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Sport's links to commerce have intensified over the past 30 years but have been subjected to little academic analysis. This book fills that significant gap in the literature by examining five different essential aspects of the commercialisation of sport.Author: Trevor SlackISBN-10: 0714680788ISBN-13: 9780714680781Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage:...

Drawing on qualitative studies of athletes and fraternity members, this book describes the rapidly changing world of masculinities among men in both the US and England. This groundbreaking analysis of masculinity and young men will be of interest to students and faculty members within...

This book explores the right to religious freedom within international law. Analysing legal structures in a variety of both Western and Non-Western jurisdictions, the book sets out a topography of the different constitutional structures of religion within the state and their compliance with international...

This unflinching analysis explains the nature of precarity and its detrimental effects on the health and wellbeing of young people. It exposes physical educators' unpreparedness to provide inclusive, fair and equitable forms of physical education that might empower young people to overcome the mal...

Sports fans or not, readers will be fascinated by this revealing examination of the pressures leading to the widespread use of steroids in sport and the negative, unintended consequences of their ban. From Baron Pierre de Coubertin's original objectives in establishing the modern Olympic...

Today, one in every three high school girls plays sports, and the number of sports offered to these young women has increased dramatically in the past decade. This unique resource explores these sports from a girl's perspective, while examining sports issues as they pertain...

Musicians tend to believe that the mystery of their art cannot be objectively studied, quantified, or explained. As a result, the term motor learning is rarely used in connection with musicians, and an empirical approach to musical performance is more the exception than the...

'This book encapsulates the entire career of Lionel Messi with accurate milestones and details you may have never known about the G.O.A.T. Amongst several books that may have covered Lionel Messi, this book stands out because of the love that was poured in while...

This handbook is aimed at movement instructors who want to make their teaching even more effective, regardless of their specific discipline. The author, Natascha Eyber, is a certified dance educator and has been training BASI(R) Pilates instructors since 2006. Drawing on her years of...

Whether you're a weekend warrior, a new player eager to break 90, or a seasoned golfer looking to fine-tune your course management, this book is your essential guide to smarter, more strategic golf.The Smart Golfer's Playbook goes beyond swing mechanics and equipment reviews to...

Unleash Your Intuition! HITTING THE JACKPOT - The Ultimate Winning Method!"Do you possess uncanny intuition? Can you "know that you know" things? Is using a pendulum your specialty? Well, look no further because HITTING THE JACKPOT is tailor-made for you!This isn't just any "e-book"...

This edited collection brings together the work of key scholars to explore the various dimensions, themes and controversies - the contested terrain of CrossFit - from a range of perspectives. CrossFit has emerged as a prominent fixture across the global sporting and cultural landscape....

Mothers and mothering have been a longtime focus of research and study in various academic disciplines, and common topics of interest in mainstream press and popular culture, yet the experiences of mothers and mothering in the area of sport have been less explored. This...

Your basic skills are intact; you love the game, but a nagging question remains, 'What does it take to complete my field goals, layups and free throws, consistently?' Swoosh, Shooting the Perfect Shot is here to take you through the process from shooting to...

This antique comprises a detailed treatise on the uses of Apis Mellifica - or, the poison of the honey bee - in the treatment of human illnesses and ailments. This essay contains everything that an experience of fort years in the conscientious and philanthropic...

""A Short Treatise On The Game Of Whist: Containing The Laws Of The Game And Also Some Rules"" is a book written by Edmond Hoyle in 1743. The book is a comprehensive guide to the game of whist, which was a popular card game...

Performance as Research (PAR) is characterised by an extraordinary elasticity and interdisciplinary drive. Performance as Research: Knowledge, Methods, Impact celebrates this energy, bringing together chapters from a wide range of disciplines and eight different countries. This volume focuses explicitly on three critical, often contentious...

Game "On" explores the spiritual and psychological dimension of sport and articulates eight fundamental approaches by which an athlete can consistently move toward the zone (or what is called the state of "on.") This exalted state is not viewed as something that only comes...

A healthy lifestyle is a popular way to deal with aging, but the serious fun and games don't have to end once middle age sets in. This guidebook is aimed at men and women over 40 (or 50, or 60, or 70) who seek...

Author: George KovacsISBN-10: 0773407871ISBN-13: 9780773407879Publisher: Em TextsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1994Pages: 156Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.36d

Science in Elite Sport brings together experts from around the world with the aim of furthering collaboration between athletes and scientists working in the field of training in sport. Each chapter gels theory (sport science) with practice (training and performance) in order to demonstrate...

During the past decade, there has been an outpouring of books on 'the body' in society, but none has focused as specifically on physical culture - that is, cultural practices such as sport and dance within which the moving physical body is central. Questions...

Elite Sport Development addresses important sport policy questions and explores the emergence, development and current status of elite sport development policy with detailed examination of Australia, Canada and the UK. The sports compared are swimming, track and field athletics, and sailing. The book looks...

