Essentials of Athletic Training

The new edition of this Popular textbook focuses on the basic principles in the care and prevention of athletic injuries. Aimed at coaching, physical education and athletic training courses, this text provides students with a foundation for safe and effective athletic training. FEATURES: Clear and accessible writing style for students with all levels of background knowledge; Incorporates two colour artwork throughout to maximise the understanding of complex concepts; Includes key concepts to help students focus on important topics in each chapter; Includes a new chapter on the psychology of sports injuries; Incorporates OHSA guidelines into all aspects of the text; Includes new organisation of the text that groups similar topics together and addresses the entire spine in one chapter with the head and face in another.