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School run children are less active overall

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Feb 9, 2012, 5:25 am
New research shows that children whose parents drive them to school lead less active lifestyles overall than those who walk, cycle or even take public transport. Researchers from St George’s, University of London assessed over 2000 children aged nine and 10 living in urban areas across England. ...
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Getting children moving

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Feb 8, 2012, 9:48 am
Learning Through Movement and Music gets primary and secondary school pupils moving while teaching them about their bodies, health and fitness concepts, and assessment of their fitness abilities. The accompanying DVD contains video clips that introduce each of the 14 activities, posters that reinf...
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School Games competition will rival US system

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Feb 8, 2012, 9:25 am
Up to 12,000 schools will take part in the new School Games competition which the government hopes will replicate the US system of bolstering competitive sport in schools. The three levels of competition range from class versus class, school versus school and then county or city-wide sports festiva...
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From the tee to the green, improve all aspects of your game

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Feb 7, 2012, 8:55 am
Improve all aspects of your game by following the drills and exercises the pro’s use with Conditioning for Golf iPad Version With Video. Golfers at all levels benefit from golf-specific training. This expert programme begins with evaluation and moves through targeted strength, power, core and fle...
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Award for the Comeback Kid

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Feb 7, 2012, 7:00 am
Darren Clarke has been honoured with a prestigious international sporting award for his dramatic win at the Open Championship last year. The Irish golfer was awarded the Laureus Sports comeback of the year award at a ceremony in London last night. The 43-year-old won his first major at Royal St Ge...
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Cross-Country skiing

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Feb 6, 2012, 10:17 am
Whether you are new to teaching cross-country skiing or an experienced instructor, Teaching Cross-Country Skiing contains everything you need in order to successfully teach the sport. It presents lesson plans aimed at enabling children and young adults to progress from learner to advanced skier. ...
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How massage relieves pain after exercise

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Feb 6, 2012, 7:06 am
The pain-relieving benefits of massage after vigorous exercise are well known, but a new study published in Science Translational Medicine has revealed the scientific basis behind it. The study involved the genetic analysis of muscle biopsies taken from the quadriceps of eleven young males after th...
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Your guide to American Football fitness

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Feb 3, 2012, 10:01 am
Complete Conditioning for Football features a comprehensive training approach that builds players’ abilities as well as the football-specific skills their positions require. In this special book and DVD package, the authors explain and demonstrate the very same exercises and drills they use to de...
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Let the good Tynes roll

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Feb 3, 2012, 9:34 am
The New York Giants head to Indianapolis to face a New England Patriots side seeking vengeance for defeat four years ago, when their previously perfect season ended in final failure at the hands of the Giants. Once again they owe their presence in the Sunday’s showpiece final to an overtime 31-ya...
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Nutritional advice for elite athletes

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Feb 2, 2012, 8:51 am
The first edition of Advanced Sports Nutrition helped thousands of athletes apply the most effective and up-to-date strategies for optimal fueling and performance. Now this best-seller returns, updated with the latest research, topics and innovations in sports nutrition. Far beyond the typical f...
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The benefits of a glass of milk a day

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Feb 2, 2012, 6:00 am
Drinking at least one glass of milk each day could not only provide essential nutrients to aid cardiovascular and bone health, but it could also help brain and mental performance. This is according to a recent study in the International Dairy Journal in which researchers found that adults with hig...
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Studies in motor development

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Feb 1, 2012, 10:03 am
Advanced Analysis of Motor Development explores how research is conducted in testing major issues and questions in motor development. It also looks at the evolution of research in the field, its current status and possible future directions. This text is one of the few to examine motor developmen...
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OFT to investigate gym and fitness operators

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Feb 1, 2012, 6:17 am
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has opened an investigation into a number of companies that operate gym and fitness club chains or who provide management services to gyms. It is considering whether these companies are using or recommending unfair contract terms in breach of the Unfair Terms in Co...
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Win an eBook copy of Rugby Games and Drills

