Thematic Chess Training
THEMATIC CHESS TRAININGBOOK 5 - ATTACKS ON CASTLINGThe exercises in this book illustrate typical castling attacks, in their final phase, usually with a combinatorial result. Small castling attacks were studied in Chapter 8 of Chess School and then in the extensive Chapter 7 of Chess School 2.Of course, the topic of castling is also extensively developed in the three books of the Encyclopedia of Tactics, soon to be published by Editora Solis (Technique of mate combination, School of tactics and The attack in chess), duly organized by topic, with numerous diagrams and exercises.Students should bear in mind that, when solving the exercises, they are not asked to decipher each and every move in the game (which are sometimes included right to the end, for documentary purposes), but only those that, say, lead to a decisive advantage for one side (+ -, - +) or forced draws (=), where appropriate. There are exceptions (and in this sense, the guidance of an instructor, or the reader's own common sense, is important), because if the first move or two produce this opinion, it is worth waiting for the solver to provide additional concrete lines that enrich the solution. Chess is not a mathematical science and allows for different interpretations.Only one formula is known for progressing in chess: play as many games as possible, together with theoretical study and analysis of the games themselves. The ideal complement to this formula is, as many great masters recommend, for the player to develop and perfect their tactical and strategic skills by solving numerous exercises, specially selected for their usefulness. Like the ones we offer here
Thematic Chess Training
THEMATIC CHESS TRAININGBOOK 4 - TACTICAL ENDINGSWe call those endgames tactical in which the struggle, usually technical, of this last phase of the game is influenced by threatened kings, or by combinatorial sequences to promote a pawn, exploit a certain advantage, or discover a surprising saving maneuver. In other words, endgames in which tactical play predominates, because they involve sacrifices or uncharacteristic combinatorial elements, when there are few pieces left in the game. The School of Chess manuals (1 and 2) don't study tactical endgames as such, but when studying combinatorial figures (chapters 5 and 7 of SC, chapter 2 of SC 2) they include several examples that can be catalogued as such. In any case, this is not a technical topic that is studied systematically in textbooks, but this book is more than justified by its considerable practical value: the positions will give the chess student a greater perspective and insight when facing endgames with similar ideas (which here are very varied and, in many cases, very original).Only one formula is known for progressing in chess: play as many games as possible, together with theoretical study and analysis of the games themselves. The ideal complement to this formula is, as many great masters recommend, for the player to develop and perfect their tactical and strategic skills by solving numerous exercises, specially selected for their usefulness. Like the ones we offer here.
Training and Supervision in Sport and Exercise Psychology
This book presents choices and challenges for trainees and supervisors, such as training and supervision mixing the science of doing sport and psychology with the art of decision-making to deliver services to athletes.
Female Olympian and Paralympian Athlete Activists
The book is underscored by author Linda Fuller's developing theory of Gendered Critical Discourse Analysis (GCDA).
Navy SEAL Upper Body Training Program
Barrett McMillan was initially rejected by the Navy SEALs due to poor physical screening test results in push-ups and pull-ups. He began an intensive bodyweight training program that ultimately enabled him to complete BUD/S and serve as an officer in the SEAL teams. This guide covers bodyweight training fundamentals, with focus on: - The Eleven Main Benefits of Bodyweight Training- Proper Execution of Pull-Ups, Push-Ups, Dips and Grip Strength Exercises - How Your Genetics Can Affect Your Body's Response To Intense Bodyweight Training- How To Use Maximal and Sub-Maximal Training Days (Not doing so is setting yourself up to fail!)- The Importance Of Rest For Maximal Strength Gains- The "Secret Weapon" of Bodyweight Training- How The Pyramid Technique Can Help You Smash Through Max-Rep Plateaus The main feature of this guide is the 37-week Training Diary that depicts the day-by-day schedule of bodyweight exercises, sets and repetitions used by the author to increase his test scores as shown below: - Dead-hang Pull-ups: 7 reps to 33 reps- Perfect Form Push-ups: 34 reps to 98 reps- Dips: 9 reps to 37 reps This guide is a must-read if you desire to become a Navy SEAL or a member of any elite military unit. It provides an eye-opening look at the level of intensity associated with physical training in the special operations community.
Thematic Chess Training
THEMATIC CHESS TRAININGBOOK 1 - OPENING PROBLEMSChess openings always sow an element of intrigue and suspense. What will our opponent play? How can we take advantage of our position? What surprises and unpredictable moves await us at the end of each variant?In Chess School (1 and 2) attention is paid to openings, within the limited space available in generic manuals. In Chess School 2 there are two chapters: the first (The game in the opening) and the ninth (The repertoire of openings), the latter giving us a glimpse of the theoretical panorama, with some new ideas and, above all, the design of a repertoire, according to each player's individual style. Once the player has opted for a tailor-made repertoire, their task will consist of studying the openings they have decided to adopt, delving into them, and taking note of the novelties that are produced at each step. This certainly requires clarification. A theoretical novelty is that new move that high competition (or, as we said before, masterly practice) endorses and ratifies. A novelty is just a new move, an experiment whose merits and flaws have yet to be confirmed by competitive practice.Only one formula is known for progressing in chess: play as many games as possible, along with theoretical study and analysis of the games themselves. The ideal complement to this formula is, as many great masters recommend, for the player to develop and perfect their tactical and strategic skills by solving numerous exercises, specially selected for their usefulness. Like the ones we offer here.
