| Sports Injuries: Their Prevention and Treatment [by Lars Peterson and Per Renström] |
 Thoroughly updated and improved, Sports Injuries: Their Prevention and Treatment, Third Edition, remains an essential handbook for athletic trainers, physical therapists, and physicians.
Written by two eminent orthopedic surgeons, the book addresses
-acute treatment of athletic injuries,
-the biomechanics of sports injuries,
-preventive measures,
-methods of treatment,
-sports injuries by specific area,
-injuries during specialized activities,
-risks to children and adolescents, and
-training of different parts of the body.
The clarity of the artwork that made the previous editions of this book so helpful has been maintained. Each of the chapters opens with a series of photographs illustrating the part of the body that will be examined in detail, with page re |
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| Imaging of Orthopedic Sports Injuries (Medical Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging) [by Filip M. Vanhoenacker, Mario Maas, Jan L.M.A. Gielen and C. Faletti] |
 This volume provides an updated review of imaging abnormalities in orthopedic sports injuries. The first part of the book contains background information on relevant basic science and general imaging principles in sports traumatology. The second part comprises a topographic discussion of sports injuries. Each chapter highlights the merits of different imaging techniques, focused on a specific clinical problem. In the third part, natural history, monitoring and follow-up imaging are discussed. |
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| Sports Psychology For Dummies [by Leif H. Smith and Todd M. Kays] |
 Mental conditioning is now seen by many to be as critical to sports success as physical conditioning. And for parents eager to ensure their children have a winning edge-as well as a future college scholarship-nothing could be more critical to success. This book offers readers a comprehensive program to gain that winning edge, providing training tips and techniques along with helpful advice to keep in mind while competing. With practical advice on how to strengthen concentration (and when you shouldn t concentrate), talk yourself into winning, and develop routines that will lead to consistent improvement, the book s full personalized program will help any athlete gain over time the winning edge in any sport
With tips on how to regulate your energy to avoid exhaust |
| Ebook Size: Downloads:167 Rating: Updated:Sep 04,2011 |
| Sailing For Dummies [by J. J. Isler and Peter Isler ] |
 Interested in learning to sail but feel like you’re navigating in murky waters? Sailing for Dummies, Second Edition introduces the basics of sailing, looks at the different types of sailboats and their basic parts, and teaches you everything you need to know before you leave the dock.
In Sailing for Dummies, Second Edition, two U.S. sailing champions show you how to:
Find and choose a sailing school
Use life jackets correctly
Tie ten nautical knots
Handle sailing emergencies (such as capsizing and rescuing a man overboard)
Launch your boat from a trailer, ramp, or beach
Get your boat from point A to point B (and back again)
Predict and respond to water and wind conditions
Read charts, plot your course, use a compass, and |
| Ebook Size: Downloads:68 Rating: Updated:Sep 04,2011 |
| Lacrosse For Dummies [by James Hinkson and Joe Lombardi ] |
 Lacrosse For Dummies is the ultimate guide for fans and players of this rapidly growing sport alike. The book offers everything the beginning player needs to know, from the necessary equipment to the basic rules of the game, with explanations of the women s game and the indoor game, too. It also offers a wealth of information for the experienced player, including winning offensive and defensive strategies, along with skill-building exercises and drills. Finally, there s information on how armchair lacrosse players can get their fix of the sport on television, online, on in print. |
| Ebook Size: Downloads:84 Rating: Updated:Sep 04,2011 |
| Golf For Dummies [by Gary McCord] |
 Golf For Dummies, 4th Edition, gives you all the latest information on the game, including updated expert advice on everything from improving fundamentals to mastering the game s mental aspects. With advice from professional Gary McCord, this expert guide gives you easy to follow instructions for hitting the ball farther and straighter, and hints on how to shave strokes off your game.
Updated instructions on grips, stances, and swings
The most current stars and best courses
New tips from top players on how to improve your game
Details on the latest golf equipment and technology
Playing golf is fun-playing better is even more fun. With a little help from Golf For Dummies, 4th Edition, you ll have the time of your life whenever you hit the |
| Ebook Size: Downloads:246 Rating: Updated:Sep 04,2011 |
| Football For Dummies [by Scott Murray ] |
 Whether you want to impress friends and colleagues with new-found football wisdom, brush up on details you re unsure about (the offside rule, anyone?) or improve your practical skills, this is the book for you! Covering all the basics of the game, rules and tactics, as well as giving an in-depth history of the sport and how it has evolved to the present day, this indispensable guide will get you up to speed on the most popular game in the world in no time. With dream team formations, tips on football betting and supporting, essential coverage on the World Cup, and stats on current teams, players and managers both at home and abroad, football expert and Guardian journalist Scott Murray keeps it fun, fresh and knowledgeable to get you through the major tournaments and bey |
| Ebook Size: Downloads:226 Rating: Updated:Sep 04,2011 |
| Football For Dummies, USA Edition [by Howie Long and John Czarnecki] |
 The fun and easy way to tackle football basics and enjoy America s most popular sport
Since the last edition of Football For Dummies, new stadiums have been built, new stars have ascended, and records have been broken. This new edition has been revised to reflect today s game, giving football fans up-to-the-minute information on all the rules and regulations, positions, plays, and penalties.
