Lively reading, accurate and current information, and a complete program of personal fitness: these ingredients provide a book both instructors and students appreciate.

Designed as a textbook for fitness conditioning, aerobic dance and aerobic exercise, the goal of this book is to teach students to reach their optimum fitness levels. Highlights of the new edition include activities for older adults; detachable lab activities for classroom use; reader-friendly nutrition charts and a teacher CD with a testbank.

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Aquatic Fitness Everyone - 3rd Edition
Terri Lees

Introducing the 3rd edition of Aquatic Fitness Everyone, The new “workbook” format features key terms and objectives at the beginning of each Chapter, study questions at the end of the Chapter and lab experiences in pertinent Chapters that help teach exercise concepts.

It also contains an updated, research based introductory Chapter that sets the stage for the learning experience.  Chapter 4 on Developing Cardiorespiratory Fitness includes the most currently accepted ACSM guidelines and expanded lab experiences support learning of such concepts as target heart rate and perception of exertion.

The Chapters covering exercise biomechanics and the basic aqua calisthenics have been combined to support the process of learning joint motion and muscular action as they relate to each specific aqua calisthenics movement.  In addition, a new Chapter has been added for instructors and program managers.  It discusses safe effective exercise leadership techniques, provides an overview of program safety and risk management issues and guides the program manager with information on quality aquatic fitness programming.

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Both authors' thorough knowledge and competitive experience in badminton make this text one of the most authoritative manuals on the sport.

Fundamentals of badminton strokes as well as rules, strategy and score keeping are included.

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This book will benefit players of any skill level - from the untrained to the tournament player.

Cues, teaching progressions, offensive and defensive drills and skill tips are provided for the player, coach or teacher in an easy-to-read format. Also included are historical anecdotes and pictures.

Lab assignments and tests at the end of the book can be torn out for classroom use.

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Cardio Tai-Chi
Daniel Weng, Ph.D, Mark J. Wong, and Nicolas Masi, M.A.

The authors' collective knowledge in the martial arts as well as physical education make this text the ideal choice for anyone wishing to learn more about the health benefits of Tai-chi-chuan. Presented in an easy-to-read format with clear graphics demonstrating a wide variety of stretches, techniques and drills, this book will expand the reader’s knowledge and make them aware of the various benefits of the Cardio Tai-Chi program. 

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The 5th Edition has been completely overhauled and expanded to provide basic and practical information on the connection between active living and quality of life. The text is presented in an easy-to-read format. Each chapter includes up to date Web links, terminology to be focused upon, short inserts to stimulate thinking such as:

• Have You Heard?
• Here's The Latest
• Quick Tips
• Will's Wee Bits of Wisdom

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Fitness Over 50
Dr. Karl G. Knopf

Fitness Over 50 is written for anyone over 50 who is just beginning an exercise routine or who is already an exercise enthusiast. This book strives to connect theory to activity and is designed for teachers of older adults, as well as older adults themselves.

This textbook encourages you to develop a positive attitude towards health and fitness. You will learn how to increase flexibility, improve muscular strength and endurance, and maintain good cardiovascular conditioning. There are exercise programs to increase your coordination and balance, and a reveiw of chronic conditions associated with aging.

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A book designed around the program, R.A.G.E. (Realistically Accomplishing Goals through Exercise). It is written for fitness professionals and is useful for the student taking a fitness class. It outlines specific exercises used to target each muscle group of the body. Each muscle group is matched with the equipment that tones or strengthens it and illustrations convey the sequence involved on the machine. Included are frequently asked questions which are answered with wisdom and a dash of humor. Daily exercise log sheets are provided to record your exercise regimen and to track progress.

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The material presented in this college-level textbook will help the student develop a fitness program. Students will learn to evaluate their fitness levels, learn various exercise programs to develop cardiovascular and muscular endurance, flexibility and stress reduction ideas.

Throughout the text, photos, diagrams and charts are used to help the reader gain understanding of the concepts presented. Chapter objectives, key words and a glossary provide additional guidance.

A teacher resource manual and a fitness CD, including tests, are available free to each instructor who adopts the book.

Each chapter includes a laboratory activity.

