Authors:Carl Payton, Roger Bartlett,
Publisher: Routledge
Keywords: sport, exercise, guide, bases, science, sciences, british, evaluation, movement, biomechanical, association
Number of Pages: 232
Published: 2008-01-11
List price: $200.00
ISBN-10: 0415434688
ISBN-13: 9780415434683
Published in association with the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, this is the only up-to-date, practical guide to using the range of biomechanics movement analysis machines, equipment and software available today. It includes detailed explanations of the key theory underlying biomechanics testing, along with advice concerning choice of equipment and how to use your laboratory equipment most effectively. The book covers the following important topics in detail: motion analysis using video and on-line systems measurement of force and pressure in the laboratory and fiel
Authors:Edward M. Winter, Andrew M. Jones, R.C. Richard Davi
Publisher: Routledge
Keywords: sport, exercise, testing, guide, science, bases, sciences, volume, physiology, guidelines, british, association
Number of Pages: 384
Published: 2006-12-19
List price: $69.95
ISBN-10: 0415361419
ISBN-13: 9780415361415
Sport and exercise physiologists are called upon to carry out physiological assessments that have proven validity and reliability, both in sport-specific and health-related contexts. A wide variety of test protocols have been developed and refined. This book is a comprehensive guide to these protocols and to the key issues relating to physiological testing. Volume I covers sport-specific testing, and Volume II covers clinical and exercise specific testing. With contributions from leading specialist sport, exercise and clincial physiologists, and covering a wide range of mainstream sports, s
Author: James H. Gray
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Keywords: exercise, package, book, software
Published: 2005-07-24
List price: $46.67
ISBN-10: 0132185652
ISBN-13: 9780132185653
Author: Laurie Hoffman-Goetz
Publisher: Informa Healthcare
Keywords: exercise, sport, amp, function, immune, nutrition
Number of Pages: 288
Published: 1996-05-09
List price: $199.95
ISBN-10: 0849381908
ISBN-13: 9780849381904
In Exercise And Immune Function, leading experts discuss what is known about physical activity and its effects on the immune system. This unique reference describes the science and application of exercise immunology, providing an excellent source of expert information for researchers, students, and practitioners. The impact of exercise on immune function in dieters, in combination with alcohol use, and in the elderly are addressed, and up-to-date reviews on the relationships between exercise and the risk of disease are provided. Anyone in basic medical science, sports medicine, exercise physio
Author: Peter Seraganian
Publisher: Wiley
Keywords: exercise, processes, psychological, influence, psychology, physical
Number of Pages: 432
Published: 1992-12-07
List price: $265.00
ISBN-10: 0471527017
ISBN-13: 9780471527015
Examines both the basic and applied research that has explored the influence which physical activity has upon psychological states. Organized into three sections: history and theory, research approaches, findings and applications. Individual chapters are contributed by distinguished researchers and practitioners representing three distinct disciplines: health psychology, physical education and exercise physiology. Provides a balanced, critical and up-to-date portrait of the field.
Author: Neil Armstrong PhD DSc
Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
Keywords: exercise, science, series, sport, advances, physiology, paediatric
Number of Pages: 392
Published: 2007-03-08
List price: $42.95
ISBN-10: 0443102600
ISBN-13: 9780443102608
Children are not mini-adults. They are growing and maturing at their own individual rates and their physiological responses to exercise are dependent on a large number of variables as they progress through childhood and adolescence into adult life. Understanding has been limited by the fact that measurement techniques and equipment developed for use with adults are often not appropriate or even ethical for use with young people. These issues are addressed in this book which provides an analysis of physiological responses to exercise in relation to age, growth, maturation and sex.Structured
Author: American Council on Exercise
Publisher: Human Kinetic
Keywords: adults, older, exercise
Number of Pages: 248
Published: 1998-04-02
List price: $40.00
ISBN-10: 088011942X
ISBN-13: 9780880119429
Never before has there been such a demand for fitness professionals who recognize and understand the special needs of older adults. Written by top experts from the fields of exercise physiology and psychology, Exercise for Older Adults provides clear, comprehensive guidelines for fitness professionals who wish to better serve this growing community. Developed under the leadership of the American Council on Exercise, this practical manual shows fitness professionals how to provide safe and effective exercise instruction for older adults. It presents basic principles to help readers understand a
