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Decisions to take part in physical activity influenced by multiple environmental factors

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 health problems among youth

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

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

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

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

Change-of-Direction running drill

Change-of-Direction running drill

The short shuttle is a timed race in which players run a total of 20... Read More

Nutrient Needs During Deployment and Shift Work

Nutrient Needs During Deployment and Shift Work

Deployment and shift work are realities for the tactical athlete and can negatively affect sleep,... Read More

Modification of Exercises to Allow Injured Individuals to Continue Training

Modification of Exercises to Allow Injured Individuals to Continue...

Although the harmful effects of disuse on muscle size and strength are well documented, recent... Read More

Program Design and Sample Training Approaches

Program Design and Sample Training Approaches

The principle of specificity requires training to mirror the demands of the occupational specialty. To... Read More