Thematic Chess Training
THEMATIC CHESS TRAININGBOOK 2 - SPECTACULAR COMBINATIONSThe great chess teachers have always agreed on one thing: solving numerous combinatorial exercises (hundreds or even thousands) is the best way to broaden your tactical vision and to be able to create combinations in competitive chess.The exercises in this booklet illustrate the combinatorial themes studied in chapters 5 and 7 of Chess School, which are also covered in chapter 3 (Combinatorial figures) of Chess School 2. Players wishing to broaden their knowledge of tactical themes can consult the books Technique of mate combination and School of chess tactics.Only one formula is known for progressing in chess: play as many games as possible, together with theoretical study and analysis of the games themselves. The ideal complement to this formula is, as many great masters recommend, for the player to develop and perfect their tactical and strategic skills by solving numerous exercises, specially selected for their usefulness. Like the ones we offer here.
Perceptions of East Asian and Asian North American Athletics
This book highlights inconsistencies within the field of sports scholarship and provides an opportunity to open up and extend conversations about the intersection of sports media and race - particularly surrounding athletes of East Asian descent. Despite the growing influence of East Asian and Asian American/Canadian athletes, they are still underrepresented in Western media and in scholarship. This anthology adds much-needed literature to sports, popular culture, East Asian, and Asian American studies. The prominence of sports in global popular culture makes the intersections explored in this collection a crucial addition to existing conversations about both sports and East Asian/Asian American/Canadian studies.
Placebo Effects in Sport and Exercise
Placebo effects have been recognised by medicine and by science, yet only recently has systematic research begun to fully understand what they are and how they work. Sport and exercise scientists started systematic research to better understand the potential performance-enhancing effects of placebos as well as how a range of treatments are used in sport, from nutritional supplements to psychological interventions to sports medicine treatments. Placebo Effects in Sport and Exercise synthesises this field of research of the influence placebo effects have in sport and exercise.This book brings together many of the world's leading and emerging placebo effect researchers to help readers gain an understanding of core research findings from within sports and exercise science as well as sport and exercise-related contributions from experts in anthropology, medicine, and neuroscience. Readers will gain an insight of what placebo and nocebo effects are, how they might influence sport and exercise performance and outcomes, and how they might significantly influence the effectiveness of performance and health interventions.The book investigates various practical and ethical implications for the sport and exercise practitioner, student, and researcher to consider. Can a placebo work if the athlete knows it's a placebo? Should practitioners use placebos to enhance performance? Can the use of placebos reduce doping? Are some sports medicine treatments little more than placebos?With the rapid growth of applied sports medicine, as well as the concept of exercise as a mental health treatment in its own right, Placebo Effects in Sport and Exercise is key reading for students and researchers of sport psychology as well as those out in the field.
Introduction to Sport Marketing
Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, Introduction to Sport Marketing is a clear, straightforward, and concise introduction to the theory and practice of sport marketing, and the only sport marketing textbook you will ever need.Built around a step-by-step framework for developing effective sport marketing plans, and full of real-world, international cases, data, and examples, the text helps students to develop the essential skills and subject knowledge required to thrive in today's fast-paced sport industry. It covers sport marketing at all levels, from grassroots and community sport to international mega-events, and across all sectors from professional sport to public and not-for-profit organisations. Leading the reader through the marketing process, from analysis and setting a strategy to planning the marketing mix, implementation, and evaluation, the text introduces the products, services, distribution channels, and stakeholders that generate value, including brands, merchandise and licensed products, players and athletes, leagues and franchises, and events. This new edition includes expanded coverage of cutting-edge topics, including social media, digital sport marketing, esports, the social impact of sport, 'sportwashing' and soft power, innovation and fast prototyping, consumer psychology, and diversity and equity. It includes useful features throughout, from review questions to guides to further resources.This is an essential textbook for any sport marketing course taken as a part of a degree programme in sport management, sport marketing, sport business, sport development, or business, management, and marketing.
Lewis Hamilton
In the nail - biting Brazilian Grand Prix of November 2008, Lewis Hamilton clinched his position as the youngest - ever winner of the Formula One World Championship. He is a truly remarkable sporting figure who, from his humble upbringing on a council estate in Stevenage, has gone on to dominate and revolutionise the world of motor racing. But Hamilton's rise through the motor racing ranks, from karting to the hotly contested F3 Superprix and onto the F1 podium, has not been straightforward. Lewis' racing career began aged just six, when his father, holding down three jobs to support his son's blossoming success, bought him his first go - kart. The breakthrough came when a ten - year - old Lewis met McLaren boss Ron Dennis at an awards ceremony. Lewis told him, 'I'm going to race for you one day...I'm going to race for McLaren.'Sure enough, two years later he was signed to McLaren's development programme.
The Routledge Handbook of Clinical Sport Psychology
A compendium of relevant empirical research and clinical best practices for assessment and treatment, this handbook charts the course that clinical sport psychology has taken since its inception as a distinct clinical specialty and highlights future directions for this rapidly growing practice domain.
Passion Connemara
This book brings together the elements needed to discover the origins of the Connemara pony as well as the reasons for its decline and revival.Originally from Ireland, the Connemara pony is the result of both its environment and Irish culture. Ancestral myths and legendary heroes have shaped the soul of this country. Opening with historical reminders, this book retraces the evolution of Irish breeding and gives indications on the use of horses and their size in order to better understand the variety of uses. This book also looks at the French stallions and presents the different bloodlines used by breeders to produce ponies for leisure and high-level sport.The result of meticulous research encompassing the genetics of the stallions and the organisation and current development of Connemara pony breeding in France, this richly illustrated book paints a portrait that is both comprehensive and accurate of what is the world's first sport pony.
