Library Services, Resources, and News: Fall 2025
I'm Randy Souther, the library's liaison for Kinesiology.
This page highlights recent news, as well as some of the library's services and resources available to support faculty teaching and research. It will be updated ahead of each semester, and periodically in-between.
Selected Services and Resources
Reminders of key resources ahead of each semester—see more in Faculty Resources:
Class Instruction
I will meet with you and your class to provide an overview of library resources and research strategies tailored to specific assignments. (Please request at least two weeks in advance.)
Appointments
If you are new faculty and would like a personal overview of what the library offers—or if you've been around a while and would like a refresher—please schedule a time to meet. I also meet with students.
Course Reserves
The library can place both physical and online materials on reserve for your classes. We encourage you to make arrangements prior to the start of each semester or as soon as possible, and email gleesonreserves@usfca.edu with any questions.
Tip: Items previously on reserve must be renewed ahead of every semester that you wish to have them available.
Research Guides
We curate research guides for a variety of disciplines, topics, and classes. Please consider including a link to the Kinesiology guide on your course canvas pages for your students.
Book Orders
If you would like us to purchase specific books for the library, please contact me via email with the information: randall.souther@usfca.edu. We're happy to partner with you to build a rich and useful collection.
Streaming Videos for Classroom Use
If you’re planning on using streaming videos from the library, we encourage you to make arrangements prior to the start of each semester.
Tip: Even if you’ve made arrangements to license a specific title in the past, please confirm that the license will be active during the upcoming semester. Many of our streaming videos are licensed for only a year at a time, and we want to make sure you have access when you need it.
More information:
Video and Streaming Media for Faculty guide
Open Access Publishing
Learn about open-access opportunities for your work.
Publisher Agreements
See our current agreements with journal publishers to allow USF faculty to publish their articles open access at reduced or no cost to the author.
USF Scholarship Repository
We encourage you to add your publications to the library's repository of USF scholarship for open access and archiving.
News
September 2025
Guide to AI Tools in Library Databases
Many of Gleeson Library's subscription databases are adding Generative AI and other AI tools to help you search, summarize, and analyze the information you find. This new guide identifies the AI tools currently available in our databases, and briefly shows you how to use them.
View AI Tools in Library Databases
August 2025
Library Budget Cut
The library budget has been cut permanently by more than $900,000. Some the outcomes of this cut include the following:
Personnel
1 librarian and 1.5 OPE staff positions eliminated (all presently vacant).
Collections (Journal and Database Subscriptions)
Several databases, journal packages, and individual journal subscriptions will be eliminated. A full list will be available on our Cancellations and Withdrawals web page later in the fall semester. This list will include:
- Cambridge Journals (journal package) — more than 400 journals covering a wide variety of disciplines including Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Medicine, and Physics & Astronomy.
- Sage Journals (journal package) — more than 1000 journals covering a wide variety of disciplines including Engineering and Life & Biomedical Sciences.
Please reach out to me if you wish to discuss in more detail our cancellations and their impacts.
View Cancellations & Withdrawals
New Administrative Position
The library will be hiring for a newly-created administrative position: Director of Operations & Budget.
The two primary areas this new role will be responsible for include Access Services and library-wide budget (non-collections). This position will be funded from one of the two presently vacant Associate Dean lines (or possibly from other vacant lines).
Scopus AI
We now have access to Scopus AI, a premium addition to our Scopus database subscription. Scopus AI is a generative AI tool that provides topic summaries based exclusively on the peer-reviewed literature (abstracts and metadata from 2003 forward) within the Scopus database. Scopus AI identifies the peer-reviewed sources for the claims in its summaries, and indicates its confidence level in addressing your query.
Tip: Just as general AI tools are not replacements for standard research, Scopus AI is not a replacement for a standard Scopus search and hands-on-review of results; but it can be a useful starting point to explore new or unfamiliar topics.
To use Scopus AI, login to Scopus as usual, and click the "Scopus AI" tab above the main search box.
