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Training for Obstacle Course Racing - A Practical Guide for the Busy Athlete (Hardcover): Will Peveler Training for Obstacle Course Racing - A Practical Guide for the Busy Athlete (Hardcover)
Will Peveler
R1,274 R921 Discovery Miles 9 210 Save R353 (28%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) pushes athletes to their limits as they race over, under, and across a variety of challenges. But as popular as these races have become, there are few resources available to help OCR competitors improve their performance. Training for Obstacle Course Racing: A Practical Guide for the Busy Athlete provides elite-level instruction for the non-professional athlete, from beginning to experienced racers. Topics covered in this book include: Selecting and maintaining equipment Techniques for conquering specific obstacles Developing a training plan Strength and conditioning Developing a sound and safe nutrition plan Common injuries and injury prevention Preparing for competitions Most OCR athletes must be able to effectively balance strength and conditioning workouts, obstacle training, family, work, and recovery. This book is designed for just that purpose, helping athletes develop programs for their specific needs, whether training for health and wellness or winning the race.

The Science of Gymnastics - Advanced Concepts (Paperback, 2nd edition): Monem Jemni The Science of Gymnastics - Advanced Concepts (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Monem Jemni
R1,606 Discovery Miles 16 060 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The Science of Gymnastics provides the most comprehensive and accessible introduction available to the fundamental physiological, biomechanical and psychological principles underpinning performance in artistic gymnastics. The second edition introduces three new sections: applied coaching, motor learning and injury prevention and safety, and features contributions from leading international sport scientists and gymnastics coaches and instructors. With case studies and review questions included in each chapter, the book examines every key aspect of gymnastic training and performance, including: physiological assessment diet and nutrition energetics kinetics and kinematics spatial orientation and motor control career transitions mental skills training and perception injury assessment and prevention, with clinical cases advanced case studies in rotations, vault approach and elastic technologies in gymnastics. A fully dedicated website provides a complete set of lecture material, including ready-to-use animated slides related to each chapter, and the answers to all review questions in the book. The book represents an important link between scientific theory and performance. As such, The Science of Gymnastics is essential reading for any student, researcher or coach with an interest in gymnastics, and useful applied reading for any student of sport science or sports coaching.

Teaching Physical Education - Contemporary Issues for Teachers, Educators and Students (Hardcover): Gary Stidder Teaching Physical Education - Contemporary Issues for Teachers, Educators and Students (Hardcover)
Gary Stidder
R4,025 Discovery Miles 40 250 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The most up-to-date book examining current issues (academic, political, pedagogical) in physical education. Essential text for any course on current issues in PE, and useful reading on any general PE course. Considers the implications of these issues for teaching practice in PE. Wide scope, from health to competitive sport, from militarisation to the impact of the market on education. Includes investigative, autobiographical and anecdotal experiences of PE in schools. First book to examine the impact of the COVID pandemic on physical education. Author is a former PE teacher and a well-established researcher and teacher educator.

Gender-Based Violence in Children's Sport (Hardcover): Gretchen Kerr Gender-Based Violence in Children's Sport (Hardcover)
Gretchen Kerr
R4,020 Discovery Miles 40 200 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The first book to focus exclusively on gender-based violence experienced by children in sport. All forms of gender-based violence will be addressed within one book, using research from sport sociology, sport psychology, developmental psychology, and coaching. Research and theories at various levels of influence (e.g., individual, interpersonal, organizational, sociocultural) will be incorporated to understand gender-based violence. Real-life cases of athletes' experiences of gender-based violence will be infused throughout the book. Additionally, cases that illustrate the multi-layered influences on the occurrence, prevention and intervention of gender-based violence in sport will be incorporated. The use of real-life cases will help to bring the theoretical content to life and will enhance the accessibility and comprehensibility of the content for readers. The book will set out future agendas for research and practice to eliminate gender-based violence in children's sport.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Sport and Leisure (Paperback): Simon Mosey, Richard Shipway, Chris Symons Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Sport and Leisure (Paperback)
Simon Mosey, Richard Shipway, Chris Symons
R1,248 Discovery Miles 12 480 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The only up-to-date introductory textbook on sport entrepreneurship and innovation. Entrepreneurial skills are essential for anybody working in sport management, particularly in the face of COVID-related challenges. Introduces key theory and focuses on best practice, based on real world scenarios. Includes practitioner voices throughout.

