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Physique Fitness and Performance

Physique Fitness and Performance

Totally revised and updated this second edition of the well-received Physique Fitness and Performance retains the unique integrated approach of its predecessor examining the relationship of structure to function in human performance. Far surpassing the limited focus of standard exercise and fitness books it combines the morphological study of physique relative to body structure body size and body composition with the applied interaction of muscular cardiovascular motor and metabolic system capacities abilities and skills developed and acquired through exercise and training programs. Establishing a background and history for the current prevalent interrelationships between physique and physical performance the book begins by outlining the morphological physical motor and metabolic component areas of study involved in physical training. Part One introduces the study of the structure-function relationships relating body structure size and composition to fitness and physical performance. Part Two and Part Three present an overview of the quantitative and qualitative study of physical and physiological conditioning motor learning and motor control specifically regarding the development of motor skill within general/open loop and specific/closed loop parameter guidelines. It also covers fatigue and its physiological and psychological effects on training processes. Part Four explores nutrition and the utilization of carbohydrates fats proteins water vitamins and minerals during physical training. It includes an overview of lipids lipoproteins cholesterol and atherosclerosis; dietary goals and guidelines; and risk factors relating to heart disease and obesity within health and fitness parameter guidelines. Finally extensive appendices present the pertinent figures tables and forms used in evaluation and programming. Including chapter summaries glossaries and references as well as detailed and extensive appendices for me

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Professional Report Writing

Professional Report Writing

Professional Report Writing is probably the most thorough treatment of this subject available covering every aspect of an area often taken for granted. The author provides not just helpful analysis but also practical guidance on such topics as: ¢ deciding the format ¢ structuring a report ¢ stylistic pitfalls and how to avoid them ¢ making the most of illustrations ¢ ensuring a consistent layout. The theme throughout is fitness for purpose and the text is enriched by a wide variety of examples drawn from the worlds of business industry and government. The annotated bibliography includes a review of the leading dictionaries and reference books. Simon Mort's book is destined to become an indispensable reference work for managers civil servants local government officers consultants and professionals of every kind.

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Natural Selection Methods and Applications

Natural Selection Methods and Applications

This book summarizes the knowledge in the field of methods to identify signatures of natural selection. A number of mathematical models and methods have been designed to identify the fingerprints of natural selection on genes and genomes. Such methods are provided in a simple and direct way so that students of different disciplines can navigate through molecular fitness landscapes using complex methods with a basic knowledge on bioinformatics. A collection of the main methods to detect selection in protein-coding genes and amino acid sequences is given at different levels of complexity from nucleotides to proteins and molecular networks. The importance of identifying natural selection in genes and genomes through the methods described in this book transcends the bioinformatics and computational biology fields presenting applications for experimental biologists in a straightforward and understandable way. | Natural Selection Methods and Applications

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The Geography of Urban Transportation

The Geography of Urban Transportation

A comprehensive update the fourth edition of this leading text features numerous chapters by new authors addressing the latest trends and topics in the field. The book presents the foundational concepts and methodological tools that readers need in order to engage with today's pressing urban transportation policy issues. Coverage encompasses passenger and freight dynamics in the American metropolis; the local and regional transportation planning process; and questions related to public transit land use social equity and environmental justice energy consumption air pollution transportation finance sustainability and more. Among the student-friendly features are special-topic boxes delving into key issues and 87 instructive figures including eight color plates. New to This Edition *Extensively revised coverage of information and communication technologies urban freight travel behaviors and regional transportation planning. *Engaging discussions of current topics: smartphone travel tracking Uber car and bike sharing food deserts biofuels and more. *Heightened focus on climate change. *Reflects over a decade of policy changes technological advances and emergent ideas and findings in the field. *Most of the figures and special-topic boxes are new. | The Geography of Urban Transportation

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Introduction to Exercise Science

Introduction to Exercise Science

The fifth edition of Introduction to Exercise Science introduces students to every core area of study in the discipline. It comprises concise chapters which introduce the history key lines of inquiry relating to both health and performance technology certifications professional associations and career opportunities associated with each area. No other book offers such a wide-ranging evidence-based introduction to exercise science. Written by leading and experienced experts chapters include: reading and interpreting literature measurement in exercise science anatomy in exercise science exercise physiology exercise epidemiology athletic training exercise and sport nutrition biomechanics motor control exercise and sport psychology Packed with pedagogical features—from journal abstract examples to study questions and further reading suggestions—and accompanied by a website including practical lab exercises Introduction to Exercise Science is a complete resource for a hands-on introduction to the core tenets of exercise science. It is an engaging and invaluable textbook for students beginning undergraduate degrees in Kinesiology Sport & Exercise Science Sports Coaching Strength & Conditioning Athletic Training Sports Therapy Sports Medicine and Health & Fitness.