July 2025
Change to Video Orders
Starting August 1, 2025 Gleeson Library will only accept requests to stream licensed videos which are available on the following platforms: Kanopy, Alexander Street, and Swank Digital Campus. In addition, the library has adopted a cap of $150 for a one year license or $350 for a three year license per title. While the library is unable to purchase video files and host them locally or add new platforms, we will carefully evaluate requests to purchase DVDs as long as they don’t exceed $150 per title. Faculty must use the Video Request Form to submit license or DVD purchase requests.
April 2025
New Library Search Interfaces.
Gleeson Library will launch new, more intuitive interfaces for Fusion and EBSCOhost databases on June 16. The update offers improved design, accessibility, and features.
Users must manually migrate any saved alerts and folders. See the Fusion and EBSCOhost Database Updates guide for more information, FAQs, and a link to preview the new interface.
In addition to Fusion, 77 EBSCOhost databases will implement the new interface, including:
- Academic Search Complete
- APA PsycInfo
- SPORTDiscus
February 2025
New transformative agreement with Oxford University Press, and extended agreements with Cambridge University Press and Springer.
Transformative agreements allow you to publish your articles open access with no fees or reduced fees. Our current agreements are with Oxford, Cambridge, Elsevier, Springer, Association for Computing Machinery, and American Chemical Society.
View our Transformative Agreements
January 2025
ProQuest Ebook Central subscription ends February 1, 2025
ProQuest Ebook Central is one of our major ebook providers, and its cancellation will affect more than 250,000 titles in our collection.
If you rely on any specific ebook title for assigned readings in your courses, or for your own teaching or research, please check the ebook status below, and notify me promptly ( randall.souther@usfca.edu ) if the ebook is from ProQuest Ebook Central. Gleeson Library may be able to provide alternate access to frequently used ebooks.
See the link below to check the status of any ebook in question.
October 2024
Anatomical Models
The library has acquired a 2nd "Full Disarticulated Human Skeleton" anatomical model to help with high demand by students in Anatomy classes.
See the News Archive to view past news items for this and selected other disciplines.
Selected New Books in Kinesiology
Book summaries composed with AI-assistance.
Fair and Foul: Beyond the Myths and Paradoxes of Sport
Sport touches nearly every aspect of American life, involving most children and shaping media, leisure, and community conversations. Fair and Foul examines this powerful influence, exploring both sport’s positive side—community, opportunity, and personal growth—and its challenges, including business interests, corruption, exclusion, and social issues. The book’s two parts address fairness and foul play in youth and social dimensions, and sport’s role as a window into wider society, from media to college athletics. New material covers inclusion, athlete activism, mental health, and the impact of social media, offering timely insights for students, fans, and anyone interested in sport and culture.
Gender Defenders of the Sport Binary: Mediating Discourses of Difference Against Intersex and Transgender Female Athletes
This book examines how sex and gender, though complex and often conflated, are strictly policed in the world of sport through medical, policy, and media discourses. By tracing more than a century of coverage and regulatory debate, it reveals how notions of fairness rooted in cisgender ideology marginalize and exclude transgender and intersex athletes from elite competition. The book critically analyzes the role of language, masculinity, and institutional power in constructing boundaries for women’s sport, and challenges the exclusionary frameworks that discipline gender diversity. It ultimately calls for reimagining sport as a space celebrating, not disciplining, difference.
Let Us Play: Winning the Battle for Gender Diverse Athletes
Let Us Play by Harrison Browne and Rachel Browne confronts the myths surrounding trans and nonbinary participation in sports. Blending Harrison’s personal experience as a transgender athlete with interviews from athletes, coaches, and advocates, the book dismantles claims that gender diverse athletes threaten women’s sports or fairness. Instead, it highlights how opposition is rooted in fear and moral panic, not evidence. Addressing issues from youth leagues to professional levels, the authors call for inclusive policies and gender-affirming care while amplifying solutions proposed by gender diverse athletes themselves. A powerful, eye-opening case for equity and humanity in sport.