Beyond the Jumbotron
A simple guidebook for navigating the new world of sports marketing and brand managementThe modern consumer, today's fan, is no longer passive. Over three quarters of millennials say they prefer experiences over traditional advertising. Old approaches won't work. Yard barkers handing out free towels. A stadium plastered with billboards. Maybe a new Jumbotron. Today's fan is looking for something more engaging, more interactive, and more immersive.Industry pioneer, James Giglio, the founder of MVP Interactive, takes us through his fascinating decade-long journey, starting out with a vision for immersive experiences, well before anyone had ever heard of virtual reality. Over that time, he has had the opportunity to work with many leading sports teams, professional leagues, advertising agencies, and consumer brands, to completely redefine the fan experience and now he shares those lessons with us.James also takes us through his own personal story of building a startup, from growing up as a daydreaming kid in Ocean County, New Jersey, to working with an advertising agency in New York and recognizing that three themes were emerging: the iPhone app explosion, the increased use of digital signage or so-called "street furniture," and the emergence of "pop up events" by leading brands. He began to wonder how these three trends could be brought together. What if the immersive technology on our iPhone could be brought to the streetscape? What if those digital displays could become interactive? And what if brands could attract consumers to them rather them just hawking them promotions and free stuff? The result was MVP Interactive. But like any startup, there were bumps along the way and James' story is a heartfelt, honest tale of making many... let's just say, learning a lot of lessons along the way.The timing could not be better. Post Covid, events are back and back big. During the pandemic, we all went fully remote and realized it was just way too much screentime. But we are also not going back to the way it was. Beyond the Jumbotron lies a new, hybrid world where human interaction and technology combine. James takes us through not only the why -- the dramatic changes in consumer attitudes and behavior that are driving the adoption of immersive technology, but more importantly the how -- how to bring these projects to life and lead to real, measurable result after case study and shows the possibilities of new technology are not only endless, but also just the beginning. lts for sports properties and brands. James and his team at MVP Interactive have completed over 200 immersive technology projects and the book is filled with case study after case study and shows the possibilities of new technology are not only endless, but also just the beginning.
International Perspectives on Sport for Sustainable Development
This book brings together examples and cases from across the world to discuss how sport has and can further contribute to the UN 2030 Sustainable Development agenda. It discusses the major steps that international bodies have taken so far and can further take in the progressive integration of sport for sustainable development. Contributors from 21 countries take up at least one of the 17 UNO Sport for Development and Peace goals, and present and analyse examples of national, regional or local policies using sport as a lever for sustainable development. From traditional games to major competitions, from gender equality to social development and developing governmental transparency, the chapters showcase diverse experiences and demonstrate that sport is today much more than just physical activity. This book is based on the network of the International Research Network in Sport Tourism (IRNIST) with the collaboration of Sport 4 Impact. It is the first step of a collaboration between universities and the world of associations working in partnership with organizations such as the UN or the European Union. The book is an important resource not just for students and researchers of sport science but for policy makers, bureaucrats and sport administrators.
Traveling with the Coach
Traveling with the Coach is a book about fifty years of my life being a football coach's wife and of all the things I have had a chance to do while traveling with the coach.
My Best Games - 1924-1937
This book presents the best games from the period between 1924 and 1937 of the fourth world champion, Alexander Alekhine, selected and analyzed by himself. The games form a collection of extraordinary richness, demonstrating the refinement, originality, and depth of Alekhine's analysis. We can observe in detail his clear and aggressive style in the best moments of his career, including the anthological match against Capablanca in Buenos Aires in 1927, when he won the world title."Typical of Alekhine were his deep plans, distant calculations, and unlimited imagination. His greatest weapon was his combinatorial vision, calculating variants with great ease and precision. Alekhine's combinations possessed an astonishing and demolishing force." - Mikhail BotvinnikIt contains a 65-page appendix with biographical notes on Alekhine's opponents in this book.
The Principles and Practices of Solo Training
EVERYONE WANTS TO ADD YEARS TO THEIR LIFE. BUT EVERYONE NEEDS... TO ADD LIFE TO THEIR YEARS. One of the world's foremost experts in historical swordfighting and martial arts systems, Dr. Guy Windsor wants to teach you how to maximize your personal development and live up to your true potential - in training, in martial arts, and in life - even when training solo. Using simple, straightforward, and (above all) achievable principles of action, Dr. Windsor can help you establish a solid foundation for mechanics and training in your own martial arts practices, as well as teaching you best practices to achieve excellence in life. Whether you are searching for ways to improve your combat and martial arts training, hope to increase your physical fitness, or simply want to find a better mindset for living life, The Principles and Practices of Solo Training is for you. Join Dr. Windsor as he teaches you how to... USE MENTAL IMAGERY to improve your training effectiveness FIND GREATER HEALTH as you progress UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE of and best way to set goals IMPROVE YOURSELF even when dealing with physical or psychological impediments AND MORE! With profound insight, unparalleled expertise, and good-old-fashioned common sense, Dr. Windsor is the perfect guide for your journey of self- improvement. Whether you are a master of the martial arts trying to add that last critical edge to your skills, or a beginner who has never thrown a punch or picked up a sword, The Principles and Practices of Solo Training will help you find - and master - the hidden potential within.
