Written by the leading name in the field, this is an engaging introduction to the main concepts in both quantitative and qualitative research methods in sport, exercise, kinesiology and health. Conversational in tone yet thoroughly comprehensive.

Provides undergraduate students with authoritative and concise explanations of the key concepts arranged according to the major sub-disciplines of sport and exercise science.

Stimulating and practical student guide to the key concepts in the increasingly popular field of sports studies.

Describes how to systematically develop sporting excellence and increase active participation in local, regional and national sport organisations. This title describes the long-term athlete development model, an approach to athlete-centered sport that combines skill instruction with long-term planning and an understanding of human development.

Three-time Olympian and 18-time national masters cycling champion John Howard has created the ultimate cycling guide for serious riders, triathletes, and masters athletes. Whether you are 18 or 88, Mastering Cycling will help you trim seconds off your time, train more efficiently, or simply maximize your fitness workouts.

Advance your mountain biking experience even further with Mastering Mountain Bike Skills, Third Edition. Learn from the firsthand advice and personal experiences of world champion Brian Lopes. The third edition features more high-quality photos, improved instruction, and new techniques and tips for every riding style.

Monitoring Training and Performance in Athletes provides practitioners with the information needed in order to oversee an athlete monitoring system and to collect, analyze, and interpret monitoring data so that training programs can be adjusted to achieve optimal athlete preparation and performance.

Describes proven methods for helping people change from being inactive to active living. This book helps readers learn to use a 5-stage model to measure motivational readiness for physical activity as well as learning how to apply stage-specific strategies for individual, group, workplace and community interventions.

Provides an introductory study of motor learning and control for students who aspire to become practitioners in exercise science, physical education, and other movement-oriented professions. This title offers an introduction to motor skills and control, attention, memory, and learning. It discusses instruction, feedback, and practice methods.

Provides unparalleled coverage of manual muscle testing, and evaluation and treatment of faulty and painful postural conditions.

The autobiography of one of the greatest footballer players of all time, Johan Cruyff

Boost your energy, build muscle, lose fat, and improve your performance with this best-selling nutrition guide! Resolve your confusion surrounding healthy eating, sports drinks and energy foods, keto and gluten-free diets, digestive issues, and the best balance of carbohydrate and protein for exercise and competition.

Inspire, motivate and give confidence to your students with OCR PE for A Level Book 1. This reliable and accessible textbook will offer your students comprehensive support for both the academic and practical elements of the course.

Inspire, motivate and give confidence to your students with OCR PE for A Level Book 2. This reliable and accessible textbook will offer your students comprehensive support for both the academic and practical elements of the course .

Reinforce your understanding of applied anatomy, physiology, exercise physiology and biomechanics and improve your exam technique for component 1: physiological factors affecting performance by utilising this OCR A Level PE Student Guide.

A memoir on cricket by National Treasure Sir Trevor McDonald exploring his childhood in the Caribbean and his love of cricket.

Written by Bill Beswick, renowned performance psychologist and mental skills coach with a wealth of experience for elite teams, including the English Premier League and high-profile teams like Manchester United, One Goal is the definitive guide to developing the mindset of a winning soccer team. It offers proven methods for producing team cohesion, flow, and success.

This is the first edited book to address the topic of oxygen uptake kinetics and contains contributions from leading researchers in the field.

This handbook provides a critical assessment of contemporary issues that define the contours of the Paralympic Movement generally and the Paralympic Games more specifically.

Pedagogy and Human Movement explores the pedagogies of human movement and how they (re)produce knowledge related to physical activity, the body, and health. This is an essential read for all interested in the teaching or studying of human movement studies.