Academic Art of Riding
In the era of the royal courts, academic equitation sought to refine the physical riding skills and simultaneously cultured the human spirit. This book revives the cultural heritage of the old equestrian masters' principles. Precious historical equestrian wisdom is presented here in an easy-to-understand, richly-illustrated text. Bent Branderup cares deeply that his students and readers gain insight and a clear understanding of the correct principles.Extensive explanations of the rider's aids and the complete training of the horse unfold side by side progressively as the book unfolds. All phases of training are covered including, but not limited to, groundwork, breaking in, lateral movements, collection, lunging, and the airs above the ground. Step by step, the author explains the progression along the training path of academic equitation for the ambitious leisure rider.
The use of ballet in high-level rhythmic gymnastics training
Among the numerous definitions of rhythmic gymnastics, we can present it as an art and as a sport. As an art, it is conceptualized as the search for beauty, an explosion of talent and creativity, in which bodily expression and technical virtuosity develop together, forming a harmonious whole of movement and rhythm. As a sport, it is essentially a female sport, which requires a high level of development of certain physical qualities, with high performance requirements, aiming for technical perfection in the execution of complex movements with the body and apparatus.
Crowdfunding in German Association Football Clubs: Identifying Supporters' Drivers to Invest
This thesis analyses the potential of crowdlending and crowdinvesting to be a valuable financial alternative for professional football clubs in Germany. Given the increasing importance of crowdfunding in other business areas and the necessity for German football clubs to access alternative approaches to financing, the perception of football clubs and supporters with regard to crowdfunding was investigated. The question is whether the fans, who are associated with the club due to their loyalty, could become financing partners. By applying Commitment-Trust Theory, this study examines the antecedents of supporters behavioural intentions to invest and their effect on the key mediating variables of Fan Loyalty and Trust. Semi-structured interviews with financial managers of the football clubs and an online survey with fans (n = 712) were conducted. This sample data was analysed using Structural Equation Modelling. Among three rival models, the partial-mediating model was able to explain 81.4 % of the variance of the sample data. According to the results, the key driver for supporters' Willingness to Invest is the intrinsic, other-orientated motivation called Perceived Meaningful Contribution. This study has added knowledge to theory by applying the Commitment-Trust framework to crowdfunding motivation within the context of professional German football. Furthermore, the practical contribution is derived from the recommendations for football clubs on how to frame crowdfunding campaigns by highlighting the rewarding feeling of helping their club and the meaningfulness of projects.
The Mighty Atom
The Mighty Atom: The Life of Boxing Legend Jimmy Wilde is the long-awaited biography of a boxing all-time great whose brilliance defied logic.Born in a Welsh mining town, Jimmy learnt his trade in fairground boxing booths and went on to become a legend and arguably Britain's greatest ever fighter pound for pound.Blessed with freakish knockout power that belied his skeletal frame, Wilde frequently conceded weight to opponents, trouncing men who were as much as two stone heavier than himself. He was crowned world flyweight king when he stopped the tough Italian-American Young Zulu Kid in 1916.Practically unbeatable in his heyday, Jimmy was a superstar who rubbed shoulders with the likes of the Prince of Wales and Lord Lonsdale, and played himself in a silent movie based on his life. A century after his final fight, boxing historians still widely consider him the greatest flyweight ever.This book tells the story, in and out of the ring, of a unique champion and true boxing great.
Decision-making in sport
This book presents the importance of studying cognition in sports, specifically the processes that involve decision making (DT) in volleyball. May this be just the start of other ideas and studies involving cognitive aspects in volleyball and other team sports, as well as helping coaches and athletes to better understand this variable (DT). The organizers wish you a good read!
The Politics of Football
This book examines the deep connections between football and politics and explains what those relationships can tell us about sport and wider society. With the game occupying a preeminent place on the world sporting stage, this book argues that the political significance of football has never been greater.The book explores the politics of football governance and the international organisations that run the game, as well as the interaction of footballing authorities with government at all levels. It shows how football clubs and supporter groups have leaned left (such as FC Sankt Pauli) or right (such as SS Lazio) and have been significant voices in secessionist debates and the promotion of religious identities and ethno-centrism. It also addresses how fascist and communist regimes have used football to project political ideology. The book also considers key contemporary political issues in football, such as surveillance, discrimination, and human rights.This is fascinating reading for anybody with an interest in football, in the politics or sociology of sport, in international relations, government, or political ideology, or in the intersection of politics and culture.
Global Sport Management Education
Drawing on original and innovative research from around the world, this book explores issues and opportunities relating to internationalising sport management curriculum. It explains how to design and implement an international curriculum, and therefore how to better equip graduates for work in an increasingly global sport business environment.This book provides an in-depth understanding of the role educational developers can play in the internationalisation of higher education and in the provision of an internationalised learning experience for all students studying sport management around the globe. It introduces the core principles of the internationalisation of sport management education and how to apply those in teaching and learning on university courses, including the provision of study abroad programmes that improve interpersonal and communication skills, adaptability and self-confidence. Adopting a values-driven approach that puts global citizenship, cultural capital and international diversity at the heart of good programme design, this book touches on key issues in contemporary higher education, including employability, student support, inclusivity and equity, building influential learning communities and co-creation in teaching and learning.This is an invaluable resource for instructors, lecturers, course leaders, university administrators and policy makers with an interest in sport-related studies or the development of higher education.
Exercise and Well-Being after High-Performance Sport
Exercise and Well-Being after High-Performance Sport explores whether high-performance athletes have healthy and prosperous relationships with exercise and well-being after retirement from elite sports. This edited collection is the first of its kind to bring together sociologically informed accounts from former high-performance athletes about their retirement experiences and post-sporting careers.The chapters combine creative narrative writing and social theory to frame the experiences of exercise and well-being after retirement from high-performance sport. Written by former high-performance athletes who are now socio-cultural sports scholars, the authors explore how retiring from elite sport impacted their relationship to exercise and physical activity, identity, and long-term mental health.This book is key reading for graduate and postgraduate students, as well as academics and researchers interested in sports retirement experiences, sport sociology, mental health, and well-being.
