
Methods of movement analysis
A number of methods are used in analysing movement. The method selected depends on the... Read More

Strength and power exercises for older adults
Training strength with body weight requires that the muscles be challenged beyond what is normal... Read More

Learn the basic components of weight assessment
The importance of evaluating overweight individuals has increased as the epidemic of overweight has worsened. Read More

Work to establish effective injury prevention measures
Several frameworks have emerged to guide sport injury prevention efforts. These frameworks serve as models... Read More

Help athletes stick to an injury prevention program
As discussed in chapter 3, recent years have brought a surge in attempts to prevent... Read More

Communicate effectively with patients to enhance recovery
As the preceding sections indicate, important outcomes are associated with the quality of patient -... Read More

Environments play role in your physical activity
The environment you live in plays a factor into the level of physical activity you... Read More

Prescribing physical activity to prevent weight gain
Several studies have been performed to establish the amount of physical activity needed to maintain... Read More

Methods and procedures to assess sedentarism
This is an excerpt from Physical Activity and Obesity - 2nd Edition by Claude Bouchard,Peter... Read More