Guides: Subject Guide: Fitness and Sport Development: Books/DVDs

Fitness and Sport Development According to Dewey

Our Library uses the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system to group items of similar subject matter together. Use the following DDC numbers to browse the Library shelves for information resources such as print books and Audio Visual materials on your subject.

611 Anatomy & Physiology
611.1 Cardiovascular System
611.2 Respiratory System
611.7 Skeletal System
611.73 Muscular System
612 Anatomy & Physiology
613.7 Physical Fitness
613.71 Health & Fitness
613.711 Fitness Training for Sports
613.715 Aerobics
615.822 Therapeutic Massage
796 Athletic & Outdoor Sports and games
797 Aquatic Sports

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On Our Shelves - Fitness and Sport Development Resources

Books
DVDs

The essential guide to fitness : for the fitness instructor by Rosemary Marchese, Julie Taylor
Call Number: 613.7 MAR

ISBN: 9780170438971

Publication Date: 2019

Essential guide to fitness has been written for the Certificate III in Fitness. You'll be able to become employed in the fitness industry and work independently in other environments such as in leisure, aquatic and community centres. The text provides you with a background in anatomy, physiology and nutrition. It also introduces you to fitness orientation and programming, types of equipment and working with specific groups.
Essentials of human anatomy & physiology
Call Number: 612 MAR

ISBN: 9781292216119

Publication Date: 2017

With her clear and friendly writing style and meaningful analogies, Elaine Marieb emphasizes the relevance of anatomy & physiology to students' lives and future careers. New clinical photos in the homeostatic imbalance feature help students visualize diseases and disorders, and new integrated Concept Links help students make connections across topics and body systems.
Fitness Professional's Handbook by Edward T. Howley (Editor); Dixie L. Thompson (Editor)
Call Number: 613.7 HOW

ISBN: 9781492523376

Publication Date: 2016

This text provides current and future fitness professionals with the knowledge to screen participants, conduct standardized fitness tests, evaluate the major components of fitness, and prescribe appropriate exercise. The fully updated text uses the latest standards, guidelines, and research from authorities in the field to prepare readers for certification and arm them with the knowledge to work with a variety of clients and populations.
Fitness trainer essentials : for the personal trainer
Call Number: 613.7 ATT

ISBN: 9780170356176

Publication Date: 2016

Fitness Trainer Essentials 3e teaches the basics of fitness and nutrition principles, covers more on functional testing and nutritional assessment and guidelines. With a shift to full colour throughout and an abundance of new and improved images, charts and diagrams, this new edition is the most comprehensive text reflecting current industry standards and practices.
Memmler's Structure and Function of the Human Body, enhanced 12th edition. by Kerry L. Hull; Barbara Jansen Cohen
Call Number: 612 COH

ISBN: 9781284268317

Publication Date: 2020

The latest edition of Memmler's Structure and Function of the Human Body prepares you for success in your healthcare careers through easy-to-understand, beautifully illustrated coverage of the essentials of human anatomy and physiology. Anatomical art illustrates concepts with accuracy, simplicity, and elegance; healthcare case studies enhanced with additional clinical content demonstrate the relevance of the content to a career in the health professions; and unique pedagogy helps you master the anatomic and medical terminology you will encounter in healthcare settings.
Sport Funding and Finance by Bob Stewart
Call Number: 796.069 STE

ISBN: 9780415839846

Publication Date: 2014

Sport Funding and Finance provides a complete introduction to the macro-level and micro-level aspects of sport finance. It describes the evolution of sport from a kitchen-table operation into the sophisticated, boardroom-driven global financial industry that it is today. It uses the professional sports leagues of the US and Europe as an international benchmark, and explains why the financial context is so important for all managers working in sport. The book also provides a step-by-step introduction to the principles and practice of effective financial management, providing the reader with a complete set of professional tools and skills for use in the sport industry.
The Pilates Body by Brooke Siler
Call Number: 613.71 SIL

ISBN: 9780767903967

Publication Date: 2000

Originally developed by Joseph H. Pilates to help strengthen and condition muscles, Pilates is the ultimate mind-body exercise for anyone who wants to tone, streamline, and realign their body without the bulked-up results of more conventional workout methods. Now, in The Pilates® Body, author Brooke Siler provides a complete, easy-to follow program of Pilates exercises that can be done anywhere, anytime, and without machines.
Trail Guide to the Body 6e by Andrew Biel; Robin Dorn (Illustrator)
Call Number: 611 BIE

ISBN: 9780998785066

Publication Date: 2019

The body in motion fitness, skill, and training [DVD]
Call Number: 612 BOD

Publication Date: 2010

In this Australian-made, curriculum fit program we learn practical tests that measure the health-related and skill-related components of fitness, how to apply the FITT principle to a training program, and what happens to the cardio-respiratory system when we exercise.
Muscular anatomy made sensible [DVD]
Call Number: 611.73 MUS

Publication Date: 2010

Volume 1. Upper & lower extremities, with scapular muscles -- volume 2. Trunk & more, including skeletal.
The body in motion influences on movement [DVD]
Call Number: 612 BOD

Publication Date: 2010

In this Australian-made, curriculum fit program we see the main types of motion in action and learn how to calculate velocity, acceleration and momentum. We examine the two types of balance, discover the importance of knowing your centre of gravity and learn how to calculate force. We also explore the principles of fluid mechanics, including buoyancy, displacement and resistance. This is an action-packed, insightful examination of the mechanics of our bodies in motion.