Primary or supplemental text for upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level classes in adventure programming, outdoor or adventure programming, and experiential education. Reference for outdoor adventure scholars, leaders, programmers, and administrators.
True to its name, The Complete Guide to Pitching is packed with guidance and instruction on every aspect of pitching. In this book and DVD package, renowned pitching coach... Læs mere
Chicken and Noodle Games will help you offer a variety of games that will keep everyone participating. Provide inclusive and nontraditional games in which no player starts with an advantage, adapt games to various settings and occasions, and increase players’ physical activity.
Introduces group dynamics theory and research as it applies to recreation and leisure settings. This book explains the concept of the conscious group, its nature and components and applies experiential learning theory to working with these groups.
Experience a new strategy for scheduling strength training with a six-phase periodization model that spans from anatomical adaptation to peak performance.... Læs mere
Experience a fresh perspective on sport marketing where real-world examples, expert interviews, and engaging case studies merge with a focus on data analytics, digital platforms, and... Læs mere
A revised edition shares elite training methods refined with the latest research and applied by Olympians and top teams. Global experts offer strategies to boost speed, agility, power, and resilience with new protocols for in-season, off-season, and recovery conditioning.
Breathing for Peak Performance presents detailed anatomical information related to optimal breathing function and offers 35 breathing exercises. This text uses the famed Franklin Method, which combines movement, imagery, and touch to improve functional breathing technique.
Grounded in evidence-based practice, this resource guides advanced athletic training students through essential clinical competencies... Læs mere
The Athlete’s Clock explores ways in which time and its relationship to athletic effort optimize sport performance.
Perfect for any fitness enthusiast, this kettlebell guide offers 69 diverse programs and almost 100 exercises to boost mobility, strength, endurance, fat loss, and power. It features... Læs mere
Examine how extreme environments shape human performance and physiology as heat, cold, altitude, pressure, and air quality challenges impact exercise and work.... Læs mere