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Athletic Development offers a rare opportunity to learn and apply a career full of knowledge from the best. World-renowned strength and conditioning coach Vern Gambetta condenses the wisdom he's gained through more than 40 years of experience of working with athletes across sports, age groups, and levels of competition, including members of the Chicago White Sox, New York Mets, and U.S. men's 1998 World Cup soccer team.

The result is an information-packed, myth-busting explanation of the most effective methods and prescriptions in each facet of an athlete's physical preparation. Gambetta includes never-before-published and ready-to-use training approaches in

• sport-specific demands analysis,
• work capacity enhancements,
• movement skills development,
• long- and short-term training program progressions, and
• rest and regeneration techniques.

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Athletic development made easy
Vern's book is abosutely amazing.It provides a really conclusive overview of athletic development principles.The best part of the book is his perspective on the art and science of coaching.

A Different Approach to Coaching
Gambetta is a pioneer in the Athletic Development and in this book he showed us his creativity and the practical approach in coaching by assimilating the sciences into actual application. Many a time, coaches believe in the plain old-school methods while the sports scientists will tell them it's not scientific but here Gambetta will show how these two can "work together". Coaching is the art of applying the sciences into training and in this book you will find out how it is done. It is an interesting read and I have benefited a lot from it.

A Must Read!
This book is a must read for coaches or anyone seeking to develop the total athlete. Gambetta offers great insight into the science of functional training and lays it all out so clearly that even those who are just having their first taste of the physiology of exercise can understand. This book focuses mainly on the science of functional training methods but also details some great thoughts on coaching in general. I would highly recommend this book to anyone!

great read
this is one of the best books i have ever read.. it totally blew my mind

Great Read for Strength and Conditioning Coaches
This book has great insight in the formation and development of training regimens mostly for elite athletes.However it does glance by initial training steps for the novice.Not written for those without basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.It should be an adjunct to other strength and conditioning books. ... Read more

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Great athletes make difficult moves look effortless with a combination of skill, strength, and balance. Traditional conditioning builds a fitness base, but modern sports training takes into account athletic movement patterns. The Athletic Body in Balance book and DVD first of its kind to show you how to train for smooth, fluid movement and prevent muscle imbalances, mobility restrictions, stability problems, and injuries.

Physical therapist and sports conditioning expert Gray Cook has proven the effectiveness of his approach through the performances of athletes in the NFL, NBA, NHL, WNBA, and Reebok® University's sports training system. Whereas other books concentrate on maximizing your strengths, the Athletic Body in Balance book focuses on exposing and overcoming your weaknesses to form a foundation for long-term training gains. Cook will help you identify functional weaknesses; correct imbalances; explore your potential; and refine sport-specific movement skills such as jumping, kicking, cutting, and turning. You will see where conditioning is breaking down and how to get your body back on track.

The Athletic Body in Balance DVD then covers five assessment tests to help you find the imbalances in movement patterns, sample corrective exercises to improve mobility and stability, and ways to integrate these exercises into a regular training program. The tests include

-deep squat—assessing the mobility and stability of the hips, knees, and ankles

-hurdle steps—evaluating bilateral mobility and stability of the hips, knees, and ankles

-in-line lunge—determining hip mobility and stability, quadriceps flexibility, and ankle and knee stability on both sides of the body

-straight leg raise—gauging hamstring flexibility

-seated rotation—measuring uppertrunk stability during a combined upper- and lower-body movement

Move more efficiently and achieve real gains in performance with the Athletic Body in Balance book and DVD.

Human Kinetics DVDs are coded for universal playback and can be played in all regions of the world.

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ok
I do really expected some more from this book. Although, there's some good information in it.

Must Have!
Everybody should buy this book and read it, even if you are not an athlete. The self movement screen should be done by everyone. In just a couple of weeks of doing the progression exercises, pain is leaving my body. If you are a trainer you must have this book.

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Decent book
This book was ok, but it was fairly basic in ideas. I was looking for some new functional training ideas and the ones covered here can be found easily elsewhere. Unless you can get it for a great price, I'd spend my money elsewhere.

A must have
This book is excellent. There is just so much knowledge in this book. buy it.

