaching the Home Reaching the Community Final Thoughts: A Motivational Magnet References and Resources Index

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Book SynopsisEqual Play; Title IX and Social Change collects the best, up-to-date scholarship, court cases, and other useful materials showing how the governmental processes have influenced the implementation of one of the country's most important social goals: equality in athletics.Trade Review“[A] good primer on [Title IX’s] history and struggles…the authors clearly spell out the periodic backlashes to Title IX as well as its victories.”—Michele Kort, Ms.Table of ContentsEqual Play:Title IX and Social ChangeEdited by:Nancy Hogshead-Makar and Andrew ZimbalistTABLE OF CONTENTSIntroductionNancy Hogshead-Makar and Andrew ZimbalistPart IIntroduction: Women's Sports Before Title IXNancy Hogshead-Makar and Andrew ZimbalistComing on Strong, Gender and Sexuality in Twentieth Century SportsSusan CahnHeroines As Well As Heroes Welch Suggs Didrikson was a Woman Ahead of Her TimeLarry SchwartzSport is Unfair to WomenBil Gilbert and Nancy WilliamsonPart IIIntroduction: Staking a Claim: The First DecadeNancy Hogshead-Makar and Andrew ZimbalistSpeech of Senator Birch BayhNew York Women's Political Caucus New York, November 23, 1975Amendment to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972Statement of Hon. Birch Bayh, a U.S. Senator from the State of Indiana on the Tower AmendmentJavits Amendmentpassed May 20, 1974Provision Relating to Sex Discrimination1975 Title IX RegulationsA Policy Interpretation: Title IX and Intercollegiate AthleticsUnited States District Court, D. Kansas.NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, v. Joseph CALIFANO, Secretary of the United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Defendant, et al.; Decided Jan. 9, 1978Supreme Court of the United StatesGeraldine G. CANNON, Petitioner, v. UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO et al.; Decided May 14, 1979Part IIIIntroduction: The Initial Backlash: the 1980sNancy Hogshead-Makar and Andrew ZimbalistSupreme Court of the United StatesGROVE CITY COLLEGE, Individually and on Behalf of its Students, et al., Petitioners v. Terrel H. BELL, Secretary of Education, et al.; Decided Feb. 28, 1984.Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987Reducing the Commercialization of Intercollegiate AthleticsGary R. RobertsPart IVIntroduction: Accelerated Pace: the 1990sNancy Hogshead-Makar and Andrew ZimbalistTesting Title IX: Amy Cohen and Brown UniversityAndrew ZimbalistUnited States Court of Appeals, First Circuit.Amy COHEN, et al., Plaintiffs-Appellees, v. BROWN UNIVERSITY, et al., Defendants-Appellants; Decided Nov. 21, 1996.1996 Clarification of Intercollegiate Athletics Policy Guidance: The Three-Part TestBowling Green LetterLinda Carpenter and Vivian Acosta, “Women in Intercollegiate Sport: A Longitudinal, National Study, 1977-2006”Stronger Women Mariah Burton NelsonPart VIntroduction: The Second Backlash: 2000-2006Nancy Hogshead-Makar and Andrew ZimbalistUnited States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit.NATIONAL WRESTLING COACHES ASSOCIATION, et al., Appellants, v. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, Appellee.; Decided May 14, 2004.Tilting THE Playing Field: Schools, Sports, Sex and Title IXJessica GavoraA Critique of Tilting the Playing Field: Schools, Sports, Sex and Title IX Nancy Hogshead-Makar“What To Do About Title IX” Testimony Before Secretary Paige's Commission on Title IXAndrew ZimbalistOpen to All: Title IX at ThirtyMinority Views on the Report of the Commission on Opportunity in AthleticsDonna de Varona and Julie FoudyLimitations of the Department of Education's Online Survey Method for Measuring Athletic Interest and Ability on U.S.A. CampusesDon Sabo and Christine GrantBush Administration Uses Stealth Tactics to Subvert Title IXAndrew ZimbalistFootball Is a Sucker's Game Michael SokoloveTitle IX by the NumbersAndrew Zimbalist

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Book SynopsisA practical, hands-on, experienced-based guide from a military veteran turned yoga teacherBrendon Abram combines his first-hand experience with PTSD in the field and years of teaching to offer this practical guide to bringing trauma-sensitive yoga to both clinical and studio settings. Drawing on his work with military veterans, first responders, and survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, he emphasizes the importance of respecting the uniqueness of every individual and demonstrates how to use the foundational principles of yoga to create a safe experience. Abram explains that basic principles of yoga bring power to the practice and that breath, mindful movement, focused awareness, and acceptance of present-moment experience form the foundation of any yoga offering.

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Book SynopsisThe Fitness is a widespread practice especially in Western countries and is being investigated in several respects from a scientific and health perspective as well as its role in obtaining a pleasing physical appearance. The authors also discuss fitness as a recreational hobby. Since it involves physical exercises that require an adequate preparation and not completely without risk to health, it is essential that those practitioners are made aware of both the basic principles of fitness and the potential adverse effects associated with it. This is true primarily when cardiovascular risk factors are concerned. The purpose of this book is to describe these topics in a concise way with bare suggestions for understanding the subject.

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Book SynopsisAn effective planning in Physical Education entails taking into account a set of psychological, sport training-related, and pedagogical principles developed in a particular educational setting. This is a complex task that teachers usually do without the necessary time to develop it carefully. Several problems associated with this process are explained in this book. The objectives of planning in physical education, independently of the context where it will be applied, have to be aligned to the respective national standards in each country. This book explores the world of physical education in schools. It includes discussions on several topics which include a historical overview of the relation between health and physical education; new institutional designs to achieve better results for children; the role of professionally guided physical education in primary school; effects of traditional games played in physical education classes with elementary school students; school-based physical activity interventions to prevent or reduce obesity; and the psychosocial dynamics of physical education for students with disabilities.

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Book Synopsis"Love, Zac is not just a vital contribution to the national conversation about traumatic brain injury in athletes, it’s so beautifully written it belongs on the shelf alongside classic works of literary journalism.” —Jeanne Marie Laskas, New York Times bestselling author of Concussion In December 2015, Zac Easter, a twenty-four-year-old from small-town Iowa, decided to take his own life rather than continue his losing battle against traumatic brain injuries he had sustained as a high school football player and which led him to develop chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). For this deeply reported and powerfully moving true story, award-winning writer Reid Forgrave was given access to Zac’s own diaries and was able to speak with Zac’s family, friends, and coaches. He explores Zac’s tight-knit, football-obsessed Midwestern community; he interviews leading brain scientists, psychologists, and sports historians; he takes a deep dive into the triumphs and sins of the sports entertainment industry; and he shows us the fallout from the traditional notions of manhood that football instills. For parents wondering about whether to allow their kids to play football, for players, former players, and fans, for anyone concerned about concussions and sports, this eye-opening, heart-wrenching, and ultimately inspiring story may be one of the most important books they will read.Trade Review“What an accomplishment. Brimming with compassion and insight, Reid Forgrave has written an artful and intimate portrait of a former high school football star that travels ambitiously into themes of masculinity, suffering, and the nature of a national obsession. Love, Zac is not just a vital contribution to the national conversation about traumatic brain injury in athletes, it’s so beautifully written it belongs on the shelf alongside classic works of literary journalism.” —Jeanne Marie Laskas, New York Times bestselling author of Concussion “Sportswriter Forgrave stuns in this moving debut . . . This unflinching exposé is one anyone who loves the sport should pick up.” —Publishers Weekly “The concussion epidemic has spread devastation to players in the less visible strata of the sport, especially to high school players like Zac Easter. Love, Zac shows the totality of that damage in full. Someone should staple this book to Roger Goodell’s forehead.” —Drew Magary, author of The Hike and The Postmortal “An essential work of sports reporting, Love, Zac explores the dark side of small-town football culture and the warning signs of CTE, interspersed with passages from Zac’s diary and interviews with his family and friends.” —New York Post “An intelligent, provocative tale that will give pause to many parents of football players at any level.” —Kirkus Reviews“A tragic, moving story that will linger with readers of sports and biographies in general.” —Library Journal “A heartbreaking biography [that] underscores the moral ambiguity of supporting life-threatening sports.” —Shelf Awareness “A monumental achievement of deep reporting and expert storytelling. One question echoes from every page of this book: What happened to Zac Easter? In seeking the answers, Reid Forgrave has written a detective story, a love story, and a parable about football, pain and the consequences of the bedrock version of American masculinity.” —Michael Sokolove, author of The Last Temptation of Rick Pitino and Drama High “An in-depth exploration not only of football and its risks, but of the empty-calorie culture into which we are driving young men. It will leave you unable to ever watch a football game—at any level—the same way again.” —Brian Alexander, author of Glass House

