Author: Edmund R. Burke
Publisher: Human Kinetic
Keywords: cycling, tech
Number of Pages: 328
Published: 2003-03-12
List price: $23.95
ISBN-10: 0736045074
ISBN-13: 9780736045070

For serious cyclists, cycling coaches, and triathletes, the quest for a technical edge never stops. Led by two-time U.S. Olympic cycling team staff member and renowned cycling author Ed Burke, a world-class collection of cycling scientists reveal the most important, recent advances in the sport. From heart rate monitors and altitude tents to power hubs, suspension systems, frame construction, and pedaling efficiency, this book covers every aspect of technology and technique. Additional chapters provide in-depth information on cycling nutrition, altitude training, and the physiological demands

Author: Tom House
Publisher: Human Kinetic
Keywords: edge, pitching
Number of Pages: 168
Published: 1999-11-22
List price: $21.95
ISBN-10: 0736001557
ISBN-13: 9780736001557

In modern baseball, the best pitchers are those who master both the art and science of the position. Nolan Ryan, Randy Johnson, and Kevin Brown are among the many greats who developed this mastery with the help of pitching coach Tom House. Now, in The Pitching Edge, House offers you his special instruction and insight into the mechanics, conditioning, and psychology for superior pitching performance. Part I provides clear and detailed information and drills for developing and improving pitching techniques, from initial set up through the post-follow-through. Pitcher-specific training is covere

Author: Ron LeMaster
Publisher: Human Kinetic
Keywords: skiing, ultimate
Number of Pages: 224
Published: 2009-10-13
List price: $23.95
ISBN-10: 0736079599
ISBN-13: 9780736079594

Break through to the next level of ski performance! Renowned instructor, coach, and ski technique expert Ron LeMaster takes you beyond The Skier’s Edge by improving, expanding, and enhancing that seminal work. The result, Ultimate Skiing, will help you master the mechanics of great skiing as never before--explaining how it’s done, showing how it looks, and describing how it feels. LeMaster has made Ultimate Skiing a comprehensive manual on ski technique. Learn how skis interact with the snow and how best to manipulate your skis, boots, and poles on the steepest slopes, in monster m

Author: Philip Yarrow
Publisher: Human Kinetic
Keywords: steps, success, series, activity, squash
Number of Pages: 160
Published: 1997-06-06
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 0880115416
ISBN-13: 9780880115414

Learn the fundamentals and enjoy competing in this fast-paced tactical game. Whether you already play the game, or are just starting out, Squash: Steps to Success will teach you the skills and strategies you need to play and win. In 12 progressive learning steps, you’ll find 82 fun and challenging drills and more than 140 illustrations that will help you master each skill and advance at your own pace. Author Phil Yarrow is a two-time U.S. National Champion and a teaching professional. With Phil as your coach, you’ll learn fundamentals and court movement skills, specific strokes for each game

Authors:Robert Schinke, Stephanie Hanraha,
Publisher: Human Kinetic
Keywords: psychology, sport, cultural
Number of Pages: 272
Published: 2008-09-08
List price: $49.00
ISBN-10: 0736071334
ISBN-13: 9780736071338

Cultural issues have become a significant aspect of the sport psychology field. As clinicians develop their practice to include more diverse athletes and sport psychologists expand to work in multicultural settings, Cultural Sport Psychology will prove to be a beneficial reference for the field. It is the first full text to focus entirely on cultural awareness, and its timeliness will spark increased discussion, reflection, and research of cultural considerations in sport psychology practice. Cultural Sport Psychology offers researchers, practitioners, and consultants an excellent starting poi

Authors:Scott M. Lephart, Freddie H. Fu,
Publisher: Human Kinetic
Keywords: stability, joint, control, proprioception
Number of Pages: 439
Published: 2000-01-05
List price: $77.00
ISBN-10: 0880118644
ISBN-13: 9780880118644

Text of contributions from the participants of the 1997 workshop sponsored by the Foundation for Sports Medicine Education and Research titled (see title), hel August 21-23, 1997 in Pittsburgh, PA. Focuses on the basic science underlying the sensorimotor system with application to the shoulder, knee and ankle joints.

Authors:Bruce Abernethy, Laurel T. Mackinnon, Vaughan Kipp
Publisher: Human Kinetic
Keywords: movement, human, foundations, biophysical
Number of Pages: 376
Published: 2004-08-04
List price: $61.00
ISBN-10: 0736042768
ISBN-13: 9780736042765

The Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement, Second Edition, is now fully updated with information and enhanced learning aids that increase the readability and value of the text. Like its predecessor, the new edition provides a balanced introduct