Human Kinetics

Bring the benefits of strength training to seniors-regardless of their fitness levels-with Fitness Professional's Guide to Strength Training Older Adults, Second Edition. This resource contains the information and tools you need to educate, motivate, and assist older adults in committing to and benefiting from individualized strength training...

Lifeguard Training Activities and Games is a complete resource for aquatics managers or lifeguard supervisors responsible for conducting site-specific on-the-job training for lifeguards. The compilation of games, skill drills, activities, and guidance enhances training and conditioning of lifeguards and creates a high-performing staff. Throughout...

Physical Activity and Health Guidelines is the first text to gather the wealth of information regarding physical activity, exercise, and health needs and recommendations into a single source....

The Athlete's Clock explores ways in which time and its relationship to athletic effort optimize sport performance....

Gold Medal Nutrition is a comprehensive manual covering the areas that most concern athletes, including what and when to eat and drink-and why. The book explains how to use nutrition to maximize sport performance. It includes information on determining the best supplements to use as well as athlete-specific eating tips....

The Sports Rules Book is your guide to understanding all the athletic activities we compete in and enjoy. Covering 54 sports, you will be able to quickly glean information on each sport's origin and history, basic procedures, terminology, equipment, competitive playing areas, scoring systems, and all other aspects of each sport or activity....