Welcome University of Northampton students. On this page you’ll find some of our most popular student books plus helpful free resources.
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Sport and exercise science
Practical Guide to Exercise Physiology
The Science of Exercise Training and Performance Nutrition
£62.00
9781492599050
Exercise Management for Chronic Diseases and Special Populations
£108.00
9781718200449
Sports coaching
An Applied Sport Science Roadmap for Optimizing Performance
£76.00
9781718218574
A year-round system for athlete development and program success
£22.99
9781492507666
Physical education
Elementary School Wellness Education With HKPropel Access
An Integrated Approach to Teaching the Whole Child
£59.00
9781718203426
The Essentials of Teaching Physical Education
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
£87.00
9781492598923
Technology for Physical Educators, Health Educators, and Coaches
Enhancing Instruction, Assessment, Management, Professional Development, and Advocacy
£73.00
9781492589341
Lesson Planning for Skills-Based Elementary Health Education
Meeting the National Standards
£55.00
9781492590521
Effective Physical Education Content and Instruction
An Evidence-Based and Teacher-Tested Approach
£59.00
9781492543541
Health and Physical Education for Elementary Classroom Teachers
An Integrated Approach
£70.00
9781492597186
Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
An Evidence-Based Approach to Optimizing Health Care
£72.00
9781492590033
Sports business and leadership
Free resources
Athlete’s hydration needs before, during and after exercise
Studies have consistently confirmed the link between hydration status and athletic performance in activities ranging from submaximal exercise to maximal-intensity aerobic performance in both warm and hot environments. But how much should you drinking and when should you be drinking it?
The 10 most valuable academic sport science books
We have produced 100’s of academic textbooks covering a variety of subjects including strength and conditioning, physiotherapy, management, physiology, psychology, biomechanics and many more.
We take a look into some of our favourites in this blog post.
How to prevent injury in sport
In Italy, there are more injuries per hour of practice in football than in rugby, despite rugby being the more physical game. Why is that? Could it be that rugby players have better strength training and, as a result, are more able to prevent injuries than football players? Is football such a dangerous sport?
In this post we explore injury prevention methods.
Strength and conditioning
Science and Application of High Intensity Interval Training
Solutions to the Programming Puzzle
£72.00
9781492552123
Sports rehabilitation and conditioning
The Essentials of Teaching Health Education
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
£76.00
9781492593560
Exercise Management for Chronic Diseases and Special Populations
£108.00
9781718200449
Biomechanics
Sport psychology
Free resources
Kettlebell workout to develop strength and power
Kettlebell training is extremely versatile, allowing you to tailor programs for mobility, endurance, fat loss or strength and power.
Here’s a sample workout for you to try.
What are the best recovery strategies for athletes?
In order to perform at your best as an athlete, it is important that recovery is incorporated into your training plan. Not leaving sufficient time to recover between training sessions or competitions could lead to poor performance.
What is the RAMP warm-up?
The RAMP warm-up was developed by Ian Jeffreys, it has proven to be the most effective warm-up for athletes and is used by many elite coaches around the world. It’s the most scientifically proven warm-up to prepare your body for competition.