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Book SynopsisWho is the first female athlete you admired? Were male and female athletes treated differently in your high school? Is there a natural limit to women's athletic ability? How has Title IX opened up opportunities for women athletes?Every semester since 1996, Bonnie Morris has encouraged students to confront questions like these in one of the most provocative college courses in America: Athletics and Gender, A History of Women's Sports. What's the Score?, Morris's energetic teaching memoir, is a peek inside that class and features a decades-long dialogue with student athletes about the greater opportunities for women—on the playing field, as coaches, and in sports media. From corsets to segregated schoolyards to the WNBA, we find women athletes the world over conquering unique barriers to success.What's the Score? is not only an insider's look at sports education but also an engaging guide to turning points in women's sports history that everyone should know.Trade ReviewWhat do gender and sports fandom have to do with the American and global social and political landscape? As historian Bonnie J. Morris (The Disappearing L) writes, despite progress with women's rights, we still 'don't expect women to initiate, share, participate in, or pass along sports literacy. In other words, except on a few annual occasions, we don't expect women to know the score.' In response to this gendered cultural gap and the lack of a conversation around it, Morris created a course called Athletics and Gender, which she taught for 25 years at several universities, including George Washington University and UC Berkeley. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX, and What's the Score? takes readers into Morris's classroom, reflecting on the social and cultural changes that shaped discussions with students and stakeholders over the years. Morris describes her book not as a 'complete or formal history of women's sports' but a 'memoir of teaching and a template for teaching, drawing from remembered and successful best practices to pass on.' She shares how the course was created and developed over time, along with insights from her students and how the conversation around sports and gender is pertinent to a large variety of undergraduate fields. This invaluable resource for sports fans also includes three versions of the syllabus and a wealth of additional information, including reading materials, documentaries and various legal and sports timelines. -- Michelle Anya Anjirbag * Shelf Awareness *Table of ContentsTimeline: 101 Turning Points in Women's Sports HistoryPrologue: The Bus Ride before the GameIntroduction: Nothing Better to Do on a Friday Night?1. The Strength of Our Foremothers: Engaging Student Athletes with the Past2. How Female Athletes Disappear: Headlines, Publicity, and Media Activism3. Tomboy Identities, Muscular Ideals: Discussing Gender Roles and Homophobia in Sports4. From Half-Court to Federal Court: Title IX and the American Playing Field5. Global Encounters with Women's Sports: Teaching Students at Sea6. Challenges for a Women's Sports Professor: Evaluating 25 Years of ClassConclusion: When the Scoreboard Went Dark in 2020Critical Thinking ResourcesNotesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisFitness education is often overlooked for various reasons: no equipment, no weight room, large class size, or lack of professional development.Designing and Teaching Fitness Education Courses provides real solutions for all these issues. This book offers secondary-level physical educators innovative ideas, practical answers, and guidance in implementing fitness education programming that will meet the needs of all students.Designing and Teaching Fitness Education Courses is packed with highly useful tools and resources: 211 instructional photos showing exercises and stretches that require no equipment and are easily adapted for varying abilities 18 pacing guides that form a week-by-week blueprint for implementing a semester-long fitness education course A robust online resource with all 18 pacing guides, as well as a blank template for developing your own; 139 video demonstrations of all the book’s exercises and stretches; PowerPoint presentations to show in PE classes, including video demonstrations of the book’s exercises and stretches; and teacher aids and student handouts, including assignments, assessments, posters, and a 12-week personal fitness plan Teachers can use the pacing guides to develop a semester-long fitness education course that can be implemented in either a traditional or block schedule. These guides offer objectives, class discussion topics, activities, assessments, and teaching strategies for each week of an 18-week semester. All topics in the guides are aligned with SHAPE America’s National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes for K–12 Physical Education. The authors guide teachers in addressing the following priorities within a fitness education course: social and emotional learning; behavior modification principles and adherence to fitness activities; social cognitive theory; classroom management; student safety; equity, diversity, and inclusion; and social justice.Designing and Teaching Fitness Education Courses also includes a detailed chapter on nutrition education written by internationally recognized sport nutritionist Lisa Dorfman, who provides teachers a wealth of information to integrate into fitness courses. Teachers will learn how to integrate a quality fitness education curriculum into any setting (rural, urban, or suburban) and any learning model (remote, hybrid, or in-person learning).Designing and Teaching Fitness Education Courses is organized into three sections: Part I presents both theoretical and practical knowledge of fitness education; its importance in a standards-based curriculum; pedagogical and content knowledge considerations; nutrition, wellness, and consumer issues; and the general components of fitness education. Part II focuses on various components of fitness education: flexibility, strength, and cardiorespiratory fitness. This part includes stretching and muscular strength and endurance workouts, illustrated with photos in the book and videos in the online resource. Part III guides readers in enabling students to participate in community fitness and activity events to support the development of lifelong fitness habits. Through Designing and Teaching Fitness Education Courses, teachers will be able to provide appropriate fitness activities that will lead to the elevated health and wellness of students and a greater appreciation for participating in lifelong activities. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all new print books.Trade Review“The authors of Designing and Teaching Fitness Education Courses: Innovative Ideas and Practical Solutions for Secondary Schools, Jayne Greenberg, Nichole Calkins, and Lisa S. Spinosa, provide what the book’s title conveys, and internationally recognized contributing author Lisa Dorfman also expertly weaves concepts involving nutrition, wellness, and consumer issues into the book's content . . . Useful tools and resources include over 200 instructional photographs showing flexibility and strength exercises that require no equipment and that can be easily adapted for those who participate. Accommodations and modifications are detailed at the end of each exercise. Photos are innovatively indicative of inclusion fitness education: teenagers representing different sexes, races, ethnic backgrounds, ability, and disabilities. Participants in photos are dressed in fitness workout apparel realistically appropriate for secondary school ages. This text appears to be the first that provides numerous photos displaying examples of diversity and inclusion in physical activity through fitness education . . . Those who are teaching or preparing to teach courses in fitness education based upon standards will find this book to be tremendously beneficial, particularly in the USA and Canada. Those who are willing to design and teach fitness education courses at the secondary level in other countries can easily use the information included to fit cultural and national contexts by using the solid and scientifically based foundation for development emphasized in this book.”—Review in International Sports Studies, Volume 43 (2021), by Darlene Kluka of University of Pretoria, South Africa, and Rosa López de D'Amico of Universidad Pedagógica Experimental Libertador Table of ContentsPart I. Foundations of Fitness EducationChapter 1. Introduction to Fitness Education Introduction Physical Education and Fitness Education: What Is the Difference? Why Fitness Education? Implementing Fitness Education Fitness Education Barriers and Solutions Roles and Responsibilities in Fitness Education Conclusion Review QuestionsChapter 2. Fitness Components and Training Principles Introduction The Components of Physical Fitness The Basic Principles of Training Exercise Fitness Planning: Designing the Training to FITT the Goal Training Methods for the Components of Fitness Conclusion Review QuestionsChapter 3. Curricular and Instructional Considerations in Fitness Education Introduction Content Knowledge and Pedagogical Content Knowledge Designing an Instructional Framework Employing a Variety of Teaching Strategies Modifying Learning Tasks: A Universal Design for Learning Approach The Instructional Delivery Process Providing Performance Feedback Characteristics of Effective Feedback Conclusion Review QuestionsChapter 4. Classroom Considerations and Teaching Tips Introduction General Class and Teaching Considerations Supervision, Safety, and Environmental Factors Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Conclusion Review QuestionsChapter 5. Nutrition, Wellness, and Consumer Issues Introduction Nutritional Needs in Adolescence Nutrition Education Daily Calorie Needs for Weight Management Healthy Weight Range Dieting and Eating Disorders Dietary Composition Special Diet Concerns Gluten Intolerance and Sensitivity Vegetarian Diets Supplements and Steroids Adolescent Stress Sleep Alcohol Breakfast and Snacks for Optimal Health and Performance Becoming a Smart Consumer Sample Menus ConclusionChapter 6. Social and Emotional Learning Introduction Creating a Positive and Motivational Learning Environment Trauma-Informed Teaching Developing Social and Emotional Learning Interpersonal Competencies: Social Awareness Interpersonal Competencies: Relationship Skills Cognitive Competencies: Responsible Decision Making Intrapersonal Competencies: Self-Awareness Intrapersonal Competencies: Self-Management Skills Conclusion Review QuestionsChapter 7. Standards, Grade-Level Outcomes, and Assessment Introduction Fitness Education Assessment Strategies Rubrics SOFIT Observation Assessment Alternative Assessments Use of Technology in Student Learning and Assessment Fitness Education Grading Health-Related Fitness Assessments FitnessGram Brockport Physical Fitness Test Lab Fitness Assessments and Career Opportunities Developing an Individual Fitness Plan Conclusion Review QuestionsPart II. Fitness Elements and Lesson PlansChapter 8. Cardiorespiratory Fitness Introduction Benefits of Cardiorespiratory Fitness Starting Points for a Fitness Education Course Cardiorespiratory Endurance, Aerobic and Anaerobic Activities, and MVPA Inclusion Methods of Cardiorespiratory Training Safety Guidelines Monitoring and Assessment Teaching Tips Conclusion Review QuestionsChapter 9. Upper-Body Stretching Exercises Introduction Warm-Up Dynamic and Static Stretches for the Upper Body Routines: Stringing Them Together Teaching Tips Conclusion Review QuestionsChapter 10. Core Stretching Exercises Introduction Warm-Up Dynamic and Static Stretches for the Core Routines: Stringing Them Together Teaching Tips Conclusion Review QuestionsChapter 11. Lower-Body Stretching Exercises Introduction Warm-Up Dynamic and Static Stretches for the Lower Body Routines: Stringing Them Together Teaching Tips Conclusion Review QuestionsChapter 12. Upper-Body Muscular Strength and Endurance Exercises Introduction Warm-Up Dynamic Stretches Upper-Body Muscular Strength and Endurance Exercises Cool-Down Static Stretches Routines: Stringing Them Together Teaching Tips Conclusion Review QuestionsChapter 13. Core Muscular Strength and Endurance Exercises Introduction Warm-Up Dynamic Stretches Core Muscular Strength and Endurance Exercises Cool-Down Static Stretches Routines: Stringing Them Together Teaching Tips Conclusion Review QuestionsChapter 14. Lower-Body Muscular Strength and Endurance Exercises Introduction Warm-Up Dynamic Stretches Lower-Body Muscular Strength and Endurance Exercises Cool-Down Static Stretches Routines: Stringing Them Together Teaching Tips Conclusion Review QuestionsChapter 15. Implementing the Fitness Education Program Incorporating Cardiorespiratory Fitness Into Routines and Circuits Methods of Fitness Training Sample Lesson Plans Teaching Tips Conclusion Review QuestionsPart III. Extending Fitness EducationChapter 16. Extending Fitness Education Into the Community Introduction Connecting Community Events to Schools Community-Based Programs and Activities Inclusion Tips for Community-Based Programs Training for a Road Race Conclusion Review QuestionsChapter 17. Pacing Guides for Semester Planning How to Use the Pacing Guides Pacing Guides: Weeks 1-18 Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThis is the loose-leaf version of Research Methods in Physical Activity, Eighth Edition, which offers students a less expensive, printed version of the text.Research Methods in Physical Activity, Eighth Edition, systematically guides students through the research process, introducing research methods, tools, and analysis techniques specifically for kinesiology and exercise science disciplines, including the subdisciplines of physical therapy, rehabilitation, and occupational therapy. The eighth edition continues its legacy with the authors’ trademark humor and is now enhanced with a new full-color layout.This reputable text provides step-by-step information for every aspect of the research process. Part I presents an overview of the research process, from preparing the research plan to understanding ethical issues in research and writing. Part II introduces statistical and measurement issues in research. Part III presents various approaches to research and methodology—including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods—while scholarly contributors offer advice for addressing sociohistorical, experimental, epidemiological, and philosophical research questions. Part IV details how to develop and organize research papers and presentations, and it includes guidance for describing results for publication in a scientific journal. Statistical tables and guides are available in the appendix.Joining longtime authors Jerry Thomas, EdD, and Stephen Silverman, EdD, are Philip Martin, PhD, and Jennifer Etnier, PhD, who bring fresh perspectives from the subdisciplines of biomechanics and sport and exercise psychology. Other enhancements to the eighth edition include the following: References have been updated throughout the text to present current research. Part II has undergone a major revision that makes statistical techniques more accessible. A new section on the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans and other public health initiatives demonstrates epidemiology research in action. The chapter on philosophical research contains new issues from our increasingly diverse world, challenging students to think deeply. The full-color layout fosters an engaging learning experience and offers an enhanced data presentation. Research Methods in Physical Activity, Eighth Edition, employs learning aids that make the technical aspects of the research process approachable and easy to understand. Photos, anecdotes, and humorous stories throughout the text highlight practical applications to keep students engaged. A running glossary and key points emphasize important content. Review questions and prompts invite students to assess and apply their knowledge.Research Methods in Physical Activity, Eighth Edition, instills in students the confidence to devise, collect, analyze, and present their research in a competent manner. It is an essential text for all emerging researchers in physical activity.Table of ContentsPart I. Overview of the Research ProcessChapter 1. Introduction to Research in Physical ActivityThe Nature of ResearchUnscientific Versus Scientific Methods of Problem-SolvingAlternative Models of ResearchTypes of ResearchOverview of the Research ProcessParts of a Thesis: A Reflection on the Steps in the Research ProcessSummaryChapter 2. Developing the Problem and Using the LiteratureIdentifying the Research ProblemPurpose of the Literature ReviewBasic Literature Search StrategiesSteps in the Literature SearchSummaryChapter 3. Presenting the ProblemChoosing the TitleDeveloping the Introduction: Background and JustificationStating the Research PurposePresenting the Research HypothesisOperationally Defining TermsBasic Assumptions, Delimitations, and LimitationsJustifying the Significance of the StudyDifferences Between the Thesis and the Research ArticleSummaryChapter 4. Formulating the MethodHow to Present Methodological DetailsWhy Planning the Methods Is ImportantTwo Principles for Planning ExperimentsDescribing ParticipantsSelecting and Describing InstrumentsDescribing ProceduresDescribing Design and AnalysisEstablishing Cause and EffectInteraction of Participants, Measurements, and TreatmentsSummaryChapter 5. Ethical Issues in Research and ScholarshipSeven Areas of Research MisconductEthical Issues Regarding CopyrightModel for Considering Scientific MisconductWorking With FacultyProtecting Human ParticipantsProtecting Animal SubjectsSummaryPart II. Statistical and Measurement Concepts in ResearchChapter 6. Becoming Acquainted With Statistical ConceptsWhy We Need StatisticsUse of Computers in Statistical AnalysisDescription and Inference Are Not Statistical TechniquesWays to Select a SampleWays to Assign Participants to GroupsPost Hoc JustificationsDifficulty of Random Sampling and Assignment: How Good Must It Be?Measures of Central Tendency and VariabilityBasic Concepts of Statistical TechniquesData for Use in the Remaining Statistical ChaptersSummaryChapter 7. Statistical Issues in Research Planning and EvaluationProbabilityHypothesis TestingMeaningfulness (Effect Size)PowerUsing Information in the Context of the StudySummaryChapter 8. Relationships of VariablesWhat Correlational Research InvestigatesUnderstanding the Nature of CorrelationWhat the Coefficient of Correlation MeansUsing Correlation for PredictionPartial CorrelationSemipartial CorrelationProcedures for Multiple RegressionLogistic RegressionDiscriminant Function AnalysisModerators and MediatorsMultivariate Forms of CorrelationSummaryChapter 9. Differences Between GroupsHow Statistics Test DifferencesTypes of t TestsInterpreting tRelationship of t and rAnalysis of VarianceAnalysis of CovarianceExperiment-Wise Error RateUnderstanding Multivariate TechniquesSummaryChapter 10. Nonparametric TechniquesChi Square: Testing the Observed Versus the ExpectedProcedures for Rank-Order DataCorrelationDifferences Between GroupsSummaryChapter 11. Measuring Research VariablesValidityReliabilityMethods of Establishing ReliabilityIntertester Reliability (Objectivity)Standard Error of MeasurementUsing Standard Scores to Compare PerformanceMeasuring MovementMeasuring Written ResponsesMeasuring Affective BehaviorScales for MeasurementMeasuring KnowledgeItem Response TheorySummaryPart III. Types of ResearchChapter 12. Sociohistorical Process in Sport StudiesDevelopment of the DisciplineTheory and Sport HistoryRelationship Between Theory and MethodResearch SourcesResearch TopicsResearch DesignData Analysis and InterpretationResearch FindingsExemplary Studies in Sport HistorySummaryChapter 13. Philosophical Research in Physical ActivityIdentifying the Purposes of Philosophical ResearchPhilosophical Inquiry ContinuumLocating a Research ProblemAnalyzing a Research ProblemSummaryAppendixChapter 14. Research Synthesis (Meta-Analysis and Systematic Reviews)Purpose of Research SynthesisPresenting Effect Size DataSummaryChapter 15. SurveysQuestionnairesAdditional Considerations for Online SurveysDelphi MethodPersonal InterviewsNormative SurveysSummaryChapter 16. Other Descriptive Research MethodsDevelopmental ResearchCase StudiesObservational ResearchUnobtrusive Research TechniquesCorrelational ResearchSummaryChapter 17. Physical Activity Epidemiology ResearchU.S. National Physical Activity Guidelines and PlanObservational Versus Experimental ResearchWhat Is Physical Activity Epidemiology?Definitions of Physical Activity and Its ComponentsAssessment of Physical ActivityEpidemiological Study DesignsReading and Interpreting a Physical Activity Epidemiological StudySummaryChapter 18. Experimental and Quasi-Experimental ResearchSources of InvalidityThreats to Internal ValidityThreats to External ValidityControlling Threats to Internal ValidityControlling Threats to External ValidityTypes of DesignsSummaryChapter 19. Qualitative ResearchProcedures in Qualitative ResearchData AnalysisConcluding RemarksSummaryChapter 20. Mixed-Methods ResearchCombining Quantitative and Qualitative MethodsDesigning Mixed-Methods ResearchIssues in Mixed-Methods ResearchExamples of Mixed-Methods ResearchSummaryPart IV. Writing the Research ReportChapter 21. Completing the Research ProcessResearch ProposalThesis and Dissertation ProposalsAdvisor and Dissertation CommitteeThe Good Scholar Must Research and WriteScientific WritingFirst Things Are Sometimes Best Done LastDeveloping a Good IntroductionDescribing the MethodsThe Proposal ProcessPreparing and Presenting Qualitative Research ProposalsWriting Proposals for Granting AgenciesSubmitting Internal ProposalsCompleting Your Thesis or DissertationResults and DiscussionHandling Multiple Experiments in a Single ReportUsing Tables and FiguresSummaryChapter 22. Ways of Reporting ResearchBasic Writing GuidelinesA Brief Word About AcknowledgmentsThesis and Dissertation Format: Traditional Versus JournalHelpful Hints for Successful Journal WritingRevising Research PapersWriting AbstractsMaking Oral and Poster PresentationsSummaryAppendix. Statistical Tables

