General Sports Books

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2007 im Fachbereich Sport - Bewegungs- und Trainingslehre, Note: 1,7 , Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen (Institut für Sportwissenschaft), Veranstaltung: Lehren und Lernen sportlicher Bewegungen, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract:...

Examensarbeit aus dem Jahr 2008 im Fachbereich Didaktik - Sport, Sportpädagogik, Note: 1,0, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Sportunterricht und Bildung - wie passt das zusammen? Was hat Sport mit Bildungzu tun? Wenn der...

Bachelorarbeit aus dem Jahr 2007 im Fachbereich Sport - Sportgeschichte, Note: 1,0, Technische Universität Carolo-Wilhelmina zu Braunschweig (Historisches Seminar), Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: [...] Welchen gesellschaftlichen Stellenwert der Sport heute...

Am Beispiel des Ligenfußballs in Deutschland befasst sich dieses Buch mit drei zentralen Grundfragen der Integrationsforschung: Unter welchen Voraussetzungen finden Migranten Zugang zu relevanten Ressourcen (‚Chancen')? Welche...

Masterarbeit aus dem Jahr 2023 im Fachbereich Sport - Sportpsychologie, Note: 1,0, Deutsche Hochschule für Prävention und Gesundheitsmanagement GmbH (Prävention und Gesundheitsmanagement), Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Die vorliegende Thesis untersucht die...

Bachelorarbeit aus dem Jahr 2023 im Fachbereich Sport - Sportsoziologie, Note: 1,3, Universität Osnabrück (Sportwissenschaften), Veranstaltung: Sport & Gesellschaft, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Der Habitus eines Individuums ist vereinfacht gesagt das...

This book looks at the relationship of the cock and cockfighting in Britain from ancient times to the early modern period, showing the societal and cultural changes that affected that relationship. It examines the evolution of the cock's role in religion...

This book examines the bodies, communities, and cultures that evolve in different online doping spaces. By engaging in critical analysis of the interrelatedness of online and offline doped realities, the book provides a comprehensive analysis ...

This book presents the latest findings in the field of cardiac mechanobiology in health and disease.Cardiac mechanobiology provides knowledge of all aspects of mechanobiology of the heart. Cardiomyogenesis is discussed as well as the mechanobiology of...

This handbook explores the various ways in which disability sport is governed and organised across Europe, as well as examining the extent to which persons with a disability participate in sport at the grassroots level. Based upon a solid theoretical...

This book looks at the potential of sport to contribute to wide-ranging development outcomes, which have been recognized across international policy declarations, most significantly in the 2030 UN Agenda for Sustainable Development. It provides a...

Athletes are always aiming to be faster, better, stronger. New techniques to enhance their sporting performance have increasingly been linked to use of novel psychoactive substances (NPS) and other hard-to-detect substances like performance-enhancing...

This book includes representative research from the state‑of‑the‑art in the emerging field of soft robotics, with a special focus on bioinspired soft robotics for underwater applications. Topics include novel materials, sensors, actuators, and system...

Power from the Podium: The Story of Black Olympians Tommie Smith and John Carlos, is a wonderfully written and richly illustrated story of two Olympic icons whose silent Black Power protest at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico reverberated worldwide. From...

In a world obsessed with winning at all costs, Bradley D. Bailey offers a refreshing perspective on sports, life, and what truly matters. Winning Is Never Enough challenges the pervasive "win-at-all-costs" mentality, exploring the deeper meanings of...

Are you performing at your very best? This book, Winning Mindset, was created to help you do just that. It is about achieving the highest level of peak performance in sports, school, business, and life.  With a winning mindset, anyone can achieve...

Learn the Secrets and Skills of Stephen Curry!Are you inspired by sports heroes? Do you aspire to the grit and determination of professional athletes? Do you want to learn fascinating details about basketball legend Stephen Curry?If so, Stephen Curry:...

Are you looking to improve your athletic performance and take your training to the next level? Look no further than The Science of Athletic Performance, the definitive guide to understanding the anatomy and physiology behind top-level athleticism...

Stay in the Saddle and Ride with Confidence! For equestrians, falls can feel inevitable, but they don't have to mean injury or lost confidence. Falls Prevention and Recovery is the essential guide for riders who want to stay safe, recover quickly, and...

Stretching? Sleep? Fatigue? Psychological Safety? Pregnancy? Leadership?Sport Performance is a complex, highly studied, highly debated and often controversial mixture of theories, opinions and evidence. This book aims to demystify some of the most...

This book provides you with a rare and great opportunity to learn the secrets behind the development program at Manchester City's Academy for Pep Guardiola's Methodology and game model.Darren Bowman (former Manchester City U13, U14, and U15 Coach) has...

Seguendo il popolarissimo volume 1, il volume 2 ti offre una visione rara delle sessioni di allenamento di Pep Guardiola e un'altra possibilità di imparare da uno dei migliori allenatori nella storia del calcio.Le 85 pratiche incluse in questo libro...

The game of soccer is constantly in flux; new ideas, philosophies and tactics mould the present and shape the future.Since the turn of the century we have witnessed dramatic changes in the beautiful game: new types of player, new coaching methods, and...