On Muscle: The Stuff That Moves Us and Why It Matters
Bonnie Tsui’s On Muscle, by the bestselling author of Why We Swim, is a wide-ranging exploration of what muscles are and what they mean to us. Blending science, culture, and personal narrative, Tsui examines how cardiac, smooth, and skeletal muscles sustain life, shape health, and influence ideals of beauty and strength. Through stories of athletes, researchers, and her own family, she reveals muscle’s role in resilience, endurance, and identity. From feats of lifting and running to Double Dutch and healing science, Tsui uncovers the surprising connections between body and mind, showing the poetry in our physical being.
Growth, Maturation, Physical Activity, and Sport
Growth, Maturation, Physical Activity, and Sport (Third Edition) by Robert M. Malina explores the biological growth and maturation of children and adolescents in relation to physical activity and sport. Incorporating the latest research on genetics, hormones, nutrition, and social factors, the book examines body composition changes, motor development, and performance from infancy through adolescence. A new section covers youth sport participation, motivation, benefits, risks, and talent development. With over 350 illustrations, it bridges science and practice, offering an essential resource for understanding how growth influences physical performance—ideal for professionals in physical education, kinesiology, and sport sciences.
Introduction to Teaching Physical Education: Principles and Strategies
Introduction to Teaching Physical Education, Third Edition is a comprehensive guide for students exploring a career in PE, blending theory and practice to build essential instructional skills. Updated with SHAPE America standards, it emphasizes social-emotional learning, culturally relevant instruction, and technology integration. Features include case studies, teacher insights, lesson plan templates, and online resources. Readers learn the history, purpose, and responsibilities of PE, strategies for effective instruction, behavior management, assessment, and lesson design. With practical tools and real-world examples, this edition prepares aspiring educators to create inclusive, engaging, and effective PE programs from pre-K through 12th grade.
Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual
Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual, Eighth Edition is the definitive guide for designing and leading safe, effective water-based exercise programs for all ages, abilities, and fitness levels. Used as the primary prep resource for the AEA certification and recommended for ATRI, it covers fitness foundations, aquatic environment, programming, and instruction for formats like yoga, intervals, and functional training. This edition adds updated research, special population guidelines, cognitive fitness programming, and DEI considerations. Featuring contributions from 23 experts, it includes study tools, sample formats, and online resources to help professionals prepare for exams and deliver engaging, reduced-impact aquatic fitness classes.
ABLE Bodies Balance Training
Able Bodies Balance Training is a research-based program for older adults that improves balance, mobility, strength, flexibility, endurance, and brain health. Designed for both fit and frail individuals—especially those in senior living communities—it offers 137 easy-to-implement exercises targeting flexibility, posture, strength, mobility, and cardio fitness. This second edition adds brain-stimulating activities to boost cognitive function, along with updated guidance on safe progressions. The 16-week program can be adapted for groups or individuals, fostering safety, fun, and social connection while reducing fall risk. Online resources include lesson plans, activity PDFs, and homework handouts to support independence and quality of life.
Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility Through Physical Activity
Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility Through Physical Activity (4th Edition) builds on Don Hellison’s enduring TPSR model, used for over 50 years to teach life skills through physical activity. This updated edition connects the model to current issues like mental health, social-emotional learning, and trauma-informed practices. Designed as a practical, research-backed guide, it offers lesson plans, assessments, and tools for teaching character, values, and responsibility in diverse settings. Featuring global practitioner tips, real student quotes, and easy-to-use resources, this book helps educators foster positive youth development through physical education, sport, and meaningful human connection.
The Concise Book of the Moving Body
The Concise Book of the Moving Body, Second Edition is a fully illustrated guide to human anatomy, focusing on the musculoskeletal system, joints, and nerves. With over 500 color drawings and detailed charts, it’s ideal for students, therapists, and athletes. Organized into nine accessible chapters, it covers bones, muscles, tissues, and functional movement in daily life. New to this edition are chapters on the peripheral nervous system and the musculoskeletal system in motion, including everyday activities like walking and running. Designed for beginners in anatomy, it’s a valuable resource for bodywork, physical therapy, yoga, Pilates, and more.
