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Principles of Movement

by Brent Anderson

From the founder of Polestar Pilates, Principles of Movement is a practical resource guide on movement science for movement practitioners, therapists, and anyone looking for a practical and easy approach to assess, facilitate, and enhance movement. With applications in physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, kinesiology, physical education, Pilates training, yoga training, dance education, and more, Principles of Movement is designed to help the movement practitioner improve the quality of their practice by better understanding the integrated model of movement assessment and movement facilitation. The text focuses on how to facilitate the quality of movement—not just the quantity. Author Dr. Brent Anderson draws upon his 30 years of experience in rehabilitation and movement science, showing the strong correlation between motor control and biomechanics, and integrating new work on fascia, pain interpretation, and behavioral elements associated with movement. Principles of Movement is designed to facilitate problem solving and movement enhancement through a deeper understanding of universal movement principles. What’s included in Principles of Movement: • How to harness tools such as breath, mobility, dynamic alignment, control, and coordination to improve movement efficiency and performance, minimize injuries, and increase personal satisfaction through successful movement experiences without pain • Examples, practical applications, and teaching tips for movement practitioners • A guide to critical reasoning that applies the Principles of Movement algorithm to exercise selection and treatment planning • Teaching aids and applications that can be immediately integrated into practice, including verbal, tactile, and imagery cueingPrinciples of Movement provides students and practitioners alike with a framework to evaluate, facilitate, and optimize the quality of movement.

Principles of Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers

by Joel Houglum Gary Harrelson Teresa Seefeldt

Principles of Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers, Third Edition continues the tradition of past editions to provide applications of pharmacological principles specifically aimed at the athletic trainer. The drug categories that are included are primarily those that may be pertinent to the treatment of athletic injuries or that may affect athletic performance.Drs. Joel Houglum, Gary Harrelson, and Teresa Seefeldt have taken a unique aspect to the organization and design of the Third Edition to be instructional discussions regarding the use and effects of drugs and of the disease states treated by these drug categories. Additionally, there is a specific discussion of the role of the athletic trainer regarding the therapeutic use and effects of these drugs.Features of the Third Edition: Satisfies all of the CAATE Educational Competencies on pharmacology Advanced organizers and specific learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter Summaries after each major topic within the chapter Case studies and clinical applications Discussion on popular fitness supplements Key words are in italics and defined in the glossary Concept maps present important, yet complex, processes in a concise, graphical way Shaded textboxes throughout include additional information and are beneficial for the reader to recall a key concept addressed in an earlier chapter New ancillary materials specifically for faculty that include PowerPoint slides and test bank questions for each chapter Included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom.Principles of Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers, Third Edition will continue to be the go-to resource to determine the best pharmacological treatment strategy and management by athletic trainers.

Principles of Self-Talk in Sport Settings: Theory, Research, and Practice

by Jordan Thibodeaux Judy L. Van Raalte Yani Dickens

This book examines the theory and practice of self-talk in sports performance, with a special emphasis on approaches that move beyond linear, cognitively-focused understandings of self-talk. Self-talk generally begins when children are 2-3 years of age and continues into adulthood, as people talk to themselves both internally and out loud. Self-talk has drawn the interest of sport psychology professionals, researchers, athletes, and coaches who are eager to understand the origins and correlates of self-talk, how self-talk affects them, and how self-talk can be used to enhance sport performance. Starting from a strong theoretical foundation and addressing self-talk in sport myths, this volume moves on to one of the greatest challenges in sport self-talk literature, the crisis of validity of self-talk measurement tools, and provides direction and examples of valid and reliable tools for sport self-talk research. Chapters bring together authors from diverse theoretical backgrounds and fields, and offer tools for coaches and mental health providers to measure self-talk, and examine different approaches to self-talk, including ecological and embodied cognition, and draw important links between self-talk and other areas of cognitive functioning, such as emotion regulation.

Prize Money

by Celeste Castro

Eva Angeles is a professional barrel racer headed for her third world title when a competition mishap throws her in the path of an on-the-loose bull. She is saved from impending disaster by a tall, dark, and handsome bullfighter—a woman.Toma Rozene is an equestrian stuntwoman fresh off the set of a blockbuster film when a family emergency calls her home to help run the family business: rescuing fallen rodeo riders before blustering bulls and bucking broncos trample their dreams.Eva and Toma's shared passions and competitive spirits make friendship easy, but, as their feelings deepen, they must decide if the divergent futures they seek will stand in the way of love.

