Offers detailed coverage of all-cause and coronary heart disease mortality. This book includes coverage of pathophysiology and biological plausibility, new information on physical activity among various racial - ethnic populations and the effects of physical activity on cognitive function, dementia and HIV/AIDS.

The Sixth Edition of this international bestseller offers a simple way for students to develop an understanding of the body's abilities to perform various types and intensities of exercise and sport, to adapt to stressful situations and to improve its physiological capacities.

Psychological Dynamics of Sport and Exercise, Fourth Edition, reflects the latest developments in the field of sport and exercise psychology and presents various applications in a range of physical activity settings.

In the highly technical field of biomechanics, research methods are frequently upgraded as the speed and sophistication of software and hardware technologies increase. This second edition features more than 100 new pieces of art and illustrations and chapters introducing various techniques and areas of research.

Research Methods in Physical Activity, Seventh Edition, offers step-by-step information for every aspect of the research process, providing guidelines for conducting and compiling research so that students feel capable and confident.

A premier resource that is dedicated to running mechanics and injury prevention. Referencing over 250 peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts, it is a comprehensive review of the most recent research and clinical concepts related to gait and injury analysis.

Safe Dance Practice bridges the gap between research and application for dancers and dance educators at all levels. The book presents integrated guidelines and principles that will maximize physical and mental well-being without compromising creativity and expression.

Provides an examination of the fundamental concepts and principles practitioners need to understand in order to make decisions on what might be appropriate in the programme design for their athletes. Offering an integration of coaching theory and scientific underpinnings, this book is useful for those interested in muscular strength.