Exercise Science for Dummies
Exercise Science For Dummies demystifies the science behind movement, exercise physiology, and biomechanics for readers of all backgrounds. Covering topics like wearable tech, fitness programming across the lifespan, and exercise as medicine, this book offers evidence-based guidance on human performance, injury prevention, and the mind-body connection. Ideal for students, trainers, athletes, and anyone interested in movement, it serves as an accessible, practical introduction to exercise science.
The Experiences of Disabled People in Physical Education: Reimagining Pedagogy Through First-Person Accounts
This book centers the firsthand experiences of disabled children and adults in physical education, challenging readers to critically reflect on how disability is conceptualized and represented. Through innovative storytelling methods—including recorded conversations, drawings, and narrative chapters—it empowers disabled individuals to share their own stories. The collection deepens understanding of the lived realities of disabled people, highlights the marginalization of their voices, and encourages dialogue and critical thinking in educational settings. Essential for students, educators, and practitioners in adapted physical education or disability studies, this book fosters inclusive practices and elevates disabled voices in education and physical activity.
Rock Solid Resilience: An Evidence-Based Guide to Preventing Injury, Optimizing Strength, and Enhancing Performance
Rock Solid Resilience is a practical guide to building a lifelong strength training routine focused on injury prevention and sustainable progress. Learn how to assess your body, adapt exercises, and manage training loads based on your unique needs and stage of training. The book offers movement variations, injury prevention strategies, and tips for modifying squats, presses, pulls, and core exercises. With self-assessment tools, sample workouts, and guidance on when to rest or seek medical advice, this resource empowers you to train safely and effectively for decades.
Stand Out with Your Scientific Poster: A Step by Step Approach
This book provides you with a step-by-step guide to making a scientific poster that has real impact. Are you a researcher who struggles when it comes to creating scientific posters? Or do you simply want to get better at it? This book provides you with a step-by-step guide to making a poster that has real impact to ensure you stand out from the crowd at your next poster fair. A practical guide that gives you answers to questions like: what to put on a poster (and mainly: what not to)? How do you come up with a title that immediately grabs people's attention? What are the best images to use? How many words can you include on your poster? And much, much more... Everything you need to get started step-by-step and quickly achieve the best result.
Decolonizing Sport
The path to decolonization is complex and often contradictory, as seen when Indigenous communities partner with corporations that harm their environment. This collection of essays explores the intersection of sport, physical activity, and Indigenous culture across multiple countries. It addresses historical and contemporary issues, advocating for inclusive methodologies and community engagement in sport history. The authors examine how sport, traditionally a colonizing practice, can be reconsidered through Indigenous perspectives. They also discuss the ethics of Indigenous sport history research and how the discipline can support Indigenous resurgence and decolonization efforts.
Make It Count: My Fight to Become the First Transgender Olympic Runner
"Make It Count" chronicles CeCé Telfer’s journey as the first openly transgender woman to win an NCAA championship. Born in Jamaica, Telfer faced transphobia from childhood. The book details her move to North America, discovery of running, and pursuit of Olympic dreams. It explores her struggles with discrimination, homelessness, and the fight for acceptance in sports. Telfer’s story is one of resilience, advocating for transgender rights, and finding clarity through athletics. Despite setbacks and controversy, she perseveres in her quest to compete in the 2024 Olympics, embodying the human spirit’s triumph over adversity.
Living Life at the Center
NBA legend Bill Cartwright, a five-time champion from Sacramento, shares his journey in “Living Life at the Center.” As a University of San Francisco (USF) alumnus and member of “The Dons,” Cartwright’s career as a player and coach has significantly impacted basketball. His book offers insights into leadership, teamwork, and personal growth, chronicling his experiences from USF to NBA championships and coaching successes. Cartwright’s story exemplifies perseverance, dedication, and unwavering commitment.
