First published in 1990. This book offers important guidelines to help parents and coaches make the right decisions for children by laying out a program of athletic activity and parental involvement through the age of 11. Margenau exposes the myths that parents use to justify pressuring their kids too early in life.

The Director of the Muscular Therapy Institute explains how to protect oneself from pain by following a warm-up exercise that prepares the body for rigorous physical exercise and by observing body signals that warn of potential injury.

This is the fully revised sixth edition of this ultimate reference tool for all coaches responsible for training athletes to fulfill their performance potential. Written by world-renowned and highly sought after coach and President of the European Athletics Coaches Association, Frank W. Dick, with contributions from Professor John Brewer (St Mary's University, Twickenham, UK), Dr Penny Werthner (University of Calgary, Canada), Dr Scott Drawer (RFU, UK), Vern Gambetta (Sports Training Systems), Dr Cliff Mallett and Professor David Jenkins (University of Queensland, Australia), and Professor Timothy Noakes (University of Cape Town, South Africa), this textbook comprehensively covers the core aspects of sports coaching which can be applied to all sports and disciplines. This new edition has been extensively revised to incorporate the latest theory and practice in sports training and coaching, with supplementary contributions from international experts. The book covers the key sports science topics: Anatomy and physiology; Biomechanics, Psychology; Nutrition; Performance Analysis; Training; and Coaching methods This is a highly recommended resource for students of applied sports science, sports coaching, sports development, PE teachers, fitness advisers, coaches and athletes.

Vivian Grisogono passes on years of experience as a sports participant and therapist in this easy-to-read, fully illustrated manual. Indispensable to men and women of all ages, as well as to coaches, PE teachers, and medical and paramedical practitioners interested in sports injuries. Grisogono is chief physical therapist at the Royal Masonic Hospital in London. She teaches sports medicine and has served as British team physical therapist at the Olympics and the World Student Games.