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This book is about gym culture, the pursuit of fit, muscular bodies and the use of drugs as a means to get there. Building on the international research literature and in-depth interviews with men who have experience of image and performance enhancing drugs (IPEDs), the book explores the fascination with muscles, motivations for using drugs to enhance them, assessments of risks, and experience of side effects. The book examines what the altered body does to the men's identity, self-image and relationships with peers and partners. Taking an evolutionary psychological approach, it also investigates the biological and psychological foundations of the fascination with the muscular body and discusses the notion of precarious manhood. Building on these analyses the book considers the political and regulatory initiatives in place to prevent the use of IPEDs and assesses those strategies' potential to reach their aims. This is essential reading for anybody with an interest in the issue of drugs in sport, the ethics of sport, sociology of sport, sociology of the body, masculinity or public health.
Every successful sports coach knows that good teaching and social practices are just as important as expertise in sport skills and tactics. Now in a fully revised and updated fourth edition, and introducing a new author team, Understanding Sports Coaching introduces theories and practices while exploring pedagogical, social, and cultural concepts underpinning good sports coaching practice. Broken into four sections, Understanding Sports Coaching examines the complex interplay between coach, athlete, coaching programme and social context, and encourages coaches to develop an open and reflective approach to their own coaching practice. It covers key aspects of coaching theories and practice, including important and emerging topics, such as: leadership athlete learning emotion in coaching culture as meaning making quality in coaching talent identification and development philosophy and sports coaching Understanding Sports Coaching also includes a full range of practical exercises and extended case studies designed to encourage coaches to critically reflect upon their own coaching strategies, their interpersonal skills and upon important issues in contemporary sports coaching. This is an essential textbook for any degree-level course in sports coaching, and for any professional coach looking to develop their coaching expertise.
Inclusive Physical Education Around the World is the first book to survey inclusive physical education worldwide, to examine the history of inclusive physical education across different regions, and to compare their policy, practice and educational cultures. Featuring the work of leading researchers from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America and South America, the book provides a unique interdisciplinary contribution to the fields of physical education, history and pedagogy. It provides readers with information on the origins and historical development of inclusion in schools and teaches them about different ways that inclusive physical education has grown and is implemented in different countries. This is essential reading for anybody with an interest in physical education, disability sport, adapted physical activity, special educational needs (SEN) teaching or social justice in education. It is a vital resource for postgraduates, researchers and academics who are interested in studies on inclusion and heterogeneity, as well as sport and cultural historians, physical education teachers and students.
Written by international speaker Brad Johnson and school fitness consultant Melody Jones Includes powerful studies on how physical activity in the classroom improves students' brain functioning and engagement Offers activities and games that teachers can use to incorporate physical exercise into their lessons
The book comprehensively addresses all substances and methods prohibited by WADA It strikes a balance between scientific evidence and practical examples It is a key volume to both someone wishing to explore the topic, or academics looking for specific details and case studies. the book highlights athletes who may have been banned for substances, allowing students to engage in additional case study research
* Fully revised and updated to explore the impact of COVID-19 driven accelleration of new technologies and delivery platforms, including streaming, piracy and new subscription services * Updated to explore political activism in sports, including Black Lives Matter, Colin Kaepernik, and "taking the knee" * More international in scope, with examples from global sports broadcasting and emerging sports. There is also increased coverage of women's sports, and equality, inclusion and gender issues * Very well pitched, with an accessible writing style and tone informed by the the author's background as a practitioner * Authored by an Emmy-award-winning sports television producer and enriched with evocative personal anecdotes from the author's experiences in practice, making for an engaging and memorable learning experience * Practical, nuts-and-bolts approach reveals how and why decisions are made by broadcasters and how they operate * Well structured and sub-sectioned chapters that make navigation and learning easy
Provides a clear understanding of the core principles in sport management education and its implementation across the globe Provides sport management academics with an essential resource for designing and refining curriculum design Evaluates the position of sport management education in relation to employment need and educational programme design Examines the critical development of sport management pedagogy and considers a unified globalised accreditation body that would help further professionalise the industry around the globe Essential reading for Sport Management educators and those in sport related professions to understand global educational platforms and their implications for policy at local, regional, national and international level
This book aims to take stock of what British membership of the European Union has contributed to British life for the sport sector, allowing us to make some informed guesses about the future, with all the unavoidable caveats. The book will look at different aspects of professional as well as amateur (competitive or recreational) sport, in an attempt to isolate the influence which Europe has exerted on Britain so far. There are no other books on the market like this.