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Femininity Feminism and Recreational Pole Dancing

Femininity Feminism and Recreational Pole Dancing

This book explores the phenomenon of pole dancing as an increasingly popular fitness and leisure activity for women. It moves beyond previous debates surrounding the empowering or degrading nature of pole dancing classes and instead explores the complexities of these concepts and highlights that women participating in this practice cannot be seen as one dimensional. Femininity Feminism and Recreational Pole Dancing explores the construction negotiation and presentation of a gendered and classed identity and self through participation in pole dancing the meaning of pole dancing as a fitness practice for women and the concepts of community and friendship as developed through classes. Using empirical research the book uncovers the stories and experiences of the women who participate in these classes and examines what the mainstreaming of this type of sexualised dance means for the women who practice it. Pole dancing is shown to be a practice in which female identities are negotiated performed and enacted and this book positions pole dancing as an activity which both reinforces but also presents some challenge to ideas of feminism and femininity for the women that participate. Women's participation in pole dancing is described in a discourse of choice and control yet this book argues that the decision to participate is somewhat constructed by the advertising of these classes as enabling women to create a particular desirable self which is perpetuated throughout our culture as the ‘ideal’. Exploring the ways in which women attempt to manage impressions and present themselves as ‘respectable’ the book examines how women wish to dis-identify with both women who work as strippers and women who are feminist seeing both identities as contradictory to the feminine image that they pursue. The book explores the capacity of these classes to offer women some feelings of agency but challenges the idea that participating in pole dancing can offer collective empowerment. The book ultimately argues that women’s participation can be viewed both in terms of their active engagement and enjoyment of these classes and in terms of the structures and pressures which continue to shape their lives. This timely publication explores the complexity of the pole dancing phenomenon and highlights a range of questions surrounding this activity as a leisure form. It will be a valuable contribution to those interested in women’s and gender studies cultural studies feminism sociology and leisure studies.

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Applied Genetic Programming and Machine Learning

Applied Genetic Programming and Machine Learning

What do financial data prediction day-trading rule development and bio-marker selection have in common? They are just a few of the tasks that could potentially be resolved with genetic programming and machine learning techniques. Written by leaders in this field Applied Genetic Programming and Machine Learning delineates the extension of Genetic Programming (GP) for practical applications. Reflecting rapidly developing concepts and emerging paradigms this book outlines how to use machine learning techniques make learning operators that efficiently sample a search space navigate the search process through the design of objective fitness functions and examine the search performance of the evolutionary system. It provides a methodology for integrating GP and machine learning techniques establishing a robust evolutionary framework for addressing tasks from areas such as chaotic time-series prediction system identification financial forecasting classification and data mining. The book provides a starting point for the research of extended GP frameworks with the integration of several machine learning schemes. Drawing on empirical studies taken from fields such as system identification finanical engineering and bio-informatics it demonstrates how the proposed methodology can be useful in practical inductive problem solving.

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Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Activity Applications Exercise Science Physical Education Coaching Athletic Training and Health

Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Activity Applications Exercise Science Physical Education Coaching Athletic Training and Health

Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Activity Applications offers the most accessible student-friendly introduction to the principles and practice of measurement in physical activity available. Fully revised and updated the second edition provides students with a clear guide to the obstacles to good measurement and how to apply the principles of good measurement to a range of physical activity disciplines. Spanning applications in exercise science sports performance physical education sports coaching athletic training and physical activity and health the book also includes chapters on the key principles underlying good measurement practice—validity reliability and objectivity—as well as an introduction to using statistics and qualitative measurement. Structured to reflect single-semester classes and involving students at every stage through its rich pedagogy and accessibility this is a crucial resource for introducing students to the principles of best practice in measurement and evaluation. It is the ideal learning aid for any students studying measurement evaluation or assessment in kinesiology exercise science sports coaching physical education athletic training and health and fitness. | Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Activity Applications Exercise Science Physical Education Coaching Athletic Training and Health

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Swarm Intelligence Principles Advances and Applications

