"This book is excellent for anyone who wants to become involved in the field as an exercise specialist, personal trainer, wellness center employee, and so forth. It is well written in reader-friendly language and provides many examples, questions, charts, and diagrams that are useful in the realm of fitness." Shane Callahan, Lewis & Clark Community College

The case studies in this book, through the use of authentic injury/illness assessment examples, will help readers link theory and clinical practice with the goal of passing the BOC certification exam and becoming competent clinicians. The situations present more than 130 of the injuries that athletic trainers encounter. The questions that accompany the cases ask readers to identify clinical and differential diagnoses, critique the evaluating clinician's actions, recommend treatment, and arrive at decisions similar to those they will face in the field.

"This is an excellent complement to a more traditional adapted physical education book. It is a welcomed resource!" Suzanna Rocco Dillan, Christopher Newport University

"This book is appealing, thought provoking, and extremely informative. It hits some aspects of coaching right between the eyes. . . . The situations are real and are clearly defined and delineated." John Kresse, College of Charleston

"Great stuff! Well written with great contemporary concepts and wonderful ideas for all levels of physical education enthusiasts." Bob Nutgrass, Simpson College, Iowa

This book provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the ways in which people differ—including race, sex, age, mental and physical ability, weight, religion, sexual orientation, and social class—and how these differences can influence sport organizations. It offers specific strategies for managing diversity in social organizations and work groups, provides an overview of diversity training that can be implemented in the workplace, and outlines legal issues related to diversity.

"The strength of the book is the focus on financial management. . . . I have seen other finance books that offer examples but provide little else to help understand their meaningfulness." Michael Mondello, Florida State University

This book discusses the power and politics of sport organizations, helping readers to understand the authority, organizational structures, and functions of the major governing bodies in various segments of professional and amateur sport at local, national, and global levels. Readers will learn the basics of managerial activities necessary for governance and policy development in sport organizations, as well as the structure and function of the various industry segments and organizations they will work and interact with when they enter the workforce.

"This is one of the most comprehensive books about teaching and defined instructional models for physical education, physical activities, and sport skills. . . . No one can be an authority on all the instructional models, and this text allows us to become more informed about the 'blueprints' for physical education. . . . A five star rating for this book!"--Eileen Sullivan, book review in pelinks4u

"Each chapter is well organized, with numerous charts and illustrations, and also includes a number of boxes that expand on a topic such as childhood obesity or youth marathon running. This is one of the best features of the book. . . . Other great features are Internet links to organizations that can provide more information on the chapter topic, study questions, and suggested readings. Each chapter is well referenced, and there is a nice glossary. I would recommend this book to anyone for an introduction to the topic of exercise science." Dan Wathen, Youngstown State University, in Strength and Conditioning Journal