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Using social media to communicate positively

Using social media to communicate positively

When we think of coaching, we think of face-to-face interaction, but of course coaches communicate... Read More

When to teach whole versus part practice

When to teach whole versus part practice

The whole method of practice is obvious: The whole technique is practiced intact. The part... Read More

Levers work to create movement in the human body

Levers work to create movement in the human body

Bones, ligaments, and muscles are the structures that form levers in the body to create... Read More

Peripheral nervous system works to reflexively control the body

Peripheral nervous system works to reflexively control the body

The autonomic nervous system has two specific systems within it: the sympathetic (also known as... Read More

Using Computers to Analyze Data

Using Computers to Analyze Data

Computer technology is now pervasive in schools and businesses. Many schools and businesses require students... Read More

Measurement Challenges for Children with Physical and Mental Disabilities

Measurement Challenges for Children with Physical and Mental Disabilities

One of the biggest measurement challenges that you may confront as a professional in human... Read More

Improving Assessment Practices in Physical Education Settings

Improving Assessment Practices in Physical Education Settings

The purpose of this chapter is not to convince people that performance-based assessments are the... Read More

Five stages to reduce back pain through exercise

Five stages to reduce back pain through exercise

Neurophysiological mechanisms of pain are highly modulated by movement and exercise. Endorphin release has long... Read More

Models for measuring biological signals to assess risk

Models for measuring biological signals to assess risk

The final approach for risk assessment is to measure biological signals from each subject to... Read More