Kinesiology for Manual Therapies
This comprehensive textbook, based on a bestselling original, covers kinesiology, functional anatomy, and physiology for manual therapists. Written by three renowned experts, it provides detailed anatomical information and massage techniques for each body region. The book features color illustrations, palpation guides, and technique instructions, along with clinical notes and summaries. Additional digital content includes review questions and practice tests. This resource is ideal for various manual therapy professionals and students, including massage therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, and yoga teachers, serving as both a reference text and teaching guide.
Game Changers: Sports Photographs from the National Museum of African American History and Culture
“Game Changers” explores African American sports history through NMAAHC photographs. The book covers key periods from the early 20th century to present, highlighting athletes’ impact on and off the field. It features major sports like football, basketball, baseball, and boxing, as well as other disciplines. Iconic moments, such as Jack Johnson’s 1910 fight and Colin Kaepernick’s 2016 protest, are showcased alongside personal snapshots of athletes. The collection includes works by renowned photographers and illustrates how sports have influenced African American social, political, and cultural life.
Just Add Water: My Swimming Life
Katie Ledecky’s memoir “Just Add Water” chronicles her journey to becoming the most decorated US female Olympian. The book details her early swimming experiences in Bethesda, Maryland, her first Olympic gold at 15, and her continued success through college and beyond. Ledecky shares insights into her champion’s mindset, goal-setting approach, and innovative training methods. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining joy in competition and a positive outlook, even under pressure. The memoir highlights how her family support, coaches, and experiences from childhood to Olympic stardom shaped her into the record-breaking swimmer she is today, ultimately exploring the transformative power of pushing one’s limits.
National Physical Education Standards
National Physical Education Standards, Fourth Edition, is an essential resource for physical education teachers, providing a comprehensive framework for curriculum development, lesson planning, and assessment. Created by SHAPE America, this updated edition introduces revised standards and Grade-Span Learning Indicators, emphasizing equity, access, and inclusion for all students. The book offers practical implementation guidelines and focuses on developing physical literacy throughout a student’s pre-K-12 journey. Key changes include the introduction of Grade-Span Learning Indicators, Learning Progressions, and an expanded definition of physical literacy. The text outlines the revision process, clarifies the framework for stakeholders, and provides resources for instructional guidance.
Transgender and Non-Binary People in Everyday Sport: A Trans Feminist Approach to Improving Inclusion
“Transgender and Non-Binary People in Everyday Sport” explores the challenges faced by transgender and non-binary individuals in UK sports. The book adopts a trans feminist approach, drawing from interviews with 18 transgender and non-binary people. It examines the heteropatriarchal structure of modern Western sport and its impact on discrimination. The author investigates three main themes: the sporting body, spaces, and communities. The work discusses media polarization around fairness and safety, emphasizing the importance of gender affirmation, supportive environments, and reimagining inclusive sporting spaces. This resource is valuable for researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in promoting transgender inclusion in sports.
Waikiki Dreams: How California Appropriated Hawaiian Beach Culture
“Waikiki Dreams” by Patrick Moser explores how 1930s white Californians appropriated Native Hawaiian culture, particularly surfing, during the Great Depression. The book examines how this idealized beach culture, centered around surfing, clothing, and dance, emerged as a form of escapism amidst economic hardship. Moser argues that this cultural appropriation was rooted in settler colonialism and white nationalism, effectively erasing and replacing Indigenous peoples. The author traces this phenomenon through the lives of influential figures in the surfing world and analyzes California’s role in shaping perceptions of Native Hawaiians through media and tourism.
Teaching U. S. History Through Sports
“Teaching U.S. History through Sports” explores how competitive sports offer unique insights into American culture, reflecting social, economic, and cultural developments throughout history. The book provides strategies for integrating sports into U.S. history curricula, using them as a lens to examine diverse subjects such as Puritan culture, Jim Crow, the Cold War, civil rights, and women’s movements. It covers experiences of marginalized groups, including African American women, working-class southerners, Latinos, and LGBTQ communities. The text also addresses contemporary issues like Native American mascot controversies and the globalization of U.S. sports, demonstrating how sports can illuminate broader historical themes and societal changes.
