Survey Of Athletic Injuries For Exercise Science

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Author: Linda Diaz, EdD, ATC, LMT
Affiliation: Professor and Athletic Training Education Director, William Paterson University, Wayne, New Jersey
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication Date: 2014
ISBN 10: 1449648436
ISBN 13: 9781449648435
eISBN: 9781449648442
Edition: 1st
Description:
Written for students within Exercises Science and Exercise Physiology, Survey of Athletic Injuries for Exercise Science clearly outlines traditional prevention and care of athletic injuries for those who lack an athletic training background. It addresses the role that exercise science, exercise physiology, or professionals from other health-related fields play in the treatment of injuries and illnesses in the physically active population. The text focuses on each body segment along with other information that impacts the physically active, such as ergogenic aids, supplements, nutrition, and exercise prescription. Throughout the text case studies and realistic situation boxes discusses interesting cases from the field. Features & Benefits Provides a necessary resource on athletic injury and prevention for the non-athletic trainer. Clearly defined chapter objectives identify critical information for students Critical thinking questions ask students to examine and reason through a variety of scenarios. Case Studies throughout analyzes and explores real-world situations.
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