Secrets of the Sword
Secrets of the Sword, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
The Principles and Practices of Solo Training
EVERYONE WANTS TO ADD YEARS TO THEIR LIFE. BUT EVERYONE NEEDS... TO ADD LIFE TO THEIR YEARS. One of the world's foremost experts in historical swordfighting and martial arts systems, Dr. Guy Windsor wants to teach you how to maximize your personal development and live up to your true potential - in training, in martial arts, and in life - even when training solo. Using simple, straightforward, and (above all) achievable principles of action, Dr. Windsor can help you establish a solid foundation for mechanics and training in your own martial arts practices, as well as teaching you best practices to achieve excellence in life. Whether you are searching for ways to improve your combat and martial arts training, hope to increase your physical fitness, or simply want to find a better mindset for living life, The Principles and Practices of Solo Training is for you. Join Dr. Windsor as he teaches you how to... USE MENTAL IMAGERY to improve your training effectiveness FIND GREATER HEALTH as you progress UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE of and best way to set goals IMPROVE YOURSELF even when dealing with physical or psychological impediments AND MORE! With profound insight, unparalleled expertise, and good-old-fashioned common sense, Dr. Windsor is the perfect guide for your journey of self- improvement. Whether you are a master of the martial arts trying to add that last critical edge to your skills, or a beginner who has never thrown a punch or picked up a sword, The Principles and Practices of Solo Training will help you find - and master - the hidden potential within.
A Mirror of the Jewish Religion: A Critical Edition and Translation of Christian Petter L繹we's "Speculum Religionis Judaic疆" (1732)
In 1732, Christian Petter L繹we, a Jewish convert to Lutheranism, published his Speculum Religionis Judaic疆 (Mirror of the Jewish Religion), a description of the Jewish religion and ceremonies as practised at the time. Over 50 years before Jews were permitted to settle in Sweden in 1782, the genre of Christian ethnographical writing about Jews and Jewish rituals had arrived in Sweden from Germany. In this volume, Jonathan Adams (University of Gothenburg) introduces the background to L繹we's "mirror" by looking at both the earlier history of Jews in Sweden and the phenomenon of ethnographical writing about Jews. The text of Speculum is presented in its original Swedish with a translation into English facing on the opposite pages. This edition includes notes explaining technical terms, identifying people and places, and translating Hebrew words and phrases. The volume also includes two works published in Sweden prior to Speculum: Bezelius' Die Herrlichkeit des Christenthums (The Glory of Christianity [excerpts], 1684) and Seeligmann's J羹discher Ceremonien (On Jewish Ceremonies, 1725). The volume should be of interest to students and researchers of Jewish and Scandinavian history as well as the history of Jewish-Christian relations.
Modern Archery Is !
Jake's involvement in Archery parallel's changes in rules and equipment to today. His life membership in the NFAA & USAA since 1984 helped his involvement as a competitor, instructor and judge in National and World Archery. People compete for awards but Archery offers so much more as a diversion to everyday life. The author, who began his foray into archery as a ten-year-old in 1951, shares photos to help you hone your effort. He also details his wide array of experiences with the National Field Archery Association, the US Archery Association, the International Field Archery Association, the US Archery Association and the World Archery Association. Plus involvement with three State Archery Association; Ohio Archers, Idaho Field Archery Association and the Georgia Bowhunter & Archery Association.
Ancient Chinese Weapons
Martial artists that reach a certain level of proficiency with their barehanded fighting forms, may choose to expand their knowledge to include weapons techniques. Over the past 5,000 years, the Chinese have developed a vast array of weapons, built for a multitude of purposes. These weapons and their derivitaves are found in all martial art styles, including Kung Fu, karate, Taekwondo, and Indonesian styles. You may ask What weapon should I choose? What are their original or main purposes? What is the history of these weapons? What weapon is right for my body type or strength? Ancient Chinese Weapons: A Martial Artists Guide is an easy reference guide designed to offer the answers. It is profusely illustrated, easy to navigate, and conveniently broken down into the four main classifications: Long Weapons, Short Weapons, Soft Weapons, and Projectile / Thrown Weapons. Contents include: Techniques and fighting strategy for many kinds of weapons The history and evolution of Chinese weapons Weapons classifications Over 130 illustrations Inside you will find ancient Chinese weapons of many types, from swords and spears, sharpened coins to flying claws! Even if you're not a martial artist, but have an interest in history and warfare, you'll find this guide an invaluable resource.
The Judo Advantage
The Judo Advantage explores the dynamics of how and why the human body works most efficiently for throwing, submission, and pinning techniques. Although judo provides the basis for the author's analysis, his insights also relate to other grappling sports such as Russian sambo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and Olympic and collegiate wrestling. You will learn how to Gain a competitive edge using the principles of human biomechanics. Master the ability to control your opponent's movements. Improve fluency for seamless transition between techniques. Generate incredible power and speed. This book features: In-depth analysis of stances, balance breaking, throws, takedowns, transitions, ground fighting, trapping, footwork, combinations, gripping, posting, linear and angular movement, torque, generating power, evading, generating force, changing directions, and stability Over 200 action photos Drills and winning insight for coaches and athletes of grappling arts Steve Scott merges traditional martial wisdom with modern kinesiology, the study of human anatomy and movement. This new biomechanical perspective helps competitors develop every facet of their grappling skill, giving them a clear advantage in controlling opponents.