Playful Education - Using Play Therapy Strategies to Elevate Your Classroom (Paperback): Dee C. Ray Playful Education - Using Play Therapy Strategies to Elevate Your Classroom (Paperback)
Dee C. Ray
R951 Discovery Miles 9 510 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Playful Education provides a guide for you to activate the powers of play to boost your teaching practices and increase your effectiveness as an educator. Based on Virginia Axline and Garry Landreth's play therapy, this book is an operational and practical guide on using play therapy to strengthen your holistic learning development and relationships with students. Chapters offer practical responsive interventions for children with behavioral and academic challenges and preventative practices. You will learn the purpose and goals of implementing play times, (i.e., PlayBreaks), with individuals and groups of students, skills necessary to facilitate playtimes, and how to transfer play skills to the larger classroom. Educators will learn the foundations of play therapy and how they can be used to guide play within a classroom setting. Expanding beyond the classroom, this book is loaded with playful activities to enhance child-teacher relationships and integrate play throughout the school.

Arts and Cultural Leadership - Creating Sustainable Arts Organizations (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Kenneth Foster Arts and Cultural Leadership - Creating Sustainable Arts Organizations (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Kenneth Foster
R4,031 Discovery Miles 40 310 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Includes case studies and other practical insights leveraging author expertise Increased coverage of arts start-ups and entrepreneurship Applicable across the arts, some competing texts focus on a particular area such as music or theatre

Arts and Cultural Leadership - Creating Sustainable Arts Organizations (Paperback, 2nd edition): Kenneth Foster Arts and Cultural Leadership - Creating Sustainable Arts Organizations (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Kenneth Foster
R1,587 Discovery Miles 15 870 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Includes case studies and other practical insights leveraging author expertise Increased coverage of arts start-ups and entrepreneurship Applicable across the arts, some competing texts focus on a particular area such as music or theatre

Jump Attack - The Formula for Explosive Athletic Performance and Training Like the Pros (Paperback, Main): Tim S. Grover Jump Attack - The Formula for Explosive Athletic Performance and Training Like the Pros (Paperback, Main)
Tim S. Grover
R315 R299 Discovery Miles 2 990 Save R16 (5%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

THE ELITE TRAINER FEATURED IN MICHAEL JORDAN DOCUSERIES THE LAST DANCE A fitness bible for athletes around the world, this three-phase, twelve-week program has exercises and workouts as well as cutting-edge information on training, nutrition, longevity, injury prevention, and more. Tim Grover began training Michael Jordan in 1989, and since then hundreds of elite athletes have turned to Grover to become stronger, faster, and more powerful, both physically and mentally. From increasing Michael Jordan's vertical leap to keeping Kobe Bryant and countless other superstars in peak physical shape, Grover's methods have made the best even better, year after year. Devised for explosive performance in any sport, this challenging workout pushes athletes out of their comfort zones, and allows anyone to train like a professional. This is how my pros do it. If you want to become more explosive, stronger, and faster, if you want to jump higher and improve your overall athletic performance in any sport, this is exactly how we do it today: This program is the difference between jumping and taking flight.'

