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Human sport performance in recent years has surpassed what many thought was possible. In part these developments are due to development in sports science and strength and conditioning practices. The strength and conditioning arena has also grown dramatically over this period and draws on a range of academic disciplines including Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Sport Psychology and Physical Therapy. This book presents recent research in the field that provides a bridge between scientific knowledge and the strength and conditioning practitioner. A range of invigorating articles are included from a collection of international scientists and practitioners that examine areas pertinent to strength and conditioning from a range of perspectives. Research articles featured cover topics such as sport and exercise demands, the effect of training programs on performance, psychological impact of strength and conditioning training, the utility of conditioning exercises in pre and rehabilitation and biomechanical analysis of aspects of strength and conditioning practice. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, published by American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) on December 1, 1994. The length of the article is 745 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Handbook of Research on Sport Psychology. (book reviews)
Author: Cathy D. Lirgg
Publication: Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (Refereed)
Date: December 1, 1994
Publisher: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
Volume: v65Issue: n4Page: p391(1)

Article Type: Book Review

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This digital document is an article from Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, published by American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) on September 1, 2003. The length of the article is 4093 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Learning from the experts: practice activities of expert decision makers in sport.(Psychology)
Author: Joseph Baker
Publication: Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (Refereed)
Date: September 1, 2003
Publisher: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
Volume: 74Issue: 3Page: 342(6)

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This digital document is an article from Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, published by American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) on March 1, 2000. The length of the article is 480 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Qualitative Techniques: Interview Method and Application to Research and Applied Settings in Pedagogy, Sport Psychology, and Exercise Science.(Brief Article)
Author: Grace Goc Karp
Publication: Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (Refereed)
Date: March 1, 2000
Publisher: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
Volume: 71Issue: 1Page: A-18

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This digital document is an article from Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, published by American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) on September 1, 1996. The length of the article is 2361 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: A study on informed-consent forms used in exercise and sport psychology research was developed to determine readability levels, characterize the forms' appearance and compare the forms' mean readability level with the reading level of eighth-grade reading levels. Informed-consent forms and procedures within the realm of sport and exercise psychology can be enhanced by incorporating some or all of the 11 specific strategies assembled.

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Title: Readability of written informed consent forms used in exercise and sport psychology research.
Author: Bradley J. Cardinal
Publication: Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (Refereed)
Date: September 1, 1996
Publisher: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
Volume: v67Issue: n3Page: p360(3)

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This digital document is an article from Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, published by American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) on June 1, 1993. The length of the article is 645 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The Creative Side of Experimentation: Personal Perspectives from Leading Researchers in Motor Control, Motor Development, and Sport Psychology. (book reviews)
Author: Jere D. Gallagher
Publication: Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (Refereed)
Date: June 1, 1993
Publisher: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
Volume: v64Issue: n2Page: p247(1)

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This guide is intended to show health fitness professionals how to help clients achieve full potential without compromising their own psychological well-being. It examines the importance of SPIRIT (support, purpose, integrity, resolution, inspiration, and timing) in professional relationships. ... Read more

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Currently, modern chronic diseases are the leading killers in Westernised society and are increasing rampantly in developing nations. Considerable knowledge has accumulated in recent decades showing that physical exercise can be a very effective non-pharmacological strategy in the treatment of these pathologies, and as a result, several types of physical exercise are recommended in this matter. Aerobic exercise has been recognised as a safe and beneficial physical training modality for a number of chronic conditions, yet physicians do not know how to prescribe it. This chapter aims to discuss the effects of aerobic exercise in the treatment of metabolic syndrome-related disorders (diabetes, hypertension and obesity), heart and pulmonary diseases (coronary heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma), locomotive apparatus disorders (rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis systemic lupus erythematosus and fibromyalgia), neurological diseases (multiple sclerosis), and gastrointestinal disorders (Crohns Disease).The suggested potential mechanisms for the beneficial effects of aerobic exercise are discussed and some basic guidelines for exercise prescription in this kind of populations are given. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Annals of the American Psychotherapy Association, published by Thomson Gale on September 22, 2005. The length of the article is 4600 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Graduate education in applied sport psychology: suggestions for the training of sport-psychology consultants.
Author: Alan S. Kornspan
Publication: Annals of the American Psychotherapy Association (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 22, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 8Issue: 3Page: 18(7)

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Flash Revise Pocketbooks are ideal for quick revision. Written by a subject expert for instant revision of key topics to help you achieve the very best grades, they provide quick-fire questions and answers with exam tips. With content organised in easy-to-follow sections, Flash Revise Pocketbooks are the answer to instant revision anytime, anywhere!