Swarm Intelligence Principles Advances and Applications

Swarm Intelligence: Principles Advances and Applications delivers in-depth coverage of bat artificial fish swarm firefly cuckoo search flower pollination artificial bee colony wolf search and gray wolf optimization algorithms. The book begins with a brief introduction to mathematical optimization addressing basic concepts related to swarm intelligence such as randomness random walks and chaos theory. The text then:Describes the various swarm intelligence optimization methods standardizing the variants hybridizations and algorithms whenever possibleDiscusses variants that focus more on binary discrete constrained adaptive and chaotic versions of the swarm optimizersDepicts real-world applications of the individual optimizers emphasizing variable selection and fitness function designDetails the similarities differences weaknesses and strengths of each swarm optimization methodDraws parallels between the operators and searching manners of the different algorithmsSwarm Intelligence: Principles Advances and Applications presents a comprehensive treatment of modern swarm intelligence optimization methods complete with illustrative examples and an extendable MATLAB® package for feature selection in wrapper mode applied on different data sets with benchmarking using different evaluation criteria. The book provides beginners with a solid foundation of swarm intelligence fundamentals and offers experts valuable insight into new directions and hybridizations. | Swarm Intelligence Principles Advances and Applications

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Routledge Handbook of Strength and Conditioning Sport-specific Programming for High Performance

Routledge Handbook of Strength and Conditioning Sport-specific Programming for High Performance

Drawing on the latest scientific research this handbook introduces the essentials of sport-specific strength and conditioning programme design for over 30 different sports. Enhanced by extensive illustrations and contributions from more than 70 world-leading experts its chapters present evidence-based best practice for sports including football rugby tennis hockey basketball rowing boxing golf swimming cycling and weightlifting as well as a variety of wheelchair sports. Every chapter introduces the fundamental requirements of a particular sport – such as the physiological and biomechanical demands on the athlete – and describes a sport-specific fitness testing battery and exercise programme. Additional chapters cover the adaptation of programme design for special populations including female athletes young athletes and athletes with a disability. Drawing on the experiences of Olympic and Paralympic coaches and trainers it offers original insights and practical advice from practitioners working at the highest level. Innovative comprehensive and truly international in scope the Routledge Handbook of Strength and Conditioning is vital reading for all strength and conditioning students and an invaluable reference for strength and conditioning coaches and trainers. | Routledge Handbook of Strength and Conditioning Sport-specific Programming for High Performance

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Health and Safety Management An Alternative Approach to Reducing Accidents Injury and Illness at Work

Health and Safety Management An Alternative Approach to Reducing Accidents Injury and Illness at Work

At a time when our knowledge and understanding of health and safety at work is at its highest statistics show that ongoing improvements in accident rates and time taken off work due to injury and ill-health are stagnating. Alongside the fact that around 80% of accidents can be attributed to human error there is also increasing concern that modern-world issues of mental and physical wellbeing are undermining recent gains made ensuring the safety of people at work. By applying the principles of marginal gain and using lessons drawn from the high-risk world of outdoor adventure and high level sport this book provides a variety of practical solutions and seeks to reduce the incidence of human error in the workplace and the number of accidents and near-misses. The concept of Free Thinking Hazard Identification is introduced alongside the importance of managing changing circumstances and minimising the frequently underestimated risk to experienced workers. A range of practical recommendations are also made to help reduce time taken off work due to injury or ill-health through managing fitness diet and health and paying attention to mental wellbeing. | Health and Safety Management An Alternative Approach to Reducing Accidents Injury and Illness at Work

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Training Cognition Optimizing Efficiency Durability and Generalizability

Training Cognition Optimizing Efficiency Durability and Generalizability

Training is both a teaching and a learning experience and just about everyone has had that experience. Training involves acquiring knowledge and skills. This newly acquired training information is meant to be applicable to specific activities tasks and jobs. In modern times where jobs are increasingly more complex training workers to perform successfully is of more importance than ever. The range of contexts in which training is required includes industrial corporate military artistic and sporting at all levels from assembly line to executive function. The required training can take place in a variety of ways and settings including the classroom the laboratory the studio the playing field and the work environment itself. The general goal of this book is to describe the current state of research on training using cognitive psychology to build a complete empirical and theoretical picture of the training process. The book focuses on training cognition as opposed to physical or fitness training. It attempts to show how to optimize training efficiency durability and generalizability. The book includes a review of relevant cognitive psychological literature a summary of recent laboratory experiments a presentation of original theoretical ideas and a discussion of possible applications to real-world training settings. | Training Cognition Optimizing Efficiency Durability and Generalizability

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Advanced Strength and Conditioning An Evidence-based Approach