Too short
This dvd for being that old is quiet expensive and quite short as well. It only covers the screening test and progressions and a few core works. It just falls short to the content that's in the book. And Gray doesn't even really talk during video some other guy does which makes it really boring. If you have a vhs just get that one instead is cheaper. ... Read more

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Arnheim's Principles of Athletic Training: A Competency-Based Approach is the leading text in the athletic training field. The text is designed to lead the student from general foundations to specific concepts relative to injury prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation. Now in its 14th edition, Arnheim's Principles of Athletic Training continues to innovate, with several new features available with the new edition:

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Buy It!
If your going to take the NATABOC test buy this book!No doubt...you need it!

worth the money for me.
I am currently still using this exam review, and am finding it very useful.It divides AT into five separate categories, and it's easy to identify where your weak spots are...and what areas you need to study more closely.If you are taking the BOC in the next year, I would definately recommend using this book as a tool when studying.

Helpful Study Guide
This edition of the book has several new questions.The simulated written sym is a nice additon to the book.Aside fromt he questions, the study hints are helpful in preparing your studying strategies. ... Read more

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In six tense, exciting short stories, athletes face up to more than sports in tales of love and death, of bigotry and heroism, of real people doing the best that they can, even when that best is not enough.

These stories feature new voices as well as characters from Chris Crutcher's acclaimed popular novels, including Stotan!, Running Loose, and The Crazy Horse Electric Game. Here are the moments that change lives forever. ... Read more

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Perfect Book for Boys Who Hate to Read
Athletic Shorts was my first book that I read by Chris Crutcher. After that I went on to enjoy a lot of his other books such as Stoten and Ironman. I've recommended these to any teen boy who has never enjoyed reading. Everyone who has read this on my suggestion has loved it. Crutcher's books aren't just about sports. There are heavy messages of tolerance of all kinds such as race and sexuality. Crutcher also spends time looking into the characters' backgrounds. Kids aren't simply bad just because. There are factors that push them in that direction, and Crutcher sets up believable backgrounds for this. He never says people can't overcome their situations; in fact, he always says the opposite.

Athletic Shorts is a collection of 6 short stories about diverse characters. It's great for the reluctant reader because the stories are short and the joy of getting to the outcome comes quickly. While the writing may not be Shakespeare, Crutcher is a solid writer and injects some literary value into his stories without bogging them down. They are quality stories that are accessible to even struggling readers. That's very hard to accomplish.

Great Shorts for Teens
Since I teach reading and sometimes it is difficult to find books teens enjoy - especially guys - Crutcher is a classic hard core guy writer.He doesn't mince his words and his characters are always real.He writes about real guys and my guys love his books

Excellent book!
I am a librarian who purchased this book to use with my high school students, especially boys, who have trouble finding a book they like. The short stories in this book are very engaging and hopefully encourage them to read more of Crutcher's books, and others.

Old characters reappear
In this collection of six short stories based on characters from Crutcher's books, he reminds me again of why he is one of my favorite YA authors. And also one of the most-often banned. He uses the world of high school sports to address issues faced by young adults in a sensitive and realistic way. As his heroes get on with the task of growing up in a difficult world, they deal with just about every -ism there is.

Crutcher's books provide excellent talking points for conversations that parents, teachers, and any other concerned adults should be having with the kids we love.

Another Crutcher classic
I purchased this book for my 9th grade classroom library. Chris Crutcher hits the controversial topics so well. Though I haven't read all of his other works, this seems to be a great follow-up book to revisit his characters. Another Crutcher book to open up the mind and start conversations. ... Read more

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Great, but has downfall
Read this book and you will definitely be prepared for the exam. There are a lot of wrong answers in the practice questions they give you though. Thats the only downfall.

not bad
this book isn't bad i has alot of information and is a great study guide for the exam. the only thing that is VERY frustrating is alot of the answers in the answer key are wrong. like blantely wrong. so its frustrating because you never know if your getting the right answer or not.

Exam Book Quick and Easy
This book was very cheap and it got to me quick and in very good shape. ... Read more

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"Arnheim's Principles of Athletic Training: A Competency-Based Approach" is the leading text in the athletic training field. The text is designed to lead the student from general foundations to specific concepts relative to injury prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation. Now in its 14th edition, "Arheim's Principles of Athletic Training" continues to innovate, with several new features available with the new edition: Connect Athletic Training: the first online learning management system for the athletic training course, featuring assignable labs, videos, internet exercises, an optional integrated ebook, and more; full color photographs and illustrations throughout the entire text; and, expanded coverage of athletic trainers working in a variety of employment settings. ... Read more

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Completely overhauled and updated, Athletic Taping and Bracing, Second Edition, is a leading text in its field. Like the popular first edition, it continues to integrate the science of anatomy and injury mechanisms with the practice of athletic taping and bracing. The new edition is updated to reflect changes in the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Education Council’s "Competencies in Athletic Training" and the fourth edition of the NATA Board of Certification’s "Role Delineation Study." Both students and professionals will use this text time and again as a reliable reference.