Independent Performing Arts in Europe
This structural account of independent performing arts in Europe is complimented by an analysis of the challenging social situation within the field. This book presents a neo-institutional examination of the organizational field including its routines, scripts, and expectations which provides a contribution to theatre studies, labour studies, and to social and cultural policy studies as well as valuable context for current advocacy and governance. This study offers knowledge based on empirical data and thus a foundation that is equally important for scholarly discourse, cross-national learning, and scientifically based recommendations for action to administration, the cultural policy level, and associations alike. The book examines the independent performing arts communities in Austria, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Romania, Slovenia, Sweden and Switzerland.
Wearable Technology in Elite Sport
Wearable devices are being used by an increasing number of elite-level sports teams to manage and control the health, performance, and productivity of their athletes. Drawing upon a wide range of interdisciplinary resources, Wearable Technology in Elite Sport reveals how wearable devices are used to quantify athletic bodies in ways that have a number of undesirable consequences for the embodied subject. This book identifies some of the problematic consequences of excessive 'dataveillance' in sport by interrogating the process by which wearable data is produced, represented, and enacted in the governance of athletic behaviour.The book provides a set of conceptual resources for thinking critically about the powerful role played by measurement systems in shaping athletic embodiment. The themes that this book examines include an exploration of how technological devices serve an important disciplinary function in elite sport and how wearable-derived data might act to affect high-level athletes.The book is written in a lively and accessible style and appeals to a broad academic readership including undergraduate and postgraduate students in a range of fields including sports science, coaching, digital health, sociology, information studies, and science and technology studies.
Sport and the Media
Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, Sport and the Media: Managing the Nexus combines in-depth analysis of the rapidly developing sport media industry with a clear and straightforward guide to practical sport media management skills. The book explains how the media works, as well as the practical skills necessary to manage the communication process. It explores the commercial relationships that exist between media and sport organisations, as well as the shift towards in-house media production, and explains how to apply a range of tools and strategies to promote the message, brand and achievements of sport organisations. This updated edition includes three completely new chapters introducing the fundamentals of storytelling, the growing significance of social issues, and the diversity of job roles and careers in sport media. It also features expanded coverage of digital technologies and social media, as well as profiles of industry professionals. This is an essential textbook for any degree level course on sport and the media, sport media management or sport communication, and invaluable reading for any sport media or sport management practitioner looking to improve their professional skills. Additional resources include case diagnostics, tutorial plans, test bank, additional readings, and links to useful websites and videos.
HIIT Training on Military Pentathlon Physical Performance
The military pentathlon is a sport that combines 5 events (rifle shooting, obstacle course, swimming with obstacles, grenade throwing, and cross country running) and it is here where low performance of the ESMIL cadets was detected, the objective of the study was to apply an intervention with high intensity HIIT interspersed circuit training. For this, a quantitative research of quasi-experimental approach was applied, with a non-probabilistic sampling by convenience to a group of 7 cadets aged 21.14 簣 0.9 years for 12 weeks, with a training structure of (6 exercise x 20 sec of work x 4 series and a micro recovery of 20 sec and macro of 60 sec). For the collection of the results, a strength evaluation was applied before and after the intervention; once the data were collected, they were analyzed with the statistical program SPSS version 25. With this it was possible to verify that the data complied with normality, the parametric Student's T test for related samples was applied, where it was determined that the 5 strength tests had a significance > 0.05, thus proving the improvement of the cadets' performance.
High Summer
The updated second edition of a hiking classic: High Summer, the true story of the first thru-hike of Canada's Rocky Mountains.The full end-to-end traverse on foot of Canada's Rocky Mountains is one of North America's greatest hiking challenges. By the late 1980s, it had never been completed. When long-distance backpacker Chris Townsend heard about the route, he couldn't resist it.The Canadian Rockies offer everything a wilderness connoisseur could desire. There are glaciated peaks, forested valleys, remote tracts where solitude can be found, and abundant wildlife-grizzly bears, wolves, moose and wolverines among them. From celebrated national parks in the south, to vast undeveloped regions in the north, the range is filled with natural wonders... many only accessible to a lone traveller on foot.In June 1988, Chris Townsend set out to discover this range for himself. With no set route to follow, he pioneered his own path, first linking established trails, then heading cross-country into a trackless land. He walked, not to be the first to complete the route, but instead to treasure the journey, and above all to spend long enough in the wild for it to come to feel like home. Challenged by rough weather and even rougher terrain, sometimes navigating from suggestions received in frontier settlements or by dead reckoning, his backpacking skills were pushed to the limit. He began the journey as a hiker, but over 1,600 miles had to evolve into something more: an explorer.First published in 1989, this new and updated edition of High Summer features a new introduction by the author, new footnotes, and over 100 black and white photos from the hike, many never before seen. Written by a passionate advocate for wild places, and told with honesty and authenticity, High Summer will take the reader on an engrossing journey into a wilderness that very few people will ever experience for themselves.