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Student Edition:
Personal Fitness for You contains comprehensive high school fitness and wellness text. It meets all the required elements of both the Personal Fitness course and NASPE. This text contains more current and accurate fitness information than any other textbook on the market. Numerous fitness tests are included and are related to today’s most up to date fitness standards. Students will be motivated to develop and stick to their very own personal fitness program to achieve whatever goals they set. Personal Fitness for You has an interesting layout that encourages students to be the best that they can be! The Student Edition text includes a CD-ROM that provides extensive learning activities for the student. There are lab activities, games, quizzes, chapter reviews, study guides, workout schedules and Spanish learning materials that are presented in a clear and concise format that allows each student to have as many supplementary material to go along with their new course.

Teacher Edition:
Personal Fitness for You Teacher Edition is laid out in a friendly and clear wraparound format. Lesson plan ideas are presented in a clear manner to guide teachers towards creating interesting solutions for each student’s individual needs. The authors have covered numerous teaching strategies. A scope and sequence chart is also included to aid in setting goals and comparing results for each class. A CD-ROM is included with the Teacher Edition that covers numerous issues that may arise in a classroom setting. There are also links to numerous online sources that aid teachers at any level in creating the most positive and informative learning environment for their students.

Preface • Supplemental Materials • Class Activities • Lesson Ideas • Links to Fitness Websites • Additional Resources for Personal Fitness

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Motivate your students to Get Active and Get Fit by using this book designed specifically for middle school students.

Learning Activities on the Student CD:

• Chapter PowerPoint Reviews
• Chapter Study Guides
• Vocabulary Flash Cards
• Laboratory Activities
• Chapter Quizzes which are interactive
• Muscle Game
• All MyPyramid materials from the web
• Extensive Spanish learning materials
• Specific activities related to each chapter

Links to Fitness Websites • Additional Resources for Personal Fitness • Get Active Podcasts

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Principles of Fitness Therapy
Dr. Karl G. Knopf

Principles of Fitness Therapy fills the gap that follows prescribed medical treatment, teaching the best way to return to optimum health after an illness or injury. Dr. Knopf addresses arthritis, diabetes, and virtually all age related maladies in a very comprehensive, yet easy to understand, step-by-step method.

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This manual is a comprehensive golf instruction book and is ideal for all introductory golf classes. The book contains fourteen chapters that focus on all aspects of the game.

The approach is to provide step-by-step instruction with photographs, diagrams and charts to illustrate each point. Each skill is described with common errors and suggested corrections for each. Drills and activities to assist with learning the skills are provided. A CD-ROM with tests and puzzles is available free to instructors who adopt the book.

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This textbook is designed for future P.E. teachers, but also serves as a great reference and idea guide for current teachers. This book is divided into three sections and includes appendices and laboratories. The first section covers the basics from self-concept to teaching techniques to legal issues facing teachers. The second section covers games and team sports all broken down in an easy to follow manner by age appropriateness and developmental value. The final sections answers questions about competition, offers ideas for free and inexpensive equipment, and gives examples of how movement can reinforce academic concepts.

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This handbook, designed for the secondary physical education major, has been revised and reformatted to make it an even more useful resource. Fifteen of the most popular activities are included.

Emphasis is on teaching the activity to large groups of students. Topics such as lead-up games, terminology, adapted rules, history, strategies, etiquette, evaluation and methodology are covered.

Many illustrations accompany the text. The third edition includes a new chapter on recreational dance and all chapters have been updated and revised to ensure current content.

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This popular reference provides assistance in scheduling tournaments, saving you time and frustration. Facilities, time limits and number of entries are all considered in presenting schedules. Included are single and double elimination tournaments with up to 64 entries; round robin tournaments for 1 to 8 playing areas and up to 16 entries; 64 pages of formulas and a quick reference table.

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Beginning Racquetball is a product of years of experience in teaching and playing four-wall games, especially racquetball. This text fills the need for a simple, direct treatment of the basic elements essential in the education of a beginning racquetball player.

This book has been prepared as enrichment material for beginning racquetball and as a supplement to lessons taught by a competent instructor in an organized educational setting.