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Book SynopsisThis is the loose-leaf version of Introduction to Exercise Science With HKPropel Access, which offers students a less expensive printed version of the text.Introduction to Exercise Science With HKPropel Access offers students a comprehensive overview of the field of exercise science and explores the research and evidence-based practice within the subdisciplines that are part of this dynamic and expanding discipline. Taking inspiration from Introduction to Kinesiology, this text focuses on the major subdisciplines within the field of exercise prescription.Introduction to Exercise Science features a full-color layout and a three-section structure to introduce students to the current issues that exercise science professionals seek to understand to promote better health and performance. Part I examines the scope of the field and summarizes the foundational knowledge needed, like basic musculoskeletal anatomy, measurement, and statistics. Part II delves into five major subdisciplines of exercise science: biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor behavior, sport and exercise psychology, and physical activity epidemiology. Part III elaborates on research methods, evidence-based practice, and professional application in various allied-health-related careers such as athletic training, physical therapy, and occupational therapy as well as sport performance careers such as strength and conditioning, nutrition, and sport analytics.Introduction to Exercise Science is designed to stimulate student curiosity about the vast field of exercise science and common career paths. Throughout the text, sidebars featuring the latest research and best practices, professional issues and career opportunities, and trending topics in exercise science are used to engage students and reinforce important knowledge in evidence-based practice. Chapter objectives, summaries, key points, key terms, and review questions aid in knowledge retention. Opening scenarios at the beginning of each chapter feature a specific activity, exercise, or health promotion issue that serves to illustrate the importance of that area of knowledge to exercise science.Related online learning activities include interactive flash cards, key point review questions, research activities, guided notes, and scenario-based exercises to fully immerse students in the various aspects of exercise science. Students will learn how to read and evaluate research and will develop the ability to think critically to confront specific challenges. Most of the activities can be assigned, and progress tracked, directly through HKPropel. Chapter quizzes, which are automatically graded, may also be assigned to test comprehension of critical concepts.Exercise science professionals require mastery of a complex body of theoretical knowledge about exercise and its application in evidence-based practice. Introduction to Exercise Science will give readers an understanding of how scientific tools and protocols and applied research can contribute to the health and performance of all people.Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all new print books.Table of ContentsPart I. Foundational KnowledgeChapter 1. The Scope of Exercise Science and KinesiologyDuane V. KnudsonThe Disciplines of Exercise Science and KinesiologySources of Knowledge of Exercise ScienceExercise Science and Professional CareersHolistic Study of Subdisciplines of Exercise ScienceExercise Science and Evidence-Based PracticeWrap-UpChapter 2. Musculoskeletal AnatomyDuane V. KnudsonAnatomy and Exercise ScienceStructure of the BodySkeletal Anatomy PreviewMuscular Anatomy PreviewIntegration of Anatomy and Exercise ScienceWrap-UpChapter 3. Measurement and StatisticsMatthew T. MaharBenefits and History of Measurement in Exercise ScienceMeasurement Concepts in Exercise ScienceStatistics Commonly Used in Exercise ScienceWrap-UpPart II. Major Subdisciplines of Exercise ScienceChapter 4. BiomechanicsKathy SimpsonBenefits of Biomechanics KnowledgeWhat Do Biomechanists Do?History of BiomechanicsResearch Methods for BiomechanicsOverview of Knowledge in BiomechanicsWrap-UpChapter 5. Exercise PhysiologyJennifer L. CaputoBenefits of Exercise Physiology KnowledgeWhat Do Exercise Physiologists Do?History of Exercise PhysiologyResearch Methods in Exercise PhysiologyOverview of Knowledge in Exercise PhysiologyWrap-UpChapter 6. Motor BehaviorKatherine T. Thomas and Xiangli GuBenefits of Motor Behavior KnowledgeWhat Do Motor Behaviorists Do?History of Motor BehaviorResearch Methods for Motor BehaviorOverview of Knowledge in Motor BehaviorWrap-UpChapter 7. Sport and Exercise PsychologyLindsay E. KippBenefits of Sport and Exercise PsychologyWhat Do Sport and Exercise Psychology Professionals Do?History of Sport and Exercise PsychologyResearch Methods for Sport and Exercise PsychologyOverview of Knowledge in Sport and Exercise PsychologyWrap-UpChapter 8. Physical Activity EpidemiologyDuck-chul LeeBenefits of Physical Activity Epidemiology KnowledgeWhat Do Physical Activity Epidemiologists Do?History of Physical Activity EpidemiologyResearch Methods in Physical Activity EpidemiologyOverview of Knowledge in Physical Activity EpidemiologyWrap-UpPart III. Related Professional SubdisciplinesChapter 9. Research and Evidence-Based PracticeJames L. Farnsworth II and Natalie L. MyersBenefits of Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Exercise ScienceCommon Research Designs Used in Exercise ScienceOverview of Using Research to Support Evidence-Based PracticeWrap-UpChapter 10. Sport Performance: Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition, and Sport ScienceBroderick L. Dickerson, Drew E. Gonzalez, Scott M. Battley, and Richard B. KreiderWhat Do Sport Performance Specialists Do?History of Sport PerformanceResearch Methods in Sport PerformanceOverview of Knowledge in Sport PerformanceWrap-UpChapter 11. Medicine and Allied HealthChad Starkey and Julie CavallarioDiagnostics in Medicine and Allied HealthTypes of Interventive Exercise in Medicine and Allied HealthRoles and Scope of Practice for Medical and Allied Health ProfessionalsApplied and Translational Exercise Science Research in Medicine and Allied HealthWrap-Up

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Book SynopsisThe early elementary years are a critical time for children to acquire physical skills. While many books detail the motor skills children need to learn, few focus on how to teach those skills.That’s where Teaching Fundamental Motor Skills, Fourth Edition, comes in.This practical text, formerly titled Teaching the Nuts and Bolts of Physical Education, does just that, because motor skills are the nuts and bolts of physical education.“We believe that instruction can be motivating and enjoyable,” says lead author Vonnie Colvin. “Although fun is not the goal of education, it can be a very motivating by-product. When children are motivated and they receive sound instruction, they focus more on learning.”Through Teaching Fundamental Motor Skills, elementary physical educators will guide their students in mastering the critical elements of 8 locomotor and 17 manipulative skills. “The approach offers a perfect balance between sound pedagogy and fun activities that will engage your students and keep them learning,” Colvin says.Value-Packed ResourceThe text offers teachers a multitude of tools and ideas to foster student learning: Sequenced illustrations of four to six critical elements necessary for the skill to be correctly performed Cue words to help students remember each critical element Partner skill check assessments that help partners evaluate each other’s progress Success builders to reinforce correct performance Activities for practicing the entire skill Troubleshooting charts to address problem areas and help students learn and improve Scripted lesson plans that guide teachers through the instruction sequence New ContentThis latest edition also includes new content and teaching aids: Video clips of each skill, performed at regular speed and in slow motion to show correct execution and to further enhance understanding Video clips showing one or more incorrect critical elements so PETE students and teachers can learn to detect errors and provide cues and corrections Sidebars on promoting social and emotional health within the skill lessons to foster student well-being Sidebars on how to adapt lessons to meet the needs of children with different abilities (These don’t take the place of an adapted physical education book, individualized education program, or 504 plan, but they do help ensure all children can be included in the lesson.) Sidebars for at-home modifications to help remote learners and homeschoolers, with lists of typical home items that can be used in place of typical physical education equipment. For example, a balled-up pair of socks can become a ball, and many plastic bags can combine to become a soccer ball. AncillariesOn HK’s delivery and learning platform, HKPropel, teachers can access the aforementioned video clips as well as reproducible forms, troubleshooting charts, illustrations of critical elements, and animations of critical elements for the 17 manipulative and 8 locomotor skills.Teaching Foundational SkillsThis new edition of Teaching Fundamental Motor Skills, written by authors with a combined 140 years of teaching experience, will help children learn fundamental motor skills that provide the foundation for acquiring future sports skills.“The skills covered in this book represent the fundamentals of building a successful physical education curriculum for children,” says Colvin. “This book is a collection of teaching strategies and ideas that are kid tested, and they have been very successful in our elementary schools.”Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with this ebook.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Building Skills for SuccessChapter 2. Locomotor SkillsHoppingGallopingSlidingRunningSkippingJumpingJumping in the Vertical PlaneJumping in the Horizontal PlaneLeapingChapter 3. Underhand RollingChapter 4. ThrowingUnderhand ThrowingOverhand ThrowingTwo-Hand Overhead ThrowingChapter 5. CatchingCatching Above the WaistCatching Below the WaistChapter 6. PassingBounce PassingChest PassingChapter 7. StrikingUnderhand StrikingSidearm StrikingTwo-Hand Sidearm StrikingChapter 8. VolleyingForearm PassingOverhead VolleyingChapter 9. Kicking and PuntingKickingPuntingChapter 10. DribblingDribbling With HandsDribbling With Feet