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This article covers Sports psychology: A developing subfield of psychology concerned with applying psychological theories and research to sports and other recreational activities.

The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Psychology. This single-volume, accessible resource covers the entire spectrum of psychology, including: notable people, theories and terms; landmark case studies and experiments; applications of psychology in advertising, medicine and sports; and career information. More than 650 articles -- 65% of those are entirely new or updated since the last edition. Each article ranges from 25 to 1,500 words, covering the topics researchers want to know about, including:
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This digital document is an article from Palaestra, published by Challenge Publications Limited on January 1, 2001. The length of the article is 3822 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Modifying Sport Psychology Services for Athletes With Cerebral Palsy: Suggestions for Professional Practice.
Author: Stephen J. Page
Publication: Palaestra (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2001
Publisher: Challenge Publications Limited
Volume: 17Issue: 1Page: 10

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This digital document is an article from Annals of the American Psychotherapy Association, published by Thomson Gale on March 22, 2006. The length of the article is 5298 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: A niche and a need: a summary of the need for sport psychology consultants in collegiate sports.
Author: Alan S. Kornspan
Publication: Annals of the American Psychotherapy Association (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 22, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 9Issue: 1Page: 19(7)

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This digital document is an article from Palaestra, published by Challenge Publications Limited on September 22, 1990. The length of the article is 3891 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Applications of sport psychology for the athlete with cerebral palsy.
Author: Bruce C. Ogilvie
Publication: Palaestra (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 22, 1990
Publisher: Challenge Publications Limited
Volume: v6Issue: n4Page: p42(6)

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This pack is designed to assist both new and experienced teachers to deliver AS/A2 Physical Education in an informative and entertaining way. The aim is to provide a ready-prepared bank of course materials, which complements existing resources such as textbooks and leaves more time for teaching and coaching. The pack comprises a flexible set of planned lessons in a logical and progressive sequence, but can be taught in order or selectively. ... Read more

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Qualitative research is increasingly more common in the health professions, but most general research texts are limited in their discussion of the guiding principles of qualitative research. As a result, it is difficult for students and practitioners in the fields of athletic training, physical education, fitness, and health to sort out and apply the concepts involved in this method of research.

Qualitative Research in Physical Activity and the Health Professions puts to rest any confusion or misunderstanding about this type of research. The text clearly explains the underlying principles of qualitative inquiry, making it easy for students and practitioners to understand how to design, conduct, and evaluate qualitative research studies.

Written by two authors who have conducted numerous qualitative studies, taught graduate-level research courses, and advised many master's and doctoral students who have used qualitative methods in their pursuits, this text provides a focused approach to qualitative research for students and professionals in the physical activity and health care fields:

• Numerous pedagogical aids facilitate the learning process, including Learning Objectives, Dialogue Boxes that feature students' questions in a Q&A format, Take-Home Messages that summarize each chapter, Learning Activities that students may perform on their own time as an assignment, and Checking Your Knowledge sections that feature multiple-choice questions.
• The more familiar quantitative designs are contrasted with qualitative ones, making it easy for readers to follow the flow of information and make associations about how the two methods complement one another.
• Examples from current literature accentuate the essential components of an authentic qualitative research study, including observations, interviews, open-ended questions, and a format for analyzing data.
• Actual published articles are provided so that students can evaluate qualitative research methods.

The result is a text that demystifies this very applicable type of research. Qualitative Research in Physical Activity and the Health Professions will greatly appeal to physical activity and health students and professionals alike as they seek to learn how to use qualitative research in their work. ... Read more

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The Rise and Fall of the Sportswoman examines health and fitness advice for American women in the years 1860-1940. It describes the factors that propelled the sportswoman to the level of a highly visible cultural symbol. Blending together medical, educational, social, and cultural history, it also discusses how this symbol eventually collapsed, all but disappearing from the landscape of American social thought. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, published by American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) on March 1, 1994. The length of the article is 706 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The Social Psychology of Sport. (book reviews)
Author: Robert C. Eklund
Publication: Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (Refereed)
Date: March 1, 1994
Publisher: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
Volume: v65Issue: n1Page: p91(2)

Article Type: Book Review

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