The Oxford Handbook of Human Motivation collects together the field's top theorists and researchers to provide overviews of today's most noteworthy theories, topical chapters on phenomena from ego-depletion to flow, recent work on the biological bases of motivation, and applied in chapters on therapy, work, sport, education and relationships.
"Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics" is a comprehensive guide that highlights the complex relationship between humans and their work environments. Written by experts in the field, the book is designed to provide a deep understanding of how ergonomic principles can be applied to improve workplace efficiency, safety, and overall well-being. The book begins with fundamental concepts, explainingthe history and development of human factors and ergonomics. It covers several topics, including human anatomy, physiology, psychology, and principles of designing equipment, machines, and workplaces that align with human capabilities and limitations. The authors emphasize the importance of user-centred design and the need to consider human variability in any ergonomic intervention. One of the strengths of this book is its interdisciplinary approach. It integrates knowledge from engineering, psychology, and physiology to offer a holistic view of ergonomics. Practical applications are highlighted through numerous case studies and examples from various industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and aviation. These real-world scenarios illustrate how ergonomic principles can be applied to solve specific problems, increase productivity, and reduce the risk of injury. The book also addresses contemporary issues such as the impact of technology on the work environment, the ergonomics of remote work, and the challenges posed by an ageing workforce. Additionally, it provides guidelines for conducting ergonomic assessments and designing interventions that are both effective and sustainable. "Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics" is an essential resource for students, professionals, and anyone interested in creating safer, more efficient, and more human-friendly work environments. Its clear explanations, detailed coverage, and practical insights make it a valuable addition to the field of ergonomics.
Research and empirical work have revealed the importance of psychological/mental skills, factors, and strategies in improving athletic performance, especially in racket sports. High levels of self-confidence, commitment, motivation as well as the ability to imagine, self-regulate, set and achieved goals, control emotion, stress, and anxiety facilitate the ability of the racket sport players to achieve peak performance. For example, players and coaches recognize that the mental or psychological factor should be considered and trained in the same way as the technical or physical components. The aim of this Research Topic is to bring together articles in which psychological techniques, factors, or strategies are discussed, used, or tested in order to improve the performance of racket sport players such as tennis, table tennis, badminton, or squash, and also in new activities such as racketlon, paddle or beach tennis. Topics of primary interest include, but are not limited to: • Mental training for racket sports; • The role of mental coach in racket sports; • Psychological strategies to improve the performance in racket sports; • Relationship between performance and psychological factors; • Applied performance enhancement by means of psychological technics; • Measures of psychological variables in racket sport players; • Training of psychological skills for performance improvement in racket sport.
Revised and expanded, this edition provides comprehensive coverage of occupational health and safety. A new CD-ROM version is available which provides the benefits of computer-assisted search capabilities
Berman's Pediatric Decision Making uses an algorithmic, structured approach to lead you to the right diagnosis and treatment every time. Drs. Lalit Baja, Simon Hambidge, Ann-Christine Nyquist, and Gwendolyn Kerby use evidence-based research and flow charts for each presenting complaint or specific disorder to provide quick access to the information you need for effective decision making. With updated drug tables, revised algorithms, and full-text online access at www.expertconsult.com, this streamlined new edition makes it even easier for you to diagnose and manage common clinical problems from infancy through adolescence. Rapidly access guidance on diagnosis and management from algorithms for each clinical disorder. Treat the full range of diseases and disorders with comprehensive coverage of diagnosis, assessment of severity, and clinical management. Choose the best treatment for each case thanks to indications for surgical interventions as well as expensive diagnostic procedures Access the fully searchable contents online at www.expertconsult.com. Stay current on recent developments and make effective decisions for movement disorders, physical abuse in children, sexual abuse in children, eating disorders, ADHD, and other hot topics. Find answers quickly and easily with a new table of contents organized into two sections-Presenting Complaints and Specific Disorders-that reduces the need to flip between chapters. Tap into the diverse perspectives of expert authors from all over the country. Get only the information you need in the streamlined new edition with shorter, more user-friendly flow diagrams and fewer specialized chapters.
The role of the strength and conditioning coach for a combat athlete is to perform a needs analysis in which both the fighter as an individual and the sport itself are assessed in order to develop a high-performance programme. This might include plyometrics, speed and agility, endurance and core stability, strength training and nutrition as just some of the pieces of this complex jigsaw. The aim is to increase strength, speed, power, endurance, agility and flexibility. Strength and Conditioning for Combat Sports aims to help the coach and athlete bridge the gap between the theory of training and applied training, helping the athlete to become faster, stronger and more flexible and to build their muscular endurance so they perform better and remain injury-free. This will be essential reading for all martial arts coaches and practitioners and sports science students. Fully illustrated with 330 colour photographs and 90 diagrams.