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Book SynopsisEducational gymnastics is a field that differs from traditional gymnastics. Instead of a focus on developing skills in which all students are expected to develop at the same rate, educational gymnastics provides learning experiences that are designed to meet children at their skill level and expand skills within their level of competence. Educational gymnastics centers on balance as a lifelong skill, on self-responsibility, and on respect for self and others.Educational Gymnastics for Children takes a child-centered approach to offering highly applied and safe learning experiences as it provides readers with the theoretical foundation and practical application of educational gymnastics for all elementary students. Written by two physical education professionals who have years of experience providing these learning experiences to children in elementary physical education programs, the text offers the following: Gymnastics learning experiences for elementary physical education, most requiring no gymnastics equipment Detailed safety measures for all learning experiences to ensure a safe environment Assessment strategies to enhance student learning A child-centered approach to engage all students in a noncompetitive environment that encourages variety in student response and success for all students, thus fostering social-emotional learning and self-worth The learning experiences in the text provide a clear understanding of the skills and concepts being taught and come with an easy-to-follow template for teachers. Many of the learning experiences require no equipment; mats are added for safety as the task difficulty increases. A single chapter has been devoted to use of equipment (e.g., boxes, ladders, horizontal bars, climbing frames).Learning ExperiencesThe learning experiences in the text are presented as a progression based on the development of children, both physically and cognitively. Each series of learning experiences is preceded by a cognitive focus, a skill focus, criteria for quality, and information on safety, equipment, and organization to maximize participation and learning. Teaching tips are offered throughout to help teachers develop lesson plans to fit the needs of their students.OrganizationEducational Gymnastics for Children is organized into three parts. Part I presents the theoretical background for educational gymnastics, comparing it to traditional gymnastics. This part explains how educational gymnastics meets children at their skill level and expands their skills within their level of competence. The components of balance are explored, and these chapters explain how to create a learning environment that is student centered, success oriented, and safe.Part II presents learning experiences that will help children develop a functional understanding of the components of educational gymnastics. This part explores the skills of balance, weight transfer, and travel. It offers individual and partner sequences, both with and without equipment.Part III addresses two vital questions for teachers: What is your goal for the children you teach? How do you know they have accomplished that goal? Standards and assessments are examined in this part.Lifelong SkillsEducational Gymnastics for Children provides teachers with the content and teaching strategies they need to provide students a quality program of educational gymnastics—and to acquire some lifelong skills along the way.Table of ContentsPart I. Foundation of Educational GymnasticsChapter 1. Educational GymnasticsChild-Centered GymnasticsLaban’s Movement Analysis FrameworkFoundation of Games, Sports, and DanceSummaryChapter 2. Balance as the Foundation for MovementBalance in GymnasticsBalance in Games and SportsBalance in DanceBalance as a Lifetime SkillSummaryChapter 3. Establishing the Teaching and Learning Environment for Educational GymnasticsChild-Centered ApproachSelf-Responsibility and Student SuccessInstruction Using a Child-Centered ApproachSafe Learning EnvironmentsSummaryPart II. Learning Experiences in Educational GymnasticsChapter 4. Movement Analysis FrameworkTeaching the Concepts and PrerequisitesBody AwarenessSpace AwarenessEffortRelationshipsSummaryAppendix A: ShapesAppendix B: Jumping and LandingChapter 5. The Foundational Skills of BalanceBalance ConceptsBalancing Using Body Shapes and LevelsSummaryAppendix: Counterbalance ChallengesChapter 6. Balance and Weight TransferWeight Transfer RollingInverted BalancesWeight Transference Between BalancesWeight Transference With Levels and ShapesWeight Transference Using In-Flight ActionsEducational Gymnastics SequencesSummaryAppendix: Sequence AssignmentChapter 7. Educational Gymnastics With EquipmentEstablishing a Safe Environment for Gymnastics EquipmentSafe Balances and Travel on EquipmentBalances and Weight Transfer on EquipmentGymnastics Equipment Mounts and DismountsSequences on EquipmentSummaryAppendix A: Traditional Gymnastics Balance BeamAppendix B: Final Gymnastics Sequence AssignmentPart III. Reflection and Assessment in Educational GymnasticsChapter 8. Alignment of Goals, Standards, and Assessments in Educational GymnasticsPhysical Education GoalsNational StandardsAssessmentSummaryEpilogue

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Book SynopsisRacism is a sickness that permeates every aspect of Black life. But if the events of the past few years have taught us anything, it is that America has a hard time talking about issues that create disparity and inequality for Black people.This inequality extends not just into education but also into physical education. Blacks are stereotyped as physically superior and intellectually deficient. They are marginalized in PE just as they are in other aspects of their lives.Through a series of case studies, Critical Race Studies in Physical Education offers deep insights into the issues that Black students face. The text, geared to undergraduate and graduate PETE students and in-service teachers, does the following: Provides culturally aware teaching strategies that affirm the worth of Black students Amplifies the crucial issues that negatively affect Black students Addresses the litany of intentional and covert racist practices directed toward Black youth, thus broadening the book’s value beyond the sharing of teaching strategies The end goal is to elevate the perspectives of Black youths and teachers and to normalize positive experiences for Black students in physical education.To do so, Critical Race Studies in Physical Education provides the following: Eight case studies of situations that expose racism, disparities, and other issues affecting Black students’ well-being, self-worth, and healthy experiences in PE Critical race study discourse that stimulates discussion of relevant issues and enhances learning Reflective activities, resources, lesson considerations, and definitions to help students and in-service teachers use what they have learned through the case studies and discussions Each case study includes discussion and reflection prompts that are meant to lead the way to effective strategies and immediate implementation opportunities. Here is a partial list of the case studies: A white elementary student uses the N-word toward a Black teacher A Black female student endures gendered racism and racial disparities through her swimming experiences A white teacher is oblivious to why her Black students don’t want to be outside in the sunshine or get their hair moist A new PE teacher harbors toxic masculinity, white supremacy, and stereotypes of Black sexuality White student teachers grapple with accepting job offers in an urban area Black students need teachers to engage in anti-racist teaching practices that empower Black youth and aid in their success. For this to happen, teachers need to affirm students and make them feel safe, cared for, listened to, and recognized as worthy.Critical Race Studies in Physical Education will help teachers of all races adopt the teaching practices that create this supportive, empathetic, and nurturing environment—and, in doing so, validate Black students’ self-worth and swing the pendulum back toward a more equitable education in PE.Table of ContentsCase Study 1. The “N-Word”White male student in elementary PE uses the word nigger toward a Black female teacherTara B. BlackshearCase Study 2. Rational Fears or Provocative Tears?A white female student teacher in physical education witnesses anti-Black behaviors from her cooperating teacher directed toward students in a predominantly Black middle schoolBrian CulpCase Study 3. Gendered Racism, Racial Disparities, and the Black BodySwimming experiences for the Black community and the racialized gaze of the Black bodyTiffany Monique QuashCase Study 4. Colorism and Protecting the CROWNBlack students refuse to participate outside in fear of getting darker and disrupting their straight hairstyles centered around whitenessTara B. BlackshearCase Study 5. “Nigga under the Microscope”: Crucial Conflict or Context-Specific?Black students use “nigga” as a term of endearmentAngela K. Beale-Tawfeeq and Yvette OnofreCase Study 6. Black, Male, Queer, Athletic, and Academically GiftedChallenging toxic masculinity, white supremacy, and stereotypes of Black sexualityTara B. Blackshear, Afi C. Blackshear, and Akinyemi K. BlackshearCase Study 7. More Than a Bathroom: Black Transgender StudentBlack transgender girl (born male) locker room dilemma and disrespect by coachTiffany Monique QuashCase Study 8. PETE Candidates Are Ill-Equipped to Teach Students in Black Urban EnvironmentsStudent teachers grapple with accepting a job offer in an urban areaCara Grant

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Book SynopsisThis is the loose-leaf version of Research Methods in Physical Activity, Eighth Edition, which offers students a less expensive, printed version of the text.Research Methods in Physical Activity, Eighth Edition, systematically guides students through the research process, introducing research methods, tools, and analysis techniques specifically for kinesiology and exercise science disciplines, including the subdisciplines of physical therapy, rehabilitation, and occupational therapy. The eighth edition continues its legacy with the authors’ trademark humor and is now enhanced with a new full-color layout.This reputable text provides step-by-step information for every aspect of the research process. Part I presents an overview of the research process, from preparing the research plan to understanding ethical issues in research and writing. Part II introduces statistical and measurement issues in research. Part III presents various approaches to research and methodology—including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods—while scholarly contributors offer advice for addressing sociohistorical, experimental, epidemiological, and philosophical research questions. Part IV details how to develop and organize research papers and presentations, and it includes guidance for describing results for publication in a scientific journal. Statistical tables and guides are available in the appendix.Joining longtime authors Jerry Thomas, EdD, and Stephen Silverman, EdD, are Philip Martin, PhD, and Jennifer Etnier, PhD, who bring fresh perspectives from the subdisciplines of biomechanics and sport and exercise psychology. Other enhancements to the eighth edition include the following: References have been updated throughout the text to present current research. Part II has undergone a major revision that makes statistical techniques more accessible. A new section on the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans and other public health initiatives demonstrates epidemiology research in action. The chapter on philosophical research contains new issues from our increasingly diverse world, challenging students to think deeply. The full-color layout fosters an engaging learning experience and offers an enhanced data presentation. Research Methods in Physical Activity, Eighth Edition, employs learning aids that make the technical aspects of the research process approachable and easy to understand. Photos, anecdotes, and humorous stories throughout the text highlight practical applications to keep students engaged. A running glossary and key points emphasize important content. Review questions and prompts invite students to assess and apply their knowledge.Research Methods in Physical Activity, Eighth Edition, instills in students the confidence to devise, collect, analyze, and present their research in a competent manner. It is an essential text for all emerging researchers in physical activity.Table of ContentsPart I. Overview of the Research ProcessChapter 1. Introduction to Research in Physical ActivityThe Nature of ResearchUnscientific Versus Scientific Methods of Problem-SolvingAlternative Models of ResearchTypes of ResearchOverview of the Research ProcessParts of a Thesis: A Reflection on the Steps in the Research ProcessSummaryChapter 2. Developing the Problem and Using the LiteratureIdentifying the Research ProblemPurpose of the Literature ReviewBasic Literature Search StrategiesSteps in the Literature SearchSummaryChapter 3. Presenting the ProblemChoosing the TitleDeveloping the Introduction: Background and JustificationStating the Research PurposePresenting the Research HypothesisOperationally Defining TermsBasic Assumptions, Delimitations, and LimitationsJustifying the Significance of the StudyDifferences Between the Thesis and the Research ArticleSummaryChapter 4. Formulating the MethodHow to Present Methodological DetailsWhy Planning the Methods Is ImportantTwo Principles for Planning ExperimentsDescribing ParticipantsSelecting and Describing InstrumentsDescribing ProceduresDescribing Design and AnalysisEstablishing Cause and EffectInteraction of Participants, Measurements, and TreatmentsSummaryChapter 5. Ethical Issues in Research and ScholarshipSeven Areas of Research MisconductEthical Issues Regarding CopyrightModel for Considering Scientific MisconductWorking With FacultyProtecting Human ParticipantsProtecting Animal SubjectsSummaryPart II. Statistical and Measurement Concepts in ResearchChapter 6. Becoming Acquainted With Statistical ConceptsWhy We Need StatisticsUse of Computers in Statistical AnalysisDescription and Inference Are Not Statistical TechniquesWays to Select a SampleWays to Assign Participants to GroupsPost Hoc JustificationsDifficulty of Random Sampling and Assignment: How Good Must It Be?Measures of Central Tendency and VariabilityBasic Concepts of Statistical TechniquesData for Use in the Remaining Statistical ChaptersSummaryChapter 7. Statistical Issues in Research Planning and EvaluationProbabilityHypothesis TestingMeaningfulness (Effect Size)PowerUsing Information in the Context of the StudySummaryChapter 8. Relationships of VariablesWhat Correlational Research InvestigatesUnderstanding the Nature of CorrelationWhat the Coefficient of Correlation MeansUsing Correlation for PredictionPartial CorrelationSemipartial CorrelationProcedures for Multiple RegressionLogistic RegressionDiscriminant Function AnalysisModerators and MediatorsMultivariate Forms of CorrelationSummaryChapter 9. Differences Between GroupsHow Statistics Test DifferencesTypes of t TestsInterpreting tRelationship of t and rAnalysis of VarianceAnalysis of CovarianceExperiment-Wise Error RateUnderstanding Multivariate TechniquesSummaryChapter 10. Nonparametric TechniquesChi Square: Testing the Observed Versus the ExpectedProcedures for Rank-Order DataCorrelationDifferences Between GroupsSummaryChapter 11. Measuring Research VariablesValidityReliabilityMethods of Establishing ReliabilityIntertester Reliability (Objectivity)Standard Error of MeasurementUsing Standard Scores to Compare PerformanceMeasuring MovementMeasuring Written ResponsesMeasuring Affective BehaviorScales for MeasurementMeasuring KnowledgeItem Response TheorySummaryPart III. Types of ResearchChapter 12. Sociohistorical Process in Sport StudiesDevelopment of the DisciplineTheory and Sport HistoryRelationship Between Theory and MethodResearch SourcesResearch TopicsResearch DesignData Analysis and InterpretationResearch FindingsExemplary Studies in Sport HistorySummaryChapter 13. Philosophical Research in Physical ActivityIdentifying the Purposes of Philosophical ResearchPhilosophical Inquiry ContinuumLocating a Research ProblemAnalyzing a Research ProblemSummaryAppendixChapter 14. Research Synthesis (Meta-Analysis and Systematic Reviews)Purpose of Research SynthesisPresenting Effect Size DataSummaryChapter 15. SurveysQuestionnairesAdditional Considerations for Online SurveysDelphi MethodPersonal InterviewsNormative SurveysSummaryChapter 16. Other Descriptive Research MethodsDevelopmental ResearchCase StudiesObservational ResearchUnobtrusive Research TechniquesCorrelational ResearchSummaryChapter 17. Physical Activity Epidemiology ResearchU.S. National Physical Activity Guidelines and PlanObservational Versus Experimental ResearchWhat Is Physical Activity Epidemiology?Definitions of Physical Activity and Its ComponentsAssessment of Physical ActivityEpidemiological Study DesignsReading and Interpreting a Physical Activity Epidemiological StudySummaryChapter 18. Experimental and Quasi-Experimental ResearchSources of InvalidityThreats to Internal ValidityThreats to External ValidityControlling Threats to Internal ValidityControlling Threats to External ValidityTypes of DesignsSummaryChapter 19. Qualitative ResearchProcedures in Qualitative ResearchData AnalysisConcluding RemarksSummaryChapter 20. Mixed-Methods ResearchCombining Quantitative and Qualitative MethodsDesigning Mixed-Methods ResearchIssues in Mixed-Methods ResearchExamples of Mixed-Methods ResearchSummaryPart IV. Writing the Research ReportChapter 21. Completing the Research ProcessResearch ProposalThesis and Dissertation ProposalsAdvisor and Dissertation CommitteeThe Good Scholar Must Research and WriteScientific WritingFirst Things Are Sometimes Best Done LastDeveloping a Good IntroductionDescribing the MethodsThe Proposal ProcessPreparing and Presenting Qualitative Research ProposalsWriting Proposals for Granting AgenciesSubmitting Internal ProposalsCompleting Your Thesis or DissertationResults and DiscussionHandling Multiple Experiments in a Single ReportUsing Tables and FiguresSummaryChapter 22. Ways of Reporting ResearchBasic Writing GuidelinesA Brief Word About AcknowledgmentsThesis and Dissertation Format: Traditional Versus JournalHelpful Hints for Successful Journal WritingRevising Research PapersWriting AbstractsMaking Oral and Poster PresentationsSummaryAppendix. Statistical Tables

