For over 25 years, Contemporary Sport Management has been the most comprehensive, authoritative introductory text in the field, and the improved eighth edition promises to serve the needs of sport management students even better. Sixty contributors representing a diverse array of scholarly and practitioner backgrounds have teamed up to deliver a timely text to keep pace with the ever-changing sport management landscape. Nearly a third of the contributors are new to this edition, adding fresh ...

Life Span Motor Development, Eighth Edition With HKPropel Access, is a leading text for helping students understand a person’s movement abilities as the interaction of the individual’s development and maturation, the environment, and the task being performed. This model of constraints approach, combined with an unprecedented collection of video clips marking motor development advancements, facilitates an unmatched learning experience for the study of motor development across the life span...

Spiral-bound for effortless reference, this revamped guide decodes yoga anatomy by revealing how muscles, bones, and nerves coordinate in every pose. Expanded sections on the nervous system, breathing, and spine illuminate movement mechanics and offer expert cueing tips to refine both practice and instruction.

Descubre el universo en rápido crecimiento de los esports, donde se analizan desde la cultura y estructura competitiva hasta desafíos legales, financieros y de marketing. La obra desvela el funcionamiento interno del sector, iluminando oportunidades laborales y estratégicas en este vibrante entorno de entretenimiento.

Now in its second edition, Instructing Hatha Yoga is a comprehensive guide to developing the knowledge and qualities of a confident and truly qualified yoga instructor. The updated edition includes revised poses complete with instructions, a web resource, and sample children’s and prenatal classes.

Health Fitness Management, 3rd Edition provides an in-depth picture of the challenging and rewarding role of the health and fitness club manager. Leading experts in the fitness industry share their insights, making this text the most authoritative and field-tested guide to fitness management success.

Running Anatomy, Second Edition, features 48 of the most effective exercises for runners--each with clear step-by-step descriptions--and 155 anatomical illustrations highlighting the runner's muscles in action.

Integrating scientific insights with practical applications, the third edition offers nearly 300 full-color anatomical illustrations, an introductory chapter, interactive check elements, and online tools. It clarifies muscle movements, joint mechanics, and injury prevention to support effective dance technique.

Explore a dynamic approach to sport and exercise psychology that connects timeless studies with cutting-edge research on mental health, mindfulness, and COVID-19 impacts. The text examines personal, situational, and group influences on performance, enriched by interactive online activities that spark critical thinking.