Mental Health, Gender, and the Rise of Sport
“Mental Health, Gender, and the Rise of Sport” examines how sports emerged as a remedy for neurasthenia, a widespread neurological disorder in 19th-century America. Gerald R. Gems argues that sports provided both physical prevention and psychological escape from the epidemic’s perceived causes. Baseball, boxing, cycling, and football offered relief from societal stresses. Notably, cycling empowered women to challenge gender norms and fashion restrictions, contributing to the rise of feminism. The book highlights how sport became a crucial element in addressing mental health concerns and promoting gender equality, setting a precedent for future health epidemics.
Teaching Physical Education to Children with Autism: Stories from the Field
“Teaching Physical Education to Children with Autism” is a practical guidebook for educators seeking to create inclusive and engaging physical education classes for students with autism and learning disabilities. The book offers tested methods, best practices, and real-life examples to help teachers support all students effectively. It addresses challenges such as difficult behavior and disengagement, providing flexible frameworks and ready-to-use activities. Through a narrative approach, the author shares first-hand experiences, offering valuable insights into teaching students with diverse learning needs. This comprehensive resource is essential for physical education and special education teachers aiming to create equitable learning environments.
The Price She Pays: Confronting the Hidden Mental Health Crisis in Women's Sports--From the Schoolyard to the Stadium
“The Price She Pays” explores the hidden mental health crisis in women’s sports. Authors Katie Steele and Dr. Tiffany Brown reveal the challenges female athletes face, including disordered eating, depression, abuse, and discrimination. The book examines the conflicting expectations placed on women in sports and highlights high-profile cases like Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles. Through research and personal accounts, the authors expose the systemic issues in women’s athletics and offer guidance for parents, coaches, and athletes. They emphasize the importance of prioritizing overall well-being and provide strategies for recognizing and addressing mental health concerns, aiming to create a more supportive environment for women in sports.
Biochemistry for Sport and Exercise Metabolism
“Biochemistry for Sport and Exercise Metabolism” is a comprehensive textbook exploring the biochemical processes underlying athletic performance. The second edition covers energy metabolism, muscle structure and function, macronutrient biochemistry, and metabolic regulation during various exercise types. It examines how exercise mode, intensity, duration, training status, and nutrition affect energy production pathways. New content includes adaptations to high-intensity, strength, endurance, and intermittent exercise, plus a chapter on biochemical techniques. The book features learning aids and discusses energy supply for muscle contraction, muscle contraction mechanisms, energy system regulation, and exercise metabolism techniques. It’s an essential resource for students in sport-related courses.
Developing the Core
“Developing the Core, Second Edition” is a comprehensive guide by the National Strength and Conditioning Association for enhancing core strength, crucial for athletic performance and injury prevention. It offers the latest research, testing procedures, and insights on neural control of core muscles. The book includes sport-specific training guidelines for 15 sports, detailed instructions for 74 exercises, and expert advice on program customization. This authoritative resource is essential for athletes, coaches, and strength and conditioning professionals seeking to maximize performance through core development.
Developing Power
“Developing Power, Second Edition,” by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, is the definitive guide for power training in athletics. It offers research-based recommendations for assessing and enhancing muscular power, covering protocols for jumps, throws, and ballistic exercises. The book includes power training guidelines for 19 sports, detailed instructions for 84 exercises, and guidance on exercise progressions. It features multiple training methods and sample programs for team and individual sports. With contributions from 17 experts, this comprehensive resource is essential for maximizing power development in athletes.
Roller Derby: The History of an American Sport
“Roller Derby: The History of an American Sport” by Michella M. Marino explores the evolution of roller derby since 1935. The book highlights the sport’s unique coed nature, which has both contributed to its popularity and hindered its mainstream acceptance. Marino examines roller derby’s impact on gender relations and politics, challenging traditional sports norms. She also analyzes how the sport’s management has addressed pregnancy and motherhood, both conforming to and defying social expectations. The comprehensive history draws on various sources, including oral histories and personal experiences, and concludes with an assessment of roller derby’s current state and future prospects.
