Tag Archives: sport science

2012 is an exciting year for us all. We have introduced so many new and updated resources this past year that you are sure to find something to meet your classroom needs! We invite you to stop by our booth … Continue reading →

Visit our You Tube channel for a demo of Go Coach Baseball. Blake Grundman, senior writer for 148Apps, sizes up Go Coach Baseball this way: “A staple of my youth was always summer youth baseball. The problem was that while … Continue reading →

Effect of Exercise Considerable scientific evidence suggests that physical activity reduces the risk of several cancer types with the evidence classified as convincing or probable for colon, breast, and endometrial cancers; possible for prostate, ovarian, and lung cancers; and null … Continue reading →

Effect of Diet An unhealthy diet could account for up to 30% of all cancers in developing countriesand perhaps 35% of cancer deaths in the United States. Hence, along with tobacco use, diet is one of the most important modifiable … Continue reading →

Women’s Fitness Myths Before you begin your strength training program, you need to understand the facts about many aspects of exercise, including cardio training, flexibility, and to some extent, the role diet plays in helping you reach your fitness goals. … Continue reading →

You have tried to add a product to your basket which is only for sale in another store. Would you like to discard the items in your shopping cart from the previous store and continue shopping in the new store? … Continue reading →

Strength Training Program Essentials In 2002, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) published a position stand on strength and conditioning variables for active, healthy adults. The position stand provided the recommended quality and quantity of exercise for developing and … Continue reading →

Muscular Strength and Endurance Resistance exercise training has been effective in improving muscular strength and endurance in cancer survivors,with the majority of research being in those with breast cancer,prostate cancer,and head and neck cancer.Muscular strength has been measured as 1-repetition … Continue reading →

Effects of Treatment on All Elements of Fitness The elements of fitness include agility, speed, coordination, flexibility, strength, and endurance. Before clearing a cancer survivor for participation in a specific program or developing an individualized exercise prescription for that person, … Continue reading →

Fruits and Vegetables Because fruits and vegetables are loaded with both fiber and water, they enhance satiety, are low in calories, and may promote healthy weight management. Fruits and vegetables contain multiple nutrients and phytochemicals related to cancer reduction, and … Continue reading →

Role of Taping and Bracing Although the National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s structure for the domains of athletic training lists taping as only one of several abilities necessary for athletic trainers to function effectively, it is one of the most important, … Continue reading →

Rigid Strapping Tape and Elastic Kinesiology Tape The effectiveness of traditional athletic tape tends to decrease during physical activity. Alternatives to traditional athletic tape are rigid strapping tape such as Leukotape and elastic kinesiology tape such as Kinesio Tape. Rigid … Continue reading →

Laboratory Manual for Exercise Physiology will give students the hands-on practice they need to evaluate athletes, clinical clients, and other healthy individuals. It offers comprehensive coverage of the basic testing procedures used in the assessment of human performance, health, and wellness. … Continue reading →

Champaign, IL—Women often subscribe to fitness fads, hearsay, and offbeat diets to get fit. According to top trainer Irene Lewis-McCormick, women must stop succumbing to pop culture in order to see greater strength and muscle definition. “It’s staggering the amount … Continue reading →

You have tried to add a product to your basket which is only for sale in another store. Would you like to discard the items in your shopping cart from the previous store and continue shopping in the new store? … Continue reading →