Significant Recruiting
Unlock the Secrets to College Recruiting with Significant Recruiting!Hi, I'm Coach Matt Rogers, your College Recruiting Coach! If you're here, chances are you have a student-athlete with big dreams of playing sports at the collegiate level. I know exactly how overwhelming that journey can feel-because I've been there.When I was in high school, I was an athlete with the same dream. Unfortunately, neither of my parents attended college, and my coach showed little interest in guiding me through the recruiting process. We were completely in the dark. A chance phone call by my older brother to a college coach during my senior year was the only reason I got my shot. That experience shaped my mission: I want to ensure no family has to face the same uncertainty we did.Over the past 25 years, I've worn many hats-college head coach, athletic director, and college scout-helping more than 4,000 student-athletes achieve their dreams of playing in college. I wrote Significant Recruiting to share the strategies, stories, and actionable steps that have made all the difference for so many families.This book is your roadmap to college recruiting, laid out in 12 clear, practical steps. Each chapter includes simple action items to help you move forward confidently. You'll learn how to identify the best-fit schools for your athlete, build meaningful connections with college coaches, and navigate the recruiting process without unnecessary stress.What makes this guide even more special? Insights from some of the best minds in college sports. At the end of each chapter, I've included advice from experienced coaches and real-life stories of families who found success (and some who overcame challenges you can avoid). Plus, if you need extra support, you can reach me directly at CoachMattRogers.com for personalized guidance.Hear from the Experts: "This is the playbook every young athlete needs. Developing a strategic plan for the recruiting process is essential, and Rogers' book is a detailed outline from someone who knows the process inside and out."- Lori Chalupny Lawson, NCAA Division I Player, U.S. Women's World Cup Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist"Matt's labor of love for young people shines through in this easy-to-follow recruiting process. It's THE playbook for achieving student-athlete dreams."- Quinn Wirth, Former NCAA Division I Basketball Player"This book is a must-read for high school athletes finding their college fit. It's well-written with invaluable insights."- Mark Edwards, 3x NCAA Men's Basketball Coach of the Year"Matt Rogers has distilled nearly three decades of experience into a practical guide that simplifies the recruiting journey. His relationship-driven approach is a standout."- Rich Dunsworth, President, University of the Ozarks"Significant Recruiting empowers student-athletes to take charge of their journey. It teaches them to want it, own it, and stay accountable."- Emily Brydon, World Champion Alpine Skier, 3x Olympian, Founder & CEO of Emily Brydon Youth FoundationIf your family is ready to navigate the college recruiting process with clarity and confidence, this book is for you. Let's make your athlete's dream a reality!
The Modern ”A” Frame Ski Technique
A quick, easy read pocket or digital guide for intermediate through expert skiing. With this guide you will learn: advanced to expert skiing, balanced powerful body positioning to act in harmony with the skis and mountain, powder skiing, mogul skiing, how to carve, proven older techniques, and if you wish - how to Telemark ski.
Social Issues in Sport, Leisure, and Health
This book examines how social issues shape and influence our engagement with sport, leisure time physical activity, and health-promoting exercise. Connecting the personal with the public, it helps the reader understand how individual exercise, leisure, and sport participation are both facilitated and constrained by their social contexts.Presenting a series of in-depth descriptions of grassroots sport, urban lifestyle sport, physical activity across the life course, sport for children with special needs, and the development of creative climates in sport, this book seeks to encourage what C. Wright Mills described as the "sociological imagination". Every chapter begins with an individual-level account centred on everyday challenges with accessing sport, partaking in leisure activities, and meeting guidelines for daily exercise before exploring the larger, socially determined patterns in which those experiences are located, establishing a vital template for the social scientific study of sport, leisure, and health.Touching on key contemporary themes including diversity, inclusion, health inequalities, and physical inactivity, as well as selection and intensification in sports, this book offers new case material and theoretical tools for understanding the relationships between sport, leisure, health, and the wider society. This is an indispensable companion for any course on the sociology of sport, exercise, leisure, or physical activity and health.
Self-defense or jiu-jitsu achievable by everyone
A brief journey to the roots of Jiu-Jitsu through an important historical record.A book written by the legendary Japanese fighter Mitsuyo Maeda (1878 - 1941), the famous Conde Koma, precursor of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.Mitsuyo Maeda learned the gentle way at the Kodokan, with an instructor directly appointed by Jigoro Kano, the creator of Judo. He received his black belt in 1889, and five years later he left Japan to travel the world demonstrating the effectiveness of his martial art, then called "Kano Jiu-Jitsu".After traveling through Europe, the United States, and Central America, he settled in Brazil in 1917, where he married and taught the precepts of the gentle way. In addition to being one of the first to introduce Judo to Brazil, his work as a teacher in the city of Bel矇m do Par獺, with Carlos Gracie, H矇lio Gracie's brother, as his student, sowed the seeds of what would become Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.This book, written during his time in El Salvador in 1913, gives us a glimpse of his vision, descriptions, and photographic records of various techniques: locks, chokes, projections, and self-defense techniques, as well as his teachings on healthy habits.Self-defense or jiu-jitsu achievable by everyone is a small piece of judo and jiu-jitsu history, inaccessible for decades, now at your fingertips.
