Human Kinetics Sport Science & Sports Medicine

04/28/2026

Listen to Portia Resnick, author of The Anatomy and Physiology of Sports Massage, discuss athlete clients on the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) podcast with Ruth Werner! https://monkeylink.co/438bae

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04/27/2026

Using Practical Guide to Exercise Physiology, Third Edition, as a guide, we're diving into the 5 common questions that fitness pros get from their clients. Give straightforward, scientific answers to the following questions:
What can I do to keep from losing muscle when I’m trying to lose fat?
How can I avoid muscle cramps?
Why do muscles feel tight when I stretch?
How can I tell if I’m overtraining?
What dietary supplements can improve my speed and power?

A highly visual exercise physiology resource—fully updated in this third edition.Practical Guide to Exercise Physiology, Third Edition, takes a straightforwa...

04/24/2026

From introductory skills for injury examination to specific techniques to be used for examining each region of the body, Examination of Musculoskeletal Injuries will teach students to obtain an accurate injury history from the patient, inspect the injury and related areas, palpate both bone and soft tissues, assess motion control and function, and examine neurological and cardiorespiratory status. Learn more https://monkeylink.co/59fd74

04/23/2026

Using these five steps can help providers use evidence-based practice and retain a patient focus. Read this excerpt from Evidence-Based Practice in Athletic Training, Second Edition https://monkeylink.co/92002e

04/21/2026

Often referred to as the “bible of the field,” Exercise Physiology: Human Bioenergetics and Its Applications unpacks the principles of bioenergetics, taking readers through the mechanisms of performance as determined by physical and chemical factors. The evolution of exercise physiology as a field is traced back through history, framing present-day breakthroughs through the lens of historical practices. Readers will investigate the capabilities and limits of human physical function, examining exercise not just from a high-performance perspective but also in terms of health benefits. Learn more https://monkeylink.co/40c4dd

Exercise Physiology: Human Bioenergetics and Its Applications, Sixth Edition, helps advanced students in exercise physiology explore the capabilities and limits of human physical function—examining exercise not just from a high-performance perspective but also in terms of health benefits.

04/17/2026

While many medical terminology texts exist on the market, most bore and overwhelm students with terminology they will never use in the field. The Medical Terminology Book takes a different approach and focuses on allied health professions and exercise science, with special attention paid to the muscular and skeletal systems. Written by a physical therapist with contributions from athletic trainers and a medical physician, the text provides an interprofessional perspective on how medical terminology is used across disciplines. Learn more https://monkeylink.co/ce9212

04/16/2026

Introduction to Kinesiology, Seventh Edition, explores current topics such as the payment of college student athletes, issues in equitable services, competition, and emerging professions in high-performance sport. Hot Topic sidebars—new to this edition—highlight trending areas of kinesiology research in each subdiscipline. Related online learning tools offer interactive opportunities for students to engage with and better understand the content. Learn more https://monkeylink.co/9c5d42

04/14/2026

Practical Guide to Exercise Physiology, Third Edition, takes a straightforward approach to teaching students and health and fitness professionals the fundamentals of exercise physiology, metabolism, and nutrition. Vivid medical illustrations make this a clear and easy-to-follow resource on the basic principles of exercise physiology. The text explores trending fitness concepts such as HIIT, periodization, and retraining. The third edition has been updated throughout with user-friendly examples and new references to further support the readers’ learning. Learn more https://monkeylink.co/0e07b7

Practical Guide to Exercise Physiology, Third Edition, takes a straightforward approach to teaching the fundamentals of exercise physiology, metabolism, and nutrition. Vivid medical illustrations make this a clear and easy-to-follow resource on exercise physiology.

04/13/2026

Careers in Sport, Fitness, and Exercise: A Guide to Kinesiology Professions, Second Edition, is the ultimate guide to career paths in kinesiology. With information about 36 career tracks, it is a must-have for anyone who wants to make an informed career decision.

You will feel equipped to compare career paths after learning about the educational and certification requirements needed to secure and maintain each one. For each career path, you’ll be provided with useful information:
Job descriptions
Working conditions
Salary ranges
Responsibilities
Key skills
Profiles of professionals

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04/10/2026

Dive into the foundational principles of kinetics, kinematics, and sport technique, and explore their real-world applications through a variety of engaging scenarios. Then learn how to observe and analyze an athlete’s technique and apply mechanical principles to correct errors and improve performance. Endorsed by SHAPE America, the updated fifth edition of Applied Sport Mechanics includes expanded information on new technologies and their use in biomechanical assessment and training. Instead of focusing on a few popular sports, Burkett explores mechanics across a range of sport skills—including sprinting, jumping, swimming, lifting, throwing, and kicking—and highlights applications across a diverse variety of sports, such as rugby, cycling, golf, swimming, and javelin throwing. Learn more https://monkeylink.co/0127b0

04/09/2026

Therapeutic Interventions for Musculoskeletal Conditions features full-color medical illustrations that show joint mechanoreceptors, neurophysiological processes, and physiological responses to interventions. Students can also refer to 27 related online videos that demonstrate how to apply evidence-based therapeutic interventions for musculoskeletal conditions. The text features a case study that builds upon itself in each part, taking the student from the beginning of a plan of care at the initial evaluation of an injury and through the various steps and progressions of treatment. Learn more https://monkeylink.co/355ba4

04/03/2026

NEW EDITION! Practical Guide to Exercise Physiology, Third Edition, by Bob Murray, PhD, and W. Larry Kenney, PhD, takes a straightforward approach to teaching the fundamentals of exercise physiology, metabolism, and nutrition. Vivid medical illustrations make this a clear and easy-to-follow resource on exercise physiology. Learn more https://monkeylink.co/0e07b7

Practical Guide to Exercise Physiology, Third Edition, takes a straightforward approach to teaching the fundamentals of exercise physiology, metabolism, and nutrition. Vivid medical illustrations make this a clear and easy-to-follow resource on exercise physiology.