Sinister Self-Defense
Are You Ready to Conquer Any Threat?Sinister Self-Defense: Master the Art of Deadly Self-Defense is not just a book-it's your ultimate weapon for surviving and dominating in life-or-death situations. This isn't for the faint-hearted. It's for those who demand reliable, no-nonsense self-defense techniques and the confidence to stay in control when faced with real-world threats.World-renowned self-defense innovator Sammy Franco reveals his battle-tested, step-by-step system, escalating with intensity to prepare you for every level of threat. Whether you're facing a vicious street criminal, a drug-fueled maniac, or multiple assailants, Sinister Self-Defense equips you with the tools to adapt, respond, and take control with confidence and decisive action.These are real techniques, forged in reality-not in the gym or the ring. You'll learn precisely how much force is necessary in each scenario, whether it's the explosive impact of the First Strike, the pinpoint accuracy of Combat Pressure Points, or the devastating power of the Widow Maker and Savage Street Fighting. You'll master the art of adapting to any threat.Inside, You'll Master: Relentless, unstoppable tactics to neutralize any attacker within seconds, giving you the power to take control in any situation.A scalable combat system that adjusts to every level of threat-whether it's defusing a verbal confrontation or stopping a lethal assault in its tracks.Proven techniques honed from over 30 years of real-world experience, crafted to help you dominate under the highest levels of pressure, giving you the confidence and capability to face extreme situations.Over 300 dynamic, step-by-step photos and illustrations that provide a clear, visual roadmap for each technique, making it easy to learn, practice, and perfect every move.This is your opportunity to join those who refuse to be victims. Equip yourself with a level of skill and precision that commands respect and keeps you in control at all times. If survival is non-negotiable, then Sinister Self-Defense is the guide you've been waiting for.Get ready to unleash the power, face any adversary, and emerge victorious. Order now and secure the knowledge that gives you the ultimate tactical advantage when it matters most.
Slap with Power!
Discover the Thrilling World of Slap Fighting! Dive into the exhilarating and intense sport of slap fighting with this comprehensive guide. From its ancient origins to its modern-day sanctioned events, this book covers everything you need to know about slap fighting. Inside, you'll find: The rich history and evolution of slap fighting. Detailed techniques and strategies for both offense and defense. Essential training tips to enhance your strength, endurance, and precision. Insights into the mental preparation required for success. A candid discussion on the risks and safety measures in slap fighting. "This will be the biggest sport in the world. This will be bigger than the UFC." - Dana White, UFC President Whether you're a seasoned fighter or a curious newcomer, this book will equip you with the knowledge and skills to excel in slapfighting. Embrace the challenge and become a part of the next big thing in combat sports!
The Art of Character
"The Art of Character: A Guide for Martial Arts Instructors" is a practical and inspirational guide designed for martial arts teachers who want to go beyond physical training and foster personal growth in their students aged 12-16. Set against the backdrop of a martial arts dojo, this book provides a comprehensive curriculum that integrates lessons on character and values into martial arts practice, helping young students navigate the complexities of adolescence with strength and integrity. Each chapter focuses on a core value-such as The Power of Character, Integrity, Empathy, Resilience, Dependability, Patience, Humility, Kindness, Self-Discipline, Courage, Adaptability, Perseverance, Respectfulness, Gratitude, Fairness, Generosity, Optimism, Curiosity, Responsibility, Creativity, and Self-Awareness-and provides instructors with the tools and strategies to teach these principles effectively. Through a combination of practical exercises, reflective discussions, and real-life scenarios, the book shows how martial arts can be a powerful medium for teaching life skills. Instructors will find detailed lesson plans that incorporate each value into the martial arts training, making the abstract concepts tangible and relatable for young learners. For example, students might learn about resilience through mastering challenging techniques, develop empathy through partner exercises that require understanding and cooperation, and explore the importance of integrity by setting and keeping personal commitments both inside and outside the dojo. The book also emphasizes the instructor's role as a mentor and role model, guiding students in their journey toward becoming not just skilled martial artists, but also individuals of strong character. Each chapter includes reflection prompts and journaling activities to encourage students to think deeply about how the values apply to their own lives, helping them to build self-awareness and a sense of personal responsibility. The Art of Character is more than a training manual; it is a blueprint for developing well-rounded, value-driven individuals who can face the challenges of adolescence and beyond with confidence, kindness, and a strong moral compass. By using the lessons in this book, martial arts instructors can empower their students to not only excel in martial arts but also to carry the principles of honor, respect, and integrity into every aspect of their lives.
The Art of Riding
French riding master Philippe Karl writes about training horses from a very personal perspective, documenting the training and development of the Lusitano stallion, Odin, according to traditional French classical principles, from young horse all the way up to high school. Through this case study, he teaches readers the requirements of balance, including collection and conformation; the philosophy of Academic Equitation.The book covers: Description of horses' inborn natural crookedness, exercises for how to correct it, and the implications for the training of the horse.The requirements of balance: collection and conformationThe philosophy of Academic Equitation: the language of the aids-seat, hands, legsExercises for lateral flexibility: work on single and two tracksWork at the canter: counter-canter, flying lead changes, tempi-changesCanter pirouettes: preparation and developmentCollection: piaffe, passage, pesade
Beneath the Jungle of Cozumel
From the award-winning author of the Beyond series books featuring Joey Simmons and Lindsey Carter comes the first book in his new adventure series about the explorations he has done in underwater caves.Join Rob Neto as he embarks on his journey Beneath the Jungle of Cozumel. Dive into the cenotes with him as he tells the tales of his explorations.Rob Neto first visited the island of Cozumel, Mexico in 2011. At the time, he had no idea it would be the first of many trips he made to the island to dive the caves beneath the jungle. That first trip so long ago was the beginning of a lifetime project of cave exploration. Since 2011, Rob has visited the island of Cozumel more close to three dozen times and explored more than twenty miles of cave passages, more than ten of those miles being previously unexplored and discovered by him.Connecting the Crowns, the first book in Rob's new series, is a non-fiction adventure narrative of his first few years visiting Cozumel and the efforts made to connect a newly discovered cave named Dos Coronas (Spanish for Two Crowns) to the longest explored cave on the island, Cueva Quebrada. This is only the beginning.Come along as Rob reveals the good times as well as the struggles both on the surface and Beneath the Jungle of Cozumel.