Seat, Gaits, and Reactions and the Evolution of the Position of the Rider Through the Ages
Seat, Gaits, and Reactions: Before talking about riding and dressage, Captain de S矇vy studies the gaits of the horse, emphasizing the role of the pendulum-neck. He establishes the link between the horse's movement and the rider's attitude and the corresponding reactions based on his keen observations and analysis of photographic views.In the section devoted to the rider, the author approaches the concept of flexibility by proposing exercises, which we can use today, helping to achieve the independence of the parts of the body and leading to the acquisition of a correct seat, the essential prerequisite for the proper use of the aids.The Equitation chapter presents an analysis of the use of aids, then the use of gaits in the training of the horse and the education of the rider. The proposed dressage progression is centered around two qualities: submission and balance.Evolution of the Position of the Rider Through the Ages: Beginning with Greece and Rome, de S矇vy analyzes the different postures that characterize the major developments in the history of horse riding. He continues from the ancient precepts up to the regulations and guidelines which are still the basis of our teaching today. A short study on the seat prolongs this essential work which allows us to understand the modern methods of taming a horse for riding.
How to Lose Weight Without Feeling Hungry
Facing the challenge of weight loss can be a difficult journey, full of restrictive diets and deprivations. However, this book offers a completely different approach that will change your perspective on the weight loss process."How to Lose Weight Without Feeling Hungry" is not just another diet book. It describes a method that reprograms adipose cells to release excess fat and a technique that reprograms the mind to understand that we don't need to store energy in the form of fat.Unlike conventional programs that require drastic calorie reduction and constant deprivations, this method seeks a more natural and effective approach.Forget the idea of starving yourself or subjecting yourself to exhausting exercises, as this new perspective is based on decades of research on human behavior and the mind.The book guides the reader through a unique journey, filled with surprising discoveries and strategies, liberating them from the pitfalls of conventional diets.The work emphasizes that eating is necessary for losing weight and explains how restrictive diets can put the body in a state of emergency, resulting in temporary and unsustainable weight loss.Throughout the pages, subtle yet fundamental changes are presented that should be incorporated into the reader's life, providing remarkable results for both the body and mind.The book is divided into three phases: the first presents small fundamental changes, the second reveals impactful adjustments, and the third addresses final transformations for a sustainable new lifestyle.The book's approach combines the knowledge of an expert in weight loss with over 15 years of experience in physical education and an expert in habit reprogramming, focusing on the human mind."How to Lose Weight Without Feeling Hungry" promises lasting transformation, integrating body and mind, providing a positive and fulfilling experience of self-discovery.If you are seeking a new understanding of weight loss, this book is the key to unraveling the mysteries that surround this intimate connection between body and mind, transforming your life physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Practical Guide to the Operational Use of the M249 SAW Machine Gun
The objective of this manual is to allow the reader to be able to use the FN M249 and tripod mount system competently. The manual will give the reader background/specifications of the weapon; instruct on its operation, disassembly, and assembly; demonstrate correct usage of tripod; detail proper firing procedure; and identify malfunction/misfire procedures. Operator-level maintenance will also be detailed to allow the reader to understand fully and become competent in the use and maintenance of the FN M249 general purpose machine gun.
Practical Guide to the Operational Use of the M240/MAG58 Machine Gun
The objective of this manual is to allow the reader to be able to use the M240/MAG58 and tripod mount system competently. The manual will give the reader background/specifications of the weapon; instruct on its operation, disassembly andassembly, demonstrate correct usage of tripod; detail proper firing procedure; and identify malfunction/misfire procedures. Operator-level maintenance will also be detailed to allow the reader to understand fully and become competent in the use and maintenance of the M240/MAG58 general-purpose machine gun.
Practical Guide to the Operational Use of the PPS-43 Submachine Gun
This manual provides instruction on how to to use and maintain the weapon system. Key topics: - background and specifications- instructions on its operation- disassembly and assembly- proper firing procedures- malfunction/misfire procedures- operator level maintenance
Practical Guide to the Operational Use of the HK69A1 Grenade Launcher
The objective of this manual is to allow the reader to be able to use the Heckler and Koch 69A1 Grenade Launcher competently. The manual will give the reader background/specifications of the weapon, instructions on its operation, disassembly and assembly; proper firing procedure; and malfunction/misfire procedures. Operator-level maintenance will also be detailed to allow the reader to understand and become competent in the use and maintenance of the HK69A1 Grenade Launcher.
Practical Guide to the Operational Use of the MK19 Grenade Launcher
The objective of this manual is to allow the reader to be able to use the MK19, Mod3 Automatic Grenade Launcher competently. The manual will give the reader background/specifications of the weapon, instructions on its operation, disassembly and assembly; proper firing procedure; and malfunction/misfire procedures. Operator level maintenance will also be detailed to allow the reader to understand and become competent in the use and maintenance of the MK19, Mod3 Grenade Launcher.
Practical Guide to the Operational Use of the HK416
The objective of this manual is to allow the reader to be able to use the various HK416 variants competently. The manual will give the reader background/specifications of the weapon; instructions on its operation, disassembly and assembly; proper firing procedure; and malfunction/misfire procedures. Operator-level maintenance will also be detailed to allow the reader to understand and become competent in the use and maintenance of the HK416 rifle.