Prizefighting and Civilization: A Cultural History of Boxing, Race, and Masculinity in Mexico and Cuba, 1840-1940

by David C. LaFevor

In Prizefighting and Civilization: A Cultural History of Boxing, Race, and Masculinity in Mexico and Cuba, 1840–1940, historian David C. LaFevor traces the history of pugilism in Mexico and Cuba from its controversial beginnings in the mid-nineteenth century through its exponential rise in popularity during the early twentieth century. A divisive subculture that was both a profitable blood sport and a contentious public spectacle, boxing provides a unique vantage point from which LaFevor examines the deeper historical evolution of national identity, everyday normative concepts of masculinity and race, and an expanding and democratizing public sphere in both Mexico and Cuba, the United States&’ closest Latin American neighbors. Prizefighting and Civilization explores the processes by which boxing—once considered an outlandish purveyor of low culture—evolved into a nationalized pillar of popular culture, a point of pride that transcends gender, race, and class.

Pro Cycling on $10 a Day: From Fat Kid to Euro Pro

by Phil Gaimon

In his book Pro Cycling on $10 a Day, Phil Gaimon brings the full powers of his wit to tell his story. Plump, grumpy, slumped on the couch, and going nowhere fast at age 16, Phil Gaimon began riding a bicycle with the grand ambition of shedding a few pounds before going off to college. He soon fell into racing and discovered he was a natural, riding his way into a pro contract after just one season despite utter ignorance of a century of cycling etiquette. Presented here as a guide--and a warning--to aspiring racers who dream of joining the professional racing circus, Phil&’s adventures in road rash serve as a hilarious and cautionary tale of frustrating team directors and broken promises. Phil&’s education in the ways of the peloton, his discouraging negotiations for a better contract, his endless miles crisscrossing America in pursuit of race wins, and his conviction that somewhere just around the corner lies the ticket to the big time fuel this tale of hope and ambition from one of cycling&’s best story-tellers. Pro Cycling on $10 a Day chronicles the racer&’s daily lot of blood-soaked bandages, sleazy motels, cheap food, and overflowing toilets. But it also celebrates the true beauty of the sport and the worth of the journey, proving in the end that even among the narrow ranks of world-class professional cycling, there will always be room for a hard-working outsider.

Pro Football's Most Spectacular Quarterbacks

by Michael Sandler

Professional Quarterbacks are the leaders of the team. They're responsible for calling plays and making sure they're carried out. Only great quarterbacks can convince their teammates that there's still a chance to win when defeat seems certain, and then go ahead and prove it. In this book you'll meet the best of the best-Brett Favre, Drew Brees, Donovan McNabb, Tony Romo, Philip Rivers, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, and Peyton Manning. You'll soon see why they're currently considered the most spectacular quarterbacks in pro football.

Pro-Wrestling Superstar John Cena (Bumba Books ® -- Sports Superstars Ser.)

by Jon M Fishman

In addition to being a superstar wrestler in the WWE, John Cena is also a famous actor. This carefully leveled text with engaging photos and critical-thinking questions will be a hit with young wrestling fans.

Proceedings of the 10th Congress of the Portuguese Society of Biomechanics: CNB 2023 (Lecture Notes in Bioengineering)

by Maria Augusta Neto Luis Roseiro Ana Martins Amaro Ana Lúcia Messias Beatriz Gomes Henrique Almeida Maria António Castro Maria de Fátima Paulino Vítor Maranha

This book presents carefully curated works from the 10th Conference on Biomechanics, where 135 researchers converged to explore the forefront of biomechanical inquiry. The chapters cover research spanning biomaterials, clinical biomechanics, sports biomechanics, experimental biomechanics, and teaching biomechanics. Each contribution was selected through a rigorous peer-review process and encapsulates the essence of contemporary biomechanics, offering critical insights into innovative materials, diagnostic strategies, performance optimization techniques, empirical investigations, and pedagogical approaches.

Proceedings of the 12th International Symposium on Computer Science in Sport (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing #1028)

by Martin Lames Alexander Danilov Egor Timme Yuri Vassilevski

This book provides an overview of current activities in the fascinating area between computer science and sports, presenting the state of the art in utilising the latest developments in computer science to support sports coaches and athletes. It covers a broad range of topics reflecting the diversity of this interdisciplinary field, including concepts in informatics like expert systems, modelling, simulation, machine learning, robotics, and sensor integration. Further, it describes applications of computer science in sports, such as alpine skiing, badminton, football, rowing, and table tennis, as well as interesting applications areas of sport like dementia, physiology, training, and space flights. The appeals to informaticians interested in the application field of sports as well as for sports scientists and practitioners looking for advanced methods in their particular sport.

Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Computer Science in Sport (Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies #209)

by Hui Zhang Martin Lames Arnold Baca Yingcai Wu

This book is a compilation of selected papers from the 14th International Symposium on Computer Science in Sport (IACSS 2023), held on September 27-30, 2023 in Hangzhou, China. The work focuses on the application of computer science and technology in the field of sports (such as intelligent data collection, data mining, visual analysis of game data, virtual reality, machine learning, computer vision, match prediction models and performance analysis). The contents make valuable contributions to academic researchers, college students, coaches and athletes, and sports management personnel (such as managers of sports associations, training bases, and professional clubs). Additionally, readers will encounter new ideas for realizing a more efficient and convenient training and exercise system.

Proceedings of the 2022 International Conference on Sport Science, Education and Social Development (Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research #684)

by Jian Sun Christopher Jenks Fong Peng Chew Intakhab Alam Khan

This is an open access book. 2022 International Conference on Sport Science, Education and Social Development(SSESD2022)was held from July 15th to 17th in Kunming China. The objective of SSESD is to promote scientific information interchange by creating a platform to students, researchers, Practitioners, and academicians to present their ongoing researches on diverse themes ranging from Sport Science, Education and Social Development. Under the influence of the current COVID-19 epidemic, people pay more and more attention to physical health, scientific distance education of physical exercise, in the meantime, wisdom education provides a guarantee for people to acquire knowledge. SSESD aims to provide the opportunity for Engineers Academicians, Scientists, Researchers and students to share ideas and knowledge and to network with an international crowd and deliberate the practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in respective domains worldwide. Thus, organizing committee invites all Industry Professional, delegates and students representing worldwide institutions, Government agencies, and other organizations, to take part in the International Conference on Sport Science, Education and Social Development.

Proceedings of the 2nd Human Engineering Symposium: HUMENS 2023, Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)

by Mohd Hasnun Arif Hassan Nasrul Hadi Johari Mohd Nadzeri Omar Yongmin Zhong

This book acts as a compilation of papers presented in the 2nd Human Engineering Symposium (HUMENS 2023), held at Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia. The symposium covers the following research topics: ergonomics, biomechanics, sports technology, medical device and instrumentation, artificial intelligence / machine learning, industrial design, rehabilitation, additive manufacturing, modelling and bio-simulation, and signal processing. The articles published will be of interest to researchers and practitioners from the medical device manufacturers, healthcare, rehabilitation and sports technology.

Proceedings of the 2nd International Colloquium on Sports Science, Exercise, Engineering and Technology 2015 (ICoSSEET #2015)

by Shariman Ismadi Ismail Norasrudin Sulaiman Rahmat Adnan

The proceeding is a collection of research papers presented at the 2nd International Colloquium on Sports Science, Exercise, Engineering and Technology (ICoSSEET2015), a conference dedicated to address the challenges in the areas of sports science, exercise, sports engineering and technology including other areas of sports, thereby presenting a consolidated view to the interested researchers in the aforesaid fields. The goal of this conference was to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to focus on the scope of the conference and establishing new collaborations in these areas. The topics of interest are in mainly (1) Sports and Exercise Science (2) Sports Engineering and Technology Application (3) Sports Industry and Management.

Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Innovation and Technology in Sports, ICITS 2023, 27–28 November, Malaysia: Innovation and Technology in Sports (Lecture Notes in Bioengineering)

by Alexander Casson Zulkifli Mohamed Mohd Zamani Ngali Suhizaz Sudin Mohamad Fauzi Ibrahim

This book compiles the proceedings of ICITS 2023 that comprehensively includes diverse technological facets within the realm of Sports Engineering and Technology. The book encompasses various specialized tracks, including instrumentation, materials, data analytics, biomechanics, simulation, equipment design, and performance analysis, among others. A deeper understanding of the pivotal challenges encountered and technological breakthroughs achieved in the pursuit of enhancing sporting performance is deliberated. The readers are expected to gain insights into prevailing trends, pertinent issues, ameliorative factors, cutting-edge technological innovations, and proposed remedies, thereby further enriching their knowledge of this multidisciplinary field.

Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Physical Education, Sport, and Health (Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research #715)

by I Gede Suwiwa Setya Chendra Wibawa Made Agus Dharmadi I Made Agus Wijaya Ketut Candra Adinata Kusuma Gede Doddy Tisna

This is an open access book. The second ICOPESH is a forum for researchers, lecturers, teachers, and practitioners to develop sports science, physical education and health through sharing insights, knowledge, and ideas. This conference seeks to solve the current issues of sports, physical education, and health through the results of research and thoughts by researchers, lecturers, teachers and practitioners. This event provides the greatest opportunity for sports scientists, lecturers, physical education teachers, and health practitioners to interact with professional experts from around the world.The second ICOPESCH carries the theme "Enhancing Sports Performance and Health through Technology Integration, Educational Innovation, and Sports Tourism" by inviting sports, physical education, and health professionals from all over the world. The theme of this conference will give us a better understanding to the development of sports science, physical education, and health. Various current issues and concrete solutions from the development of sports science, physical education and health from around the world will be presented at this conference.The second ICOPESH seeks to increase the human resources of sports, physical education and sports from around the world. This conference invites sports experts and scientists, lecturers, physical education teachers and sports practitioners to improve their competence and contribute to the development of sports science, physical education, and health around the world.

Proceedings of the 3rd International Colloquium on Sports Science, Exercise, Engineering and Technology: ICoSSEET 2016, 20-22 November 2016, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

by Shariman Ismadi Ismail Norasrudin Sulaiman Rahmat Adnan

This proceedings volume explores a range of sports-related topics, including sports science, exercise, sports engineering and technology, in contributions prepared by respected experts and presented at the 3rd International Colloquium on Sports Science, Exercise, Engineering and Technology (ICoSSEET2016). The goal of the conference was to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to address current challenges in various sports-related areas, and to establish vital new collaborations. The topics covered can be primarily divided into (1) Sports Science and Exercise, (2) Sports Engineering and Technology Application, and (3) Sports Industry and Management.

Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Movement, Health and Exercise: MoHE 2022—Refocusing on Sports and Exercise for a Post-pandemic World (Lecture Notes in Bioengineering)

by Mohd Hasnun Arif Hassan Ahmad Munir Che Muhamed Nik Shanita Safii Lian Yee Kok Raja Mohammed Firhad Raja Azidin Noor Azuan Abu Osman Roosfa Hashim

This book gathers papers presented at the 8th International Conference on Movement, Health and Exercise (MoHE 2022) with the conference theme "Enhancing Health and Sports Performance by Design". The topics covered include exercise science; human performance; physical activity and health; sports medicine; sports nutrition; management and sports studies; and sports engineering and technology. Its content is of interest to sports scientists, researchers and practitioners from various sports and exercise sub-disciplines.

Proceedings of the 9th International Performance Analysis Workshop and Conference & 5th IACSS Conference (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing #1426)

by Martin Lames Arnold Baca Juliana Exel Nic James Nimai Parmar

This covers the PACSS 2021 which approached interdisciplinary collaboration between theoretical computer science and practical performance analysis though an online workshop and conference. Readers find in this book the peer-reviewed and discussed evidences on how computer scientists and performance analysts can and have worked together to solve both applied and research-based problems in elite sport, using the methods of computer science. In this edition, we organize the content according to four major topics: machine learning, text mining, best practice and interdisciplinary collaboration. This is a refined material written by leading experts with up-to-date overview of research in the multidisciplinary field of computer science and elite sport performance analysis.

Proceedings of the 9th Movement, Health and Exercise Conference: MoHE 2023, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia (Lecture Notes in Bioengineering)

by Mohd Hasnun Arif Hassan Ahmad Munir Che Muhamed D. Maryama Ag Daud Toby Mündel Narihiko Kondo

This book gathers papers presented at the 9th International Conference of Movement, Health and Exercise (MoHE 2023) held at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. The content covers the following topics: exercise science; human performance; physical activity & health; sports medicine; sports nutrition; management & sports studies; and sports engineering & technology. The articles published will be of interest to researchers and practitioners from the field of rehabilitation, exercise medicine and sports technology.

Proceedings of the International Colloquium on Sports Science, Exercise, Engineering and Technology 2014 (ICoSSEET #2014)

by Shariman Ismadi Ismail Norasrudin Sulaiman Rahmat Adnan

The proceeding is a collection of research papers presented at the International Colloquium on Sports Science, Exercise, Engineering and Technology (ICoSSEET2014), a conference dedicated to address the challenges in the areas of sports science, exercise, sports engineering and technology including other areas of sports, thereby presenting a consolidated view to the interested researchers in the aforesaid fields. The goal of this conference was to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to focus on the scope of the conference and establishing new collaborations in these areas. The topics of interest are as follows but are not limited to:1. Sports and Exercise Science * Sports Nutrition * Sports Biomechanics * Strength and Conditioning * Motor Learning and Control * Sports Psychology * Sports Coaching * Sports and Exercise Physiology * Sports Medicine and Athletic Trainer * Fitness and Wellness * Exercise Rehabilitation * Adapted Physical Activity / Disability Sport * Physical Education * Dance, Games and Play 2. Sports Engineering and Technology Application * Sports Equipment Mechanics * Athlete Analysis and Measurement * Instrumentation and Measurement in Sports * Fluid Dynamics in Sports * Computational Modeling in Sports 3. Sports Industry and Management * Sports Event * Sports Management * Sports Tourism * Sports Marketing * Sports Ethics and Law * Sports Sociology * Outdoor and Recreation Management * Inclusive Recreation * Leisure