* There is an increasing body of knowledge and interest in volunteering in these sectors. It will be a valuable comprehensive resource bringing such a broad range of topics together from cross - disciplinary approaches in one volume. It will have wide impact and be a key text in volunteering. * Editors are well known for research in volunteering. * International appeal through its authorship and content offering a range of different perspectives in a broad range of regions * The three areas come under the same QAA benchmarks which underpin design and reviewing of these courses, so it is important to look at these together in one volume.
* A unique and groundbreaking analysis of how to succeed in equestrian sport. * This book unpacks the winning habits of successful equestrians to form a toolkit for readers to develop their own winning habits. * Applying psychological understanding in peak performance, this book is bolstered by interviews with top contemporary professional showjumping athletes to explore and show how leading equestrians have interpreted various methods and built them into approaches for their own training. * Theoretical concepts such as mindset, deliberate practice, focus and flow are broken down and translated into practical steps for a more powerful and effective way of thinking, training and performing. * Renowned equestrian mental coach Annette Paterakis reveals factors of success, as well as answers common questions, from building lasting confidence to responding to failure. * Smashing the myths of talent and hard work, Paterakis offers a refreshing take on mindset, focus and approach to success both in and out of the show ring. * An essential read for anyone who would like to learn or improve their mental game, this book is uniquely suited for equestrian riders, coaches, and other athletes, as well as supplementary reading for applied sport psychology courses.
The first book to introduce nonlinear pedagogy, a powerful new tool in skill acquisition, sports coaching and physical education Clearly explains how to use nonlinear pedagogy in practice Contains cases, examples, guidance on practice activities and lessons, and suggestions for student research projects Written by an international team of world-class authors
1. This book gives a strong academic theory base to the practical components and their applications 2. It demonstrates how different cultures approach football coaching 3. In-depth presentation of instruments and processes to assess and measure tactical performance of footballers. 4. Provides insight to applied implications and training ground approaches
* It covers all aspects of sport injury psychology, including risk, rehabilitation, return to sport, and prevention. * It includes thorough review of the current evidence and provides comprehensive reading lists for academics, whilst also giving practical advice for coaches or medics who are interested in applying the main concepts in sport settings. * It is written in an accessible, conversational manner that relies on analogy and examples to ensure the information is equally relevant to academic and lay audiences.
* It covers all aspects of sport injury psychology, including risk, rehabilitation, return to sport, and prevention. * It includes thorough review of the current evidence and provides comprehensive reading lists for academics, whilst also giving practical advice for coaches or medics who are interested in applying the main concepts in sport settings. * It is written in an accessible, conversational manner that relies on analogy and examples to ensure the information is equally relevant to academic and lay audiences.