Beginning Racquetball also includes practice drills, self-testing and evaluation material, and the complete rules of the game.

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The recommendations, exercises, and drills offered in this text have been tried and tested over the past 30 years with thousands of ski students, including adults, children, and the mentally and physically challenged. The book teaches students to create and develop a preseason program to improve the ability to ski and perform maneuvers.

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Gorman, a championship coach, and Pronk, a former collegiate player, have written a textbook covering the skills and knowledge needed by both beginners and advanced players. In addition to technique, player attitude and confidence are emphasized.

An in-depth chapter on practices, keyed to skills chapters, is particularly beneficial. Included in the book are the Laws of the Game, a scoring chart, information on officiating, and evaluations.

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Brand new authors bring fresh insight into the game of softball (both fastpitch and slowpitch). From terminology and history of the game, to rules and game strategies, readers will be exposed to offensive and defensive skills, drills, and techniques designed to improve individual and team performance. The book includes 21st century bat technology, website references, coach/player interactions, tournament softball and safety/legal issues common to the game.

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Complete coverage is provided for beginners through advanced swimmers--skills, equipment, self-evaluation techniques, and lifetime values of swimming. Safety is emphasized throughout.

Strokes are accompanied by troubleshooting charts and review questions, and special assessments help evaluate progress. The appendices provide a wealth of information on resources and include fitness workouts.

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This model for the Everyone series remains among the top tennis textbooks in the country. Its versatility is evident in its use at hundreds of colleges and universities for beginning through advanced classes.

The features that have led to its success include the current, comprehensive coverage; superb illustrations; checklists, progress charts, and evaluations; and resources to aid student and instructor: drills, chapter evaluations, error charts, final exams, and complete rules.

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This textbook, now in its sixth edition, is designed for beginners and advanced players. To aid the tennis student, descriptions of moves are accompanied by sequential drawings. The principles of tennis are reiterated throughout the chapters as they apply. Objectives are outlined at the beginning of each chapter. Concepts for overall wellness and the benefits of playing tennis are outlined at the end of each chapter.

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Volleyball Everyone provides the latest techniques to assist the beginning player in progressing to a more advanced skill level. The unique format, which uses key words to explain the skills, should help players mentally visualize the correct technique for each skill. Numerous illustrations are included to aid the reader in understanding the various concepts. This edition has an expanded section of volleyball movement and conditioning drills. More than 100 drills illustrate a variety of ways to train and improve skills as well as team play.

A CD-ROM with tests and puzzles is available free to instructors who adopt the book.

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Fitness Walking Everyone
Kathryn L. Davis - 2nd Edition

Fitness walking has become a very popular fitness activity at many colleges and universities across the nation. This book has been specifically written for college level fitness classes.

However, Fitness Walking Everyone will assist walkers of any age and gender to learn the necessary skills and concepts for a lifetime of walking enjoyment.

Because fitness walking fulfills only one of the components of health-related fitness--cardiorespiratory endurance--the other four components are discussed in detail. Chapters have been devoted to muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition.

The techniques, or body mechanics, of fitness walking are presented to aid beginners and experienced walkers in developing more efficient walking patterns. A description of the Rockport Fitness Walking Test as well as the related age-group fitness categories and Rockport Walking programs are included to guide beginning walkers in starting a personal walking program.

A chapter is included at the end of the book to provide teachers with some ideas and methods for teaching fitness walking in schools and colleges. Several learning aids are also included in the appendices as supplementary materials for the text.

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This popular text combines three activities in one book and is designed for courses emphasizing fitness with walking, jogging, or running as the activity of choice.

Highlights include the mechanics of each activity, suggested training programs for each and schedules for progressing from walking to jogging to running.

Carefully researched, the book is authoritative and comprehensive.

The fifth edition includes updated information on nutrition guidelines and weight management including thee new MyPyramid Food Guide.

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The different reasons people weight train are reflected by the diversity among the people who engage in this activity. For this reason Weight Training Everyone is more than a collection of exercises. It is a comprehensive text that explains both the hows and whys of weight-training so that you have the tools to design a training program that can target your specific goals and maximize your results.

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