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The Constraints-Led Approach: Principles for Sports Coaching and Practice Design - Paperback

$92.32

by Ian Renshaw (Author), Keith Davids (Author), Daniel Newcombe (Author)For the last 25 years, a constraints-based framework has helped to inform the way that many sport scientists seek to understand performance, learning design and the development of expertise and talent in sport. The Constraints-Led Approach: Principles for Sports Coaching and Practice Design provides students and practitioners with the theoretical knowledge required to implement constraints-led approaches in their work.See...

Out in Sport: The Experiences of Openly Gay and Lesbian Athletes in Competitive Sport - Paperback

$89.08

by Eric Anderson (Author), Rory Magrath (Author), Rachael Bullingham (Author)Research has shown that since the turn of the millennia, matters have rapidly improved for gays and lesbians in sport. Where gay and lesbian athletes were merely tolerated a decade ago, today they are celebrated. This book represents the most comprehensive examination of the experiences of gays and lesbians in sport ever produced. Drawing on interviews with openly gay and lesbian athletes in the US and the UK, as wel...

Excelling in Sport Psychology: Planning, Preparing, and Executing Applied Work - Paperback

$121.48

by Alison Pope-Rhodius (Editor), Sara Robinson (Editor), Sean Fitzpatrick (Editor)Written for graduate students and early professionals who are conducting applied sport psychology work for the first time, Excelling in Sport Psychology is a guide for planning, preparing, and executing this work. Each chapter addresses a critical component of the internship experience, such as selecting a site for an internship, preparing to begin the work, evaluating the completed work, and marketing oneself t...

Whiteness, Weddings, and Tourism in the Caribbean: Paradise for Sale - Hardcover

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by Karen Wilkes (Author)Introduction Chapter 1 Using Intersectionality to Challenge Visual Myths of Paradise Chapter 2 White Masculine Voices and their Construction of theDark-skinned Woman as Sexual Primitive Chapter 3 Procuring White Femininity in the Colonies Chapter 4 Resurrecting Colonialism: Tourism in Jamaica during the Nineteenth Century Chapter 5 The Postfeminist Bride and the Neoliberal White Wedding inPostcolonial Jamaica Chapter 6 Feted and Pampered Whiteness in a (Post)colonial P...

Sport Communication: An International Approach - Paperback

$92.32

by Chuka Onwumechili (Author)Sport is a global business. Now more than ever, sport communication professionals need to understand sport's global reach in order to develop their full potential. This is the first textbook to introduce the fundamental principles and practice of sport communication from an international perspective. Combining business strategies with insights into social issues such as gender, disability and national identity, this is an accessible, practical and engaging guide t...

Addressing Special Educational Needs and Disability in the Curriculum: Pe and Sports - Paperback

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by Crispin Andrews (Author)This topical book provides practical, tried and tested strategies and resources that will support teachers in making PE lessons accessible, rewarding and exciting for all pupils, including those with special needs. The author draws on a wealth of experience to share his understanding of special educational needs and disabilities and show how the PE teacher can reduce or remove any barriers to learning participation.Offering strategies that are specific to the contex...

Strategic Management in Sport - Paperback

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by Danny O'Brien (Author), Milena M. Parent (Author), Lesley Ferkins (Author)What role can strategic thinking play in contemporary sport management? It can be the difference between leading or languishing - it's that important! Covering sport at all levels, from community-based sport to elite sport, this is the first textbook to focus on strategic management in a sport context.The book introduces the fundamentals of strategic planning, environmental analyses, strategic direction and leadershi...

Routledge Handbook of Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise - Paperback

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by Brett Smith (Editor), Andrew C. Sparkes (Editor)The last two decades have witnessed a proliferation of qualitative research in sport and exercise. The Routledge Handbook of Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise is the first book to offer an in-depth survey of established and emerging qualitative methods, from conceptual first principles to practice and process. Written and edited by a team of world-leading researchers, and some of the best emerging talents, the book introduces a range...

Routledge Handbook of Drugs and Sport - Paperback

$111.76

by Verner Møller (Editor), Ivan Waddington (Editor), John Hoberman (Editor)Doping has become one of the most important and high-profile issues in contemporary sport. Shocking cases such as that of Lance Armstrong and the US Postal cycling team have exposed the complicated relationships between athletes, teams, physicians, sports governing bodies, drugs providers, and judicial systems, all locked in a constant struggle for competitive advantage.The Routledge Handbook of Drugs and Sport is simp...

Routledge Handbook of the Sociology of Sport - Paperback

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by Richard Giulianotti (Editor)The sociology of sport is a core discipline within the academic study of sport. It helps us to understand what sport is and why it matters. Sociological knowledge, implicit or explicit, therefore underpins scholarly enquiry into sport in every aspect. The Routledge Handbook of the Sociology of Sport is a landmark publication that brings together the most important themes, theories and issues within the sociology of sport, tracing the contours of the discipline a...

