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Contemporary stage performances have sparked global interest in new experiments between dance and theater, and this volume situates this interest in its historical context by...

This book examines the health/fitness interaction in an historical context. Beginning in primitive hunter-gatherer communities, where survival required adequate physical activity, it goes on to consider changes in health and physical activity at subsequent stages in the evolution of "civilization." It focuses on the health impacts of a growing understanding of medicine and physiology, and the emergence of a middle-class with the time and money to choose between active and passive leisure pursuits. The book reflects on urbanization and industrialization in relation to the need for public...

This book examines the health/fitness interaction in an historical context. Beginning in primitive hunter-gatherer communities, where survival required adequate physical activity, it goes on to consider changes in health and physical activity at subsequent stages in the evolution of "civilization." It focuses on the health impacts of a growing understanding of medicine and physiology, and the emergence of a middle-class with the time and money to choose between active and passive leisure pursuits. The book reflects on urbanization and industrialization in relation to the need for public...

This book presents the proceedings of the International Workshop on Engineering Methodologies for Medicine and Sports (EMMS), held in Rome, Italy on February 7-9, 2024. It includes peer-reviewed papers on emerging engineering methodologies applied to biomedicine and sports, discussing topics such as advanced biomaterials, biodegradable implants, additive manufacturing of prosthesis, surface design, fabrication of bioreactors, design of biomechanical devices, rehabilitation and prevention, AI applications to medicine, biosensors, medical signal analysis, medical sensors, detection and...

Data Analysis and Research for Sport and Exercise Science is tailored to suit undergraduate sports and exercise science students seeking a clear understanding of data and statistics to support their scientific research.

The text is divided into three main areas: Research and Design, Data Analysis and the Interpretation of Findings. Topics covered in the book include:

* introduction to the scientific research method
* the literature review
* developing your research question and experimental design
* using statistical analysis to interpret results
*...

This is the first book dedicated to the assessment of performance in field sports such as soccer, rugby, hockey, and lacrosse. It provides detailed and clear information about the laboratory and field-based methods that can be used to assess and improve both individual and team performance, from basic physiological assessment to the use of video and information technologies.