Human Kinetics

Swimming Anatomy provides a stunning visual perspective on swimmers' muscles and how they are developed. The full-color interior contains over 200 expertly drawn illustrations and anatomically grouped exercises with icons identifying the strokes that will benefit most from each exercise to make you faster in the water....

Packed with full-color photographs and illustrations, Scuba Diving offers step-by-step instruction on preparing for and managing a dive safely with information on the latest equipment, gear selection, recommended dive locations, technologies, and techniques. Scuba Diving is your one-stop resource before taking your first or next plunge....

Therapeutic Stretching offers a range of stretches to assist students and practitioners in treating clients rehabilitating from musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. A user-friendly format with clear explanations helps students and practitioners readily incorporate these stretches into practice....

Based on the most current research in nutrient timing, Performance Nutrition blends theory with applied content and real-life examples to show nutritionists, coaches, and athletes how to optimize training, improve performance, and enhance recovery....

Dynamics of Skill Acquisition: A Constraints-Led Approach provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of the constraints-led perspective, a recognized theory in motor learning and control. It is the first text to outline the development of a conceptual model of coordination and control within a multidisciplinary framework, capturing the...

Motivating People to Be Physically Active, Second Edition, translates research, theories, and concepts of behavioral science into a useful handbook for health professionals involved in the planning, development, implementation, or evaluation of physical activity promotion programs. The book describes proven methods for helping people overcome...