Books published by Human Kinetics Publishers

This text draws on the disciplines of neurophysiology and physics to explore how the nervous system controls the actions of muscles to produce human motion in relation to biomechanical principles.

A guide to explosive power training for athletes, coaches and strength and conditioning experts. Exploring the principles of high-intensity plyometric training, power assessments and the development of both long and short-term conditioning programmes, it contains detailed photo sequences, step-by-step instruction and intensity guidelines.

Provides ready-to-implement preseason, in-season, and off-season training programs to boost strength, agility, quickness, and power. Included are 184 exercises and drills accompanied by an enhanced online video library featuring dozens of exercises and on-court and off-court drills.

Soccer Speed addresses all aspects of speed, including physical conditioning, tactical skills, and mental strategies, with 36 drills and small-sided games. Players will learn to retain and regain possession, change direction quickly, master one-touch passing and receiving, and employ strategies to unbalance the opposition.

Presents fresh insights on leadership from a diverse collection of the most important voices in the field today. In this title, the contributors present a comprehensive look at leadership, identify the challenges future leaders will face and reveal how future leaders can best prepare to meet those challenges.

Dance Psychology for Artistic and Performance Excellence helps dancers develop psychological strength to maximize their performance. The book covers the key mental aspects of dance performance and offers practical exercises that will make dancers' minds their most powerful tools.

Provides techniques for diagnosis and treatment of concussion and other injuries to the head, spine, and peripheral nervous system. This evidence-based reference bridges the gap between principles and practice to better manage these serious injuries.

A unique, thought-provoking examination of the world's most popular individual sport. Analyzing the latest research, studies, and player and performance trends, Tennisology explores the factors that affect training, competition, and on-court play. It's a fascinating read for passionate players, coaches, and fans alike.

In this dance-specific guide, dance educators and students will learn how to plan, develop, present, and assess community dance projects. This total package offers proven models of dance projects, real-world examples of projects, promotion and tenure minefields of the university, and more.

The perfect way to build muscle and shed fat, High-Intensity 300 features unique workouts that can be completed in only 30 minutes. Programs such as Ultimate Fat Loss, Getting Stronger, and Target Muscle Builders not only challenge you but also produce results. When you're ready, 40 Toughest Workouts will raise the bar for maximum performance.

Essential for coaches and parents of teen runners involved in cross country, distance track events, and road racing, Training Young Distance Runners draws on the latest scientific research to present easily understood and applied training plans plus guidelines for designing customized programs.

Provides an evidence-based review of the connections between physical activity, mental health, and well-being, presenting research illustrating how the use of physical activity can reduce the impact of potentially debilitating mental health conditions.

A comprehensive sports training manual that is suitable for dedicated strength and conditioning practitioners and athletes and coaches looking to expand their knowledge on how to develop and optimise human performance and athletic capacity. Each topic is addressed by a world renowned expert in a specific component of sports conditioning.

A resource that teaches high school students the fundamentals of health and wellness, how to avoid destructive habits and how to choose to live healthy lifestyles. It covers all aspects of healthy living throughout the life span, including understanding health and wellness, and, preventing disease and seeking care.

Including information and issues in the competitive world of sport marketing, this text intends to direct students to a better understanding of the theoretical backbone to sport marketing. It also contains practical material that prepares students for careers in sport marketing.

One of the keys to success in football is having solid, well-rounded attacking skills. In today's game all 10 outfield players on the field, not just the strikers, need to be proficient in attacking play. This is a guide for teaching the necessary skills and tactics needed to outscore the opposition.

Detailing up-to-date research technologies and approaches, Research Methods in Biomechanics, Second Edition, assists both beginning and experienced researchers in developing methods for analyzing and quantifying human movement.

Suitable for coaching young footballers aged five to twelve, this title contains over 100 drills and games to make training sessions more fun and productive.

Running Mechanics and Gait Analysis With Online Video is the premier resource for running mechanics and injury prevention. Referencing over 250 peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts, this text is a comprehensive review of the research and clinical concepts related to gait and injury analysis.

Helps children understand what a healthy diet is and how to stay physically active every day. This book teaches them how to make healthier nutrition and activity choices and discover how healthy eating and regular physical activity keep them feeling their best.

Well illustrated with figures and photos, this text brings together leading authorities in exercise physiology to help readers understand the research findings and meet the most prominent professionals in the field.

Practical Pharmacology in Rehabilitation discusses the effects of medications in the rehabilitation process and assists rehabilitation professionals in designing patient-specific therapy plans based on coexisting disease states and medications used.

Biologic Regulation of Physical Activity provides readers with a cutting-edge perspective of underlying issues that may contribute to the obesity epidemic. It offers evidence of a biologic regulator affecting physical activity and explores implications of such biologic control on activity.

Whether they are known for a powerful golf swing or a stunning tennis forehand, the best athletes all have one thing in common - a strong and well-conditioned core. This title features over 50 of the most effective exercises, science-based assessment tools, sport-specific programmes and expert advice for developing a personalised core programme.

The Tennis Drill Book covers every aspect of the game, with the best drills for groundstrokes, volleys, serves, returns, singles and doubles play, offensive and defensive strategy, and conditioning. More than 260 drills and games to ace the competition!

This text provides primary teachers of all experience with the knowledge they need to plan and deliver age-appropriate dance lessons. It offers a scheme of 22 units of work suitable for reception to year 6, along with practical and creative ideas for teaching dance. It includes a web resource to support teaching and learning.

Developed through a partnership with the National Physical Activity Plan Alliance and the National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity, Implementing Physical Activity Strategies profiles 42 physical activity programs that are helping people adopt more active and healthy lifestyles.