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Old Borders, New Borders, No Borders: Sport and Physical Education in a Period of Change
Old borders, new borders, no borders presents forty contributions on comparative and international aspects of sport and physical education. It consists of five parts:. 1. Disciplines crossing borders. 2. Countries getting closer. 3. The past …
Your running questions answered. "Hal Higdon's Smart Running" As the expert on "Runner's World" magazine's Web site, Hal Higdon receives nearly 1,000 questions a month from runners around he world. Questions from how to heal shinsplints to how to …
Warm Ups for Soccer: A Dynamic Approach
In this book, Critchell addresses the issue of stretching and warm-up practices for soccer. The main focus of the book is to discourage the use of static stretching, and instead offer a variety of dynamic exercises which more closely resemble the …
World Youth Training Program: Coaching 9-12 Year Olds
comprehensive guide featuring fun and effective age-appropriate material on skill development with practice sessions for the entire season. Topics covered include passing, ball control, shooting, dribbling and goalkeeping.
Holds many answers to establishing and maintaining the mental discipline needed for a most grueling and psychologically challenging event. The authors, both experienced, successful athletes and triathlon competitors, summarize current research …
Winning with Your Head: A Complete Mental Training Guide for Soccer
detailed look at the psychological dimension of soccer and exercises for players to improve focus, concentration, communication and sportsmanship. Packed with practical examples from typical soccer situations, this book gives players and coaches …
Conditioning for Outdoor Fitness: Functional Exercise & Nutrition for Every Body
Written by a team of sports fitness experts, "Conditioning for Outdoor Fitness" explores how each region of the body works and describes conventional and functional exercises to improve fitness and activity performance.
Older generations are often into sport for health reasons. Muscle strength training is then a must, particularly in view of the age-associated changes in muscle structure. Strength training can be used in many areas of preventative health care …
Thoughtful Soccer: The Think-First Approach to Playing and Coaching
Perfect for both new and experienced coach and players, this unique method will benefit teams at all levelsof the game. Included within you'll find: - 30 games - 14 different shots - 6 possession secrets- Values for game day - Designing a defense …
Remember circuit training at school? Forget it! This book presents numerous possible variations of how to make a circuit be enjoyable, interesting and effective at the same time. The main emphasis here lies on strength, endurance, co-ordination …
The Unbreakable Athlete: Injury Prevention
This book is a must-have for all runners and triathletes who want to reach their full physical potential, and have fun doing it. Written by two experts in running and triathlon. "The Unbreakable Athlete" seeks to arm endurance athletes, of all …
This book will help you- Catch and spin like Tamika Catchings- Crossover and pull-up like Mwadi Mabika- Step-back and pull-up like Katie Douglas- Catch and shoot off the run like Kelly Miller- Dash and use the glass like Nykesha Sales- Rebound …
World Youth Training Program: Coaching 13-16 Year Olds
This book has been specifically designed to provide youth clubs and coaches with a progressive and comprehensive coaching curriculum for players 13 to 16 years of age, The content is age appropriate with an emphasis on skill development while …
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Running, 2nd Edition
An expert author team provides complete instruction on developing ideal running techniques. Includes tips on nutrition, reducing stress with exercise, avoiding and treating injuries, and winning competitions.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Core Conditioning Illustrated
"Get the ideal bodyfrom the inside out!" A breakthrough in exercise science with roots in physical therapy, core conditioning targets the more than 20 muscles responsible for everyday movements. Core conditioning promises fewer aches and pains, …
Athletes, trainers, coaches and medical supervisors will find ideas for their own fields in the detailed presentation of the training environment from the point of view of both sports medicine and sports methodology.Effort and benefit in training …
comprehensive, step-by-step guide to strength training for women, embracing techniques to help tone muscle, burn fat, and defy the ageing process. The book is a sensible workout plan which features two programs for all ages and levels of ability …
Complete Body Development with Dumbbells
Training with dumbbells is an excellent route to good muscle balance and symmetry, thus a better physique, increases in muscle size and strength and an improved overall body control. This book will introduce you to the means to developing a great …
This book renews Arthur Lydiard's photography of jagging just as it was 40 years ago. It is your guide to why you should jog. If you are not jugging already, how you jog, or jog better if you jog already, how it holds back the degeneration that …
Goalkeeper: Soccer Training Manual
Consisting of a collection of articles written by Tony DiCicco and the SoccerPlus camp Directors. The information covers all of the basic elements for developing championship level goalkeeping play. The book is broken into six parts: technical, …
Run Fast: How to Beat Your Best Time--- Every Time
Train for Speed...Feel Great! Are you looking for better race times, whether you run 5-Ks or marathons? Searching for that ultimate, exhilarating moment when you're running faster than ever before? Or do you just want to get healthy and have more …
This book has been specifically designed to provide youth clubs and coaches with a progressive and comprehensive coaching curriculum. The content is age appropriate with an emphasis on skill development while having fun.
The Expert's Guide to Marathon Training
Every year, 600 major marathons are held round the world from Maui to Beijing. The US alone holds over 128 marathons annually; every major country on every continent hosts its own events and there are even marathons in the Sahara desert as well …
Real Coaching and Feedback: How to Help People Improve Their Performance
Real Coaching is the answer to the One Minute Manager for every manager who knows that if it was that easy they’d be doing it already. There are no 'one size fits all' answers in this book, just real-life situations managers can relate to, …
In the past few years more and more people are realizing that running a marathon is not only achievable, but that training to complete the event can actually be an enjoyable and immensely fulfilling experience. Basic Marathon Training gives …
Weight-Bearing Workouts for Women: Exercises for Sculpting, Strengthening, and Toning
Weight training is the fastest, most effective way to lose fat, improve muscle tone, and strengthen bones. "Weight-Bearing Workouts for Women" shows just how easy it is for women of any age to get started with weights.
Sport Psychology: Contemporary Themes
"Sport Psychology" presents an accessible overview of current research and debate in the psychology of sport and exercise. Combining important theoretical frameworks and current empirical evidence, it uses sporting examples to explain concepts …
The Principles of Running: Practical Lessons from My First 100,000 Miles
"The Principles of Running" "Practical Lessons from My First 100,000 Miles" "'That's right' was my most frequent thought as I read this book. Amby Burfoot has produced a clear, concise resource for me and every other runner whose goals are to …