Athletic Taping and Bracing, Second Edition, has been significantly improved with the addition of more than 450 full-color illustrations and photos. These include 60 superb three-dimensional anatomical images from Primal Pictures. The photos that illustrate taping sequences feature tape with darkened edges that enable readers to distinguish the layers and patterns of the tape applied in each step.

With its concise anatomical descriptions and detailed anatomical illustrations similar to those normally found in advanced texts on anatomy, the book clearly highlights the mechanisms of injury that are crucial for understanding effective taping and bracing. The text thoroughly discusses and illustrates the general principles of taping and bracing for each major joint and body region. It also contains step-by-step instructions for 36 taping and wrapping procedures, some of which are broken down into as many as 16 steps. It illustrates procedures for fabricating protective pads and orthotics, and it details the dos and don’ts of taping and bracing.

To emphasize rehabilitation as well as prevention, Athletic Taping and Bracing, Second Edition, also presents basic stretching and strengthening exercises for injury rehabilitation. These exercises, presented and illustrated for each body part, focus on flexibility, strength, and proprioception. Combined with the taping and bracing procedures, the exercises will help rehabilitated athletes maintain strength and flexibility and safely return to play.

Through Athletic Taping and Bracing, Second Edition, readers will learn the foundations and techniques of taping and bracing. Taping and bracing are presented as adjuncts to, rather than panaceas for, the athlete’s total rehabilitation. The emphasis on rehabilitation as well as prevention will help readers become more effective health care providers for athletes and other active people with musculoskeletal injuries and problems.

Athletic Taping and Bracing, Second Edition, captures the art and science of taping and bracing through detailed explanations and spectacular images. It stays in step with current NATA competencies and practices, and it offers top-quality instruction. With all this, Athletic Taping and Bracing, Second Edition, is the premier text in its field. ... Read more

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Excellent
Excellent deal! This textbook is one of the most complete I've known. It explores some important issues in anatomy and about the precise technique application with a very well explained step-by-step. If you want to start dealing with athletic taping, it's a must have!

A good reference book
It has been a long time since I had classes on athletic taping.This is a good book to remind you of the different wraps.

Athletic Taping and Bracing
Great pictures and illustrations not only of techniques but of anatomy as well. Overall a really good book.

Fabulous
I am an Athletic Training Student and this book is amazing. It was not required for the class that I bought it for, but It helped me so much. The pictures are very good and the step by step instructions make taping a breeze!

excellent go by for beginners or trainers a must for sports
With so many books on How TO it's really great to find one that shows you just how without making you feel like you'll never understand the basics. If you are seriously thinking about doing a lot of sports related tapingand handling of those injuries this is the book you want to add to yourlibrary.After doing sports med for 2 years now with college teams andmarines i feel a lot safer knowing this book is out there for others to goby. ... Read more

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Finally, here is a conditioning program designed to fully develop a young athlete's physical skills without dropout, injury, or burnout.

Athletic Fitness for Kids enhances athletic skills for young athletes using a fun, self-directed, and self-tested system. Gamelike activities help young athletes develop seven key sport skills:

• Flexibility
• Coordination
• Balance
• Stamina
• Strength
• Speed
• Agility

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Athletic Fitness
I feel that the book Athletic Fitness for kids provides a collective amount of information that is beneficial to me personally as a person hoping to create a youth athletic development program.I feel that this book will be a foundation for the movement to helping youth build confidence and skills through athletic development programs. ... Read more

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"If Ophelia had been on the swim team," write Jean Zimmerman and Gil Reavill in this eye-opening report on the state of female athletics, "she might not have needed reviving."

Raising Our Athletic Daughters represents the first comprehensive look at the impact of sports in girls' lives, as well as a guide for parents eager to see their daughters succeed.

This book arrives at a time when women in sports are achieving record breakthroughs.Witness the twenty-fifth anniversary of Title IX civil rights legislation; the 1996 Summer Olympic Games and 1998 Winter Olympic Games, where female athletes captured our hearts with their guts and glory; and the first spectacular seasons of the WNBA.

The popularity of Rebecca Lobo, Mia Hamm, Gabrielle Reece, and Jackie Joyner-Kersee has given rise to a new media darling: the female athlete.It seems almost paradoxical that, just as we are witnessing an explosion of female athletics, books and studies attest to a very different picture of girls' lives, charting the loss of confidence and self-esteem with the onset of puberty.With her book Reviving Ophelia, Mary Pipher was only the latest in a string of theorists to describe the dramatic ways in which girls lose out.

