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Book SynopsisEvidence-Based Practice in Exercise Science: The Six-Step Approach equips readers with the basic skills and competencies to discern the value of scientific research and become evidence-based practitioners.
Table of ContentsPart I: Overview and Historical Background of Evidence-Based Practice
Chapter 1. The Need for Evidence-Based Practice in Exercise Science
Evidence-Based Practice in Action
Defining Evidence-Based Practice
Applying Evidence-Based Practice in Exercise Science
Team Approach to Evidence-Based Practice
Becoming an Evidence-Based Practitioner
Conclusion
Chapter 2. The Process of Evidence-Based Practice
The Importance of Evidence in Exercise Science
Applying the Five Steps of Evidence-Based Practice
The Case for Evidence-Based Practice
Criticisms of Evidence-Based Practice
Conclusion
Chapter 3. Philosophy, Science, and Evidence-Based Practice
Epistemology
Epistemology of Modern Science
The Paradigm of Evidence-Based Practice
Conclusions
Chapter 4. Sources of Evidence
Sources of Knowledge
Types of Evidence
Conclusion
Chapter 5. Reading and Interpreting Research Evidence
Consumers of Research
What is Research?
Components of a Research Paper
Steps to Critically Reading Research
Conclusion
Part II: The Six Steps of Evidence-Based Practice
Chapter 6. Developing a Question
Question Development Areas
Types of Questions
Components of a Foreground Question
Conclusion
Chapter 7. Searching for Evidence
Searching for Preliminary Information
Finding Peer-Reviewed Sources
Searching a Research Database
Conducting a Secondary Search From Reference Lists
Conclusion
Chapter 8. Evaluating the Evidence
Why is it Important to Rank the Evidence?
Critically Appraising the Literature
Levels of Evidence
Conclusion
Chapter 9. Incorporating Evidence into Practice
Translating Research Into Practice
Deciding When to Act on Evidence
The Influence of Evidence
Implementing Research-Based Evidence
Conclusion
Chapter 10. Confirming the Evidence in the Individual
Generalizability of Research
n-of-1 as a Model for Confirming the Evidence
Confirming the Evidence in the Individual in Exercise Science
Basic Principles in Testing and Measurement
Deciding to Continue or Discontinue an Intervention
Collaboration in Evidence-Based Practice
Conclusion
Chapter 11. Reevaluating the Evidence
Prompts to Reevaluate
Techniques to Stay Current
Conclusion
Part III: Case Studies in Evidence-Based Practice
Chapter 12. Exercise Prescription
Case Study 1: Strength Training and Cycling
Case Study 2: Static Stretching and Soccer
Case Study 3: ACL Injury Prevention in Female Athletes
Case Study 4: Single Versus Multiple Sets for Strength Improvement
Case Study 5: Models of Periodization
Conclusion
Chapter 13. Exercise for Special Populations
Case Study 1: Resistance Exercise and Functional Outcomes in Those Who Are Elderly
Case Study 2: Exercise and Cancer Cachexia
Case Study 3: Exercise and Traumatic Brain Injury
Conclusion
Chapter 14. Nutrition and Supplementation
Case Study 1: Creatine Monohydrate and Cycling
Case Study 2: Caffeine, Coffee, and Performance Enhancement
Case Study 3: Protein Intake for Endurance Athletes
Case Study 4: HMB and Strength–Power Athletes
Conclusion
Chapter 15. Exercise Devices, Equipment, and Apparel
Case Study 1: Chains
Case Study 2: Vibration and Muscle Strength and Power
Case Study 3: Instability Training and Muscle Strength
Case Study 4: Minimalist or Barefoot Running and Running Economy
Conclusion
Part IV: Integrating Evidence-Based Practice into Exercise Science
Chapter 16. Disseminating and Sharing Knowledge
Local Discussion and Networking
Conferences
Formal and Informal Publications
Conclusion
Chapter 17. The Future of Evidence-based Practice in Exercise Science
Ability, Judgment, and Evidence
Review of the Rationale for Evidence-Based Practice
The Future of Exercise and Science
Spreading the Evidence-Based Practice Philosophy
Working With Scientists
Becoming an Evidence-Based Practitioner
Conclusion