Introduction to Adaptive Sport and Recreation
“Introduction to Adaptive Sport and Recreation” is a comprehensive textbook addressing the growing field of adaptive sports for people with disabilities. It covers social and theoretical aspects, including disability definitions, ableism, inclusion, and legal efforts. The book explores the Paralympic Games, other elite competitions, and media coverage of adaptive sports. It discusses the long-term athlete development model, opportunities for military personnel and youth, and financial considerations. The text includes a case study on the University of Alabama Adapted Athletics program and features critical thinking exercises throughout. This guide prepares future sport management professionals to integrate adaptive programs effectively.
Playgrounds: The Experimental Years
In the aftermath of World War II, a revolutionary playground concept emerged in Northern Europe and North America. Moving away from traditional equipment, these new spaces encouraged children to create their own play structures and activities. "Playgrounds" explores how abandoned areas and bomb sites were transformed into vibrant play spaces by children and forward-thinking educators. The book delves into the philosophy behind these innovative playgrounds, highlighting the belief in children's imagination and creativity. Author Ben Highmore chronicles the efforts of visionaries, designers, and charitable organizations in reshaping playground design, ultimately emphasizing the crucial importance of play in children's development.
Muscle Works: Physical Culture and the Performance of Masculinity
"Muscle Works" traces the evolution of men's fitness culture from 19th-century strongman exhibitions to modern health practices. Broderick D. V. Chow explores how these displays shape and challenge masculinity definitions. The book examines key figures like Eugen Sandow, George Hackenschmidt, and Bruce Lee, delving into the theatrical roots of fitness culture and its connections to fakery, philosophy, and racial dynamics. Chow argues for a more nuanced understanding of fitness culture, extending beyond the gym to explore how gendered subjects create and inhabit worlds through their bodies.
Participatory Research in Sport and Physical Activity
This book explores participatory research methods in sport and physical activity, highlighting their transformative potential. It guides readers through the research process, covering design, data collection, analysis, and knowledge mobilization. The text introduces innovative approaches like social photo-elicitation, go-along interviews, and collaborative analysis. Each chapter provides key developments, practical guidance, examples, and critical reflections on shaping future research and public discourse. The book serves as a valuable resource for students and researchers in sport studies, sociology of sport, psychology, management, and health, emphasizing diverse and inclusive qualitative methodologies.
Swimming Pretty: The Untold Story of Women in Water
"Swimming Pretty" by Vicki Valosik traces the evolution of synchronized swimming from Victorian theater to Olympic sport. The book highlights pioneering female swimmers like Esther Williams, Lurline the Water Queen, and Annette Kellerman, who challenged societal norms and influenced water safety and physical education. Valosik explores the tension between aesthetics and athleticism in aquatic performance, showcasing how these women not only entertained but also contributed to reducing drowning rates and paving the way for future generations of female swimmers. This meticulously researched history brings long-overdue recognition to an important American sport.
Positive Youth Development Through Sport
This book critically examines the role of sport in positive youth development (PYD), cutting through political rhetoric to offer evidence-based insights. Now in its third edition, it features contributions from diverse disciplines, exploring theoretical foundations, assessment methods, and practical applications of PYD through sport. The expanded content covers PYD in schools, Indigenous populations, and across the lifespan, along with new case studies and program evaluation techniques. It serves as an essential resource for students, researchers, educators, practitioners, and policymakers interested in youth sport's potential for personal and social development.
Mental Health and Well-being Interventions in Sport: Research, Theory and Practice
This updated second edition provides a comprehensive overview of mental health research, models, and approaches in sport, featuring insights from global experts. It offers evidence-based guidance on designing, implementing, and evaluating sport-based interventions for athletes, coaches, and officials. The book covers topics such as injury, depression, eating disorders, abuse, and burnout, presenting emerging research in accessible chapters. It also explores how sport can be used in extreme environments like prisons to improve mental health. Aimed at practitioners, researchers, and students, the book emphasizes the importance of supporting mental health and well-being in all sports settings and contexts.