Throw Your Heart Over
"This book is so good! Positive, insightful, endearing, and funny!" - Amazon Reviewer"Family, romance and horses, what more could you want?" - Amazon ReviewerLooks can be deceiving.Take Ellie - pretty, athletic, starting university on a scholarship, and serving as her sister's bridesmaid.Except ... Ellie's sister is a bridezilla, her bridesmaid's dress is hideous, her career as a competitive ringette player is over, she's been dumped by her boyfriend, and she still can't shake the deep-seated insecurity leftover from her severe and painful acne.As best-friend Em leaves town for university, she encourages Ellie to learn to ride on Em's trusty horse, Lucas.Can Ellie find the courage to embrace a new sport, new friends, a new love, and a new image of herself?
The Strategic-Tactical Conception in Handball
There are different ways of conceiving Handball and the other Collective Sports Modalities (CSM). We will start from the Strategic-Tactical Conception in order to propose a certain way of conceiving, appreciating, understanding and dealing with these CSMs in the teaching-learning-living-training process. We will emphasize the possible dialogue between the strategic-tactical conception and the proposal to train intelligent players. Another aspect to be taken into account is that in both art and sport, among other human activities, there is the possibility of developing creative intelligence. Our aim is to discuss these potentialities from the perspective of seeking other power relations between coaches and players, but also to seek to play the game in its most developed and complex form, not limiting ourselves to an impoverished experience with it; this also justifies the reflection we propose to make here. Although quite essayistic, the literature and analysis based on how the Brazilian handball national teams are working contribute to giving concreteness to the reflections, and in this way, discussing the case for training intelligent players in Brazilian handball at the moment.
Blinded by the Lights
Using the lens of arguably the state's most popular sport, Blinded by the Lights: Texas High School Football and the Myth of Integration describes the highs and lows in the ongoing battle for equal educational opportunities for all Texas students. According to former Texas A&M athletic recruiter Don Albrecht, the high school football team, often the most visible symbol of the community, was frequently caught in the historic crossfire in local struggles over segregation. While noting the importance of the courageous individuals who fought to desegregate Texas public schools, Albrecht examines how the progress made in the 1950s and '60s has largely been eroded. He argues that Texas schools are more segregated today than they were in the 1970s, when Brown v. Board of Education had been the law of the land for 16 years. "Texas schools were separate and unequal in the 1950s," he says, and continues, "Texas schools are unequal today." Based on interviews occurring over a 30-year period coupled with extensive statistical analysis, Albrecht demonstrates that the balance of power in Texas high school football has shifted toward wealthy suburban schools that tend to be predominately white. These schools are also producing more students who are attending and graduating from college, becoming successful doctors, lawyers, and engineers. In contrast, students attending the disadvantaged schools, with student bodies made almost entirely of minorities and individuals living at or below the poverty line, are struggling in everything from football to academics. "All of us," he says, "are paying the costs resulting from providing an inadequate education for large segments of the population." Blinded by the Lights: Texas High School Football and the Myth of Integration provides a powerful new perspective on the consequences of institutionalized inequality in education.
Taekwondo The New Edition, Applied Biomechanics, Revision 1
Welcome to the fascinating world where the ancient art of Taekwondo meets the precision of modern biomechanics. In this book, we embark on a journey to uncover the intricate dynamics underlying Taekwondo techniques, with a specific focus on optimizing performance through biomechanical principles. Within the realm of Taekwondo, every technique embodies a synergy of power, grace, and precision. Yet, beyond the surface lies a realm where science and tradition converge, offering a deeper understanding of how the human body can achieve its utmost potential in martial arts mastery. Our exploration delves into the realm of biomechanics, the study of the mechanics of human movement, to unlock the secrets of Taekwondo's efficacy. Through meticulous analysis and practical insights, we unveil the biomechanical principles that underpin each technique, illuminating the pathways to refinement and perfection. Central to our journey is the integration of a unique pedagogical tool - the Taekwondo Mannequin. Employing a clock system, meticulously crafted mannequins guide us through the precise positioning of the body at each stage of technique execution. These visual aids serve as beacons of clarity, illuminating the intricacies of proper form and alignment with unparalleled precision. As we progress through the chapters, each facet of Taekwondo technique is dissected and examined through the lens of biomechanics. From the fluidity of kicks to the stability of stances, every element is scrutinized to uncover the optimal biomechanical pathways for maximal effectiveness. Moreover, we delve into the concept of impulse - the dynamic force that drives Taekwondo techniques to their zenith. By harnessing the principles of impulse, practitioners can elevate their techniques to unparalleled heights, unleashing a torrent of power and precision upon their adversaries. Prepare to embark on a transformative journey, where tradition meets innovation, and ancient wisdom converges with modern science. Through the pages of this book, you will not only gain insight into the mechanics of Taekwondo but also unlock the keys to unlocking your full potential as a martial artist. Join us as we venture into the realm where artistry and science intertwine, where the body becomes a canvas upon which the masterpiece of Taekwondo is painted, stroke by stroke, in perfect harmony with biomechanical precision.
Wrestling Is My Gimmick
For someone whose career spanned nearly four decades, Barry Horowitz might have the lowest winning percentage in professional wrestling history. But there's a reason why his name reached household levels among fans of the sport. Wrestlers who put on a deliberate losing performance (known as "jobbers") provide the starting points for the game's top names, and Horowitz was always there to help every new generation of talent rise to the next level. He took all the moves. He made them all look good. He absorbed every pin and submission. And then he came back to do it for someone else. From the local federations in Florida to years in the World Wrestling Federation, Horowitz helped launch the careers of wrestlers from Ric Flair to the Ultimate Warrior to Kane to Bill Goldberg, and everyone in between. This book presents the life and career of Barry Horowitz. From his life outside the ring to his storied career in professional wrestling's most unsung role, this biography hopes to shed light on why Horowitz was so committed to an industry who sometimes failed to return the favor. From Horowitz comes a tale of defining one's own success and doing the best for the toughest of businesses--and about becoming a cornerstone in a part of pro wrestling that's commonly underrated, but an integral part of the trade!