Journalists Zimmerman and Reavill set outto talk with girls and their parents, exploring how sports can counteract this disturbing trend and transform girls' lives.Here are first-hand stories from the inner cities and rural playing fields across our country, offering compelling evidence that participation in athletics makes an extraordinary difference in the lives of young girls--from reducing pregnancy rates and substance abuse to increasing college attendance.Indeed, sports may be the most powerful resource that parents can tap in order to raise strong girls.A clarion call for all those eager to help their children succeed and level the playing field, at last.

Amazon.com Review
Here's the bad news: American society continues to treat itssons somewhat better than its daughters, and it's no different on theplaying fields; boys' athletic programs receive more attention, andthus, girls' programs must work harder just to keep pace. Here's thegood news: despite the obstacles, sports function as theleveler. "There is growing awareness that girls enjoy sports and thatsports are good for girls," stress the husband-and-wife team ofZimmerman and Reavill. "New evidence is developing which indicatesthat girls who play sports tend to avoid the physical, psychological,and social pitfalls of adolescence."

To prove their point, theauthors traveled the country and collected stories from young womenand their parents on the way sports are influencing female livestoday. Theirs is a heartening report, rendered textured and real bythe many individual voices gathered here. Sports clearly have ameasurable, positive impact on young women who participate: substanceabuse and pregnancy rates are lower than those of nonathletes, andfemale athletes are more likely to pursue a college education. Lesstangibly, but no less significantly, sports help build self-esteem,fostering independence, teaching leadership and teamwork, andproviding powerful role models. "If Ophelia had been on the swimteam," the authors surmise, "she might not have needed reviving."

Inspiring as it is, Raising Our Athletic Daughters isn'tsatisfied with just inspiring; it also serves as a clearinghouse forlots of practical information. It explores the physical and emotionalbenefits--and pitfalls--specific to young women and changingbodies. It weighs the values of coed vs. single-sex team sports. Itlooks at how extreme sports have become viable alternatives to themore traditional basketball, softball, soccer, gymnastics, etc. Itexamines the role of parents, and ends with a comprehensivebibliography and resource list of useful organizations and contactsthroughout the United States. Daughters deserve nothing less.--Jeff Silverman ... Read more

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A great book for coaches or parents of athletic girls!
I have been a high school coach for over 20 years. While I spent the bulk of those years coaching boys, I spent three years as a girls varsity basketball coach and I am the father of two daughters who compete(d) in a range of sports (volleyball, basketball, softball, soccer, gymnastics, swimming and track and field).

I cannot begin to explain how as a coach and a father athletics benefited the girls I coached and my own two daughters. Girls should play sports for all the same positive reasons boys should.Having said that, girls face some challenges that boys do not and these challenges present themselves from a variety of directions.

Rather than steal the thunder of the authors, let me just say that they do an excellent job of presenting just about every challenge and benefit that girls experience as athletes andhow to make certain that their athletic experience is a positive one.

Kevin Sivils - author of Game Strategies and Tactics for Basketball: Bench Coaching for Success

great
This is a great book, i read it for a class, Gender and Sport, in college.Very helpful to anyone or to parents in particular.

Girls high school basketball coach jlori81@gte.net
In 1972, the Equal Rights Amendment was passed. It was called Title IX. Originally inspired to insure equal pay for female university professors, the real impact of Title IX was an explosion in girls' and womens' sportsbecause the law required equal funding for all federally funded educationalinstitutions. While only 20% of all institutions are in full compliance, wehave seen an explosion in girls'/womens' sports plus one positiveconsequence for girls that no set of constitutional statutes can provide:" empowerment. " This book documents the overwhelminglypositive effects that playing sports has on self-esteem, schoolwork, careersuccess and interpersonal/love relationships. Thoroughly written withentertaining true stories, the authors show how and why sports are soimportant to girls' lives. But they do not shy away from the hazards,pitfalls and confusion that girls face from the clash of mixed societalmessages let alone the boys/men who can only see girls as sexual objects.Suggestions are made for sustaining the positive and preventing thenegative. I am a girls' high school basketball coach. I also teach andcoach young girls in basketball. Teaching and encouraging successfulparticipation in girls' sports has become an important part of my life'swork. Many of the issues that are brought up in the book are things I havehad to deal with or are concerns that parents bring up with me. Any parentwho sincerely wants their daughter to have a successful and rewardingexperience with sports will benefit from this book because it lends supportand offers advice based on experience. Like me, it is obvious that theauthors love to work with girls and are very dedicated to promotingparticipation while erasing discrimination and inequality. It inspired meto continue my work and taught me a few things also. It was also a funread. I didn't want the book to end. If, like me, you love working withgirls, this is a must read.