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Book SynopsisWhile there are plenty of texts out there on adapted physical activity, there are none like this one. That’s because Adapted Physical Activity Across the Life Span takes an interdisciplinary, life span approach that other texts either skim over or skip entirely. With this approach, the text provides content on DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion), social justice, and SEL (social-emotional learning).Adapted Physical Activity Across the Life Span features the following: An interdisciplinary and life span approach to show students the broad scope of careers across education, clinical, and community settings Interviews with professionals that provide students with real-life stories from educators, allied health care professionals, coaches, and others who work with people with disabilities Information about adapted physical activity for early childhood, with a focus on professions that help a young child with a disability begin their journey of adapted physical education Content on adapted physical education for children and young people to educate students in the full implementation of IDEA and general physical education for children with disabilities, including interdisciplinary assessments, IEPs, and program modifications Content on adapted physical activity for adults to enable students to understand the roles of various professions that facilitate adapted physical activity for adults—from those who recently finished high school to senior citizens—using the Healthy People guidelines, research, best practices, and the most contemporary model of aging Chapter objectives, chapter summaries, tables, and charts that emphasize key concepts Instructor ancillaries to make it easier for instructors to prepare for and teach the course The interdisciplinary approach provides instructors greater flexibility for courses that include students not only from adapted physical education and general physical education but also from allied health professions: occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language pathology, nursing, medicine, sport psychology, exercise physiology, therapeutic recreation, and more. “Today, the interdisciplinary nature of service in adapted physical activity begins in the earliest ages and continues with professionals who instruct and nurture the physical activity of the oldest of our communities,” says coauthor Carol Leitschuh. “This is the life span approach.” Coauthor Marquell Johnson adds, “The interdisciplinary approach and life span approach provide a much wider view of helping people with disabilities achieve optimal health. Most texts focus on a narrower perspective, such as in school, in a medical or community setting, or with a certain age group. However, this book looks at all the professions that are involved in a person’s life throughout the life span and offers a coordinated approach.”Adapted Physical Activity Across the Life Span will help prepare future professionals to serve individuals who require adaptations to be able to enjoy full and healthy active lives over their lifetimes. From infants to the elderly, all across the life span, people can be physically active—and this text will help them be just that. Table of ContentsPart I. Overview and ScopeChapter 1. Physical Activity and Disability History of Professional Disability Service Understanding Disability Life Course Perspective SummaryChapter 2. Professional Roles in Adapted Physical Activity Professional Disciplines Professionals in the Schools Professionals in the Community Professionals in Health Care SummaryChapter 3. Disability and the Law Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 Individualized Education Program Individualized Family Service Plan SummaryChapter 4. Designing Life Span Programs Physical Activity Program Goals Infants and Toddlers Preschoolers Kindergarteners Elementary School Ages Middle to High School Ages Adults SummaryPart II. Adapted Physical Activity in SchoolsChapter 5. Instructional Strategies Ecological Theory Developmental Systems Theory Life Course Health Development Universal Design for Learning Motivation and Disability Instructional Style Instructional Techniques SummaryChapter 6. Assessment and Evaluation Assessment Process Evaluation Process Legal Assessment Requirements Approaches to Assessment Screening Test Selection Norm-Referenced Assessments Nonstandardized Assessments Evaluation Communication SummaryChapter 7. Intellectual Disability Causes and Prevalence Classification and Diagnosis Instructional Considerations Program Placement and Focus Instructional Strategies Physical Activities Serving Students With Severe or Profound ID Educational Health Care Providers SummaryChapter 8. Autism Spectrum Disorder Causes and Prevalence Classification and Diagnosis Instructional Considerations Program Placement and Focus Instructional Strategies Physical Activities Assessment and Evaluation SummaryChapter 9. Specific Learning Disabilities and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Causes and Prevalence Classification and Diagnosis Instructional Considerations Program Placement and Focus Instructional Strategies Physical Activities for Children With ADHD Assessment and Evaluation for Children With SLD Educational Health Care Providers SummaryChapter 10. Behavior Disorders Causes and Prevalence Classification and Diagnosis Instructional Considerations Program Placement Instructional Strategies Physical Activities Assessment and Evaluation Educational Health Care Providers SummaryChapter 11. Sensory Impairments Causes and Prevalence Classification and Diagnosis Instructional Considerations Program Placement and Focus Instructional Strategies Physical Activities Assessment and Evaluation Educational Health Care Providers SummaryChapter 12. Orthopedic Impairment and Traumatic Brain Injury Causes and Prevalence Classification and Diagnosis Instructional Considerations Program Placement and Focus Instructional Strategies Physical Activities Assessment and Evaluation Educational Health Care Providers SummaryChapter 13. Other Health Impairment Obesity Diabetes Mellitus Asthma Epilepsy Human Immunodeficiency Virus Sickle Cell Anemia Hemophilia Temporary Conditions of Disability SummaryPart III. Adult Adapted Physical ActivityChapter 14. Health-Related Fitness Components of Health-Related Fitness Exercise Intensity Exercise Recommendations Health and Disability Exercise Initiation Considerations for Selected Conditions SummaryChapter 15. Leisure Activity Community and Professional Resources Leisure Activity Checklist Aging and Disability Leisure Activity Recommendations SummaryChapter 16. Adapted Sport Experience and Training Adapted Sport in Adulthood Professional Support Classifications for Adapted Sport Individual Sports Dual Sports Team Sports Summary

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Book SynopsisThis is the loose-leaf version of Introduction to Exercise Science With HKPropel Access, which offers students a less expensive printed version of the text.Introduction to Exercise Science With HKPropel Access offers students a comprehensive overview of the field of exercise science and explores the research and evidence-based practice within the subdisciplines that are part of this dynamic and expanding discipline. Taking inspiration from Introduction to Kinesiology, this text focuses on the major subdisciplines within the field of exercise prescription.Introduction to Exercise Science features a full-color layout and a three-section structure to introduce students to the current issues that exercise science professionals seek to understand to promote better health and performance. Part I examines the scope of the field and summarizes the foundational knowledge needed, like basic musculoskeletal anatomy, measurement, and statistics. Part II delves into five major subdisciplines of exercise science: biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor behavior, sport and exercise psychology, and physical activity epidemiology. Part III elaborates on research methods, evidence-based practice, and professional application in various allied-health-related careers such as athletic training, physical therapy, and occupational therapy as well as sport performance careers such as strength and conditioning, nutrition, and sport analytics.Introduction to Exercise Science is designed to stimulate student curiosity about the vast field of exercise science and common career paths. Throughout the text, sidebars featuring the latest research and best practices, professional issues and career opportunities, and trending topics in exercise science are used to engage students and reinforce important knowledge in evidence-based practice. Chapter objectives, summaries, key points, key terms, and review questions aid in knowledge retention. Opening scenarios at the beginning of each chapter feature a specific activity, exercise, or health promotion issue that serves to illustrate the importance of that area of knowledge to exercise science.Related online learning activities include interactive flash cards, key point review questions, research activities, guided notes, and scenario-based exercises to fully immerse students in the various aspects of exercise science. Students will learn how to read and evaluate research and will develop the ability to think critically to confront specific challenges. Most of the activities can be assigned, and progress tracked, directly through HKPropel. Chapter quizzes, which are automatically graded, may also be assigned to test comprehension of critical concepts.Exercise science professionals require mastery of a complex body of theoretical knowledge about exercise and its application in evidence-based practice. Introduction to Exercise Science will give readers an understanding of how scientific tools and protocols and applied research can contribute to the health and performance of all people.Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all new print books.Table of ContentsPart I. Foundational KnowledgeChapter 1. The Scope of Exercise Science and KinesiologyDuane V. KnudsonThe Disciplines of Exercise Science and KinesiologySources of Knowledge of Exercise ScienceExercise Science and Professional CareersHolistic Study of Subdisciplines of Exercise ScienceExercise Science and Evidence-Based PracticeWrap-UpChapter 2. Musculoskeletal AnatomyDuane V. KnudsonAnatomy and Exercise ScienceStructure of the BodySkeletal Anatomy PreviewMuscular Anatomy PreviewIntegration of Anatomy and Exercise ScienceWrap-UpChapter 3. Measurement and StatisticsMatthew T. MaharBenefits and History of Measurement in Exercise ScienceMeasurement Concepts in Exercise ScienceStatistics Commonly Used in Exercise ScienceWrap-UpPart II. Major Subdisciplines of Exercise ScienceChapter 4. BiomechanicsKathy SimpsonBenefits of Biomechanics KnowledgeWhat Do Biomechanists Do?History of BiomechanicsResearch Methods for BiomechanicsOverview of Knowledge in BiomechanicsWrap-UpChapter 5. Exercise PhysiologyJennifer L. CaputoBenefits of Exercise Physiology KnowledgeWhat Do Exercise Physiologists Do?History of Exercise PhysiologyResearch Methods in Exercise PhysiologyOverview of Knowledge in Exercise PhysiologyWrap-UpChapter 6. Motor BehaviorKatherine T. Thomas and Xiangli GuBenefits of Motor Behavior KnowledgeWhat Do Motor Behaviorists Do?History of Motor BehaviorResearch Methods for Motor BehaviorOverview of Knowledge in Motor BehaviorWrap-UpChapter 7. Sport and Exercise PsychologyLindsay E. KippBenefits of Sport and Exercise PsychologyWhat Do Sport and Exercise Psychology Professionals Do?History of Sport and Exercise PsychologyResearch Methods for Sport and Exercise PsychologyOverview of Knowledge in Sport and Exercise PsychologyWrap-UpChapter 8. Physical Activity EpidemiologyDuck-chul LeeBenefits of Physical Activity Epidemiology KnowledgeWhat Do Physical Activity Epidemiologists Do?History of Physical Activity EpidemiologyResearch Methods in Physical Activity EpidemiologyOverview of Knowledge in Physical Activity EpidemiologyWrap-UpPart III. Related Professional SubdisciplinesChapter 9. Research and Evidence-Based PracticeJames L. Farnsworth II and Natalie L. MyersBenefits of Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Exercise ScienceCommon Research Designs Used in Exercise ScienceOverview of Using Research to Support Evidence-Based PracticeWrap-UpChapter 10. Sport Performance: Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition, and Sport ScienceBroderick L. Dickerson, Drew E. Gonzalez, Scott M. Battley, and Richard B. KreiderWhat Do Sport Performance Specialists Do?History of Sport PerformanceResearch Methods in Sport PerformanceOverview of Knowledge in Sport PerformanceWrap-UpChapter 11. Medicine and Allied HealthChad Starkey and Julie CavallarioDiagnostics in Medicine and Allied HealthTypes of Interventive Exercise in Medicine and Allied HealthRoles and Scope of Practice for Medical and Allied Health ProfessionalsApplied and Translational Exercise Science Research in Medicine and Allied HealthWrap-Up

