Evidence-Based Practice in Exercise Science: The Six-Step Approach

William E. Amonette

ISBN 10: 1450434193 / ISBN 13: 9781450434195

Published by Human Kinetics, 2016

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Evidence-Based Practice in Exercise Science equips readers with the basic skills and competencies for discerning the value of scientific research. Students and professionals will learn to identify appropriate evidence to support novel interventions and avoid counterproductive or dangerous information to eliminate ineffective exercise options. Num Pages: 328 pages, 52 illustrations, 6 photographs. BIC Classification: MFGV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 262 x 26. Weight in Grams: 946. . 2016. 1st Edition. Hardcover. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9781450434195

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Title: Evidence-Based Practice in Exercise Science:...

Publisher: Human Kinetics

Publication Date: 2016

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis:

Exercise science practitioners have access to a vast amount of research findings, expert opinions, novel techniques and programme plans and must sift through this information and retain only the best to form a sound base of knowledge. Evidence-Based Practice in Exercise Science equips readers with the basic skills and competencies for discerning the value of scientific research. Using a methodical approach, students and professionals will learn to identify appropriate evidence to support novel interventions and avoid counterproductive or dangerous information to eliminate ineffective exercise options.

About the Author:

Prior to becoming an academic, Amonette served has an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Chinese national Basketball team. Kirk L. English, works as a senior scientist at the Johnson Space Centre for NASA contractor, JES Tech LLC. William J. Kraemer, PhD, is a full professor in the Department of Human Sciences at The Ohio State University. He has also written several bestselling titles for Human Kinetics.