Girls' High School Basketball Coach
The Equal Rights Amendment was passed in 1972. It was called Title IX. Title IX was originally intended to deal with equal pay for female university professors. It was really about a historic change involving theway we view girls and sports. It lead to an explosion in girls' and womens'sports. And in so doing, it did something for girls and women that no setof constitutional statutes could ever provide: " empowerment. "This is a thoroughly written and exciting book that examines and documentsthe tremendous impact that sports has had on girls' lives. The variousaspects of this impact are explained with true and entertaining stories ofgirls and the sports they play....the effect on their self-esteem,schoolwork, family lives, careers and sex/love lives. While the overalleffect of sports is highly positive for girls who participate, there arehazards, traps and pitfalls that parents, educators and coaches need to beaware of. And as far as girls' sports has come, they still endureresistance and ridicule from men who can only relate to girls as sexualobjects. All of this is discussed. This book will be highly useful forparents who want to introduce or encourage their daughters to participate.Many of the issues that are discussed are problems I have to deal with inmy coaching or are issues that are constantly being brought up by parentsof the girls I work with. I am convinced that the best way to keep a girlaway from dangerous people and questionable activities is to get herinvolved in sports. Her grades will go up and you are likely to see anincreasingly happy daughter. This great book will give support to parentswho wish to encourage their daughters and also instruct the concernedparent or educator about how to go about making sports a positiveexperience that will change her life for the better.

This is an outstanding book for every parent.
As a 50 year old grandmother who did not have the benefit of Title IX, this book lays out all the reasons why we should raise our daughters differently than society currently dictates.An athletic girl learns earlyabout how to deal with prejudice and competition; it is a skill that doesnot come always easily to the non athlete.This book shows clearly andconcisely how important it is to prepare our daughters for the world; thereis a staggering set of statistics to show why girls everywhere should beencouraged to participate in sports.In this day and age when we aretrying earnestly to figure out why so many teenage girls get pregnant orinvolve themselves in self destructive behaviors, this book gives a prettyclear roadmap of how to protect your own daughter. ... Read more

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Unfortunately, most high school athletes, coaches, and guidance counselors don't understand the college athlete recruiting process. While no one can promise you a scholarship, this book will give you the secrets to getting exposure to college coaches - the crucial ingredient in the process. You will learn how to reduce tuition costs with an athletic scholarship and how to increase lifelong earning power as well by using athletics to gain admission to the best college possible. ... Read more

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Don't Miss This
Everything you ever wanted to know about athletic recruiting when your high school coach doesn't do it for you. And here's a hot tip. You can go one better than your high school coach, Mom and Dad. Check out the opportunities at West Point. Almost everyone there is a scholar-athlete, and all on full scholarship plus getting paid [...] a year! And, best of all, if you get hurt, you don't lose your scholarship! To find out what West Point is really all about, read Norman Thomas Remick's book, "West Point". In conclusion, Wayne Mazzoni did a great job. His, "Athletic Recruiting & Scholarship Guide" is the book that tells you everything you need to know. (Unless you become interested in West Point).

The exact information we needed
Though a little skeptical based on one person's review that the book was "lean" in terms of graphics, I went ahead and bought it.While I agree that the book is not gorgeously laid out, it has some of the best information I have ever read in a how to book.My learning curve went straight up and not only would I recommend this book to any parent but have also bought copies for friends.

Just what I needed, information
While this book does not have the perfect layout of pictures, etc. that many books do, it has the only thing you really need when it comes to recruiting...an insiders perspective on the process.This book can be read in a few hours and your learning curve during this time will be dramatic.I am so much more prepared now then when I started this process.

Wayne's book is all that and more.
I thought I did everything for my son that I could...When it came time for college,we just hit a brick wall.Wayne has helped us break through that wall. Step by step.Our family owes a great deal to Wayne.Thank you!