Foundations of Sports Coaching - Applying Theory to Practice (Paperback, 3rd edition): Ashley Gill Foundations of Sports Coaching - Applying Theory to Practice (Paperback, 3rd edition)
Ashley Gill
R537 Discovery Miles 5 370 Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The fully revised third edition of the popular Foundations of Sports Coaching textbook aims to provide a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the practical and theoretical principles that underpin the sports coaching process, from both a participation and performance perspective. The focus of this contemporary edition is to bridge the gap between practical sports coaching delivery and the conceptual theories that underpin a sports coach's practice. It provides a wealth of real-world examples and up-to-date case studies from a wide range of sports to support the developing practitioner and help sports coaches understand how to apply key concepts and theories to their practice. In addition, there are countless practical coaching tips, techniques and strategies to further support sports coaches in their practice and development. The book will provide the reader with the skills, knowledge and background they will need to prepare athletes and sports people technically, tactically and strategically, covering the key components of a sports coaching-related undergraduate course, including: the continuing professionalisation of sports coaching the International Sports Coaching Framework (I.C.C.E.) the fundamental skills of a sports coach how to coach populous groups coaching philosophy coaching pedagogy creating a positive learning environment talent ID and sevelopment the reflective coach performance analysis to support coach feedback. This third edition updates the style of previous versions with all-new chapters focusing upon international professional practice frameworks, coaching philosophy, coaching pedagogy, talent identification and development, and reflective practice. All of these are critical for the contemporary practitioner to understand in order to ensure they provide the best possible coaching environment for their athletes to develop and succeed. No other introductory textbook explains the importance of a holistic approach to sports coaching practice. This is an essential companion to any sports coaching course.

The Lost Art Of Running - A Journey to Rediscover the Forgotten Essence of Human Movement (Paperback): Shane Benzie, Tim Major The Lost Art Of Running - A Journey to Rediscover the Forgotten Essence of Human Movement (Paperback)
Shane Benzie, Tim Major
R310 Discovery Miles 3 100 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

'Heads up - here's how to run like a pro' The Times 'A fascinating book' Adharanand Finn, author of Running With the Kenyans 'I'm convinced that Shane's insights were were instrumental in me winning the Marathon des Sables for a second time' Elisabet Barnes, coach and athlete 'Shane is the Indiana Jones of the running world' Damian Hall, ultra marathon runner 'You can't but help go out the door for your next run and try to put it all into practice' Nicky Spinks, endurance runner The Lost Art of Running is an opportunity to join running technique analyst coach and movement guru Shane Benzie on his journey across five continents as he trains with and analyses the running style of some of the most gifted athletes on the planet. Part narrative, part practical, this adventure takes you to the foothills of Ethiopia and the 'town of runners'; to the training grounds of world-record-holding marathon runners in Kenya; racing across the Arctic Circle and the mountains of Europe, through the sweltering sands of the Sahara and the hostility of a winter traverse of the Pennine Way, to witness the incredible natural movement of runners in these environments. Along the way, you will learn how to incorporate natural movement techniques into your own running and hear from some of the top athletes that Shane has coached over the years. Whether experienced or just tackling your first few miles, this groundbreaking book will help you discover the lost art of running.

Game-Based Pedagogy in Physical Education and Sports - Designing Rich Learning Environments (Paperback): Jeroen Koekoek, Ivo... Game-Based Pedagogy in Physical Education and Sports - Designing Rich Learning Environments (Paperback)
Jeroen Koekoek, Ivo Dokman, Wytse Walinga
R1,270 Discovery Miles 12 700 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Clear learning objectives and possible scenarios when teaching games in PE lessons. Teaching solutions provided. Photos and figures help readers to understand the game situations and how they can teach their students in practice. Helps readers to shape a comprehensive game pedagogy with the use of digital tools.

Game-Based Pedagogy in Physical Education and Sports - Designing Rich Learning Environments (Hardcover): Jeroen Koekoek, Ivo... Game-Based Pedagogy in Physical Education and Sports - Designing Rich Learning Environments (Hardcover)
Jeroen Koekoek, Ivo Dokman, Wytse Walinga
R4,045 Discovery Miles 40 450 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Clear learning objectives and possible scenarios when teaching games in PE lessons. Teaching solutions provided. Photos and figures help readers to understand the game situations and how they can teach their students in practice. Helps readers to shape a comprehensive game pedagogy with the use of digital tools.