Sport Education is an exciting approach to the teaching of PE. Sport Education: Research Based Practice presents teachers with a framework for developing units of work that will provide their students with challenging and enjoyable sporting experiences that involve them in an array of...

Physical education and sport in schools is undergoing renewed emphasis and the primary sector key stages are rightly seen as fundamental elements in the new initiatives.The majority of primary school teachers are non-specialists and there is, therefore, a particular need for information on safe...

At the global level, sport is ruled by a set of organizations including giants such as the IOC (Olympics), FIFA (soccer), and the IAAF (athletics) as well as sporting minnows such as the World Armsport Federation (armwrestling). Many of these bodies have been surrounded...

From athletes praising God to pastors using sport metaphors in the pulpit, the association between sport and religion in North America is often considered incidental. Yet religion and sport have been tightly intertwined for millennia and continue to inform, shape, and critique one another....

First published in 1983. Leisure has too often been approached as a set of activities that people do when everything important has been completed. This text provides a different analysis demonstrating the centrality of leisure to human development and to important relationships. In Leisure...

Fierce debate has long loomed over Title IX, the landmark legislation prohibiting sex discrimination in schools, whether in academics or athletics. Since its inception, Title IX has inspired both backlash and backlash-against-backlash commentary. Supporters contend that the legislation is a long overdue measure in...

From its beginnings at the turn of the 20th century to its pervasive presence in 21st-century America, basketball has grown into an undeniably important sport. The 575 entries in this biographical dictionary present concise narratives on the lives and careers on the most important...

Despite the increasing importance and politicization of sport, Western scholars have only recently begun to consider it as a subject worthy of serious study and research. Martin Vinokur contends that sport has become an increasingly pervasive and visibly central element in Western culture and...

This is the book for the serious DiMaggio and sports-as-culture buff. Moore . . . has sifted through most of what has been written and rumored about the Yankee Clipper in newspapers, magazines, books and even songs. The narrative portion--there's also a bibliography and...

Before NIL. Before million-dollar shoe deals. Before the rules were rewritten-there was Myron Piggie.From the streets of Kansas City to the national stage, MYRON PIGGIE: THE HUSTLE(R) THAT CHANGED THE GAME tells the raw, untold, true life story of the man who helped shape...

Seven Minutes is an intimate and powerful exploration of what it means to live fully - and how the moments that test us most often reveal who we truly are.Ignacio Quiles-Lara, known as "Magic Nacho," is a biomedical researcher, global health executive, helicopter pilot,...

Man is struggling for his existence on the earth since pre historic period. He was running, jumping and throwing object for his own protection. The fighting instinct he was sublimating by fighting with wild animals for his and his family members' life. This running,...

Sports science refers to the study of techniques and methodology that enables the care and well-being of athletes. This book on sports and exercise discusses topics related to interventional and rehabilitative therapies that are integral to athletic performance. There is a great emphasis paid...

Exercise enhances and helps in maintaining physical fitness. It helps in improving athletic performance. Sports medicine helps in dealing with physical fitness and in treating the injuries caused during sports or exercise. Some of the primary injuries treated under this branch are ligament tear,...

Digital Out of Home Entertainment is rather an arcane description for one of the fastest growing technology-sectors. These forms of interactive technology, often established on a 'pay per use' basis are transforming the customer experience in shops, cinemas, museums; almost any environment where consumers...

Originally published in 1838, this early work is a fascinating and highly illustrated look at the subject of deer stalking. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing...

Author: Mathew R. SganISBN-10: 1441509771ISBN-13: 9781441509772Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/03/2009Pages: 148Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

""Advanced Bridge: The Higher Principles Of The Game Analyzed And Explained, And Their Application Illustrated By Hands Taken From Actual Play"" is a book written by Joseph Bowne Elwell and published in 1904. The book is a comprehensive guide to the game of bridge,...

It is now widely acknowledged that play is central to our lives. As a phenomenon, play poses important questions of reality, subjectivity, competition, inclusion and exclusion. This international collection is the third in a series of books (including The Philosophy of Play and Philosophical...

This book introduces readers to emerging issues of sport innovation. The book focuses on the role of innovation in the sports context and how we can leverage opportunities that arise from networks and optimize resources by identifying where they are most effective. It helps...

Aging can bring life changes. You can be looking into retirement, welcoming grandchildren into this world, or moving to a senior community. There are a number of challenges that can occur as you age, too, like health issues or a decline in mobility. There...

Stay up-to-date on all the latest news and trends in the world of sports with The New Sporting Magazine. Featuring insights and analysis from top experts, this magazine is a must-read for any sports fan.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

A thrilling account of the sea otter hunting industry in the Pacific Northwest during the 19th century, covering the lives and adventures of the hunters who pursued these elusive and valuable animals. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the economic, social, and environmental...

Stay up-to-date on all the latest news and trends in the world of sports with The New Sporting Magazine. Featuring insights and analysis from top experts, this magazine is a must-read for any sports fan.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...