Featuring coverage of the newest stadium technologies, revised greatest players and legends, and pro-football must-do experiences, it also includes expert advice on training and gearing up for those who play the game.
The complete fan s updated guide to football
Revised material on new players, stadiums, and strategies
Written by football legend Howie Long and rev |
| Ebook Size: Downloads:354 Rating: Updated:Sep 04,2011 |
| Coaching Volleyball For Dummies [by The National Alliance For Youth Sports ] |
 Your hands-on guide to coaching youth volleyball
Have you been asked to coach a youth volleyball team? This friendly, practical guide helps you grasp the basics and take charge on the court. You get expert advice on teaching key skills to different age groups, running safe and effective practices, helping struggling players, encouraging good sportsmanship, and leading your team with confidence during a match.
Lay the groundwork for a great season — develop your coaching philosophy, run an effective preseason meeting, and get up to speed on the rules and terminology of the sport
Build your team — size up the players, find roles for everyone to succeed in, and coach all different types of kids
Teach the basics of vol |
| Ebook Size: Downloads:81 Rating: Updated:Sep 04,2011 |
| Coaching Football For Dummies [by The National Alliance of Youth Sports and Greg Bach] |
 Few experiences are more rewarding than coaching a youth football team. Your journey through the season will be packed with moments that make you smile and that you and your players will remember for the rest of your lives. But what if you’ve never coached before?
No worries! Coaching Football For Dummies is the fun and easy way to tackle the basics of coaching youth football. This friendly guide shows you how to teach your players effectively, regardless of their age or skill level, and lead your team to victory—even if you’re a first-time coach. You’ll discover how to:
Develop a coaching philosophy
Teach football fundamentals
Encourage good sportsmanship
Improve your team’s skills
Ensure safety on the field
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| Ebook Size: Downloads:70 Rating: Updated:Sep 04,2011 |
| Coaching Basketball For Dummies [by The National Alliance For Youth Sports and Greg Bach] |
 So you’re thinking about volunteering to coach youth basketball? Great! You’re in for a fun, rewarding experience. Whether you’re new to the sport and looking for some guidance or you’re a seasoned coach hunting for some fresh tips, Coaching Basketball For Dummies will help you command the court with confidence.
Each friendly chapter is packed with expert advice on teaching the basics of basketball—from dribbling and shooting to rebounding and defending—and guiding your kids to a fun-filled, stress-free season. You get a crash course in the rules and regulations of the game, as well as clear explanations of what all those lines, circles, and half-circle markings mean on the court. You’ll assign team positions, run great practic |
| Ebook Size: Downloads:76 Rating: Updated:Sep 04,2011 |
| Coaching Baseball For Dummies [by The National Alliance For Youth Sports and Greg Bach] |
 If you are a baseball fan, then coaching youth baseball is one the most enjoyable and rewarding activities you’ll experience. But what if you’ve never coached before? Or you haven’t played the game in a while and have forgot some key points to the sport?
No worries! Coaching Baseball for Dummies guides you through the rules of the game, explaining all the essential skills and the best ways to teach them to your players. Covering different age groups and great practice routines, this guide is all you need to have a fun-filled season. You’ll discover how to:
Fulfill the role of being a coach and parent
Develop a coaching philosophy
Understand how your league works
Evaluate your team
Teach your players fundamentals
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| Ebook Size: Downloads:75 Rating: Updated:Sep 04,2011 |
| Bowling For Dummies [by A. J. Forrest and Lisa Iannucci] |
 Bowling is an inexpensive date, an affordable night out for the whole family, and a fun hangout activity for kids of all ages. Bowling For Dummies reveals the tips, tricks, and rules of play for this iconic American sport.
While not every player can hope to bowl 300, you can improve your average and show off for friends, family, and bowling league teammates. Bowling For Dummies provides easy-to-understand instructions for improving your bowling game. The expert tips and advice take you through every step of the game, from selecting the right shoes to the proper way to yell, "Strike!"
Packed with photos and line drawings
Step-by-step instructions and illustrations included for all techniques
Covers beginner through more advanced techniques
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| Ebook Size: Downloads:63 Rating: Updated:Sep 04,2011 |
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