A Constraints-led Approach to Figure Skating Coaching (Paperback): Garrett Lucash A Constraints-led Approach to Figure Skating Coaching (Paperback)
Garrett Lucash
R1,247 Discovery Miles 12 470 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The book unpacks and explains how the widely accepted constraints lead approach to coaching can be implemented within the real-world of an ascetic sport. Bridges the gap between science and practice and interprets evidence-based motor learning principals through practical application. The author has substantial practical experience as an athlete and coach in the sport of figure skating. Provides a rich example case study that will provide detailed examples of how a coaching team navigate the pragmatics of its application.

A Constraints-led Approach to Figure Skating Coaching (Hardcover): Garrett Lucash A Constraints-led Approach to Figure Skating Coaching (Hardcover)
Garrett Lucash
R4,472 Discovery Miles 44 720 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The book unpacks and explains how the widely accepted constraints lead approach to coaching can be implemented within the real-world of an ascetic sport. Bridges the gap between science and practice and interprets evidence-based motor learning principals through practical application. The author has substantial practical experience as an athlete and coach in the sport of figure skating. Provides a rich example case study that will provide detailed examples of how a coaching team navigate the pragmatics of its application.

Sport Governance Insights (Hardcover): Christos Anagnostopoulos, Dimitra Papadimitriou, Terri Byers, Grzegorz Botwina Sport Governance Insights (Hardcover)
Christos Anagnostopoulos, Dimitra Papadimitriou, Terri Byers, Grzegorz Botwina
R1,549 Discovery Miles 15 490 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Emphasis on the governance of nonprofit sport organisations (i.e., community clubs, national federations, international federations) that constitute the lifeblood of the sport ecosystem. Describes the notion of governance in and across sport Highlights why sport governance is becoming increasingly important Discusses what sporting Boards do and how they should do what they do, in the context of effective sport organizations Offers tools that ensure good governance in pursuit of organizational effectives

7X Your Strength Gains Even If You're a Man, Woman or Clueless Beginner Over 50 - Bodyweight Training Exercises and... 7X Your Strength Gains Even If You're a Man, Woman or Clueless Beginner Over 50 - Bodyweight Training Exercises and Workouts A.K.A. Calisthenics (Hardcover)
Rex Bonds
R809 Discovery Miles 8 090 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Solution-Focused Practice in Outdoor Therapy - Co-Adventuring for Change (Hardcover): Will W. Dobud, Stephan Natynczuk Solution-Focused Practice in Outdoor Therapy - Co-Adventuring for Change (Hardcover)
Will W. Dobud, Stephan Natynczuk
R4,189 Discovery Miles 41 890 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

* This book provides a robust and practical discussion about implementing solution-focused therapy in the outdoors * While other adventure and outdoor therapy books provide general introductions and overview of the work, this book presents an evidence-based and robust model for therapy outdoors, which is largely missing from the field. * This book brings together experiences of using this model in current outdoor practice, and contrasts with many adventure therapy books written by scholars with limited outdoor therapy experiences.

Amplifying Activities for Great Experiential Learning - 37 Practical and Proven Strategies (Hardcover): Sam Moore, Tim Hudson Amplifying Activities for Great Experiential Learning - 37 Practical and Proven Strategies (Hardcover)
Sam Moore, Tim Hudson
R4,460 Discovery Miles 44 600 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

* Provides practical strategies and approaches to help you run your existing learning activities in new and more effective ways * User-friendly, accessible layout with each strategy presented on a double page spread alongside illustrations * Includes guidance on how to implement the strategy and potential pitfalls. * Draws on examples from a wide range of education fields and applicable to different environments and age ranges.