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Jan 27, 2012, 10:27 am
Win an eBook copy of Rugby Games & Drills, the ideal companion for coaches and players of either rugby code who are looking to maximize talent and harness their potential. Developed by one of the game’s top coaches and endorsed by the Rugby Football Union, Rugby Games & Drills. contains over 115 ...
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Beach Volleyball top spectator sport for civil servants

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Jan 25, 2012, 11:39 am
Beach volleyball will be the most popular sport for Government officials at the London 2012 Olympics according to the latest ticket sales. Figures show that ministers have bought almost twice the number of tickets for Beach Volleyball, than they have for the athletics. Officials have insisted tha...
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The GB Rowing Team invites you on board

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Jan 25, 2012, 6:29 am
World Champion Katherine Grainger and Olympic gold medallists Mark Hunter and Greg Searle are giving the public a rare insight into the rigours of selection for the GB Rowing Team this year by inviting them to take their own trial on a rowing machine. Throughout February the team is running The Nat...
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Postural Assessment – a new bestseller by Jane Johnson

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Jan 23, 2012, 9:21 am
Though postural assessment is a skill required by most therapists and is useful for many other health and fitness professionals, few resources offer a complete discussion of the topic to support practitioners in the task. Written for students and practitioners of massage therapy, physical therapy,...
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New qualification for health & fitness professionals

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Jan 23, 2012, 8:52 am
Active IQ has launched a new qualification to up-skill health and fitness professionals to help them achieve practitioner status. The Active IQ ... Filed under: Fitness News Tagged: Active IQ, exercise and fitness, Fitness, fitness and health, Health, health and fitness, health and fitness profes...
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Take the guesswork out of strength training

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Jan 20, 2012, 9:28 am
This guide will maximize your development with a progressive approach to weight training using either free weights or machines. Readers will learn which exercises target which muscles and how to perform each one correctly and safely, while gaining insights into how to eat correctly in order to max...
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Growing evidence that gardening is good for you

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Jan 19, 2012, 10:22 am
A new study published in the January issue of the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity suggests that one or more hours a week spent gardening can reduce falls, improve balance, increase walking speed and reduce the incidence of chronic conditions such as arthritis and high blood pressure in the el...
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The role of leisure in the lives of the elderly

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Jan 19, 2012, 5:30 am
As the number and percent of older people in developed countries continues to grow,tomorrow’s recreation and leisure professionals will be more challenged than ever to meet the needs of an increasingly older and culturally diverse population. Written for students, professors and professionals in ...
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No higher risk of cardiac arrest to marathon runners

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Jan 18, 2012, 10:05 am
Contrary to what many people may believe, taking part in marathons and half-marathons is not linked to higher risk of cardiac arrest compared to other forms of athletics. That’s according to a new study published online in the New England Journal of Medicine, that analyzed 10 years of data to rev...
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Get sports injuries taped

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Jan 17, 2012, 11:30 am
Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation presents strapping and support techniques for use on all body areas and suitable for use by both physiotherapy and sports medicine practitioners. This easy-to-use reference contains 50 techniques that help support or control joint mobility and provide grea...
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Top 10 fitness trends and activities for 2012

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Jan 17, 2012, 11:04 am
US-based HRSA, The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association has announced its annual list of Health Club Trends and Activities for 2012. By working with its global membership base of over 10,000 club and fitness businesses, examining industry research and monitoring consumer fitness ...
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Keynote Speakers announced

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Jan 16, 2012, 10:59 am
Held every four years, this showcase event will take place over five days in the prestigious Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre adjacent to the historic River Clyde and plenary keynote speakers have been confirmed. On Monday 13th August Professor Tom Kirkwood Director, Institute for Ageing a...
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Developing individual training programmes