"... another much needed resource for all students of Korean Martial Arts. Yes all Korean Martial Arts! "- Master George Vitale, 8th Degree Through the patterns of Ch'ang Hon (ITF) Taekwon-Do, thousands of students around the world have learned more...

Kerryman Con Houlihan, who in his time has been a fisherman, a turf cutter and a rugby player, is now best known as one of Ireland's finest journalists. 'In So Many Words' gathers together some outstanding examples of his work over the years. Although,...

"American Big-Game Hunting: The Book of the Boone and Crockett Club" is a captivating and authoritative volume that delves deep into the rich history, daring adventures, and conservation efforts of big-game hunting in North America. Named after two...

Data Game: The Story of Liverpool FC's Analytics Revolution explores the lesser-known story of how Liverpool rose to greatness in the 21st century with the help of big data.The Anfield institution is an industry leader in the field of data science, but...

"Golf is a game that's deceptively simple and endlessly complicated."These words, spoken by the late, great Arnold Palmer, are as true today as they always were. In fact, golf has become even more complicated in the modern era with so many variations on...

The Golf Setup, Distilled is an illustrated step-by-step guide into a perfect golf setup. It features 50, carefully produced illustrations that along with text clearly show you what to do - and what not to do - in order to play better golf.This...

Haunted by guilt, depression, and the ghostly echoes of PTSD after a life-altering shark attack, Sean Hargrove finds himself adrift. Fate, however, has other plans, steering him to the quaint coastal haven of Carmichael. Here, amid the town's rustic...

The Warriors Way is designed for coaches and teachers who are looking for fully planned netball sessions to bring out the best in their netballers.The book aims to provide a complete season of sessions covering essential technical skills, attacking and...

One of the most important objectives of classical Jujutsu was undoubtedly training in all distances and positions to kill, subdue or capture an enemy. Techniques performed on the ground were often preceded by standing combat, either with weapons or...

Want to win more?Tired of Losing?Are you seeking the mental advantage that separates winning from losing? Keep this book with you in your racket bag. Read a tip a day to feed your brain.366 Days of Tennis will give you the mental edge to turn a...

Tenshinkan is a Martial Art that combines Karate with Goshin Jitsu and Kobujutsu.(Goshin Jitsu = a combination of Aikido and Jui-Jitsu with Karate)(Kobujutsu = Traditional Japanese Weapons)This Book is VOLUME 1 - of Tenshinkan KarateThis Book is written...

This Dive Log notebook is a great way to keep track of all your dives. Each interior page includes prompts and space to record:Dive NumberDate, Location, OceanTime In & OutBAR/ PSI Start & EndSI, PG, Computer DiveBottom Time & DepthRNT, ABT,...

The Ultimate Sports Trivia Book is your all-access pass to the wild, weird, and wonderful world of sports!Packed with jaw-dropping facts, mind-bending stats, and hilarious moments from the biggest games and underdog stories, this book is every sports...

If you want to learn how to airsoft like a pro, then get the "How to Airsoft" guide.In this step-by-step guide, you will discover the best airsoft tips and secrets.- You will learn strategies and techniques to improve your airsoft skills.- You...

This unique take on boxing instruction takes its cues from the best fights of the early 1900s with the likes of Kid Lewis, Billy Wells and Carpentier. The guide uses slow motion stills from boxing film, and breaks down the techniques and tips of the...

The guide has clear and helpful illustrations, alongside top tips from some of the best fighters of the day when it comes to technique and ring-generalship.The guide is designed to be an easy-to-follow introduction into the art of boxing, the rules,...

As the Amateur Wrestling Champion of England, Ernest Gruhn takes the reader through the essential skills and attributes needed to compete in various wrestling styles (such as Freestyle, Greco-Roman and Catch-As-Catch-Can).The volume is replete with clear...

Bringing together many of the most influential scholars in sport and media studies, this book examines the diverse ways that media influences our understanding of the world's most important sport events, dubbed sports mega-events. It sheds new light on...

The Paralympic Games is the second largest multi-sport festival on earth and an event which poses profound and challenging questions about the nature of sport, disability and society. The Paralympic Games Explained is the first complete introduction to...

Science and Football VII showcases the very latest scientific research into the variety of sports known as 'football'. These include soccer, the national codes (American football, Australian rules football and Gaelic football), and the rugby codes (union...

Sport Management in the Middle East is the first book to offer a serious and in-depth analysis of the business and management of sport in the region. Written by a team of world leading researchers in Middle Eastern sport, the book examines the importance...

Filling an important gap in performance analysis literature, this book introduces the key concepts and practical applications of performance analysis for team sports. It draws on cutting-edge research to examine individual and collective behaviours...

The last two decades have witnessed a proliferation of qualitative research in sport and exercise. The Routledge Handbook of Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise is the first book to offer an in-depth survey of established and emerging qualitative...

The Athletic Skills Model offers an alternative to dominant talent development theories in the form of holistic broad-based movement education, focusing on health and wellbeing. It places the emphasis on 'physical intelligence' - including attributes...

The Routledge Handbook of Sport, Gender and Sexuality brings together important new work from 68 leading international scholars that, collectively, demonstrates the intrinsic interconnectedness of sport, gender and sexuality. It introduces what is, in...