Digital Sport Marketing: Concepts, Cases and Conversations - Paperback

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by Alan Seymour (Author), Paul Blakey (Author)Digital sport marketing is a new, dynamic and rapidly evolving area that is having a profound impact on contemporary sport business. This is the only textbook to introduce core principles and best practice in digital sports marketing, focusing on key issues, emerging topics and practical techniques.The book surveys the new international digital landscape in sport business and explains how to apply digital marketing across key areas from fan engage...

Taekwondo: From a Martial Art to a Martial Sport - Paperback

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by Udo Moenig (Author)This book provides a comprehensive overview of the historical, political, and technical evolution of taekwondo. Many of the supposedly 'traditional' and 'ancient' Korean cultural elements attached to taekwondo are, in fact, remnants of East Asia's modernization drive, and largely inherited from the Japanese martial arts. The current historical portrayal has created an obstacle to a clear understanding of the history of taekwondo, and presents problems and contradictions ...

The Science of Gymnastics: Advanced Concepts - Paperback

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by Monèm Jemni (Editor)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 rev...

Mindfulness and Acceptance in Sport: How to Help Athletes Perform and Thrive Under Pressure - Paperback

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by Kristoffer Henriksen (Author), Jakob Hansen (Author), Carsten Hvid Larsen (Author)Mindfulness- and acceptance-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness Acceptance Commitment (MAC) are gaining momentum with sport psychology practitioners who work to support elite athletes. These acceptance-based, or third wave, cognitive behavioral approaches in sport psychology highlight that thought suppression and control techniques can trigger a metacognitive scann...

Girls, Gender and Physical Education: An Activist Approach - Paperback

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by Kimberly L. Oliver (Author), David Kirk (Author)In this powerfully argued and progressive study, Kimberly Oliver and David Kirk call for a radical reconstruction of the teaching of physical education for girls. Despite forty years of theorization and practical intervention, girls are still disengaging from physical education, dropping out of physical activity, and suffering negative consequences in terms of their health and well-being as a result. This book challenges the conventional narr...

Implementing Student-Athlete Programming: A Guide for Supporting College Athletes - Paperback

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by Kristina M. Navarro (Author), Lisa Melanie Rubin (Author), Geoff Mamerow (Author)In Implementing Student-Athlete Programming, scholar-practitioners provide an approachable and comprehensive overview of how to design, implement, and sustain best practices in the growing area of student-athlete development. Exploring research approaches and critical frames for thinking about student-athlete programming while covering topics such as the current context, challenges, programmatic approaches to ...

Performance and Image Enhancing Drugs and Substances: Issues, Influences and Impacts - Paperback

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by Aaron Smith (Author), Bob Stewart (Author), Kate Westberg (Author)In the pursuit of more muscle, enhanced strength, sustained endurance and idealised physiques, an increasing number of elite athletes, recreational sport enthusiasts and body-conscious gym-users are turning to performance and image enhancing drugs and substances (PIEDS). In many instances, such use occurs with little regard for the health, social and economic consequences.　 This book presents a nuanced, evidence-based examin...

Sport, Ethics and Leadership - Paperback

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by Jack Bowen (Author), Ronald S. Katz (Author), Jeffrey R. Mitchell (Author)Everybody involved in sport, from the bleachers to the boardroom, should develop an understanding of ethics. Sport ethics prompt discussion of the central principles and ideals by which we all live our lives, and effective leadership in sport is invariably ethical leadership. This fascinating new introduction to sport ethics outlines key ethical theories in the context of sport as well as the fundamentals of moral re...

Introduction to Exercise Science - Paperback

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by Terry J. Housh (Editor), Dona J. Housh (Editor), Glen O. Johnson (Editor)The fifth edition of Introduction to Exercise Science introduces students to every core area of study in the discipline. It comprises concise chapters which introduce the history, key lines of inquiry relating to both health and performance, technology, certifications, professional associations, and career opportunities associated with each area. No other book offers such a wide-ranging, evidence-based introduction to...

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by Ian O'Boyle (Editor), Duncan Murray (Editor), Paul Cummins (Editor)Effective leadership is essential in any sports organisation, both in the boardroom and on the training pitch. Leadership in Sport is the first textbook to examine sports leadership in the round, across both management and coaching environments. It includes a dedicated section to underpinning core leadership theories, and employs a number of case studies throughout to show how best practice is applied in real world settings...

Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology: Theories and Applications - Paperback

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by Angus Mugford (Editor), J. Gualberto Cremades (Editor)This book brings together world-class professionals to share theoretical understanding applied to sport, exercise and performance domains. It highlights how to be more effective in developing psychological skills, context and understanding for educators, students and professionals. From both academic and practitioner perspectives, this book takes readers through contextual understanding of this field of study and into a wide variety o...