Comfort in Darkness
A masterwork about the art of combat and the invisible powers within us all from Rickson Gracie, the world's greatest Jiu Jitsu fighter and New York Times bestselling author of Breathe A mythic figure in fighting and a legendary member of the "first family of martial arts," Rickson Gracie is considered the godfather of what we recognize today as Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Although Rickson's three decades of total dominance in Jiu Jitsu is astounding, even more astounding is the serenity and spiritual depth of his approach to combat. For Rickson, Jiu Jitsu is a metaphor for life. Some consider Jiu Jitsu a martial art, others consider it a sport, but to Gracie, it is a philosophical system he uses to face and evaluate life's challenges and maintain happiness and mental balance.Gracie wrote Comfort in Darkness after being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, a terminal sentence which he views as the final fight of his life, one he knows he will eventually lose. This is Gracie's defining life statement about his spiritual and technical practice.For the first time, Gracie reveals his time-tested theories and techniques of invisible Jiu Jitsu, a combat system and life philosophy for life he developed over the course of his life. Anyone can use the principles of invisible Jiu Jitsu to awaken their dormant inherent power and apply it to their everyday lives. An indispensable tool for any fighter or seeker, Comfort in Darkness is a timeless book of strategy about aligning the mind, body, and spirit.
Beneath the Jungle of Cozumel
From the award-winning author of the Beyond series books featuring Joey Simmons and Lindsey Carter comes the first book in his new adventure series about the explorations he has done in underwater caves.Join Rob Neto as he embarks on his journey Beneath the Jungle of Cozumel. Dive into the cenotes with him as he tells the tales of his explorations.Rob Neto first visited the island of Cozumel, Mexico in 2011. At the time, he had no idea it would be the first of many trips he made to the island to dive the caves beneath the jungle. That first trip so long ago was the beginning of a lifetime project of cave exploration. Since 2011, Rob has visited the island of Cozumel more close to three dozen times and explored more than twenty miles of cave passages, more than ten of those miles being previously unexplored and discovered by him.Connecting the Crowns, the first book in Rob's new series, is a non-fiction adventure narrative of his first few years visiting Cozumel and the efforts made to connect a newly discovered cave named Dos Coronas (Spanish for Two Crowns) to the longest explored cave on the island, Cueva Quebrada. This is only the beginning.Come along as Rob reveals the good times as well as the struggles both on the surface and Beneath the Jungle of Cozumel.
Foil and Sabre - A Grammar of Fencing in Detailed Lessons for the Professor and Pupil
First published in 1892, "Foil and Sabre" is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to fencing. It aims to provide the student with a complete course of instruction in the contemporary European fencing style, and does so plainly and with the aid of simple illustrations. This volume is perfect for beginners and experienced fencers alike, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage fencing literature. Contents include: "Historical Outline of Fencing in France", "The School at Joinville-le-Pont", "The New Academy of Arms", "Physical Development", "Instruction", "Preliminary Definitions", "Manner of Holding the Foil", "Position of Attention", "The Position of On Guard", "The Advance. La Marche", "The Retreat. La Retraite", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on fencing.
GOAL!!! Soccer Story Book for Kids; Messi, Ronaldo and Other World's Best Soccer Players
GOAL!!! Amazing stories about the most successful soccer players of all time! The goal of this soccer book for kids is to engage young readers to learn about the world's 11 most successful sports heroes from soccer. The story of each soccer player will motivate young talents to aim higher at sports, activities, and/or in school to make their dreams come true. The book aims to inspire young readers: - To read about their favourite soccer players - To learn from their personal stories, their journey to success, and how they faced challenges - To build mental toughness as young athletes - To be passionate about sports, other activities and/or in-school - To benefit from impressive insights into the soccer world, the famous soccer clubs, and the most significant achievements of soccer heroes - To learn the tools needed for a successful career in sports: natural talent, training discipline, team spirit, toughness, and fairness - And to learn what they need to become the "GOAT: Greatest of all Time" This illustrated book is the perfect soccer-related gift for every young child. Every child's dream is to play like their soccer heroes and learn lessons for both sports and life. This soccer book for kids will help young readers achieve their goals and make their dreams come true.
National Symbols at the Olympic Games
This provocative book makes the case for the complete removal of national symbolism in the Olympic Games. Focusing on the case of national flags at the Olympic Games, it explores the history of national symbols at the Olympics and asks what this issue can tell us about the politicisation of sport in the twenty-first century.Drawing on multi-disciplinary research from history, political science and sociology, and exploring the link between historical processes and the experiences of individuals, the book attempts to deconstruct the global sport system and its traditions. It argues that the history of flags is essentially the history of nationalism itself, impacted by power interests, and by exploring the lesser-known Olympic histories of athletes such as American boxer Oscar De La Hoya or those from the Faroe Islands, the book explores the complex links between national symbolism and international sport. It concludes with a controversial set of proposals for breaking those links, including a new tradition that would symbolically 'lock up' national flags as part of the opening ceremony of Olympic Games.Thought-provoking and concise, this book is fascinating reading for anybody with an interest in the politics, sociology, history or governance of sport, or in nationalism, international organisations or the history of protest.
