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Dive headfirst into the science behind sports——and come up a winner!

• Have you ever wondered if there’s a secret to stopping a soccer ball, why ice skates have metal blades, or how a boat can sail into the wind?
• Would you like to learn to balance like a gymnast, how to improve your free-throw ability, or how to swim like a shark?
• Are you looking for exciting ideas for your next science fair project?

If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, then Sports Science is for you!From basketball to biking to snowboarding and more, you’ll discover the science behind all your favorite sports.Dozens of fun-filled activities help you see for yourself how a batter can hit a 90-mile-an-hour pitch, why a "spiral" is the best way to throw a football, how the surface of a ball affects its bounce, and much, much more.All of the projects are safe and easy to do, and all you need is everyday stuff from around the house.So take the plunge and get ready for Sports Science fun! ... Read more

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Great science unit!
We used this book in a home school co-op setting.The experiments were easy enough for the students to participate hands-on.The supplies were ordinary household items or very easy to purchase at discount or grocery stores, very inexpensive, too.It was appropriate for students in second grade through middle school and every kid was fascinated by concepts presented.I recommend this book highly for homeschool families but this would serve as a great summer unit for students in a school setting as well.It was thought-provoking to learn the amount of science involved in nearly every aspect of every sport! ... Read more

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Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Nutrition provides readers with a preparatory look at the exciting field of sport and exercise nutrition, including its foundational concepts and the diverse career options available. With this one-stop resource, students thinking of entering the field, athletes, and those working with athletes will gain a basic understanding of how nutrition affects sport performance and exercise training. They will also see how this knowledge is put to work in today’s sport environment.

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A blend of success stories, boxed highlights, and sidebars of information on sport nutrition
Marie Dunford's FUNDAMENTALS OF SPORT AND EXERCISE NUTRITION provides a fine examination of sport and exercise nutrition, covering its basic concepts and reviewing the field to provide a solid introduction. The latest evidence-based information and its application to sports is revealed in a blend of success stories, boxed highlights, and sidebars of information on sport nutrition.
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Great, Well Written, Easy to Read
This book is very easy to read and understand.Chapters move quickly and main terms are highlighted! This book is compact and easy to carry in your bag. ... Read more

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Netter's Sports Medicine, by Christopher C. Madden, MD, Margot Putukian, MD, FACSM, Craig C. Young, MD, and Eric C. McCarty, MD, is a reference designed to help you meet the challenges presented by your patients in this growing interdisciplinary field. More than 1,000 Netter images, along with photos of physical examination techniques and imaging examples, provide a rich visual understanding, while a bulleted text format, combined with a user-friendly organization by specific types of injuries as well as different types of sports, makes reference quick and easy. Discussions of a full range of sports-traditional as well as less common-ensure that the coverage is comprehensive and up to date. From pre-participation exams, musculoskeletal injuries, sports nutrition, and sports psychology...to general medical problems in athletes...this reference equips you with the guidance you need to keep your patients at the top of their game.

• Presents more than 1,000 Netter illustrations accompanied by photos of physical examination techniques, radiographs, and other imaging techniques-including CT and MRI-that equip you with a rich visual understanding of sports medicine.
  
• Features a bulleted text format for quick-read guidance.
  
• Organizes information by specific types of injuries as well as different types of sports for an easy-to-access reference.
  
• Discusses traditional along with less common sports for comprehensive coverage that is up to date.
  
• Includes a section that examines considerations for specific athlete populations, including children, women, the senior athlete and the physically challenged, to help you meet their special needs.
  
• Presents the cross-disciplinary contributions of primary care physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, dentists, orthopaedic surgeons, and others, who provide a well-rounded perspective on the subject.
  
• Combines current, evidence-based information with expert clinical guidance for a high-yield reference.

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This accessible introductory text explores the history, philosophies, and principles of today's physical education programs within a practical, career-oriented framework. The text explores the wide variety of career opportunities available, and includes a greater focus on non-teaching related careers in physical education and sport. The Online Learning Center now includes free access to PowerWeb--a password-protected website with current articles, weekly updates with assessment, timely world news, refereed Web links, interactive exercises, and much more. ... Read more

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Worst textbook I have ever had
This book is an awful, overpriced and repetitive textbook. If you are thinking about using this as a textbook for your class, stop and find a better book. ... Read more

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From the swoosh of a thrown football to the force of a tennis ball smashing against the racquet, all sports involve motion and action - and that means all sports involve science. This fully illustrated entry into Lark's much-praised science series encourages kids to look keenly at the wide world of sports to uncover its underlying scientific principles. And the activities feel just like fun and games! Kids will barely realise they're learning hardcore science as they challenge friends to a reverse bike race, see how to throw basketball passes that no one can steal, and discover what's behind the infamous spitball and knuckleball. ... Read more

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The Handbook of Sports Medicine presents basic clinicaland scientific information in a clear style and format as related tospecific sports events drawn from the Olympic Summer and WinterGames. Each handbook is written by a small team of authorities andcoordinated by an editor who is internationally respected andrecognized in the particular sport activity. The Handbook on StrengthTraining for Athletes presents both the basic concepts and theoreticalbackground for sports-specific strength training as well as thepractical consideration in designing the overall program. Separatechapters deal with periodization, gender differences, detraining andover training. Sample programs are presented for soccer, volleyball,wrestling, endurance running, swimming, and shotput and discus.

Covers periodization, gender differences, detraining, and overtraining

Sample programs presented for soccer, volleyball, wrestling, endurance running, swimming, and shotput and discus

Endorsed by the International Federation of Sports Medicine ... Read more

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Amazon Shipping
I bought a book and Amazon said 3-5 days to ship...well it's over 2 weeks later and the item is still not shipped.Oh by the way..it is one day past the first estimated delivery date.Probably the worst performance I've ever experienced in delevery and customer service.Perhaps they don't need additional customers...My recommendation is to ONLY order from Amazon as a last resort....Oh yeah....I also emailed their customer service...haven't heard anything....guess they have enough customers already. ... Read more