Human Kinetics

This is a practical, easy-to-use resource that will help youth wrestling coaches understand how to prepare and run a successful youth wrestling season. Whether the reader is a parent new to coaching, or an experienced youth coach, Coaching Youth Wrestling will be a valuable tool that will help run a successful wrestling programme for children aged...

This work is used by teachers and recreation leaders to get ideas on how to modify and change games and activities to include everyone and to reach objectives, whether those objectives are skill development, fitness, or just fun. Written by leaders of the "Changing kids' games" movement, this book helps teachers and future teachers understand how...

"Exercise Psychology" addresses the psychological and biological consequences of exercise and physical activity, and their subsequent effects on mood and mental health. In contrast to other exercise psychology textbooks it presents a psychobiolocal approach that examines the inner workings of the body and their effects on behaviour. From this...

In Marathon Training, author and coach Joe Henderson is with you every step of the way, every day. His programs incorporate his own experiences as a Cruiser, Pacer, and Racer; a steep knowledge of running physiology; and a large dose of common sense that takes into account the inevitable ups and downs in the sport. Daily log pages will allow you to...

Best New Games is the only book available that presents New Games. These cooperative, interactive games are for groups of all ages and abilities-and they're meant to be played just for fun. Author Dale Le Fevre is a leading authority on New Games. In many of his workshops, traditionally adversarial groups have come together to play and have fun:...

Are you and your students or participants tired of the same old activities? Parachute Games will help you revitalize your programs and involve participants in exciting, easy-to-do activities. With 60 parachute games and 120 accompanying photos, it's a fresh source of ideas for elementary and middle school physical educators, recreation specialists,...