第16届亚洲运动会科学大会论文摘要汇编
"Jointly hosted by the General Administration of Sport of China, the 16th Asian Games Organizing Commit-tee and China Sport Science Society, the 16th Asian Games Science Congress is organized by Guangzhou Sport University in the city of Guangzhou,10-12 October,2010. The theme of this Congress is ""Asian Sport-Science and Development.More than 600 scientists from over 20 countries and regions will exchange their views and hold in -depth discussions over their research results in sport sciences. The Congress received totally 2,600 academic papers and accepted 691 of them after reviewal, which may largely indicate the current research directions of Asian Sport Science and cover most topics of sport research fields. We classified the papers into 21 categories: Sport Social Science & Olympic Study; Sport Management & Sport law; Sport Industry; Sport Media and Communication; Reform and Development of Physical Education; Comparative Study on Thoughts of PhysicalEducation; Sport History; Leisure Sports and Healthy Lifestyle; Fitness-for-all and Health Promotion;E-valuation of National Fitness and Scientific Ways of Physical Exercises; Sport & Nutrition; Sport & Molecular Adaption; Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation of Sport Injury; Medical Supervision on Sport; Exercise-Induced Fatigue and Rehabilitation; Study on Sport Training Methods; Physical Training & High Altitude Training; Supervision and Evaluation on Sport Training; Sport Technical Analysis; Psychological Factors in Training(Sport) and Competition & Psychological Effect of Physical Exercise.We expect that all participants will share with others their ideas and experiences in sport science re-search. We also expect to see deeper explorations be carried out on sport science through honest exchangesand free discussions. We do believe that this Congress will promote the development of Asian Sport Science and Technology and strengthen friendship and cooperation among scientists in this field.Organizing Committee for the 16th Asian Games Science Congress10-120ctober,2010
Comparative Elite Sport Development
Now in a fully revised, extended and updated new edition, this is the only book to offer a comparative overview of the development of elite sport systems around the world.The book examines sport policies and programmes in 20 developed and developing countries that have achieved international sporting success, including the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Japan, Brazil, Russia, Australia, and South Korea, helping the reader to understand the factors behind that success. For each country, it sets out the historical and political context in which elite sport has developed, before explaining the country-specific structures of elite sport and the investment that each country has made in elite sport development. The book also considers how countries have used the hosting of mega-events as sport policy tools, and how factors such as geo-politics, states' governance and political ideology, and levels of economic development, all have influence on national sport policy.Introducing the foundational concepts and principles of elite sport policy and development, and showing how those policies shape global sport, this book is fascinating reading for all students, researchers, policymakers and practitioners working in sport development, sport policy, sport management, event management, public policy, and political science.
Going for Gold
A riveting drama inspired by the true story of Frankie Lucas, a young black boxer navigating the vibrant yet challenging world of 1970s London. Frankie Lucas wins the National ABA middleweight title twice but, when his path to representing England at the Olympic and Commonwealth Games is blocked, Frankie turns to his roots, competing for the island of St. Vincent. Confronting the intricate politics of boxing, the weight of his ambitions and the pressing needs of his family, Frankie's spirit is tested to the limit leading him to a triumph that redefines both his career and his legacy. Going for Gold explores the profound questions of what we fight for and what we hold onto, inviting audiences to reflect on the meaning of home, the bonds of family, the enduring spirit of perseverance and what we leave behind. Winner Best Play at Black British Theatre Awards 2023
Throw Your Heart Over
Looks can be deceiving.Take Ellie - pretty, athletic, starting university on a scholarship, and serving as her sister's bridesmaid.Except ... Ellie's sister is a bridezilla, her bridesmaid's dress is hideous, her career as a competitive ringette player is over, she's been dumped by her boyfriend, and she still can't shake the deep-seated insecurity leftover from her severe and painful acne.As best-friend Em leaves town for university, she encourages Ellie to learn to ride on Em's trusty horse, Lucas.Can Ellie find the courage to embrace a new sport, new friends, a new love, and a new image of herself?
Adaptive Rifle
Elevate Your Rifle Skills with Adaptive Rifle Join World Champion shooter and esteemed instructor Ben Stoeger alongside Joel Park as they unveil their groundbreaking approach to carbine training. The material in Adaptive Rifle represents the cutting edge of rifle training for civilians, law enforcement, and military shooters. Whether you're a novice exploring the world of shooting or a seasoned professional honing your skills, Adaptive Rifle is your indispensable guide to mastering modern training methods and cutting-edge techniques. Prepare to elevate your shooting prowess and embrace the future of rifle training with Adaptive Rifle.
Skills and Drills
Elevate Your Shooting with Skills & Drills: For Practical Shooting--The Ultimate Training Manual Unlock the secrets to top-tier performance with Skills & Drills, the definitive livefire training guide from renowned shooting expert Ben Stoeger. Drawing on his remarkable experience and success at the highest levels of competition, Stoeger has meticulously refined his training methods into this groundbreaking manual. Skills & Drills represents the pinnacle of livefire training for USPSA/ISPC competitors. This comprehensive guide is packed with advanced drills and concepts designed to elevate your shooting skills to new heights. Dive into detailed practice tips that maximize every session, and explore insightful sections that pinpoint common mistakes and teach you how to correct them effectively. Whether you use Skills & Drills as a standalone resource or alongside Dryfire: Fundamental Shooting Techniques for Training at Home, you'll benefit from expert advice, advanced drills, and much more. Discover the path to becoming a top competitor with the most detailed and involved live-fire manual ever created.