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Book SynopsisThis is the loose-leaf version of Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children, 20th Edition, which offers students a less expensive, printed version of the text. Now in its 20th edition, Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children continues as a mainstay in the physical education field, providing preservice and in-service elementary teachers the foundational knowledge needed to teach quality physical education throughout their career. This comprehensive elementary methods textbook includes physical activities that meet the Dynamic Physical Education standards and outcomes that can be used in elementary physical education classes. New to this edition are QR codes linking readers to over 100 videos showing master teachers using the management strategies, fitness routines, skill instruction, and activities described in the book. The text is supplemented by the free interactive website Dynamic PE ASAP, which includes a lesson-building tool with more than 500 activities, a customizable 36-week yearly plan, free downloadable instructional signs and assessments, and curriculum plans and activity videos. Together, the book and website put a complete plan for quality physical education at teachers’ fingertips. The book also offers practical teaching tips, case studies of real-life situations to spark discussion, and instructor resources (an instructor guide, presentation package, and test package) that make preparing for and teaching a course a breeze. The 20th edition has been updated to reflect the latest knowledge and best practices in physical education, including the following: Dynamic Physical Education standards as a framework for a physical education program Content on equity, diversity, inclusiveness, justice, culturally sensitive pedagogy, and trauma-informed teaching A new chapter on racket-related skills for tennis, pickleball, handball, and badminton Additional lifetime activities, including golf, discs, and climbing wall The 20th edition addresses the topics of equity, diversity, inclusiveness, justice, culturally sensitive pedagogy, and trauma-informed teaching based on current thinking and literature. Content has been added throughout early chapters to connect the teaching of physical education to issues of equity and justice that are critical for teachers in today’s schools. With its emphasis on skill development and the promotion of lifelong healthy activity, Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children is highly applicable for both physical educators and classroom teachers. It is an ideal text to support an elementary methods PE course, providing the detail that PETE students need. The content is also very accessible to students learning to become elementary education teachers. With this latest edition, Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children remains the go-to book for both preservice and in-service teachers—just as it has been for more than 50 years.Table of ContentsPart I. Physical Education, Physical Activity, and YouthChapter 1. Physical Activity and Health for Youth Benefits of Physical Activity Current Physical Activity Recommendations Current Youth Physical Activity Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA) Physical Education and Physical Activity Promotion Cornerstones of Our Profession School-Based Physical Activity Promotion CSPAP Leader Learning AidsChapter 2. Growth and Development Physical Growth and Development Helping Children Find Success in Physical Activity Safety Guidelines for Physical Activity Learning AidsChapter 3. Elementary School Physical Education What Is Physical Education? What Essential Components Make a Quality Physical Education Program? What Is the Current Status of Physical Education? Do We Need Physical Education? How Do Physical Educators Promote Physical Activity? What Do We Teach in Physical Education? Dynamic Physical Education Standards How Has Physical Education Evolved? Learning AidsPart II. Instruction and AdministrationChapter 4. Effective Teaching and Instruction Connecting With Students Instructional Skills Provide Instructional Feedback Employ Effective Communication Skills Reflect on Your Teaching Evaluating Your Teaching Learning AidsChapter 5. Building Effective Learning Environments Effective Management and Discipline: A Coordinated Approach Use Proper Teaching Behaviors Define Class Procedures, Rules, and Consequences Incorporate Efficient Management Skills Teach Acceptable Student Behavior Use Behavior Management to Increase Acceptable Behavior Decrease Unacceptable Behavior Use Criticism Sparingly Learning AidsChapter 6. Lesson Planning Steps to Lesson Planning Other Considerations When Planning Lessons Choose an Instructional Formation Reflective Teaching Learning AidsChapter 7. Curriculum Development Designing a Quality Curriculum Step 1: Develop a Guiding Philosophy Step 2: Define a Conceptual Framework for the Curriculum Step 3: Consider Environmental Factors Step 4: Determine Content Standards Step 5: Select Child-Centered Activities Step 6: Organize Selected Activities Into Instructional Units Step 7: Evaluate and Modify the Curriculum Learning AidsChapter 8. Assessment Types of Assessment Methods of Assessment Monitoring Physical Activity Grading Program Accountability Evaluate Your Program Learning AidsChapter 9. Including All Children Least Restrictive Environment Inclusion Screening and Assessment Understanding an Individualized Education Program (IEP) Successful Inclusion Recruiting Paraeducators and Volunteers Learning AidsChapter 10. Legal Liability, Supervision, and Safety Torts Negligence and Liability Types of Negligence Common Defenses Against Negligence Areas of Responsibility Safety Equipment and Facilities Personal Protection: Minimizing the Effects of a Lawsuit After-School Sports Programs Learning AidsChapter 11. Facilities, Equipment, and Supplies Indoor Facilities Equipment and Supplies Purchasing Policies Indoor Equipment Equipment and Supplies for Physical Education Storage Plans Care, Repair, and Marking Constructing Equipment and Supplies Outdoor Facilities Safety on the Playground Funding Equipment Learning AidsPart III. Foundational SkillsChapter 12. Introductory Activities Introductory Activities Using Locomotor Movements Rhythmic Introductory Activities Introductory Activities With Equipment Partner and Small-Group Introductory Activities Creative Introductory Activities Tambourine-Directed Activities Games and Miscellaneous ActivitiesChapter 13. Physical Fitness Definitions of Physical Fitness Create Positive Attitudes Toward Fitness Teaching About Physical Fitness Avoid Harmful Practices and Exercises Fitness Activity Progressions Using Fitness Activities in Lessons Fitness Activities for Developmental Level I Fitness Activities for Developmental Levels II and III Children and Fitness Testing Approaches to Fitness Tests Fitness-Testing Issues Learning AidsChapter 14. Movement Concepts and Themes Classification of Human Movement Concepts Teaching Movement Skills and Concepts Movement Skills and Concepts Lesson Plans Teaching Movement Themes Learning AidsChapter 15. Locomotor and Nonlocomotor Skills Fundamental Skills Locomotor Skills Nonlocomotor Skills Learning AidsChapter 16. Manipulative Skills Manipulative Skills Manipulative Skill Activities Activities With Balloons and Beach Balls Activities With Beanbags Activities With Balls Juggling Activities With Scoops and Balls Bowling Activities Activities With Wands Activities With Hoops Activities With Jump Ropes Pre–Rope-Jumping Skills Long-Rope Jumping Double Dutch (Two-Rope) Jumping Individual Rope Jumping Footbag Activities Rhythmic Gymnastics Learning AidsPart IV. Specialized SkillsChapter 17. Body Management Skills Safe and Effective Use of Apparatus Activities With Climbing Ropes Activities on Balance Beams Activities on Benches Activities With Jumping Boxes Activities With Individual Mats Activities With Magic Ropes (Jump Bands) Activities With Partner Tug-of-War RopesChapter 18. Rhythmic Movement Skills Implementing the Rhythmic Movement Program Creative Rhythms Folk Dances Progression of Folk Dances Developmental Level I Dances Developmental Level II Dances Developmental Level III Dances Introductory Square Dance Culminating Events for the Rhythms Unit Learning AidsChapter 19. Gymnastics-Related Skills Progression and Developmental Level Placement Instructional Methodology for Gymnastics Safety Considerations Instructional Procedures Developmental Level I Activities Developmental Level II Activities Developmental Level III Activities Learning AidsChapter 20. Cooperative Skills Role of Cooperative Activities Teaching Cooperative Activities Group Challenges Activities With Parachutes Learning AidsChapter 21. Game Skills Evaluating Games Creating or Modifying Games Cooperation and Competition Safety Teaching Games Effectively Selection of Games Sport Lead-Up Games Developmental Level I Developmental Level II Developmental Level III Miscellaneous Playground Games Relays Learning AidsPart V. Lifetime Activities and Sports SkillsChapter 22. Lifetime Activities Walking Orienteering Hiking Golf Discs Bowling Climbing Wall Learning AidsChapter 23. Basketball Instructional Emphasis and Sequence Basketball Skills Instructional Procedures Basic Basketball Rules Basketball Drills Basketball Activities Basketball Skill Tests Learning AidsChapter 24. Football Instructional Emphasis and Sequence Football Skills Instructional Procedures Football Drills Football Activities Football Skill Tests Flag Football Formations Learning AidsChapter 25. Hockey Hockey Skills Instructional Procedures Hockey Drills Hockey Activities Hockey Skill Tests Learning AidsChapter 26. Racket-Related Skills Handball Pickleball Tennis Badminton Learning AidsChapter 27. Soccer Modifications of Soccer for Children Instructional Emphasis and Sequence Soccer Skills Soccer Drills Basic Soccer Rules for Lead-Up Games Soccer Activities Soccer Skill Tests Learning AidsChapter 28. Softball Instructional Emphasis and Sequence Softball Skills Organizing for Instruction Basic Softball Rules Softball Drills Softball Activities Softball Skill Tests Learning AidsChapter 29. Track, Field, and Cross Country Running Instructional Emphasis and Sequence Track and Field Skills Running Instructional Procedures Organizing for Instruction Track and Field Drills and Activities Suggested Track Facility Conducting Track and Field Days Cross Country Running Cross Country Meets Learning AidsChapter 30. Volleyball Instructional Emphasis and Sequence Volleyball Skills Instructional Procedures Organizing for Instruction Basic Volleyball Rules Volleyball Activities Volleyball Skill Tests Learning Aids

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Book SynopsisKaren Clippinger’s first two editions of Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology were hailed as the standard in the field. This third edition builds on that success by retaining its scientific perspective while making the material even more accessible to students and teachers and by bringing in a significant amount of new material.What’s New? In an effort to further enhance learning, Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology offers a wealth of new material and tools to make this edition the best yet: Nearly 300 anatomical illustrations—now in full color to clearly show muscle movements and technique considerations, setting the book apart from others in its field A new introductory chapter to cover basic terminology all in one place A new recurring Understanding Check element that helps students demonstrate their grasp of the material before moving on An updated suite of online instructor and student ancillaries to support the text New interactive lab activities delivered online through HKPropel More diverse dance styles addressed throughout the book and represented in photographs The instructor guide features a sample syllabus and course outline, chapter outlines, lab assignments, and sample tests. A presentation package provides expanded chapter slides with more in-depth texts and additional graphics, now in color, that reinforce each chapter’s key points. Through HKPropel, students have access to interactive Understanding Check activities, flash cards, practice quizzes, and 19 video clips that demonstrate technique and offer correction guidance. The final chapter is revised to provide a summary and applications, including more practical content in the form of summary figures or tables for bones, joints, muscle actions, and alignment evaluation, as well as sample mat exercises for dance conditioning. And throughout the book, Clippinger has updated content to simplify, add more practical material, and share best practices for injury prevention and rehabilitation.Primary Focus While much is new in this third edition, the book retains its emphasis on presenting the anatomical and kinesiological material that is essential for dancers to understand. The text includes descriptions of joint structure, key muscles, movement analysis, sample strength and flexibility exercises, common alignment problems, select joint mechanics, and special considerations for dance for each region of the body. The new edition still features the Concept Demonstration and Dance Cues special elements. The former provides movement experiences for dancers to better understand potentially difficult concepts, while the latter helps the dancer reflect on the anatomical basis of commonly used cues used in teaching dance technique.Empowers Instructors and Dancers This new edition of Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology will give teachers a clearer picture of the anatomical and kinesiological factors that aid in generating technique cues and identifying technique problems, and it will help them become more effective and empower dancers to realize their potential and artistic vision. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with this ebook.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Fundamental Anatomical Terms for Understanding Movement Positional and Directional Terms Rotary Motion, Anatomical Planes, and Axes Joint Movement Terms SummaryChapter 2. The Skeletal System and Its Movements Bone Composition and Structure The Human Skeleton Classification and Structure of Joints Joint Mechanics in Functional Movement SummaryChapter 3. The Muscular System and Its Movements Skeletal Muscle Properties Microscopic Structure of a Muscle Fiber and Muscle Contraction Muscle Architecture Muscle Attachments to Bone Contribution of Connective Tissue to Muscle Behavior Muscles, Levers, and Rotary Motion Types of Muscle Contraction and Torque Muscular Considerations in Functional Movement Muscles and Movement Analysis SummaryChapter 4. The Spine Bones and Bony Landmarks of the Spine Joint Structure and Movements of the Vertebral Column Description and Functions of Individual Muscles of the Spine Muscular Analysis of Spinal Movements Ideal Spinal Alignment and Common Deviations Spinal Mechanics Special Considerations for the Spine in Dance Spine Injuries in Dancers SummaryChapter 5. The Pelvic Girdle and Hip Joint Bones and Bony Landmarks of the Hip Region Joint Structure and Movements of the Pelvic Girdle Joint Structure and Movements of the Hip Description and Functions of Individual Hip Muscles Muscular Analysis of Hip Movements Alignment and Common Deviations of the Hip Region Pelvic and Hip Mechanics Special Considerations for the Hip Region in Dance Hip Injuries in Dancers SummaryChapter 6. The Knee and Patellofemoral Joints Bones and Bony Landmarks of the Knee Region Joint Structure and Movements of the Knee Description and Functions of Individual Knee Muscles Muscular Analysis of Knee Movements Alignment and Common Deviations of the Knee Knee Mechanics Structure and Movements of the Patellofemoral Joint Patellofemoral Alignment and the Q Angle Patellofemoral Mechanics and Compression Forces Special Considerations for the Knee Region in Dance Knee Injuries in Dancers SummaryChapter 7. The Ankle and Foot Bones and Bony Landmarks of the Ankle and Foot Joint Structure and Movements of the Ankle and Foot Description and Functions of Individual Ankle–Foot Muscles Muscular Analysis of Ankle–Foot Movements Alignment and Common Deviations of the Ankle–Foot Ankle–Foot Mechanics Special Considerations for the Ankle and Foot in Dance Ankle and Foot Injuries in Dancers SummaryChapter 8. The Upper Extremity Bones and Bony Landmarks of the Shoulder Complex Joint Structure and Movements of the Shoulder Girdle Joint Structure and Movements of the Shoulder Description and Functions of Individual Muscles of the Shoulder Complex Muscular Analysis of Movements of the Shoulder Complex Alignment and Common Deviations of the Shoulder Complex Mechanics of the Shoulder Complex Bones, Joint Structure, and Movements of the Elbow Joint Description and Functions of Selected Individual Elbow Muscles Muscular Analysis of Elbow Movements Alignment and Common Deviations of the Elbow Bones, Joint Structure, Movements, and Muscles of Selected Other Upper Extremity Joints Special Considerations for the Upper Extremity in Dance Upper Extremity Injuries in Dancers SummaryChapter 9. Summary and Applications Structure, Alignment, and Mechanics of Key Joints Key Muscles and Their Movements Sample Conditioning Exercises Observation and Corrective Measures for Key Alignment and Technique Problems Anatomical Movement Analysis Schema for Whole-Body Movements Sample Anatomical Movement Analysis with Research Supplements Dance Movement Cues Summary

