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Physical Education teaching and research is fundamental to the physical and social health of our communities. The Routledge Physical Education Reader presents an authoritative and representative selection of the very best international scholarship in PE,...

The Coach's Guide to Mind Mapping is a tool that will help you become an expert coach. Although this particular learning resource uses soccer examples, it is a technique that can be universally applied within any sporting context. Because the current...

Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation in Sport examines the key factors at play in the reduction and prevention of injury to athletes at all levels of sport. The book combines the latest scientific research with a critical review of current literature...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783752824148Author Richard WeeseFormat PaperbackPage Count 102Imprint Books on DemandPublisher Books on DemandWeight(grams) 132gDimensions(mm) 210mm * 148mm...

How can managers design and implement effective high performance programmes in sport? What are the key challenges in managing elite athletes, sports people and teams?This is the first book to provide a comprehensive introduction to management practice,...

Within the Sport and Exercise Sciences (SES) and allied disciplines, reflective practice has become firmly established as a fundamental aspect of education, professional training and development, and applied service delivery. This has resulted in an...

Coaching: A Realistic Perspective is the ideal textbook for anyone entering the coaching profession of any sport. More than detailing the duties and tasks of a coach, this book explores the often-overlooked issues and responsibilities that go...

Optimising Female Athletic Performance presents a comprehensive overview of the wide range of factors that underpin female athletic performance based on the most up to date research. This book draws from the disciplines of anatomy, physiology,...

Charles Sullivan, one of the winningest coaches in the history of the sport of volleyball, is a physical education teacher and sports psychology professor at Springfield College by trade. His story provides the reader with a unique approach to winning in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781940067506Author Robin S VealeyFormat PaperbackPage Count 514Imprint Fitness Information Technology, Inc, U.S.Publisher Fitness Information Technology,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781416543558Author Mike GottfriedFormat HardbackPage Count 288Imprint Howard BooksPublisher Howard BooksWeight(grams) 467g

Coaching for Sports Performance provides a practical overview of the many disciplines necessary to be an effective coach. Using experts from across the sports science fields, this book teaches readers the core concepts in a practical, easy to understand...

Evolving from the concept of coach education, which is generally accepted to be the more formal, didactic mode of transmitting information to coaches and prospective coaches, coach development is a relatively new field of research and practice...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781936426034Author Mia WenjenFormat PaperbackPage Count 142Imprint Audrey PressPublisher Audrey PressWeight(grams) 127gDimensions(mm) 178mm * 127mm * 8mm

From an expert team of authors 'AS/A1 Revise PE for AQA' has been written to address the change in content and style of the AQA AS Physical Education syllabus commencing in September 2016. Presented in a concise and visual approach for effective and...

What could be easier or more fun than coaching youth sports? How complicated could it be-it's all fun and games, right? Unfortunately, coaching kids isn't that simple. If you've ever watched a youth league game, you know that all sorts of pressures,...

The fully revised third edition of the popular Foundations of Sports Coaching textbook aims to provide a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the practical and theoretical principles that underpin the sports coaching process, from both a...

The most exclusive golf clubs in the world are special places that elicit feelings of awe and wonder from most golfers. How great would it be to play some of the storied venues of the game such as Winged Foot, Riviera or Muirfield? Or, the ultimate for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781641840743Author Original StrengthFormat PaperbackPage Count 36Imprint OS PressPublisher OS PressWeight(grams) 54gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 2mm

.Book InformationISBN 9781284264029Author American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)Format PaperbackPage Count 500Imprint Jones and Bartlett Publishers, IncPublisher Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc

Are you discouraged at the gym? You see all those muscular men lifting double your weight with ease, but when you look in the mirror, all that's looking back at you is a skinny guy longing for bulk. Well the days of thinking that you'll never be muscular...

Modern techniques of sports performance analysis enable the sport scientist, coach and athlete to objectively assess, and therefore improve upon, sporting performance. They are an important tool for any serious practitioner in sport and, as a result,...

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...

Practice may arguably be the most important predictive factor of athlete success in a sport. Designing and conducting effective practice sessions should therefore be an essential element of all coach education and development efforts. In From Practice to...

Identifying and developing talented athletes to their fullest potential is a central concern of sport scientists, sports coaches, and sports policy makers. The second edition of this popular text offers a state of the science synthesis of current...

From an expert team of authors 'A2 Revise PE for OCR' has been written to address the change in content and style of the AQA Year 2 Physical Education syllabus commencing in September 2016. Presented in a concise and visual approach for effective and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780957528062Author Mark Ian Reeves MscFormat PaperbackPage Count 184Imprint Snowdonia Mountain GuidesPublisher Snowdonia Mountain GuidesWeight(grams)...

Going beyond the standard workout for boxers, this innovative manual introduces a diverse set of training methods, integrating them into drill sets that build the athletic attributes for which past and present fighters are known. From Leroy Jones...

Many fitness and wellness resources stress the importance of getting in a good workout. Often overlooked is recovery. Without proper recovery, you won't be fully prepared for your next session-or reap the full benefits of your training. Smarter Recovery...

As the oldest sport that mankind has participated in, sprinting benefits from a wealth of scientific and experiential information. Appropriate for runners of all levels of ability, this book provides the reader with techniques to reach the next level in...

A 'coach' is more than just somebody who leads in the organisation and delivery of structured sport. The role of a coach goes beyond leadership, requiring an understanding of theories of teaching and learning. To become a coach you must know how people...

The research project or dissertation is a core component of any degree programme in the rapidly developing discipline of sport performance analysis. This highly practical and accessible book provides a complete step-by-step guide to doing a research...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780957698277Author Lewis ParnellFormat PaperbackPage Count 116Imprint Lewis Parnell LtdPublisher Lewis Parnell LtdWeight(grams) 227gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

From an expert team of authors 'A2 Revise PE for AQA' has been written to address the change in content and style of the AQA Year 2 Physical Education syllabus commencing in September 2016. Presented in a concise and visual approach for effective and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781634503501Author Gary PlayerFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Skyhorse PublishingPublisher Skyhorse PublishingWeight(grams) 313gDimensions(mm) 178mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781732370159Author Boyd EpleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Core Media Group, IncPublisher Core Media Group, IncWeight(grams) 476gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783956412264Author Joerg MadingerFormat PaperbackPage Count 70Imprint DV ConceptPublisher DV ConceptWeight(grams) 141gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 5mm

Strength training can be intimidating. From what equipment to use to how much to lift, you are often left wondering where to start. And the constant barrage of the latest fitness trends and hacks can leave you deceived and confused. But starting a...

Functional Training: Build, Connect, Perform provides a unique framework that enables anyone to develop a more athletic physique, and improve their performance in their chosen sport. The framework reduces injuries in competition, maximizes all-round...

From ESPN's authentic, popular, and intrepid correspondent Marty Smith-SIDELINE CEO details key leadership principles Marty has learned from championship coaches he's interviewed over the past two decades.SIDELINE CEO delves into the unique psychology...