1. Guides students through writing each section of a lab report in turn. 2. Contains examples from typical Sport and Exercise Science lab classes 3. Includes all data sets used and fully explained statistical outputs
1. Guides students through writing each section of a lab report in turn. 2. Contains examples from typical Sport and Exercise Science lab classes 3. Includes all data sets used and fully explained statistical outputs
'A fantastic book' - Running Fitness 'The Bible for runners who want to use yoga to enhance their running performance' - Athletics Weekly TRANSFORM YOUR RUNNING THROUGH YOGA Would you like to run further and faster? Want to find the perfect runner's flow? Yoga is the key to unlocking your running potential. Practised by the world's leading endurance athletes, yoga builds strength, improves flexibility and boosts recovery. Fully revised and featuring step-by-step exercises and workouts, the bestselling Yoga for Runners shows you how to: - release running tight spots, like the hamstrings and hip flexors - run taller with focused core exercises - strengthen weak muscles through power yoga moves - prevent injury with recovery techniques - breathe more deeply and sharpen your mind Suitable for runners of all levels, this is your essential training companion to strong and smooth running. 'The latest way to enhance your running performance' - Trail Running
Includes contributions from an international selection of leading scholars Addresses a hot topic from a number of perspectives - psychological, physiological, neurological Offers insights from individual and team sports Will appeal to both students and researchers and professionals working with athletes
This book presents a detailed analysis of the experiences of (minority ethnic) physical education (PE) teachers in both schools and higher education contexts. It examines and questions the lack of ethnic diversity in PE teacher education in high-income developed countries and suggests important new directions for transformative pedagogy to address the 'whiteness' of PE. The book draws on auto-ethnographical research conducted in Sydney, Australia-one of the world's most culturally diverse cities-and in cities of the United Kingdom. The study is rooted in the concept of 'trans-locality', the networks that extend beyond the immediate community. It explores the challenges faced by PE teachers in culturally diverse workplaces, and the interconnections between place, institutions, and the parallel processes of mobility and globalisation. To understand and theorise the myriad of interactions and practice around diversity, differences, and social justice among lecturers, teachers, and students across the two locations, the book offers an emerging area of scholarship that focuses on a trans-local perspective in diversity and inclusion in Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE). Diversity, Difference and Social Justice in Physical Education will be of significance to those who manage, teach, and research issues associated with diversity and advocate for diversifying the teaching workforce in PETE.
The book examines the new and popular topic of home advantage in sport The text is well structured and broad in its scope covering both the theory and psychological effects of home advantage, as well as giving detailed and applied examples across many sports. The books take a balanced approach and included a chapter on the home disadvantage an emerging line of thought in the area
This book provides readers with concrete, tangible tools for treating athletes with eating disorders by discussing issues that are unique to this population and introducing specific ideas to help facilitate recovery among this population. Dr. Bennett integrates her experiences in sport and mental health to provide a comprehensive resource for all healthcare providers who support athletes with eating disorders. Traditional sport psychology interventions are translated into clinical action to help therapists align with the athletic identities of individuals recovering from eating disorders. From diagnosis and neurobiology to athletic identity and excellence, this book covers a range of topics to help readers build their own toolboxes of creative and clinically sound psychological interventions. This comprehensive guide provides professionals who are new to the field with essential knowledge pertaining to the treatment of eating disorders and offers experienced healthcare providers insight on treatment aspects that are unique to working with athletes.
Setting a common international agenda for physical education, this book asks how physical education and physical education teacher education can be reconfigured together so that they are responsive to changes in today's fast-paced, diverse and uncertain global society. It argues that only a revolutionary move away from national policy silos can reinvigorate physical education and lead to improved, equitable outcomes for children and youth, and both novice and veteran teachers. Drawing on developing success stories in diverse places, this book emphasizes three important strategies: international-comparative analyses, which facilitate cross-border knowledge generation, innovation, professional learning and continuous improvement; solid, dynamic partnerships between teacher education programmes and exemplary school physical education programmes; and knowledge-generating teams consisting of exemplary teachers and teacher educators. Each chapter provides viable alternatives and rationales framed by unique national and local contexts. Significantly, these chapters announce that the work that lies ahead - and starts now - is a collective action project. It necessitates collaborative research and development among policy leaders, researchers, teacher education specialists, physical education teachers and, in some cases, school-age students. This is essential reading for all researchers with an interest in physical education or teacher education, and an invaluable source of new perspectives for physical education students, pre-service and in-service teachers, and educational administrators and policymakers.
It is the first and only book dedicated to the exploration of community sport coaching. The text will bring together important features of community sport coaching practice; from the examination of sport policy and coach education, to the coaching of diverse populations and the accompanying socio-political features and challenges. Chapters will include example cases and scenarios from the real-world of community sport coaching practice. The book has been structured to facilitate and assist teaching across a broad range of sport coaching modules and programmes. |
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