Excellent
This book made it clear what we need to do. I can't wait to get started on helping my daughter get a place to play in college and a scholarship. ... Read more

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Tap into easy-to-follow, step-by-step guidance on the evaluation and initial management of specific orthopedic and athletic injuries with the new edition of this companion to "Examination of Orthopedic and Athletic Injuries, 3rd Edition". From evaluative procedures for palpation and range of motion through neurologic, ligamentous, and special tests, everything you need now in the lab, and later in the field or in the clinic, is here. It's a terrific preparation tool for the BOC examination, too. This title covers procedures for over 185 special, neurological, ligamentous, and range of motion tests. It features unique palpation photographs with anatomical overlays to identify the underlying structure. It provides precisely illustrated, step-by-step instructions for the correct position of the patient and examiner, the evaluative procedure, positive test results, and implications. It includes tables of bony landmarks, and other useful aids for identifying postural disorders. It illustrates proper measuring techniques. ... Read more

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Finding and buying the book online was very easy. The book showed up at my doorstep BEFORE its estimated time which made me very happy! ... Read more

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Part of David J. Magee's Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Series, Athletic and Sport Issues in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation provides expert insight and clear rehabilitation guidelines to help you manage injuries and special medical needs unique to athletic clients. Contributions from leading physical therapists, athletic trainers, and orthopedic surgeons give you a comprehensive, clinically relevant understanding of common sports-related injuries and help you ensure the most effective therapeutic outcomes.

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This market-leading text emphasizes the prevention and management of athletic injuries and remains the only text to cover all aspects of the profession of athletic training. It is a valuable resource in seeking professional certification. The text provides practical, career-oriented content for students in athletic training, sports medicine, physical education, physical therapy, and coaching. ... Read more

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Review of Arnheim's athletic training book
This book is awesome!It is a very important book for people who desire to be athletic trainers.The review sections are great! I also love the way the book is broken down into categories and chapters.It makes it easy to read. This book is a must read for all athletic training students.

Great Deal at Amazon !!!!
I bought this text book here on Amazon cheaper than the college bookstore! I also received it in just a couple of days. Yea Amazon!!!!!! ... Read more

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Taking Paleo to the next level.
If you have read "The Paleo Diet" and are a serious athlete this book is a must read.I have learned an amazing amount of information about how what we eat effects our body and the best practices for repair after heavy workouts.I currently do a couple of sprint triathlons yearly and after reading this book have increased my ability both in strength and recovery.This book gave me the tools to take my competition to the next level which is an Olympic Triathlon double my normal distance.The basics of this book are easy to understand and are designed for serious athletes. If you are new to the Paleo concept I would recommend reading "The Paleo Diet" first.If I can pass on one thing from this reading it would be "Stop eating processed foods immediately!".Your body and mind will thank you.

Not Really Paleo
I purchased the book because I was particularly interested in learning some a-little-less-than-laymen explanation of what happens physiologically in the body of the Paleo runner. But this book stayed very, very on the surface (a whole section on how to hydrate? Hey, that's filler!) and sophistication-wise, was a far cry from Gary Taubes (or, really, any competent blog on the subject, of which there are a few).

Most disappointingly, thisbook is standard high-carb advice for runners. A majority of its content is indistinguishable from any other guide to endurance nutrition. So, basically, you are advised to eat x grams of low glycemic carbs x hours before a race, and x grams of higher glycemic carbs as you approach race time. In fact, there is little in this book with regard to true paleo diet metabolism or low carb/high fat fueling and how that diet effects running. Perhaps the argument there is that one cannot be an endurance athlete while truly paleo. Touche. But don't write a book called "The Paleo Diet for Athletes."

But here is where my real beef is, and what really made this book a waste of time. Where the authors do seem to describe the Paleo diet, they get it pretty wrong. For instance, they push lean fats (not fatty animal ones) and warn of cholesterol and "bad" saturated fats, while encouraging vegetable oil consumption, issues at the very core of Paleolithic nutrition that have been specifically and comprehensively studied and debated, to the opposite conclusions that these authors come to. In fact, these authors are, by definition, not paleo at all, maybe just picky about which carbs and how many.

At the very least, if these writers had meant to promote neolithic nutrition, and totally diverge from paleo, I really wish they would've explained why.

Dieting that makes sense
This version of the book is designed specifically for athletes, but the concepts are important for everyone.

The authors are realistic and flexible in their diet advice.Whether you follow this advice or not, the book will give you plenty to think about.(This may be difficult for you if you are a vegan).

I learned some interesting nutritional facts, and have made some minor changes to the way I eat.The information about fruits and vegetables was very interesting to me, as were the ideas about when to eat different kinds of food and why.

I have been running for more than 50 years and recently completed a 184 mile, non-stop Ragnar relay from Woodstock, NY to Dobbs Ferry, NY.If I had read this book before the race I would have eaten differently.