Practical Guide to the Operational Use of the Glock Pistol
The objective of this manual is to allow the reader to be able to use the various Glock pistols competently. The manual will give the reader background/specifications of the weapon; instructions on its operation, disassembly, and assembly; proper firing procedure; and malfunction/misfire procedures. Operator-level maintenance will also be detailed to allow the readerto understand and become competent in the use and maintenance of the Glock pistol.
The Kingmaker
Respected pedigree authority Avalyn Hunter explores how Northern Dancer and his sons have established a royal dynasty that has profoundly dominated the international bloodstock market.
Social Capital and Sport Organisations
Drawing on primary research within voluntary sports clubs in the UK and secondary analysis of the wider international literature on social capital, this text focuses on the micro-processes of social capital development and how they play out in specific social settings. In so doing, it adds to existing research by developing a rich, contextualised, process-based view of social capital in action.Critically reviewing theoretical and empirical literature on social capital, the book highlights the key current debates. The empirical core of the book draws on ethnographic observation over 18 months at voluntary sports clubs in the UK, including in-depth interviews with sports club members and organisers. The text explicitly seeks to set this empirical work in its wider context, by considering the findings in relation to other international studies of social capital in both sports clubs and other types of organisation. The book draws on international research from a whole range of countries: UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Norway, Denmark, Netherlands, Japan, Vanuatu, Czech Republic, Germany, and many others. The book establishes a transferable, process-based understanding of how social capital develops - both within sports clubs and beyond.This is an illuminating reading for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers with an interest in the sociology of sport, sport development, sport management, sport policy, social theory, social policy, or social networks.
It Depends !
Abstract for It Depends! - Hebron with Yazulla It Depends!, focuses on conditions affecting peoples physical, mental, and emotional states as related to learning and its observable outcome in a topical dialog between Hebron, PGA Master Professional and Dr. Stephen Yazulla. Hebron has been researching the brain's connection to learning for over two decades. He attended Harvard's Connecting Mind-Brain to Education Institute, Dr. Eric Jensen's Teaching with the Brain in Mind workshops and spending time with renowned Dr. Robert Bjork at UCLA's Learning Lab; Michael organized the first National PGA of America, Europe, and Canada Teaching and Coaching Summits; a member of World of Golf Teachers Hall of Fame, PGA of America Hall of Fame, recipient of PGA National Teacher of the Year and National PGA Horton Smith Awards. Professor Stephen Yazulla, Ph. D Professor Emeritus at Stony Brook University's Department of Neurobiology and Behavior, and of Ophthalmology. Both Hebron and Yazulla addressing their expertise in response to ponderings received from those they instruct. In any group of learners, there are various levels assessed by performance under the same instructor in the same environment. The dialog emphasizes that much of a person's success is influenced on their current knowledge base, regardless of the instructor or environment. This book focuses on learning more about how numerous contingencies including natural ability, fatigue, motivation, effort, experience, expectations of themselves and of the instructor, manner of instruction, practice strategies, consequences of success or failure, what stress and emotions have on brain function, and ultimately on learning and performance. An emphasis is on presenting how the brain responds to these conditions and, for better or worse, how behavior necessarily follows. These ideas are supported in technical vocabulary on research from Cellular, Systems, and Behavioral Neuroscience with an overview of the Brain and Nervous System.The game of Golf is used as an example for any instructional activity. The goal is to improve learning and performance by reducing stress in coaching, teaching, and performing environments. Key Words: Education, teaching, coaching, learning, performance, motivation, stress, emotion, behavioral neuroscience, brain.
Boxing
Become a Master In the Ring!The revised edition of this boxing guidebook, prepared by leading coaches and physical educators, offers a comprehensive resource for trainers, teachers, students, and enthusiasts looking to improve their skills in the sport. During World War II, the U.S. Naval Institute created this regimen after finding the sport of boxing uniquely suited to developing essential qualities such as quick reactions, cool judgment, coordination, and grit; skills invaluable not only in combat but also in countless other sports and physical activities.Complete with hundreds of illustrations, Boxing covers a wide range of topics and techniques and provides a holistic approach to boxing development. Some key areas covered include: Positioning and movement: Learning proper footwork and body positioning to optimize offensive and defensive strategies. Physiological and psychological conditioning: Understanding the physical and mental aspects of boxing training, including stamina, endurance, and mindset.Leading with the right arm: Mastering techniques and strategies for using the dominant hand effectively in boxing exchanges. Leading with the left arm: Exploring techniques and tactics for effective use of the left, the non-dominant hand for most boxers.Feinting, drawing, and clinching: Understanding the art of deception, luring opponents into vulnerable positions, and utilizing clinches to control the fight.Ring strategy: Developing an understanding of various strategies and tactics employed in boxing matches, including offensive and defensive maneuvers.Lesson plans and drills: Providing structured training plans and exercises to enhance specific boxing skills and overall performance.By learning and implementing the elements of boxing outlined in this guidebook, practitioners can experience improved stamina and endurance, enhanced reflexes and coordination, increased self-confidence, the ability to think clearly and remain calm under pressure, and the maintenance of agility and balance. Boxing builds power, instills discipline, and promotes an active and focused mindset.This time-tested manual serves as a foundation for those seeking mastery in the ring and in life, emphasizing the transferable skills and qualities that boxing cultivates beyond the sport itself.This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a hardcover (ISBN 1648373607).
