New Books
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.
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