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Jan 16, 2012, 10:31 am
NSCA’s Guide to Program Design offers the most up-to-date-information, guidance and protocols gathered from respected strength and conditioning scientists and practitioners with expertise in programme design. The book presents a detailed examination of the considerations and challenges faced in t...
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Poorly performing teachers face tough future

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Jan 13, 2012, 6:16 am
Plans to make it easier for head teachers in England to sack underperforming staff are to go ahead from September, the government says. It says poor teachers could be removed within a term instead of a year, which can be the case at present. The Education Secretary, Michael Gove, says schools have...
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Taking your lower-body workout to new levels

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Jan 11, 2012, 6:31 am
Stronger Legs & Lower Body brings you the most effective exercises and programmes for increasing strength, size, power and definition. Focusing on all lower-body muscle groups, especially those previously neglected by popular workouts, it features more than 80 exercises for both serious lifters and...
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GB gymnasts vault into Olympics

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Jan 11, 2012, 5:13 am
Britain’s mens gymnastics squad seized their last chance to qualify a full team for this year’s Olympic Games after coming out on top in the final test event at the O2 Arena. The hosts, who had to finish in the first four of the eight competing nations in order to book an Olympic team place, ca...
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Take the PATH to a healthy lifestyle

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Oct 26, 2011, 11:23 am
This book contains advice on how to deliver a programme designed to help children aged 10 to 14 years old, make healthy, lasting lifestyle changes. It describes how you can embark on the PATH to teaching the highest-quality physical education programme, using the four letters of PATH to represent t...
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City cyclists may be Damaging their lungs

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Oct 26, 2011, 9:56 am
People who cycle through London and other major cities have higher levels of black carbon in their airway cells, experts from the UK have shown. The thousands of rush hour cars and trucks generate huge quantities of inhalable particles of soot and there is increasing evidence that inhalation of the...
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Hit the slopes in style

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Oct 25, 2011, 9:38 am
More than 2,000 ski areas in 57 countries offer fun and excitement to people of all ages, from young children to pensioners. Whether you’ve never stood on skis or you’re looking to improve your basic skills, you can depend on Alpine Skiing to help you hit the slopes in style this winter. The ...
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Breathing Strong, the Easy Way to Perform Better

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Oct 21, 2011, 4:44 am
In this free, hour-long webinar, Alison McConnell, UK author of Breathe Strong, Perform Better will discuss the benefits of breathing training, which represents the quickest and easiest way to enhance sports performance and reduce perceived exertion. This webinar will explain the many roles of bre...
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Increase your core strength, stability, flexibility and tone

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Oct 20, 2011, 3:50 am
Delavier’s Core Training Anatomy is your guide for increasing core strength, stability, flexibility and tone. With 460 full-colour photographs and illustrations, you’ll get the inside picture of over 100 exercises and 60 programmes to see how muscles interact with surrounding joints and skele...
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Improve your speed and agility

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Oct 19, 2011, 4:18 am
This resource is packed with more than 100 drills to help in the development of agility and quickness training for athletes of all ages and abilities across almost every sport. Athletes looking to become markedly quicker or more agile are faced with obstacles such as genetic limitations, technical ...
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Keen as mustard

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Oct 18, 2011, 8:44 am
If you are looking to get ripped, lean out and add muscle mass, a new research report published in The FASEB Journal suggests that you might want to look to your garden for a little help. Scientists at North Carolina State University, have found that when a specific plant steroid was given orally ...
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Put an end to back and neck pain

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Oct 18, 2011, 6:55 am
In End Back & Neck Pain, leading authorities in back health collaborate to provide the latest research, professional insights and tried and tested programmes to prevent and relieve pain and discomfort. Through a series of questions, you’ll identify the source of your discomfort and determine the...
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Vigorous excercise cuts heart attack risk by 22%

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Oct 18, 2011, 3:09 am
Men who do vigorous exercise three times a week were found to have a significantly lower risk of having a heart attack, compared to those of the same age who did not, according to new research. The study, undertaken by a team from the Harvard School of Public Health, suggests some new reasons why ...
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Eat your greens to stay in the pink