Practical Guide to the Operational Use of the Beretta 92/M9 Pistol
The objective of this manual is to allow the reader to be able to competently use the various Beretta 92 pistols. The manual will give the reader background/specifications of the weapon, instructions on its operation, disassembly and assembly; proper firing procedure; and malfunction/misfire procedures. Operator level maintenance will also be detailed to allow the reader to understand and become competent in the use and maintenance of the Beretta 92 series pistols.
Practical Guide to the Operational Use of the M2 BMG Machine Gun
The objective of this manual is to allow the reader to be able to use competently the Browning M2 .50 caliber weapon system. The manual will give the reader background/specifications of the weapon and instruct on its operation, disassembly and assembly, proper firing procedure, and malfunction/misfire procedures. Operator level maintenance will also be detailed to allow the reader to understand fully and become competent in the use and maintenance of the Browning M2 machine gun.
Gymnastics
Gymnastics seems to become more popular and more attractive every time the Olympiad is over. The only good thing about gymnastics is that the young and athletic people who want to become a star are a way to achieve their dreams. The bad thing about the gymnastics is that it takes a lot of time and money to make it successful.Gymnastics is not the sports for the weak or for those easily injured because it takes hours to do it and it is recommended to be in a group of other friends or family. For example, in a group you can share injury costs and have a trip home, and you'll have somebody to contact after a hard day at work or because of the fact that gymnastics are considered an endurance sport.In this Book You will learn.....How calisthenics worksWhat calisthenics can do for YOU50+ bodyweight exercises you can learn + photo demonstrationsExpert advice on sets, reps and formNutritional advice to maximize your resultsGuide to warming up and preparing for calisthenicsCore lessons in flexibilityCardio and conditioning drills to blast body fat and get shreddedExtremely comprehensive and detailed, with nearly 200 exercises and well over 500 photographs, it is a complete developmental template for building the essential foundation of strength required for all gymnastics success. Whether you are a competitive athlete looking for an edge, a fitness enthusiast or just beginning a healthier lifestyle.
Practical Guide to the Operational Use of the MP5 Submachine Gun
This manual provides instruction on how to to use and maintain the weapon system. Key topics: - background and specifications- instructions on its operation- disassembly and assembly- proper firing procedures- malfunction/misfire procedures- operator level maintenance
Education in Sport and Physical Activity
Sport and physical activity are embedded in our education systems and in wider society. This book takes the broadest possible look at this topic, across every key discipline and on different continents, opening up important new directions for the future development of sport and physical activity education. The book examines education in sport coaching, sport management, PE teacher training, physical activity and health promotion, and the emerging discipline of outdoor studies, considering how trends such as globalisation, digitalisation, and privatisation are having a profound impact on education programs. It identifies some of the most important societal issues that must be addressed by sport and physical activity educators, including healthy lifestyles, inequality, intercultural aspects, human rights, and emerging technologies, and looks at how sport and physical activity education in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and Australasia is evolving to meet these challenges. Designed to invite self-reflection, to provoke debate and to open up new cross-disciplinary and international perspectives within sports organisations and higher education institutions, this book is fascinating reading for advanced students, researchers, teachers, and policy makers with an interest in sport and physical activity.
Athlete Transitions Into Retirement
Transitions in sport can be either normative (relatively predictable) or non-normative (less predictable) and are critical times in the development of athlete's careers. Whilst retirement from sport is inevitable, the timing of retirement can be less predictable. If an athlete copes well with the transition they may be better able to adjust to life after sport. However, not coping with the transition can lead to a crisis and negative consequences for the athlete. Transition periods from sport and in particular retirement from sport have been identified as high-risk periods for athletes in terms of psychological distress. However, circumstances surrounding the athlete's retirement are a critical factor in the transition into life after sport. Voluntarily retiring from sport for example, leads to a smoother transition than being forced into retirement through injury or deselection. Research indicates that retirement from sport should be seen as a process rather than a single moment, with many athletes taking up to 2 years to successfully transition out of sport. Currently, there are few bodies of work that are solely devoted to retirement transition. Athlete Transitions into Retirement: Experiences in Elite Sport and Options for Effective Support provides contemporary viewpoints on athlete transitions from elite sport in a global context. This volume is a collaboration of research from leading authors around the world, offering global perspectives to athlete transitions into retirement and is key reading for both researchers and practitioners in the fields of Sport Psychology and Coaching as well as the Athletes themselves.
Improving Gender Equity in Sports Coaching
The sport coaching profession has historically been and continues to be a White male-dominated occupation and this remains a global issue. This imbalance persists despite an improvement in wider social attitudes and legislation towards equality and diversity within many societies, and despite the action by sporting organisations and national governing bodies. Within the research literature, the underrepresentation of women in sport coaching is a well-documented issue with a number of research studies highlighting the experiences and impact of being in the minority for women coaches. The issue of gender inequity in sport coaching is a long-standing one and shows little sign of changing significantly anytime soon. Therefore, a new approach is needed, one that draws on the knowledge and evidence we have to create actionable, sustainable, deep-rooting interventions that challenge the issue of gender equity at its very core. The overall purpose of Improving Gender Equity in Sports Coaching is to take an action or forward-thinking approach about what works, or could work, to improve the recruitment, development, or promotion of women sport coaches. The book brings together a global group of esteemed scholars working in this subject area. In this book, we have brought together not just the insight but also a collection of strategies and recommendations as to how this research could be or has been utilised to make our sport coaching envrionment places where all coaches feel as though they belong. As such, this ground-breaking book is a must read not just for students and researchers of gender equity in sport but also for policy and decision-makers working in sport.