Proceedings of the International Conference on Sports Science and Health (Advances in Health Sciences Research #54)

by Yulingga Nanda Hanief Rama Kurniawan Tika Dwi Tama Dian Mawarni Anindya Hapsari Nurhasmadiar Nandini Erni Astutik Mika Vernicia Humairo

This is an open access book. The year 2022 is the year when people begin to rise from the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic that occurred for approximately 2 years before this. During the pandemic there was a lot of weakening of activities in various sectors. The weakening led to the community's economy. The sports sector is also feeling the impact. Where all sports activities encounter obstacles such as sports competition activities, sports training, sports education and sports health services to the community. These obstacles have an impact on the economic decline of sports players. However, in 2022, all sporting activities are slowly restarting but still with due observance of health and safety protocols. Therefore, it is necessary to have discussions and access references to provide knowledge in starting activities in the sports sector after the Covid-19 Pandemic. Because indeed sports actors need to get mental support, knowledge and direction to start reviving sports activities in order to accelerate economic recovery. The Faculty of Sports Science, State University of Malang welcomes you to join the 6th International Conference on Sports Sciences and Health (6th ICCSH 2022). This conference focuses on how aspects of sport and health deal with issues in management, technology and innovation of sports and education as well as in scientific issues. Collaboration and knowledge sharing will be a great opportunity to overcome potential challenges that grow dynamically following the development of sports after the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Professional Advances in Sports Coaching: Research and Practice (Routledge Research in Sports Coaching)

by Richard Thelwell Matt Dicks

Despite the rapid advance of the academic study of coaching science, there is a dearth of evidence on contemporary progressions within the coaching profession itself, particularly around the wide-ranging challenges that coaches face. Professional Advances in Sports Coaching constitutes an essential collection of the most innovative, up-to-date reviews and research on professional issues in sports coaching and coaching psychology. Seeking to assess and challenge contemporary conceptual and theoretical research around the evolving nature of the coach’s role, issues associated with athlete and coach welfare, and societal demands of the coach, the book covers topics as diverse as: gender and spirituality within sports coaching; working in culturally diverse environments and disability sport; understanding hazing, mental health issues, and disordered eating in athletes; moral behaviour and safeguarding; high performance coaching and talent development; communicating with athletes in the age of social media, and managing cliques. Written by leading experts from around the world, every chapter clarifies and defines key concepts, gives an up-to-date and comprehensive review of literature within the area, and examines the implications for future research and applied practice. This is a critical resource for any upper-level student enrolled in sports coaching science or practice classes, sports coaching academics with an interest in professional practice, and practicing sports coaches.

Professional Athlete & Sports Official (Careers With Character)

by Joyce Libal

Find out what it takes to be a professional athlete or sports official... The sports world offers many opportunities. Professionals work as: *Athletes, *Coaches, *Umpires and referees, and *Other sports officials. The world of professional sports is exciting--and demanding. You'll need physical coordination, strength, endurance...and a good character. As an athlete, coach, or sports official, you must demonstrate integrity, so that others will trust your leadership... Have the courage to stand up for what is right... Be self-disciplined enough to stick to your career until you succeed... Act on behalf of your community, demonstrating your citizenship. Find out more about this exciting career--read Professional Athlete & Sports Official.

Professional Development in Exercise Science: Transitioning to Opportunities

by Christina Beaudoin

Professional Development in Exercise Science prepares students and complements their extensive academic foundation for a career or professional opportunity within the field of exercise science. This textbook provides students with the knowledge and skills to bridge gaps more effectively between their academic preparation and their chosen profession. There is an extensive array of career and professional options for students within exercise science, and this textbook will help develop a deeper understanding of how to navigate the personal and professional world confidently. The textbook integrates insights from communication, business, leadership, psychology, and exercise science to explore the dynamic interplay between the personal and the professional realms, providing a deeper understanding of the interconnections between the two.This new text, the first of its kind in the field of exercise science, is invaluable for all exercise science and kinesiology students. Students aspiring to careers within the discipline and related sub-disciplines, as well as those exploring postgraduate studies, will gain insights into the critical intersections between personal growth and professional achievement.

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