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SPORTS AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
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Inspection
copy
ACSM’s Introduction to
Exercise Science,
2nd Edition
American College of Sports
Medicine (ACSM)
Developed by the
American College
of Sports Medicine
(ACSM), this engaging
and authoritative book
provides an overview
of exercise science and
related areas, such as
athletic training and
sports medicine, to help readers develop
an understanding of the basics of exercise
science and the range of career paths in the
field.
Now in striking full colour, this Second Edition
reflects the most current trends and theories
in the field and is enhanced by dynamic
new videos that showcase different careers
in exercise science. Demonstrating how
exercise science principles are applied in
real world settings, the book covers all the
core disciplines of exercise science, including
biomechanics, exercise physiology, sports
psychology, motor control and learning,
nutrition, and sports injury.
978-1-4511-7672-8 / 496 pp / 203 illus, 91 tables /
Oct 2013 / £39.95 €48.00
Inspection
copy
ACSM’s Introduction to
Strength and Conditioning
American College of Sports
Medicine (ACSM),
Nicholas Ratamess
Developed by the
American College of
Sports Medicine, this text
offers a comprehensive
introduction to the basics
of strength training and
conditioning based on the
latest research findings.
ACSM’s Foundations
of Strength Training and Conditioning
is divided into four parts: Foundations,
Physiological Responses and Adaptations,
Strength Training and Conditioning Program
Design, and Assessment. The text focuses
on practical applications, enabling students
to develop, implement, and assess the
results of training programs that are designed
to optimise strength, power, and athletic
performance.
978-0-7817-8267-8 / 560 pp / 450 full colour illus,
50 tables / 2011 / £39.95 €48.00
Inspection
copy
ACSM’s Metabolic
Calculations Handbook
American College of Sports
Medicine (ACSM)
978-0-7817-4238-2 / 128 pp / 5 illus / 2006 /
£22.50 €27.00