Research Methods in Physical Activity
Research Methods in Physical Activity, Eighth Edition, is a comprehensive guide for kinesiology and exercise science students. This updated version features a full-color layout and covers the entire research process, from planning to publication. The book is divided into four parts, addressing research overview, statistical and measurement issues, various methodologies, and paper development. New contributors bring fresh perspectives from biomechanics and sport psychology. Enhancements include updated references, more accessible statistical techniques, and new sections on public health initiatives and philosophical research. The text employs learning aids, practical applications, and a running glossary to make complex concepts understandable, aiming to instill confidence in emerging researchers.
Sociocultural Issues in Sport and Physical Activity
"Sociocultural Issues in Sport and Physical Activity" explores the complex relationship between modern physical activities and society, extending beyond sports to include fitness, dance, and weightlifting. The book examines how political, educational, media, and economic institutions influence this relationship, and how race, gender, social class, and ability are interpreted socially. It addresses contemporary topics such as reducing disparities, the medicalization of fitness, and the globalization of the fitness industry. The text also discusses public health promotion and body positivity. With features like chapter objectives and discussion questions, it offers a comprehensive, cross-cultural perspective on society, health, and physical culture.
Sports in American History: From Colonization to Globalization
"Sports in American History: From Colonization to Globalization, Third Edition" offers a comprehensive exploration of sports as a social and cultural phenomenon in the United States. The book examines sports through various historical periods, highlighting the influence of women, minorities, and diverse groups on American sporting culture. It addresses contemporary issues like the Covid-19 pandemic, social justice movements, and technological advancements in sports. The text includes primary documents, timelines, and full-length articles from Sport History Review, providing students with a well-rounded perspective on the evolution of American sports and their intersection with society.
Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Eighth Edition, is a comprehensive textbook by Robert Weinberg and Daniel Gould that explores the field of sport and exercise psychology. This updated edition incorporates the latest research and practices, addressing emerging trends such as mental health in athletes, COVID-19 effects, mindfulness, and Olympic Games issues. The book covers personal and situational factors affecting performance, group dynamics, and psychological techniques for improved effectiveness. It also examines psychological aspects of health, exercise, and children's sport participation. The text includes interactive online activities and multimedia content through HKPropel, providing students with a thorough understanding of the field and its applications.
Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance
"Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance, Sixth Edition" is a comprehensive guide for students in kinesiology, sport science, and related fields. It covers data collection, analysis, and practical application in human performance assessment. The book combines introductory algebraic concepts with Microsoft Excel and IBM SPSS software for calculations and data analysis. Focusing on reliability and validity, it provides tools for evidence-based decision-making. The sixth edition, reorganized for logical progression, includes new content on physical activity assessment, sport video analysis apps, and employment-related testing. It is divided into four parts covering measurement concepts, statistics, reliability and validity, and practical applications. HKPropel access provides online learning aids, sample data sets, and interactive activities.
Sport Injury Prevention Anatomy
"Sport Injury Prevention Anatomy" is a comprehensive guide to preventing common sports injuries. The book uses detailed medical illustrations and current research to explain injury mechanisms and prevention strategies. It covers injuries from head to foot, focusing on high-risk areas like the ACL, shoulder, and hamstrings. The text emphasizes resistance training as a key prevention method, offering programming templates and advice on integrating exercises into existing routines. It also highlights the importance of proper warm-ups and provides guidance on designing personalized injury prevention programs. The book is an invaluable resource for athletes and trainers seeking to maintain peak physical condition and avoid injury-related setbacks.
Clinical Exercise Physiology: Exercise Management for Chronic Diseases and Special Populations
Clinical Exercise Physiology, Fifth Edition With HKPropel Access, is a comprehensive guide to the clinical aspects of exercise physiology. It covers 24 chronic diseases and conditions across various populations, making it an essential resource for students preparing for clinical exercise certifications. The book features updated content, a full-color layout, new sidebars, and a chapter on clinical exercise programming. It includes online tools through HKPropel, such as case studies, discussion questions, and quizzes. Endorsed by multiple international organizations, this edition offers an in-depth review of diseases and conditions encountered in clinical exercise physiology, benefiting both new and experienced professionals in the field.