Same Book, Different Cover
If you didn't buy the 1st Paleo Diet Book, then this book is great. It goes over why our body doesn't function correctly by eating processed foods like the first book. There are certain elements and key points the author goes over that should be part of an athlete's diet. I felt many points were mentioned in the 1st book and the Paleo Diet for Athletes book. The Athlete book was just a regurgitation. There are so many foods that are listed that aren't good for our bodies. I now hesitate to eat anything off the supermarket shelves. I stick to the fruit and vegetable aisles though not every kind of "fresh fruit and vegetables" are good for you.

Paleo Schmaleo
What a fizzer.It took Cordain 300 pages to rehash his original book, and has added nothing new. Expecting some leading edge athlete nutritional advice?Dont look here - its the same old/same old, been there/done that in the Paleo Diet book. Cordain might be trying to squeeze out some mileage ( and some more bucks) from his original book methinks.
In fact,there is nothing 'paleo' about it. If you take Cordain's advice, you're eating meat and veges, then carb cylcling with 'certain nonoptimal foods' (page 163) meaning all the stuff he previously decries as 'non-paleo' (Bad) foods: 'cereal, dairy, salty foods, high fat meats and refined sugars' ( page 163).
And, hey, this fab new sports nutrition advice reminds me of the Body Opus book, the TNT Diet book etc, written years previous to this.Been there, done that. Copy cat.


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For junior and senior high school athletic directors and assistant administrators, this practical resource provides hundreds of tested strategies and reproducible materials to help increase visibility and build leadership skills. ... Read more

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informative and well-organized
It is evident that the manual was prepared by educators and coaches.It is not just a collection, but an organized guide that walks the reader through necessary steps in handling a wide variety of athletic issues.Example documents are worthy supplements to the greater message, which is how to run an equitable and effective athletic program.

Athletic Director's Survival Guide
Highly informative book composed in an easy to read format.The author is knowledgable and effectively conveys the message in brillant form.

Served the Purpose
This book was bought with the intentions to have as a resource later on.The book itself is somewhat out dated, but it served it's purpose for the class and will be a handy resource.Great Price for a book that will be opened only from time to time.Thanks.

Must have for new AD's
As a new athletic Director. I was in the gray area on various topics. The book provided explanations and forms that are essential for the position. It's a must have. ... Read more

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The 3rd Edition of this popular work has been completely revised and updated to bring you all of the field's most current knowledge in an even easier-to-use new design. Its superb combination of detailed illustrations and precise language make even the most complicated concepts and techniques clear. Organized by body region, each chapter begins with a review of anatomy and biomechanics; proceeds through clinical evaluation, pathologies and related special tests; and concludes with a discussion of on-field or initial management of specific injuries.

Text conforms to or exceeds the Athletic Training Educational Competencies. - Distinctive boxes for each type of test, including goniometry, resisted range of motion and manual muscle tests, clinical tests, and special tests, are well-illustrated with photographs and line drawings. - Evaluative Findings boxes summarize clinical findings for specific injuries or conditions. - Observational Findings boxes help students to identify specific conditions or injuries. ... Read more

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Exactly what I needed
This book is required for a class. It was exactly the book I needed. If you're just reading for leisure, then it's good, but not very well organized. The injuries aren't classified as well as they could be.

Examination of Orthopedic and Athletic Injuries
This book is good for helping to diagnose an injury and tells you how to preform special tests on a patient but does not elaborate much on how to treat them

Great
The book was in perfect condition when I received it and the shipping was very quick.

Decent book
The book is pretty good but there are several mistakes throughtout the book that i've noticed.I believe that the older version is more accurate. ... Read more

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This inside look at the athletic recruiting process reveals exactly how the athletic recruiting game is played by coaches, prospects, parents, administrators, admissions officers, and even college presidents in the Ivy League and NESCAC. This book tells how Trinity College became better than Harvard, Princeton, and Yale in squash by recruiting around the world to capture the national title; why a Brown lacrosse coach left the Ivy League recruiting rat race to seek a more sane lifestyle at Bates; and how the admission deans at Princeton, Brown, and Dartmouth view the whole athletic recruiting process. A compelling combination of profiles, stories, and excerpts of interviews reveals why Ivy League coaches have to work so much harder than their Division I peers to identify qualified student athletes.
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Great info about the different world of Ivy League football recruiting
This book, providing excellent, easy-to-read and understand information, is a must for any high school football player (and his parents) who hopes to play or wants to know more about the possibilities of playing in the Ivy League. Recruiting in that league is quite different than recruiting at most other college programs. -- Ray Grasshoff, author of Beyond Friday Nights: College Football Recruiting for Players and Parents (Beyond Friday Nights: College Football Recruiting for Players and Parents)

Excellent, but will need updating in 2007
An excellent book for high school students and their parents interested in Ivy League and even NESCAC schools and how sports recruiting at those schools works.I learned about "likely letters", "supports" and other details that are otherwise difficult to learn, even from the coaches.