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by Shaun R. Harper (Editor), Jamel K. Donnor (Editor)Scandals in College Sports includes 21 classic and contemporary case studies and ethical dilemmas showcasing challenges that threatened the integrity and credibility of intercollegiate sports programs at a range of institutional types across the country. Cases cover NCAA policy violations and ethical dilemmas involving student-athletes, coaches, and other stakeholders, including scandals of academic misconduct, illegal recruiting practices,...

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by Kevin Young (Author)In this fully updated and revised new edition of his landmark study of violence in and around contemporary sport, Kevin Young offers a comprehensive sociological analysis of an issue of central importance within sport studies. The book explores organised and spontaneous violence, both on the field and off, and calls for a much broader definition of 'sports-related violence', to include issues as diverse as criminal behaviour by players, abuse within sport and exploitati...

Sport Analytics: A Data-Driven Approach to Sport Business and Management - Paperback

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by Gil Fried (Editor), Ceyda Mumcu (Editor)The increasing availability of data has transformed the way sports are played, promoted and managed. This is the first textbook to explain how the big data revolution is having a profound influence across the sport industry, demonstrating how sport managers and business professionals can use analytical techniques to improve their professional practice. While other sports analytics books have focused on player performance data, this book shows how ana...

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by Dag Vidar Hanstad (Editor), Barrie Houlihan (Editor), Milena Parent (Editor)The first summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG) were held in Singapore in 2010 and the first winter Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck in 2012. The IOC hopes that the YOG will encourage young people to be more active and that they will bring the Olympic movement closer to its original founding values.This is the first book to be published on the Youth Olympic Games. It critically examines the origins of the Games and the ...

Managing and Developing Community Sport - Paperback

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by Rob Wilson (Editor), Chris Platts (Editor)Can sport and physical activity (PA) be used to improve the communities we live in? How do community groups manage facilities that provide sport and PA? How can managers ensure the services they deliver meet the needs of their community? What role should community sport schemes play in society? Answer these questions and more in this, the first textbook to focus on the theory and practice of community-level sport management and development. Bringin...

Great Negro Baseball Stars and how they made the Major Leagues - Paperback

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by A. S. Doc Young (Author)Great Negro Baseball Stars and how they made the Major Leagues is the story of how many of the early players of the Negro League made the transition to Major League baseball and how they shaped the game then, and for years to come. Most people are now familiar with the heroic story of Jackie Robinson and how he broke the color barrier in Major League baseball. There were many other players taking that journey as well and this is their story coupled with his journey....

Physical Literacy Across the World - Paperback

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by Margaret Whitehead (Editor)Physical Literacy across the World records the progress of the concept of physical literacy over the last decade. It examines developments, issues and controversies in physical literacy studies, and looks at how the concept has been implemented around the world.Contributions from practitioners and researchers across the world tell unique stories of the way physical literacy is changing perceptions of physical activity through research and the generation of schola...

Cowboy Thoughts: My Personal Story - Paperback

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by Word Span Publishing (Author) Cowboy Thoughts: My Personal Story is a heartfelt and authentic writing journal that captures the spirit of the American West. With 124 pages of lined paper, this 6x9 inch journal is the perfect size to carry with you on your outdoor adventures, whether you're a cowboy, Western enthusiast, or simply someone who loves the rugged beauty of the great outdoors.Inside the pages of "Cowboy Thoughts," you'll find plenty of space to record your thoughts, musings, and ...

Canadian Football World League: Growing the CFL through a new independent international league - Paperback

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by Peter Tremblay (Author)The much talked of "merger" between the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the upstart reincarnated Xtreme Football League (XFL), a league without even one successful season under its belt, was a dog's breakfast. Thankfully, Canadian football survived those perilous negotiations and remained intact for the 2021 season. In Canadian Football World League: Growing the CFL through a new independent international league, Peter Tremblay argues that the most logical direct...

The Anti-Doping Crisis in Sport: Causes, Consequences, Solutions - Paperback

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by Paul Dimeo (Author), Verner Møller (Author)The sense of crisis that pervades global sport suggests that the war on doping is still very far from being won. In this critical and provocative study of anti-doping regimes in global sport, Paul Dimeo and Verner M ller argue that the current system is at a critical historical juncture. Reviewing the recent history of anti-doping, this book highlights serious problems in the approach developed and implemented by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA...

The Baseball Glove: History, Material, Meaning, and Value - Paperback

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by David Jenemann (Author)The baseball glove is a ubiquitous item, a crucial piece of equipment in the game of baseball, and it offers the opportunity to examine the production of material culture and social practice at numerous levels. Where and how is a glove made, and how does its manufacture square with the narratives surrounding its place in American cultural life? What are the myths, superstitions, and beliefs surrounding its acquisition, care, use, and significance? How does a glove fu...