Some Recent Additions That You Might Have Missed

Here are a few of the new titles or editions that are now available. You can search for more info via the Online Catalogue

Muscle Energy Techniques, Crenshaw.

Applied Anatomy and Biomechanics in Sport, Ackland.

Fitness Professionals Handbook, Howley.

Clinically Orientated Anatomy, Moore.

Graduate Job Opportunities
A number of employers will be visiting the college regarding Graduate Job Opportunities for our students. A series of presentations have been arranged to take place in Room 406 on Wednesday afternoons (1:00pm-2:30pm) commencing 11th February, running through to the 18th March.

Confirmed employers attending so far are:

Starwood Hotels http://www.starwoodvitafutura.com/

Starwood Hotels and Resorts are holding a presentation on Wednesday 11th February 2009 at 1 pm in Room 406 (Summer Row) Interviews will follow in Room 727. They will be presenting Starwood as a company, and to present their unique Graduate Management Program VITA FUTURA. This 18 – 20 month program allows you to tailor a program to suit your experience and your future career choice. You can therefore DESIGN YOUR OWN DESTINY!

Other employers attending are:
Marriott Hotels
Peach Pubs
Merlin Entertainment Groups (Represented by Alton Towers)
Four Seasons Hotels

Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance - New Book

Copies of Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance, McGill, are now available at Richmond House Library. This is a new addition to the Strength and Conditioning and Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation reading lists.

G'Day ... it's Australia Day!

As well as being the start of the Chinese New Year, today is also Australia Day. Click on the link for more info about Australia Day
Why not celebrate ( in a rather low-key way!) by reading one of our books of Australian origin, The Physician's Handbook of Clinical Nutrition, Osiecki, which is on the Sports Nutrition reading list The Nutrient Bible and The Encyclopedia are other books in stock by Osiecki.

Happy (Chinese) New Year ! 4707 The Year of the Ox

The Chinese New Year begins today (26 January) so happy new year to any Chinese student checking the blog. Why not have a look at my post for the Chinese New Year 2008, to see Chinese related (beauty and complementary) books in the Library.

Anyone not of Chinese origin might be interested in this link to Chinapage.com, where you can read more about the Chinese New Year. This includes info on Dragons and an online firework display (scroll down to 'fireworks and skywriting')- just the thing to brighten up a dull British winter day!

And finally, if you want to join in with the celebrations, on February 1, 2009 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, the Arcadian Centre, Birmingham is the place to be for free cultural performances, music, entertainment and firecrackers to mark the start of the year 4707 - the Year of the Ox.
Also includes a temporary market on Hurst Street selling Chinese goods and crafts.

Holistic Health 2009

The 2009 Holistic Health complementary trade event might be one you want to make a note of, as it is moving to Hall 11 at the NEC in Birmingham.It will take place on Sunday 25th and Monday 27th April. The event is trade only and entrance is free to salon owners and managers, qualified beauty therapists, nail technicians, college buyers, final year students and complementary therapy practitioners. There will also be free entry to BeautyUK which is taking place in Hall 12. To request your free ticket and read more information about the event click on this link to the BeautyServe.com website

Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning

The 2008 (3rd) edition of Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Baechle, is now available at Richmond House Library and copies are on order for Summer Row. This book is currently on the reading list for Profiling Fitness, Strength and Conditioning and Introduction to Sports Injuries