Books published by publisher Human Kinetics Publishers

Stop every shot with better technique, tactics, and training! The Soccer Goalkeeper is the single most comprehensive guide to the most important and demanding position in soccer. From drills and tactics to equipment and fitness, expert coaches Joe Luxbacher and Gene Klein detail all of the unique mental and physical skills to maximize performance on the field.This greatly revised and expanded edition adds many new and improved drills and a bounty of tactical information on restarts, organization of the defense, optimal positioning, and more. Also new to the book are training tips and examples from top goalies in the game to give special insight to both players and coaches.You'll learn · how to train as the top goalkeepers in the world do;· footwork and positioning suggestions to improve your coverage of the goal; · drills to improve your technique; and· tactics to give you the edge in every situation, including restarts.The 80 illustrations and photos will show you exactly what to do. You'll also find information on choosing the right equipment, using the proper mental approaches, and maintaining your conditioning year-round. With The Soccer Goalkeeper, you'll have everything you need to shut out the opposition.

Helps physical education teachers plan, modify, present, and evaluate movement games for children of all abilities in grades K-8. Outlines step-by-step procedures for modifying games, shows how to involve others in games-changing efforts, and gives instructions on some 40 games in chapters on adventure, academic, and international games, and old favorites. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

In martial arts there is a wide array of forms and highly specific styles. This diversity encourages an emphasis on the differences between the philosophies, techniques, and practices associated with each art.In The Complete Martial Artist, Willie “The Bam” Johnson presents a unified, holistic approach to personal excellence—known as Wushudo Universal Martial Arts—for all martial artists. This approach focuses on furthering the physical, mental, and spiritual development of anyone in any martial arts form.Willie “The Bam” Johnson's accomplishments have been both record-breaking and history-making. He is a seven-time sport karate and kung fu world champion, a two-time All-American champion, and the first nationally ranked Triple Crown martial arts champion.In The Complete Martial Artist, Johnson provides-explanations on how to turn negatives into positives by applying martial arts principles to everyday life;-an introduction to Wushudo and its 12 universal principles;-details on how to benefit from qualities like discipline, concentration, and determination in practice and competition;-drills to improve focus, fluidity, balance, endurance, coordination, and confidence;-insights on how to develop the free mind, reaction time, and reflexes to outmaneuver opponents; and-the strategies he uses—and you can use—to keep motivated.Whereas most books concentrate exclusively on either the skills, drills, or spiritual aspects of martial arts, The Complete Martial Artist covers the development of the whole self—physically, mentally, and spiritually. It will show you how, no matter what your martial arts style, you can develop all the essential components to become The Complete Martial Artist.

Add creativity and fun to physical education classes and after-school activities with Great Games for Young People. Written by physical education experts, this refreshing and challenging resource contains 69 games and relays for upper elementary, middle school, junior high, and senior high students. Use the games on an impromptu basis or as a planned and integral part of your daily program. Great Games for Young People contains complete descriptions for 69 games. Most also include a diagram of the game and suggestions for modifications. Each description outlines * game objectives, * the number of players, * equipment needed, * playing area, * teaching strategies, * how to play the game, and * safety tips. The games encompass a wide range of interests and abilities. To help you find the game or relay you need quickly, the Game Finder grid lists all the games along with grade guidelines, group sizes, gross motor ratings, and the types of skills involved. Great Games for Young People is a wonderful collection of tried-and-true, change-of-pace games and relays for today's physical educator or recreation instructor.

Learning what to do, how to do it, and when to do it is essential in underwater sports. Scuba Diving provides a clear, thorough, and captivating educational experience for all who want to take the plunge. Packed with beautiful, full-color photographs and detailed diving instruction, this newest edition of the popular resource is the preferred guide for recreational divers, diving instructors, and students. Dennis Graver spells out the essential details of diving with clear instruction on diving equipment, skills, and planning. An expanded lifesaving section and new sections on diving history, boat diving procedures, use of computers, dive tables, and buddy check procedures are also included. Beautiful photos take you under the waves to experience the thrills of an underwater adventure unlike anything else.Whether you're a beginning or intermediate diver or a diving instructor, you'll enjoy the thorough instruction in this guide. Scuba Diving is the official manual of the global YMCA Scuba Diving Program. See why thousands of YMCA facilities in the United States and around the world have made this the diving instruction book of choice. Don't go under the water without getting your hands on this book!