Biokineticist
Find various books on being a Biokineticist, from fact to fiction. SA Career Focus has assembled these titles for your convenience. To purchase any of the books reviewed below, please click on the title/icon of the relevant book, and you will automatically be linked to the supplier's website. All orders, purchases and payments are dealt with directly by them. Biokineticists specialise in improving people's physical condition and quality of life through exercise. They will do a physical assessment of each individual and then recommend a specific exercise program suited to the individual's needs, as well as guide them in healthy eating habits.  Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training
"Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training" is a reference book that offers the reader more than the 'how to' of exercise and training. Using detailed anatomical illustrations of the way muscles and tendons work, the book provides visual insight into what happens to the body during exercise, making it invaluable to anyone active in the exercise field. The initial section of the book covers basic anatomy, overviews of the musculo-skeletal system, directional terms, planes and movements, basic kinesiology and an overview of exercise concepts, as well as an explanation of muscle analysis. The core of the book presents 88 exercises involving gym machines, free weights and body weight/stretching, grouped by body region (chest, legs and hips, back and shoulders, arms and abdominals). Each exercise features a full-colour illustration, together with instructions on execution and technique. Supporting graphics show starting and finishing positions, Additional information includes training tips and useful facts. Review by Kalahari.net  Biomechanics: A Qualitative Approach for Studying Human Movement
The first edition focused upon human movement qualitatively rather than quantitatively, concentrating on general concepts that can be used by an instructor, coach, or exercise specialist to analyze several different sport activities with a common overall performance objective. This edition retains this qualitative approach and expands it to include a broader perspective for movement professionals in general. This study examines the biomechanics of: teaching, athletic training, physical therapy, nursing, movements modification for the differently-abled and the older adult, and fitness and exercise programmes. Review by Kalahari.net  Introduction to Kinesiology: Studying Physical Activity
A comprehensive, reader-friendly overview of kinesiology, containing updated research, statistics, discussions, and advice about kinesiology as a profession. Review by Kalahari.net  Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook A title which offers advice for fitness enthusiasts and those leading an active lifestyle on suitable dietary intake. Includes 119 nutritious, high energy recipes, with information on weight control and eating disorders. Review by Kalahari.net  Physical Activity and Health
Sedentary habits have been identified as a major public health problem in many countries. Physical Activity and Health addresses an unmet need by providing a comprehensive treatment of the relationship between physical activity and health outcomes. Physical Activity and Health is the first textbook to bring together the results of the most important studies in this rapidly changing field and offers a detailed yet concise and clear presentation of key concepts. The text provides a conceptual framework to help readers relate results from single studies or collections of studies to the overall paradigm linking physical activity and physical fitness to health.
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