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Book SynopsisPhysically active children experience healthier growth and development. They are less likely to be overweight. They learn more effectively and manage their behavior better. Yet many classroom teachers offer little or no time for physical activity because they feel pressed for time, space, and equipment.That’s where Promoting Elementary School Physical Activity: Ideas for Enjoyable Active Learning comes in.This text provides K-5 classroom teachers and physical educators with simple, creative strategies and activities that have proven successful in schools and that are suitable for all children. The ideas are practical, accessible, and backed by research that supports the benefits of physical activity in the classroom. They are also flexible—meaning the authors present guidance and options for modifying activities, so teachers can choose what works best for their students. Most activities can be carried out in small spaces or within an existing classroom setup.Promoting Elementary School Physical Activity offers a total of 50 ready-to-use activities in four categories: Classroom physical activity breaks Physically active instruction Recess Enhanced physical education The games and activities afford schools the opportunity to emphasize physical activity throughout the day. The activities are easy to fit into the curriculum at any and all points, including before and after school. Little or no equipment is needed; for the few activities that require equipment, suggestions are provided to make simple equipment from everyday materials. In addition, most chapters offer quick tips to help teachers overcome any challenges that might come up with the activities in that section, and many chapters come with an infographic that shows or describes the benefits of the activity for the topic being discussed.Promoting Elementary School Physical Activity is organized into three parts: Part I, Classroom Physical Activity, offers ideas for integrating classroom physical activity breaks, incorporating physical activity into academic instruction, taking advantage of recess, and creating a physically active classroom. Part II, Physical Education, is written specifically for the physical education teacher. It provides simple strategies for getting students moving throughout physical education class, connecting them to physical activity resources in the school and community, and facilitating lifelong physical activity. Part III, The Physically Active School, presents more options for student physical activity, including ideas for before- and after-school programs and physically active transport to and from school. It also focuses on the importance of the physical environment, physical activity policies, physical activity practices, and social environment. The comprehensive school physical activity program is explored as a tool to organize and coordinate the physical activity opportunities presented throughout this book. This practical guide makes it easy for teachers to bring the fun of physical activity—along with its academic, social, and health benefits—to their K-5 students.Table of ContentsPart I. Classroom Physical ActivityChapter 1. Classroom Physical Activity BreaksLearn more about classroom physical activity breaks, which are brief times for physical activity in the classroom between periods of instruction and before, during, or after transitions throughout the day.Chapter 2. Physically Active InstructionLearn more about physically active instruction, where the teacher incorporates bouts of physical activity into academic instruction.Chapter 3. RecessLearn more about recess, which is a regularly scheduled period within the school day for physical activity and play.Chapter 4. The Physically Active ClassroomLearn more about physically active classrooms, which combine nontraditional arrangements of the space and student-centered learning to reduce barriers to physical activity in the classroom.Part II. Physical EducationChapter 5. Enhanced Physical EducationLearn more about enhanced physical education, which involves curricula and practice-based approaches that aim to increase the amount of time students engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity during physical education classes.Chapter 6. Physical Education Beyond the GymnasiumLearn more about physical education beyond the gymnasium, where the physical education teacher creates a positive, motivational climate that results in students wanting to be physically active, connects them to physical activity opportunities during out-of-school time, and communicates with families about physical activity.Part III. The Physically Active SchoolChapter 7. Physical Activity Before and After SchoolLearn more about physical activity programs that provide supervised opportunities for children to be physically active immediately before and after school.Chapter 8. The Physically Active School EnvironmentLearn more about the four interacting parts of the physically active school environment: physical environment, social environment related to physical activity, physical activity policies, and physical activity practices.Chapter 9. Comprehensive School Physical Activity ProgramLearn more about the five components of a comprehensive school physical activity program: physical education, physical activity during school, physical activity before and after school, staff involvement, and family and community engagement.

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Book SynopsisThis is the loose-leaf version of Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance, Sixth Edition With HKPropel Access, which offers students a less expensive, printed version of the text.Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance, Sixth Edition With HKPropel Access, guides students through the essentials of collecting and analyzing data of human performance and using that data in practical application. Introductory algebraic concepts are combined with the technological capabilities of Microsoft Excel and IBM’s SPSS software to aid students in calculations and data analysis. Focusing on the core concepts of reliability and validity of data, the text provides all the necessary tools for evidence-based decision making to apply in kinesiology, sport and exercise science, physical therapy, allied health, physical education, health, and fitness.The sixth edition of Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance has been reorganized to offer a logical progression of information that makes it easy for instructors and students to apply the content to their specific courses and career goals. It is enhanced with added expertise from new coauthor Weimo Zhu, who served as the chair of the Measurement and Evaluation Council of SHAPE America. The amount of information on physical activity assessment has been increased across all chapters, and the text includes new content about sport video analysis apps, employment-related testing, and more.The text is divided into four parts. Part I introduces the concepts of measurement and evaluation and their importance for decision making in human performance. Part II explores statistics as core tools and resources for these evaluations and explains the various forms of statistical procedures often used in measurement. Part III presents reliability and validity from theoretical, comprehensive, and criterion-referenced perspectives. Skills gained through previous sections are applied to human performance issues such as evaluating a person’s aerobic capacity or muscular strength. Part IV applies all of the content from the previous sections to practical settings where students will use the knowledge gained in the text, covering topics like fitness assessment, performance assessment, motor behavior, and sport and exercise psychology.To enhance student comprehension and retention, related online learning aids are delivered through HKPropel. Sample data sets allow students to practice data analysis, as do a wide range of study and practice activities. Chapter quizzes may be assigned to students by instructors and are automatically graded within HKPropel. In addition, Mastery Item sidebars throughout the text include problems and activities that test student knowledge, while Measurement and Evaluation Challenge sidebars provide scenarios that can be tackled with the information from the chapter.Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance, Sixth Edition, continues to provide students with the tools and confidence they will need to gather reliable data, analyze it, and apply it in their work with clients.Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all new print books.Table of ContentsPart I. Introduction to Tests and Measurements in Human PerformanceChapter 1. Concepts in Tests and MeasurementsNature of Measurement and EvaluationPurposes of Measurement, Testing, and EvaluationReliability and ValidityDomains of Human PerformanceSummaryChapter 2. Using Technology in Measurement and EvaluationPrinciples and Practice of Using Technology in AssessmentUsing Computers to Analyze DataUsing SPSSDownloading Data MatricesSummaryPart II. Basic Statistical ConceptsChapter 3. Descriptive Statistics and the Normal DistributionsScales of MeasurementSummation NotationReporting DataCentral TendencyDistribution ShapesVariabilityStandard ScoresNormal-Curve Areas (z-table)SummaryChapter 4. Correlation and PredictionCorrelation CoefficientCalculating rInterpreting rPredictionMultiple Correlation or Multiple RegressionSummaryChapter 5. Inferential StatisticsHypothesis TestingIndependent and Dependent VariablesOverview of Hypotheses Testing and Inferential StatisticsEffect SizeSelected Statistical TestsSummaryPart III. Reliability and Validity TheoryChapter 6. Reliability and ValidityReliabilityValidityApplied Reliability and Validity MeasuresEstimating Agreement Between Measures Using the Bland–Altman MethodSummaryChapter 7. Criterion-Referenced Tests: Cut Scores, Reliability, and ValiditySetting Criterion-Referenced StandardsDevelopment of Criterion-Referenced TestingStatistical Analysis of Criterion-Referenced TestsCriterion-Referenced Testing ExamplesApplying Criterion-Referenced Standards to EpidemiologySummaryPart IV. Human Performance ApplicationsChapter 8. Evaluation: Theory and PracticeEvaluations and StandardsEvaluation in School SettingsProcess of GradingDetermining Instructional ObjectivesConsistency in GradingGrading MechanicsEvaluation in Nonschool SettingsSummaryChapter 9. Developing Written Tests and SurveysPlanning the TestConstructing and Scoring the TestAdministering the TestAnalyzing the TestItem AnalysisSources of Written TestsQuestionnaires and SurveysSummaryChapter 10. Assessment of Health-Related Physical FitnessA Brief History of Physical Fitness TestingHealth-Related Physical FitnessEstablishing the Risk for Fitness Testing and ExerciseMeasuring Aerobic CapacityMeasuring Body CompositionMeasuring Muscular Strength and EnduranceMeasuring FlexibilityHealth-Related Fitness Test BatteriesFitness Test Batteries for Older AdultsFitness Test Batteries for Children and YouthFitness Test Batteries for Special PopulationsSummaryChapter 11. Assessment of Performance-Related FitnessMeasuring AgilityMeasuring BalanceMeasuring CoordinationMeasuring PowerMeasuring Reaction TimeMeasuring SpeedMeasuring Other Performance-Related Fitness ComponentsIssues Related to Selection, Administration, and Use of Performance-Related Fitness TestsSummaryChapter 12. Assessment of Motor Abilities, Skills, and PerformanceTesting Motor AbilitiesGuidelines for Motor Ability, Skills, and Performance TestsEffective Testing ProceduresDeveloping Motor Performance TestsIssues in Skills TestingSkills Test ClassificationPurposes of Motor Performance AnalysisSport AnalyticsVideo Analysis AppsEmployment-Related Performance TestingSummaryChapter 13. Assessment of Physical Activity and Energy ExpenditureA Chronological View of Physical Activity and Health AssessmentPhysical Activity and Energy ExpenditureMethods of Assessing Physical ActivityMethods of Assessing Energy ExpenditureSelecting a Method of MeasurementAssessing Physical Activity in Children and YouthDetermining Dose of Physical Activity and Energy Expenditure for HealthSummaryChapter 14. Psychological Measurements in Sport and ExerciseSport Psychology: Performance Enhancement and Mental HealthExercise Psychology: Psychological Benefits of Physical ActivityTrait Versus State MeasuresGeneral Versus Sport-Specific MeasuresQuantitative Versus Qualitative MeasurementCautions When Using Psychological TestsNew Technology for Assessment PracticesTests Used in Sport and Exercise PsychologySummaryChapter 15. Performance-Based Assessment: Alternative Ways to Assess Student LearningImpetus for Developing a New Type of AssessmentTypes of Performance-Based AssessmentEstablishing Criteria for Performance-Based AssessmentsSubjectivity: A Criticism of Performance-Based AssessmentsSelecting Appropriate Performance-Based AssessmentsIssues to Consider When Developing Performance-Based AssessmentsImproving Assessment Practices in Physical Education SettingsSummaryAppendix: Microsoft Excel Applications

