
Stability Skills: Step-Like Actions
The learning outcomes in step-like actions all help develop upper-body strength. Specifically, weight is transferred... Read More

Movement Framework for Developmental Gymnastics
The Active Child illustration (figure 21.1) depicts the developmental gymnastics movement-framework categories, which include gymnastics... Read More

Six-Steps in Curriculum Planning
Curriculum design protocols are similar regardless of content area. Here is a six-step approach to... Read More

Modern lifestyles, environments play large role in obesity epidemic
If the obesogenic genetic risk profile has remained the same in humans since the obesity... Read More

Decisions to take part in physical activity influenced by...
Many factors influence whether people use physical activity resources. In this chapter we discuss the... Read More

Excessive TV viewing and TV ads contribute to serious...
Most Americans watch several hours of television each night and are bombarded by commercials (Holmes,... Read More

Determine and develop running speed for fast plays
In football, speed is generally measured by a player’s time in running the 40-yard dash. Read More

How to successfully intercept the ball
A second situation in which the ball is caught is when a defensive player intercepts... Read More

Three powerful blocks to stop the opponent
Pass-protection blocks are designed to stop the pass rush of a defender by getting between... Read More