The Routledge Handbook of Youth Physical Activity (Paperback): Timothy Brusseau Jr., Stuart Fairclough, David Lubans The Routledge Handbook of Youth Physical Activity (Paperback)
Timothy Brusseau Jr., Stuart Fairclough, David Lubans
R1,656 Discovery Miles 16 560 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Over the past three decades the study of pediatric physical inactivity has become a public health concern. The decreases in physical activity have been associated with obesity and numerous hypokinetic diseases. In accordance with this public health concern, the study of pediatric physical activity has become a central part of research in the health and exercise science fields. The Routledge Handbook of Youth Physical Activity is the first book to survey the full depth and breadth of the issues facing this field. Bringing together many of the world's experts and practitioners, the book helps to develop an understanding of the underlying issues related to pediatric physical activity as well as the role physical activity plays on cognitive, psychomotor, and social aspects of childhood. The book addresses issues with physical activity measurement and discuss wide-ranging aspects of physical activity interventions. With more emphasis than ever on physical activity, this book makes an important contribution to the scholars and practitioners working in the field of youth physical activity. This is the first single text on the state of current knowledge related to pediatric physical activity which offers a comprehensive guide to students and academics on these subjects The Routledge Handbook of Youth Physical Activity is key reading for all advanced students, researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers with an interest in physical activity, youth sport, public health matters, sport studies, or physical education.

Strength and Conditioning for Golf - A Guide for Coaches and Players (Hardcover): Alex Bliss Strength and Conditioning for Golf - A Guide for Coaches and Players (Hardcover)
Alex Bliss
R4,483 Discovery Miles 44 830 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The game of golf has changed dramatically over the last 20 years, with powerful, big-hitting players dominating at the elite level. With limitation and regulation of equipment being mandated by the R&A, players are increasingly looking to alternative options to increase their physicality to improve likelihood of winning. This is an area in which adding strength and conditioning training to a golfer's training programme will help to benefit performance. However, many players and coaches lack confidence or knowledge to train with strength and conditioning techniques, which is where this book, focusing on strength and conditioning and its application in golf, will help. Strength and Conditioning for Golf provides golfers and coaches with the evidence and practical suggestions to ensure that the choices they make about their training are informed and objective. This new volume examines why strength and conditioning techniques and principles are important for modern golf, blending scientific principles with real-world, practical advice and tips. Strength and Conditioning for Golf is of interest to golfers and coaches of all levels, as well as being of interest to researchers, students and coaches in the fields of; strength and conditioning, fitness and training, performance analysis, skill acquisition and other related sport science disciplines.

Movement and Mentorship - Healing Kids Through Sports (Hardcover): Marian Prentice Huntington Movement and Mentorship - Healing Kids Through Sports (Hardcover)
Marian Prentice Huntington
R707 Discovery Miles 7 070 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Sport Management, Innovation and the COVID-19 Crisis (Hardcover): Meltem  Ince Yenilmez, Goezde Ersoez Sport Management, Innovation and the COVID-19 Crisis (Hardcover)
Meltem Ince Yenilmez, Goezde Ersoez
R4,475 Discovery Miles 44 750 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

A comprehensive introduction to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sport organizations operating at the community, state/ provincial, national and professional levels Provides an alternative perception of the economic downturn's impact on sports and innovation while raising awareness on the need to rethink what is already known about sports issues regionally. Presents an accessible and detailed snapshot of policies and suggestions.

Understanding Collegiate Esports - A Practitioner's Guide to Developing Community and Competition (Hardcover): Jennifer... Understanding Collegiate Esports - A Practitioner's Guide to Developing Community and Competition (Hardcover)
Jennifer Lee Hoffman, Regena Pauketat, Kelsey A. Varzeas
R4,473 Discovery Miles 44 730 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

* Includes a glossary and list of questions for practitioners * Timely and current, exploring the role and rise of esports in university life and college students' esports experiences * Provides real case studies from campus practitioners in student affairs

Understanding Collegiate Esports - A Practitioner's Guide to Developing Community and Competition (Paperback): Jennifer... Understanding Collegiate Esports - A Practitioner's Guide to Developing Community and Competition (Paperback)
Jennifer Lee Hoffman, Regena Pauketat, Kelsey A. Varzeas
R1,098 Discovery Miles 10 980 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

* Includes a glossary and list of questions for practitioners * Timely and current, exploring the role and rise of esports in university life and college students' esports experiences * Provides real case studies from campus practitioners in student affairs

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