Mastering Embodied Flow Mindset
How Extreme Sports Athletes Foster Flow for Success in Athletics, Business, and Daily LifeHave you always wanted to transform your performance through the power of flow and embodied practice? Would you like to learn remarkable flow and peak performance mental training that will empower you to shape your body and mind for longer, healthier, and happier experiences? If you've been looking for a practical flow book that will boost your potential to achieve success, then keep reading-this book is for you!Introducing Mastering Embodied Flow Mindset: Unleashing Peak Performance Potential in Sports and Life, a groundbreaking guide that will empower you to harness this incredible potential to enhance your performance by incorporating mindfulness, mental training, and adopting an embodied flow mindset.In this innovative book, Haskell reveals the simple strategies extreme sports athletes harness to maintain embodied flow. How can we utilize these unique perspectives in our own lives and journeys to become the best we can be?!Inside Mastering Embodied Flow Mindset: Unleashing Peak Performance Potential in Sports and Life, you'll discover: A comprehensive introduction to flow, including the science behind it, its nine qualities, and how to map your neural pathways to optimal performanceHow to create personalized routines for sustained flow and design your mind-body flow practiceStrategies for incorporating the three Rs toward embodying flow to transform your mindset and unlock the full potential of flow in everyday lifePractical methods to help you adopt mindfulness, cultivate embodied flow mastery, and optimize embodied peak performance potentialA step-by-step guide to building your performance toolkit that replicates success and fosters sustained engagement and resilienceAs you navigate through various aspects of life-be it in sports, creative endeavors, or entrepreneurial growth-you'll finally be able to incorporate the wisdom of extreme sports athletes and the mindset for mastering embodied flow. You're about to learn about a profound connection to your mind-body, environment, and inner self. Finally, you'll have the tools to enhance your ability to navigate life's challenges with perseverance, and the prospects of achieving your biggest dreams and goals!It's time to step into your journey of flow and ignite the extraordinary potential within you. Read Mastering Embodied Flow Mindset: Unleashing Peak Performance Potential in Sports and Life now!
Acute physiological responses at different recovery intervals
Much has been discussed about the behavior of acute physiological responses in resistance exercise (RE). Against this backdrop, this study was carried out with the aim of providing information on the behavior of these variables (heart rate, blood pressure, double product and subjective perception of effort) during resistance exercise in young university students. Due to the seriousness of the data collection process, I am happy to present these results, which have been duly assessed and treated. Knowing that this work will not answer all the questions relating to the variables investigated, I would stress the importance of further research using different methodologies and instruments, with the aim of finding answers to these variables and thereby taking a small step towards building knowledge.
Armchair Man to Ironman
Armchair man to Ironman is a story of Jonny Nelson, who aged 38, a father of two with a divorce and a subsequent failed relationship under his belt was faced with a midlife crisis. Being athletic was part of his life from being young in some shape or form but this all changed during his late 30's. Heavy drinking and overeating along with personal issues left Jonny in a dark place with a bleak future staring him in the face. Tony Benson, Jonny's friend and ex-drug addict, decided to embark on a rigorous training schedule, being unable to run 2 miles, building up to 10k runs, marathons, sprint Triathlons, pool swims to the first time in open waters in preparation for Ironman 2013. Its a story of inspiration, determination and a commitment to succeed despite the circumstances so enjoy the ride readers and if this inspires just one person to make a change then this book has achieved what it set out to do!
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The Sarcomatrix [EG] of Exercise
After an entire lifetime devoted to the study and practice of exercising, Eric A. Glickstein has documented the reasons why it is impossible to personalize training without an understanding of the influences of intramuscular forces that represent our efforts against the effects of external forces that resist them. Consequently, "The SARCOMATRIX of Exercise" is an expose on the naive standards of typical personal training education that repudiates the relevance of forces, a thesis on the contraction of intramuscular forces that grant joint mobility, a chronicle of all the steps in the process of preparation and personalization for any kind of performance goal, and a tribute to Tom Purvis, founder of Resistance Training Specialists(r) and progenitor of the Exercise Mechanics(r) upon which the book is based.
Get Them Moving
Welcome, instructors of historical martial arts! In Get Them Moving, I've distilled over twenty years of teaching experience into a comprehensive guide that's as practical as it is motivational.Whether you're stepping into the salle as an instructor for the first time or you've been teaching students for years, this book offers clear and actionable guidelines to improve outcomes for your students. From constructing effective lesson plans to overcoming the hurdle of imposter syndrome, I've laid out strategies and insights to elevate your teaching craft. Learn how to engage beginners with effective drills, run advanced classes, and how to incorporate the historical sources into your teaching. This isn't just a manual; it's a mentorship in book form, designed to accompany you as you forge the next generation of martial artists. Ready to transform your practice into impactful teaching? Let's begin.
Get Them Moving
Welcome, instructors of historical martial arts! In Get Them Moving, I've distilled over twenty years of teaching experience into a comprehensive guide that's as practical as it is motivational.Whether you're stepping into the salle as an instructor for the first time or you've been teaching students for years, this book offers clear and actionable guidelines to improve outcomes for your students. From constructing effective lesson plans to overcoming the hurdle of imposter syndrome, I've laid out strategies and insights to elevate your teaching craft. Learn how to engage beginners with effective drills, run advanced classes, and how to incorporate the historical sources into your teaching. This isn't just a manual; it's a mentorship in book form, designed to accompany you as you forge the next generation of martial artists. Ready to transform your practice into impactful teaching? Let's begin.
Exploring the Natural Underground
This book explores the enigmatic world of the natural underground, viewing it as a site of leisure and a primary sphere of anthropotechnics. It reshapes the old language of caving into new ideas that broaden the possibilities of the sociology of caving.After outlining a novel methodological approach that can be used to understand new leisure trends and cultures in present modernity, Exploring the Natural Underground offers a comprehensive investigation of the societal context in which caving takes place. Thereafter, it goes on to argue that the natural underground can be used as a means of escaping some of the unavoidable influences of consumer capitalism in the way that it stimulates imaginations, senses and emotions differently.Marking a turning point in the way that the natural underground is understood and the degree to which sensory dimensions of leisure are valued, this book will appeal to anybody interested in caving, as well as scholars and students of leisure studies, the sociology of leisure, the ethnography of leisure and human geography.