My only reservation is that with Harvard's recent decision to stop early admissions, and I assume others will follow, the book will need updating to reflect the changes in sports recruiting due to this.

An invaluable resource
If you have a high school aged son or daughter who hopes to be an Ivy League athlete, this book is a must read.

My daughter, after reading Chris' book, learned what motivates the coaches and how to approach them in a straight-forward and ethical way.At the same time she was able to take control of the process and ultimately achieve her desired outcome, a scholarship offer from Stanford and a "Likely Letter" from her first choice, Dartmouth.She couldn't have done this without this resource.

Provides Insight for the Prospective Ivy Athlete (& their parents)
I have a high school senior son who is looking to participate in college sports after graduation and I was looking for a book that would help provide some understanding of the whole Ivy recruiting process. This book provided great insight into the Ivy recruiting process from both the college coaches and administrators perspective. It provides the insight though true experiences of athletes, coaches and administrators. It also sheds light on the conflicts within the Ivy League about the process.

A must read for all parents of high school athletes
A great learning tool for anyone connected with a high school athlete looking to play sports in college.Unfortunately, I read this too late to help.Just witnessed first hand a scenario whereby a "solid commitment" did not materialize at an Ivy - putting a student athlete in a very precarious spot.To the reviewer claiming that Lincoln was "creating a controversy and scandal that does not exist", I can personally tell you that Lincoln is right on the mark.I have already re-read the book and advocate that all who are ever thinking about entering the recruiting process should take detailed notes. ... Read more

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This market-leading text emphasizes the prevention and management of athletic injuries and remains the only text to cover all aspects of the profession of athletic training. A valuable resource in seeking professional certification, it also provides practical, career-oriented content for students in athletic training, sports medicine, physical education, physical therapy, and coaching. ... Read more

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Excellent quality - speedy delivery
Every transaction I have made with Amazon has been seamless, easy, satisfying and a cost savings, but I must say I have undoubtedly just made the best transaction, for me, to date.The book, "Arnheim's Principles..." was listed as 'very good condition' and I was not disappointed. If I had purchased this new/retail, it would have been twelve times the amount I paid for this 'very good condition' used book, and the seller "Triinat"...you rock!
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Arnheim's Principles of Athletic Training: A Competency-Based Approach with eSims Bind-in Card
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Arnheim's principles of AT
Product was just as he said it would be. Good condition and arrived very fast.

Just what I Ordered and Fast!
The order came very expediently and the book was just as described. Will definitely order again from this vendor.

Arnheims Principles of Athletic training is a great resource.
I am a student Athletic trainer. As such I needed a book that clearly explained the material that I was covering in class and in labs. This book has a lot of very useful information, is easy to read, it is organized well, and I would strongly recommend it to anyone in the field of sports medicine/ athletic training. ... Read more

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The first black American and the youngest person even to win a national gold title in sabre fencing traces his rise from the crime-ridden streets of Newark, New Jersey, to top fencer, through discipline and enthusiasm. IP. Amazon.com Review
A six-time Olympian and 13-time U.S. national champion, PeterWestbrook is one of America's most decorated athletes. As a fencer, hetoils in relative obscurity, yet his accomplishments in and out of thearena are legion. As a black man in a white sport, he's become an Arthur Ashe withsword instead of racket, a pioneer with deep communityroots. Westbrook's chronicle is a sharply told tale of controlled rageand inspiring self-discovery, filled with fascinating insight into anincredibly demanding, psychologically challenging, and fiercelycompetitive sport. ... Read more

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Biography of fencer, Peter Westbrook
The book was a page turner,finished in 3 hours. It tells the tale of peter shifting his energy into a sport instead of getting in to gang activities. It also speaks of the racism that Peter experienced avancing as a black fencer in a mostly white
sport. I especially enjoyed his adventures on the subway and
how he reacted in confrontational situations! A must read for
subway travelers!

The pen and the sword cooperate.
Peter Westbrook is one of the true gentlemen of fencing. He is also one of the great competitive fencers of the twentieth century. Needless to say, his rise from tough "street kid" to Olympic medal winner makes interesting reading. This book is a definite must for all fencing enthusiasts, but it should also have appeal for anyone who likes personal stories of challenge and perseverance ... Read more