Essentials of Athletic Injury Management - Hardcover

Prentice, William E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0072843713 ISBN 13: 9780072843712

Publisher: McGraw-Hill College, 2006

Synopsis

"The majority of students who take courses about the prevention and management of injuries that typically occur in an athletic population have little or no intention of pursuing athletic training as a career. However, it is also true that a large percentage of those students who are taking these courses are doing so because they intend to pursue careers in coaching, fitness, physical education, or other areas related to exercise and sport science. For these individuals, some knowledge and understanding of the many aspects of health care for both recreational and competitive athletes is essential for them to effectively perform the associated responsibilities of their job. The ninth edition of Essentials of Athletic Injury Management is written for those students interested in coaching, physical education, and the fitness profession"--

About this title

Book Description:

Including over 190 new photographs in the new 8th edition, Essentials of Athletic Injury Management continues its focus on the basic principles in the care and prevention of athletic injury. It provides coaches, teachers, and students the essential information they need to work with individuals participating in sport. The 8th edition includes a full suite of resources available from the online learning center, including downloadable instructor ancillaries, student review materials & interactive quizzes, and more.

About the Author:

William E. Prentice, Ph.D., PT, ATC, Professor, Coordinator of Sports Medicine Specialization Department of Physical Education, Exercise and Sports Science, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill College
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0072843713
• ISBN 13: 9780072843712
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 640