Sport Management in the Ibero-American World
This book explores innovation in technology, products, and services in sport management in the Ibero-American region, one of the most rapidly developing regions in world sport. This timely volume captures a sense of the potential impact and opportunities presented in the region for international sport businesses and sporting organisations. The book presents cutting-edge research into topics as diverse as digitization in the Chilean sport industry; responses to COVID-19 by sports clubs in the region; consumer behavior in the Portuguese fitness industry; multiplatform content distribution in Brazilian basketball, and the strategy behind the growth and development of the Valencia marathon in Spain. It is full of insight, data, and examples of best practice in innovation. This is fascinating reading for any student, researcher, or practitioner working in sport management, sport business, sport governance, international business and management, or Ibero-American studies.
Finding Your Feet
'I hope this book inspires you to kick down barriers, go on adventures and empower the people around you to do the same. That's how we create change.' Rhiane Fatinikun knows just what an impact a connection with nature can have on your life. Finding Your Feet is Rhiane's essential guide to exploring the British countryside for Black women and women who often feel unsafe in remote places, offering practical tips, favourite walks and routes from across the UK, showcasing the best of nature's beauty. Read on for compelling accounts of Rhiane's own experiences, inspiring interviews, handy info boxes and stunning photography. This user-friendly toolkit of a book covers: - Choosing the right kit - Understanding a paper mapNavigating, and what to do if you get lost - Being responsible and staying safe - Different types of hikes, from the local park to night time, and coastal to mountain - Favourite British walks with handy maps and full descriptions of the routes - Adventures along Scotland's iconic Glencoe Pass, around the spectacular Wales Coastal Path and through Cornwall's wild landscapes to Land's End. The outdoors is a powerful space, and everyone has the right to enjoy it. Finding Your Feet is the perfect 'how to' guide to doing just that.
Brighton & Hove Albion On This Day
The third edition - re-written and revised - of Brighton & Hove Albion On This Day revisits all the memorable moments from the club's rollercoaster past, featuring all the crucial games, great players and inspirational managers. Chuck in quirky anecdotes, random facts, legendary characters, colourful chairmen, triumphant titles, raw relegations, plus the 14-year battle to secure a new home, the Premier League years, and, of course, the first European tour, and you've got a deliciously dippable Seagulls diary - with an entry for every day of the year, and more for busier times: Monday 4th January 1982: which Albion legend was born in the Basque region?Saturday 3rd May 1997: every Albion fan should know this date!Thursday 11th June 1998: Albion splash the cash: 瞿1,000 for a striker...Monday 24th June 1901: Albion were formed in Ship Street, Brighton.Saturday 18th September 1926: the most goals ever scored - 12 - in an Albion league match.Friday 20th October 2017: where was Albion's first away victory in the Premier League?Thursday 9th November 2023: Albion's first ever competitive victory on foreign soil.Wednesday 5th November 1997: Just 1,025 fans turned up for a 'home' game at Gillingham.Sunday 18th December 2022: the first Albion player to win the World Cup.Wednesday 25th December 1940: where did Albion lose 18-0?Learn about the club's incredible history in easily digestible bite-sized chunks.An absolute must for every Albion fan's bookshelf!
Wings of Blue
A dead soldier, a pilot haunted by his past, and the largest regional military exercise about to get under way...From the author of FLYING NAKED comes an exciting addition to the Emerald World series of aviation adventures!When a paratrooper dies in a jump over the Panama Canal Zone, one pilot elects to see for himself what draws otherwise sane human beings to leap from a perfectly good airplane. Along the way he discovers the culture of skydiving, a fellow aviator haunted by his own past, and a new way of viewing both life and flight.Based on Michael Bleriot's own experience as a counter-drug pilot in Latin America, WINGS OF BLUE is a thrilling aviation adventure over the jungles of Central America."The best flying adventure stories in 50 years..." - Dave Schlener, ATP"A FUN READ COVER-TO-COVER... Bleriot is an excellent storyteller!" - Jeffrey Miller, author of The Panama AffairFans of Dale Brown and Vince Flynn will love the military and aviation realism, while admirers of Ernest Gann, Richard Bach, and Antoine de Saint Exupery will soar in the studied appreciation of the flying world.If you like aviation adventure and an inside-baseball look at military and pilot life, you'll love this thrilling flying memoir from Michael Bleriot!Order today with one click for Kindle or print!
The Future of Motorsports
This book takes stock of the position of motorsport in the 21st century and considers how it will continue to influence sport business, politics, and society in the future.Presenting a set of thematic essays and multi-disciplinary case studies, the book demonstrates that motorsport continues to play a significant role in relationships between the automotive industry, nationalism, industrialisation, and capitalism as well as motorsports' position as a feature of contemporary popular culture. Examining issues such as event management and legacy, environmental sustainability and 'greenwashing', diversity and inclusion, the rise of gaming and esports, and the use of sport as political soft power around the world across multiple motorsport disciplines, the book shines fascinating new light on this innovative but sometimes problematic industry.This is essential reading for all advanced students, researchers, managers, strategists, sponsors, and other stakeholders working at the nexus of motorsport, business, politics, and culture.
Tribute
"Tribute: Brandon Lee" explores the life and legacy of Brandon Lee, the rising martial arts star and son of the legendary Bruce Lee. From his early career struggles to his breakthrough role in *The Crow*, the comic delves into his passion for acting, martial arts, and his untimely tragic death on set. This biography pays homage to his brief but impactful life, highlighting his lasting influence on both film and martial arts culture."The Tribute line of comic books tells the stories of the classic entertainers that have passed on," says TidalWave's publisher, Darren G. Davis "It is a way for us to honor these people who have made a difference in the world.
