This annotated bibliography has been compiled as a guide for the researcher of swimming in referring to experimental studies in the physiological, mechanical, psychological, and medical aspects of swimming. The studies have been briefly annotated to enable the reader to quickly determine the salient points the authors made in their studies. The…

The subjects covered in this bibliogaphy (1,406 citations) include the history of sports and sports medicine, sports injuries, physical fitness throughout various stages of life, and the current status of physical fitness in the United States. The first section includes journal articles, book chapters, and conference papers in three areas: history…

This paper compares the methods for prescribing exercise according to various contemporary authorities. The programs are compared as to their goals, the testing modalities and physiological parameters used for prescription of the initial training session, and the methods and the progression of training. Regarding goals, there is a general…

This volume contains the Research Consortium research abstracts which were accepted for presentation at the annual convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance in Houston (Texas), April 23-27, 1982. Included for each abstract are the name and address of the presenter and the day and time of presentation.…

This annotated bibliography documents traditional isotonic strength training and nontraditional isotonic strength training (isokinetics) to aid the athletic coach in deciding which type and scheme of training will best develop strength. A glossary of terms is provided. Appendices include muscle action charts and tables, body position charts, a…

This document is an annotated bibliography of material on movement education which is arranged into two sections: (1) General and Theoretical and (2) Programs and Guides. The material was obtained from a search of the ERIC data base and from other sources in health, physical education, and recreation. A brief introduction is included which…

Citations of published research reports and abstracts of master's and doctoral theses completed during 1980 are included in the areas of health, physical education, recreation, dance, and allied fields in two sections of this three-section volume. The bibliography section contains listings of 1031 articles published in 113 periodicals. In a…

This annotated bibliography documents three training methods used to develop vertical jumping ability and power: isotonic, isokinetics, and plyometric training. Research findings on all three forms of training are summarized and compared. A synthesis of conclusions drawn from the annotated writings is presented. The report includes a glossary of…

This literature study was conducted to compare and evaluate various types and techniques of weight lifting so that a weight lifting program could be selected or devised for a secondary school. Annotations of 32 research reports, journal articles, and monographs on isotonic strength training are presented. The literature in the first part of the…

This volume of abstracts of research papers includes authors' abstracts of 147 original research papers scheduled for presentation at the Kansas City, Missouri, Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, April 7-11, 1978. The papers are grouped by topic for each session. The name and address of the author…

This comprehensive bibliography of research and writings on massage therapy for chronic illness, disabilities, and general health, is addressed to students of therapeutic bodywork, massage therapists, osteopathic and chiropractic physicians, as well as schools and research centers for health professionals. The work draws its citations from…

This compilation lists research completed in the areas of health, physical education, recreation, and allied areas during 1976. It is arranged in three parts. (1) Index: In this section, cross references are given for all the listings in parts two and three. References are arranged under the subject headings, which are in alphabetical order. (2)…

This selected bibliography provides elementary school educators with a list of books currently in print which provide supplementary resources on food, nutrition and related topics. All books listed were judged factually accurate and suitable for the grade level designated, offering material that would implement, enrich and support elementary…

This book is designed to aid and to encourage physical education teachers to incorporate the concepts of physical fitness into the physical education curriculum. The activities are written in an outline format using the following headings: (1) concept; (2) activity and/or knowledge level; (3) location (school or home); (4) time needed; (5)…

This volume contains all research consortium abstracts which were accepted for presentation at the Minneapolis, Minnesota Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), April 7-11, 1983. Abstracts represent "state of the art" research encompassing the entire spectrum of AAHPERD disciplines.…