Advanced Strength and Conditioning An Evidence-based Approach

Becoming an effective strength and conditioning practitioner requires the development of a professional skills set and a thorough understanding of the scientific basis of best practice. Aimed at advanced students and novice-to-expert practitioners in this book the authors explore the latest scientific evidence and apply it to exercise selection and programming choices across the full range of areas in strength and conditioning from strength and power speed and agility to aerobic conditioning. Since the first edition of this text was written extensive research has expanded the supporting evidence base that provides the theoretical foundation for each chapter. In addition some areas that were previously under-researched have now been expanded and some key concepts have been further challenged. Each chapter is written by experts with experience in a wide variety of sports including both applied and research experience ensuring this concise but sophisticated textbook is the perfect bridge from introductory study to effective professional practice. While advanced concepts are explored within the book the coach must not forget that consistency in the application of the basic principles of strength and conditioning is the foundation of athletic development. Advanced Strength and Conditioning: An Evidence- based Approach is a valuable resource for all advanced students and practitioners of strength and conditioning and fitness training. | Advanced Strength and Conditioning An Evidence-based Approach

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Exercise Management for Referred Medical Conditions

Exercise Management for Referred Medical Conditions

Exercise referral describes the process of consultation planning and instructing physical activity programmes and applying appropriate behaviour change strategies for clients presenting a range of low- to medium-risk medical conditions. Exercise Management for Referred Medical Conditions is the first book to integrate exercise prescription with the development of healthy behaviours and the promotion of physical activity and well-being and provides students with an evidence-based applied guide to becoming effective exercise referral practitioners. The book draws upon the latest research and recommends best practices for creating referral pathways providing exercise programmes and engaging clients in health lifestyles. Covering the pathology medical management role of exercise and recommendations for programming in each case it discusses a range of conditions including: Obesity and type I and II diabetes Hypertension and dyslipidaemia Asthma Low back pain osteoarthritis and joint replacement rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis Depression anxiety and stress disorders Consistently organised and laden with pedagogical features including learning objectives key terms case studies future developments and chapter summaries no other book offers such a clear holistic model for exercise referral. This is a vital resource for any student undertaking vocational courses in exercise referral and an important reference for exercise scientists physical therapists fitness professionals or local policy-makers interested in the use of physical activity in healthcare.

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Sports Nutrition Vitamins and Trace Elements Second Edition

Sports Nutrition Vitamins and Trace Elements Second Edition

In competitive sports where an extra breath or a millisecond quicker neural response can spell the difference between fame and mediocrity a number of myths have persisted around the impact of what might be considered megadoses of various vitamins and trace elements. We do know that a growing body of research indicates that work capacity oxygen consumption and other measures of physical performance are affected by a deficiency or borderline deficiency in specific vitamins or essential trace elements. However when it comes to providing larger doses the research is conflictedThe second edition of Sports Nutrition: Vitamins and Trace Elements edited by two of the most respected experts in sports nutrition provides an updated critical review of these reports. The latest volume of this highly popular work includes a collection of chapters written by top researchers from several academic disciplines. Applying their expertise in specific vitamin or trace element nutrition as it relates to exercise and sports they weigh in on the full alphabet of vitamins as well as a variety of trace elements incorporating the most recent research. This edition adds chapters on choline and iodine. It also emphasizes new findings on vitamin and mineral metabolic reactions and provides in-depth discussion on the overuse of vitamins to toxic levels and its effect on physical performance. Sports nutritionists sports medicine and fitness professionals researchers exercise physiologists students health practitioners as well as those lay-persons interested in optimal nutrition will find this book especially timely and highly helpful in sorting myth from truth. | Sports Nutrition Vitamins and Trace Elements Second Edition

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DHEA in Human Health and Aging

DHEA in Human Health and Aging

Reduced production of DHEA associated with the diseases that accompany aging has led to its use as a nutritional supplement for antiaging metabolic support and other purposes. While animal studies have clearly shown substantial benefits of DHEA in combating various disease states the effect of low levels of DHEA in humans is less established and the mechanisms of action and potential involvement in illnesses remain unclear. DHEA in Human Health and Aging reviews the past ten years of research into this hormone and explores its potential for future study. With contributions from a cadre of international experts this volume examines: The biology of DHEA relevant to health in humans Areas of potential clinical importance concerning low levels of DHEA related to age or physiological change Prevention as well as treatment of various human disease states by changing DHEA levels The use of DHEA levels in predicting the risk of disease The role of DHEA in diabetes fitness infectious disease cancer AIDS bone health cardiovascular diseases autism and mental health Animal models and their relation to studies done on humans The effects of loss of adrenal gland function the subsequent reduction in DHEA production and its replacement as therapy Adverse effects in DHEA-supplemented women Mechanisms of action of DHEA in prostate and ovarian health vascular modification stress memory aggression and Alzheimer’s disease Covering a wide range of topics the book is compiled from contributions of experts who have each studied some aspect of DHEA and human or animal health or disease. Every chapter is self-contained allowing for focused study on individual topics. Edited by one of the leading experts in the field of nutrition the book presents a compelling view of the state of the science in DHEA.

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