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Book SynopsisEvery school wants to be inclusive. But often children on the autism spectrum are left behind when it comes to participating in physical education and becoming physically literate—in part because many physical educators feel unprepared to include children on the spectrum in class activities. That’s where Active Games for Children on the Autism Spectrum comes in.Theoretical Framework, Games, and Lesson PlansThis text provides both the adaptive framework teachers need and more than 80 games to help children on the spectrum take part in physical activity, learn from games, and enjoy being active.Beyond the framework and games, the book will help physical educators, parents and caregivers, and others develop the courage, competence, and confidence they need to teach and help children on the autism spectrum.Active Games for Children on the Autism Spectrum offers an exploration of the ABCs of physical literacy (agility, balance, coordination, and speed); breakdowns of 16 specific skills, including fundamental movement skills, bike riding, skateboarding or scootering, swimming, and ice skating 22 games to practice the ABCs and skills; 30 single equipment games using Hula-Hoops, bean bags, scarves, rubber balls, gator balls, and racquets and balloons; 29 lesson plans for target games, net and wall games, striking and fielding games, and invasion games using the Teaching Games for Understanding approach; 21 bonus games to practice what is learned in the lessons; 14 warm-up and sport skill games; 4 warm-up games to be used in an inclusive class; and 1 sample home or gym fitness program. Games Are Easy to Use and PurposefulThe games are easy to use, with clear instruction on how to effectively teach movement skills to all students, including those on the spectrum. The games are active, enjoyable, and imbued with purpose. They are accessible to anyone working with children on the autism spectrum in school, at home, or in other settings.What Sets This Book ApartWhat sets this text apart from similar books is its wealth of theoretical and practical content beyond the games. Its focus on physical activity, wellness, health, inclusion, and physical literacy in a wide variety of environments, along with its foundational content, makes Active Games for Children on the Autism Spectrum highly valuable to both experienced and inexperienced teachers, as well as parents and others working with children with autism. Chapters on physical literacy, adapting physical activity, planning, movement skills, community, family and friends, and fitness create a well-rounded, thorough exploration of how to help children on the spectrum enjoy the benefits of physical education and an active lifestyle. In doing so, these children can enhance their health, improve their motor skills, and strengthen their social skills.Table of ContentsChapter 1. IntroductionUnderstanding Physical LiteracyOn the Autism SpectrumCharacteristics of Children and Considerations for Physical Literacy and GamesA Word About LanguageConclusionChapter 2. Adapting Physical ActivitySelecting the Best Environment for Developing Physical LiteracyADAPT DecisionsTask ProgressionsAdapting With EquipmentConclusionChapter 3. PlanningCommunicationPlanning for the Learning EnvironmentPlanning for Teaching Physical Literacy and GamesMotivationSense of ControlConclusionChapter 4. Fundamental Movement SkillsABCs of Physical LiteracyTeaching Fundamental Movement SkillsSingle Equipment Teaching MethodBall SenseGo-To GamesRecess and PlaygroundConclusionChapter 5. Physical Education and CommunityPlanning for Physical EducationTransitioning Activities From One-on-One to Inclusive GroupTeaching Games for Understanding (TGfU)TGfU LessonsWarm-Up and Sport Skill GamesInclusive Community Sports Program: SoccabilityConclusionChapter 6. Family and FriendsBike RidingSkateboarding (Scooter)Swimming and Water SafetyIce SkatingConclusionChapter 7. FitnessFitness In and Outside of SchoolInstructional Considerations and ToolsQuestions to AskActivitiesConclusion

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Book SynopsisThis is the loose-leaf version of Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children, 20th Edition, which offers students a less expensive, printed version of the text. Now in its 20th edition, Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children continues as a mainstay in the physical education field, providing preservice and in-service elementary teachers the foundational knowledge needed to teach quality physical education throughout their career. This comprehensive elementary methods textbook includes physical activities that meet the Dynamic Physical Education standards and outcomes that can be used in elementary physical education classes. New to this edition are QR codes linking readers to over 100 videos showing master teachers using the management strategies, fitness routines, skill instruction, and activities described in the book. The text is supplemented by the free interactive website Dynamic PE ASAP, which includes a lesson-building tool with more than 500 activities, a customizable 36-week yearly plan, free downloadable instructional signs and assessments, and curriculum plans and activity videos. Together, the book and website put a complete plan for quality physical education at teachers’ fingertips. The book also offers practical teaching tips, case studies of real-life situations to spark discussion, and instructor resources (an instructor guide, presentation package, and test package) that make preparing for and teaching a course a breeze. The 20th edition has been updated to reflect the latest knowledge and best practices in physical education, including the following: Dynamic Physical Education standards as a framework for a physical education program Content on equity, diversity, inclusiveness, justice, culturally sensitive pedagogy, and trauma-informed teaching A new chapter on racket-related skills for tennis, pickleball, handball, and badminton Additional lifetime activities, including golf, discs, and climbing wall The 20th edition addresses the topics of equity, diversity, inclusiveness, justice, culturally sensitive pedagogy, and trauma-informed teaching based on current thinking and literature. Content has been added throughout early chapters to connect the teaching of physical education to issues of equity and justice that are critical for teachers in today’s schools. With its emphasis on skill development and the promotion of lifelong healthy activity, Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children is highly applicable for both physical educators and classroom teachers. It is an ideal text to support an elementary methods PE course, providing the detail that PETE students need. The content is also very accessible to students learning to become elementary education teachers. With this latest edition, Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children remains the go-to book for both preservice and in-service teachers—just as it has been for more than 50 years.Table of ContentsPart I. Physical Education, Physical Activity, and YouthChapter 1. Physical Activity and Health for Youth Benefits of Physical Activity Current Physical Activity Recommendations Current Youth Physical Activity Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA) Physical Education and Physical Activity Promotion Cornerstones of Our Profession School-Based Physical Activity Promotion CSPAP Leader Learning AidsChapter 2. Growth and Development Physical Growth and Development Helping Children Find Success in Physical Activity Safety Guidelines for Physical Activity Learning AidsChapter 3. Elementary School Physical Education What Is Physical Education? What Essential Components Make a Quality Physical Education Program? What Is the Current Status of Physical Education? Do We Need Physical Education? How Do Physical Educators Promote Physical Activity? What Do We Teach in Physical Education? Dynamic Physical Education Standards How Has Physical Education Evolved? Learning AidsPart II. Instruction and AdministrationChapter 4. Effective Teaching and Instruction Connecting With Students Instructional Skills Provide Instructional Feedback Employ Effective Communication Skills Reflect on Your Teaching Evaluating Your Teaching Learning AidsChapter 5. Building Effective Learning Environments Effective Management and Discipline: A Coordinated Approach Use Proper Teaching Behaviors Define Class Procedures, Rules, and Consequences Incorporate Efficient Management Skills Teach Acceptable Student Behavior Use Behavior Management to Increase Acceptable Behavior Decrease Unacceptable Behavior Use Criticism Sparingly Learning AidsChapter 6. Lesson Planning Steps to Lesson Planning Other Considerations When Planning Lessons Choose an Instructional Formation Reflective Teaching Learning AidsChapter 7. Curriculum Development Designing a Quality Curriculum Step 1: Develop a Guiding Philosophy Step 2: Define a Conceptual Framework for the Curriculum Step 3: Consider Environmental Factors Step 4: Determine Content Standards Step 5: Select Child-Centered Activities Step 6: Organize Selected Activities Into Instructional Units Step 7: Evaluate and Modify the Curriculum Learning AidsChapter 8. Assessment Types of Assessment Methods of Assessment Monitoring Physical Activity Grading Program Accountability Evaluate Your Program Learning AidsChapter 9. Including All Children Least Restrictive Environment Inclusion Screening and Assessment Understanding an Individualized Education Program (IEP) Successful Inclusion Recruiting Paraeducators and Volunteers Learning AidsChapter 10. Legal Liability, Supervision, and Safety Torts Negligence and Liability Types of Negligence Common Defenses Against Negligence Areas of Responsibility Safety Equipment and Facilities Personal Protection: Minimizing the Effects of a Lawsuit After-School Sports Programs Learning AidsChapter 11. Facilities, Equipment, and Supplies Indoor Facilities Equipment and Supplies Purchasing Policies Indoor Equipment Equipment and Supplies for Physical Education Storage Plans Care, Repair, and Marking Constructing Equipment and Supplies Outdoor Facilities Safety on the Playground Funding Equipment Learning AidsPart III. Foundational SkillsChapter 12. Introductory Activities Introductory Activities Using Locomotor Movements Rhythmic Introductory Activities Introductory Activities With Equipment Partner and Small-Group Introductory Activities Creative Introductory Activities Tambourine-Directed Activities Games and Miscellaneous ActivitiesChapter 13. Physical Fitness Definitions of Physical Fitness Create Positive Attitudes Toward Fitness Teaching About Physical Fitness Avoid Harmful Practices and Exercises Fitness Activity Progressions Using Fitness Activities in Lessons Fitness Activities for Developmental Level I Fitness Activities for Developmental Levels II and III Children and Fitness Testing Approaches to Fitness Tests Fitness-Testing Issues Learning AidsChapter 14. Movement Concepts and Themes Classification of Human Movement Concepts Teaching Movement Skills and Concepts Movement Skills and Concepts Lesson Plans Teaching Movement Themes Learning AidsChapter 15. Locomotor and Nonlocomotor Skills Fundamental Skills Locomotor Skills Nonlocomotor Skills Learning AidsChapter 16. Manipulative Skills Manipulative Skills Manipulative Skill Activities Activities With Balloons and Beach Balls Activities With Beanbags Activities With Balls Juggling Activities With Scoops and Balls Bowling Activities Activities With Wands Activities With Hoops Activities With Jump Ropes Pre–Rope-Jumping Skills Long-Rope Jumping Double Dutch (Two-Rope) Jumping Individual Rope Jumping Footbag Activities Rhythmic Gymnastics Learning AidsPart IV. Specialized SkillsChapter 17. Body Management Skills Safe and Effective Use of Apparatus Activities With Climbing Ropes Activities on Balance Beams Activities on Benches Activities With Jumping Boxes Activities With Individual Mats Activities With Magic Ropes (Jump Bands) Activities With Partner Tug-of-War RopesChapter 18. Rhythmic Movement Skills Implementing the Rhythmic Movement Program Creative Rhythms Folk Dances Progression of Folk Dances Developmental Level I Dances Developmental Level II Dances Developmental Level III Dances Introductory Square Dance Culminating Events for the Rhythms Unit Learning AidsChapter 19. Gymnastics-Related Skills Progression and Developmental Level Placement Instructional Methodology for Gymnastics Safety Considerations Instructional Procedures Developmental Level I Activities Developmental Level II Activities Developmental Level III Activities Learning AidsChapter 20. Cooperative Skills Role of Cooperative Activities Teaching Cooperative Activities Group Challenges Activities With Parachutes Learning AidsChapter 21. Game Skills Evaluating Games Creating or Modifying Games Cooperation and Competition Safety Teaching Games Effectively Selection of Games Sport Lead-Up Games Developmental Level I Developmental Level II Developmental Level III Miscellaneous Playground Games Relays Learning AidsPart V. Lifetime Activities and Sports SkillsChapter 22. Lifetime Activities Walking Orienteering Hiking Golf Discs Bowling Climbing Wall Learning AidsChapter 23. Basketball Instructional Emphasis and Sequence Basketball Skills Instructional Procedures Basic Basketball Rules Basketball Drills Basketball Activities Basketball Skill Tests Learning AidsChapter 24. Football Instructional Emphasis and Sequence Football Skills Instructional Procedures Football Drills Football Activities Football Skill Tests Flag Football Formations Learning AidsChapter 25. Hockey Hockey Skills Instructional Procedures Hockey Drills Hockey Activities Hockey Skill Tests Learning AidsChapter 26. Racket-Related Skills Handball Pickleball Tennis Badminton Learning AidsChapter 27. Soccer Modifications of Soccer for Children Instructional Emphasis and Sequence Soccer Skills Soccer Drills Basic Soccer Rules for Lead-Up Games Soccer Activities Soccer Skill Tests Learning AidsChapter 28. Softball Instructional Emphasis and Sequence Softball Skills Organizing for Instruction Basic Softball Rules Softball Drills Softball Activities Softball Skill Tests Learning AidsChapter 29. Track, Field, and Cross Country Running Instructional Emphasis and Sequence Track and Field Skills Running Instructional Procedures Organizing for Instruction Track and Field Drills and Activities Suggested Track Facility Conducting Track and Field Days Cross Country Running Cross Country Meets Learning AidsChapter 30. Volleyball Instructional Emphasis and Sequence Volleyball Skills Instructional Procedures Organizing for Instruction Basic Volleyball Rules Volleyball Activities Volleyball Skill Tests Learning Aids

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Book SynopsisPhysical Education And Development informs the readers about the various ways in which the physical education helps the people to develop themselves and their personalities in good ways and relates the importance of physical education in their lives. This book also discusses about the meaning of physical education, the history of physical education, the relation of physical education to the development of people, the issues in physical education, the use of digital technology in physical education and future of physical education. It give the readers all the necessary reasons that they need to promote physical education and explain them the importance and significance of physical education for the development.

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Book SynopsisSports science is a field that focus on the way human body functions during activity, and how sport and physical workout leads to general wellbeing and performance of the body. Sports science customarily focuses on aspects of physiology, biomechanics, organic chemistry, biokinetics, psychology and anatomy. Through scientific sport studies, specialists have fostered a more prominent understanding of how the human body responds to workout, various conditions and numerous different stimuli. The 'sport' part incorporates the assessment of performance, teaching, managing and administering, and the effect of sport on an individual. The 'activity' part of sports science incorporates examination of the positive and protection effect of sports on a wide scope of major physical and psychological well-being conditions, including inertia, weight, diabetes, malignant growth, cardiovascular recovery, and despondency. At the center of sports science is a comprehension of how our bodies respond, react, and adjust to activity. Sports science is deductively thorough and gives athletes an exhaustive outline of physiological, mental and biomechanical processes associated with physical workout.

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