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Oct 13, 2011, 4:58 am
New research has found that if you want some of the many health benefits associated with eating broccoli or other cruciferous vegetables, you need to eat the real thing. This is because a key phytochemical in these vegetables is poorly absorbed and of far less value if taken as a supplement. The ...
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Taking charge

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Oct 12, 2011, 11:29 am
The second edition of Successful Sports Officiating will help new officials understand and apply the basic principles of successful officiating. Chapters on developing skills in the areas of communication, decision making and conflict management will assist in managing contests and working with co...
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What it takes to succeed in the world of sport business

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Oct 12, 2011, 5:38 am
FREE WEBINAR Tuesday, 25th October, 6.00 to 7.00 PM (GMT) Beyond the Scoreboard, The business of sport for future professionals Rick Horrow, sports business analyst and author of Beyond the Scoreboard: An Insider’s Guide to the Business of Sport, will give students an inside look at what it take...
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An insider's guide to the business of sport

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Oct 12, 2011, 4:51 am
Beyond the Scoreboard takes readers behind the scenes of professional sport to see just how the experts make deals happen. Discover what it takes to be a success in sport marketing, sponsorships, facility financing, or generating media coverage in this “access all areas” pass to the multibilli...
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Nutrition off the menu for rugby players

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Oct 11, 2011, 11:12 am
A recent study into the body composition, nutritional knowledge, behaviours, attitudes and educational needs of senior schoolboy rugby players in Ireland, has revealed that despite a positive attitude, poor nutritional knowledge and dietary practices were observed in many players. Assessment of th...
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How to win gold

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Oct 10, 2011, 5:36 am
The Physiological Society has launched its largest ever competition. Open to 16-17 year old students in the UK and Ireland, who are studying towards A-levels or their equivalent, the competition, The Science of Sport: How to Win Gold, will provide entrants with an opportunity to conduct research t...
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International Sport Management

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Oct 7, 2011, 10:38 am
International Sport Management is the first comprehensive textbook devoted to the organization, governance, business activities and cross-cultural context of modern sport on an international level. As the sport industry continues its global expansion, this textbook serves as an invaluable guide fo...
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Free interactive magazine PE magazine out now

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Oct 7, 2011, 6:01 am
Sport IQ is a new, interactive magazine offering lesson plans, activities and ideas intended principally for teachers and students of AS Physical Education. Of course you don’t have to be teaching or studying at AS level to appreciate this magazine as there is something for anyone interested in s...
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UK Pupils facing a reduction in school sport

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Oct 6, 2011, 4:51 am
A year after the coalition announced it was slashing £162 million of annual sport funding comes the first survey on the impact it has had. The survey by the Youth Sports Trust showed that, despite an about-turn in which some funding was restored, four out of six schools are still unclear what spor...
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Building the foundation for a active lives

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Oct 5, 2011, 9:30 am
Physical Education Action Plans contains action plans that teachers, recreation leaders and parents of children ages 5 to 13 can use to turn combat the obesity epidemic and get children moving and having fun again. This handy book and CD-ROM package offers 57 engaging action plans containing both ...
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Move to make rugby the preferred school sport in Scotland

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Oct 5, 2011, 6:56 am
The SRU’s new Chief Executive Mark Dodson has said that one of his priorities following Scotland’s exit from the Rugby World Cup was to speak with schools in both the independent state sectors, with a view to establishing rugby as the country’s top school sport. He said: “We are also going...
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Developing perceptual-motor skills

Human Kinetics posted an article on Human Kinetics Sport, Health & Fitness Blog - Oct 5, 2011, 4:56 am
Perceptual-Motor Activities for Children contains 200 station activities that can be used to develop the perceptual-motor skills of children from nursery to primary school age. It also has a companion web resource that provides activity cards, bonus activities, active learning cards, audio tracks,...
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