Sport: general

The participation of women in sports, whether it be professional or amateur, has increased dramatically over the past 20 years.

Taking a refreshingly different approach to the subject, this new textbook uses original case studies of psychological support work with individual athletes and groups to illustrate the underlying theory and inform the reader of cutting edge practice in the field.

Sport is undergoing a global technological revolution.

Endurance in Sport is a comprehensive and authoritative work on all aspects of this major component of sports science.

The ultimate guide for fans and players of this rapidly growing sport!

The ultimate guide for fans and players of this rapidly growing sport!

Now updated a practical guide to understanding rugby, North American style Filled with illustrations and photographs of drills and shape-up exercises, Rugby For Dummies tackles North American rugby rules, levels of play, and how to coach junior players as well as adults.

The fun and easy way to coach youth hockey no experience required!

The fun and easy way to coach youth hockey no experience required!

Whether you want to impress friends and colleagues with new-found football wisdom, brush up on details you're unsure about (the offside rule, anyone?

Whether you want to impress friends and colleagues with new-found football wisdom, brush up on details you're unsure about (the offside rule, anyone?

Blood, guts, and glory-veteran players reveal the NFL you never see on TVBehind every glittering NFL game on television is a world of happy pain for a hundred men.

Blood, guts, and glory-veteran players reveal the NFL you never see on TVBehind every glittering NFL game on television is a world of happy pain for a hundred men.

Practical, step-by-step tips for players of all levels From Snooker to Carom to good-old-fashioned 8- or 9-Ball, Pool & Billiards For Dummies reveals the tips, tricks, and rules of play, covering the variety of the ever-popular games that make up pool and billiards.

Practical, step-by-step tips for players of all levels From Snooker to Carom to good-old-fashioned 8- or 9-Ball, Pool & Billiards For Dummies reveals the tips, tricks, and rules of play, covering the variety of the ever-popular games that make up pool and billiards.

All-New revelations About Brett Favre Based on interviews with dozens of players and significant team personnel, including owner Woody Johnson, long-time New York Post columnist Steve Serby brings to light juicy new information about Brett Favre's season with the New York Jets.

Your hands-on guide to coaching youth volleyball Have you been asked to coach a youth volleyball team?

Your hands-on guide to coaching youth volleyball Have you been asked to coach a youth volleyball team?

Seamanship is the art of managing a boat.

This classic map and compass navigation guide-newly revised for the age of GPS-offers a clear and concise master class on the art of orienteering.

The definitive biography of basketball genius Julius Erving--the icon who transcended his sport and defined an era Julius Erving, aka Dr.

Don t Let the Big One Get Away Ken Schultz s Essentials of Fishing is the new authority on the sport you love, whether you re an expert or a beginner.

The story of Willie Mays's rookie year with the Negro American League's Birmingham Black Barons, the Last Negro World Series, and the making of a baseball legendBaseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays is one of baseball's endearing greats, a tremendously talented and charismatic center fielder who hit 660 career homeruns, collected 3,283 hits, knocked in 1,903 runs, won 12 Gold Glove Awards and appeared in 24 All-Star games.

Shaping up for a triathlon is serious business.

Shaping up for a triathlon is serious business.

"e;Hank knows more about ball flight and what controls it than anyone in the game.

"e;The most valuable team player in sports"e; shows you what "e;teamwork"e; really means What does it take to be a real team player, especially in a society that glorifies selfishness and a corporate culture that often uses "e;team player"e; as a buzzword but rewards only the showboaters and prima donnas?

Thinking about volunteering as a lacrosse coach?

"e;This book will change the way you think about professional football--in much the same way that Bill James revolutionized the analysis of Major League Baseball.

So you re thinking about volunteering to coach youth basketball?

Packed with expert advice and timely tips The fun and easy way to guide your American football team to glory in fantasy football Fantasy football can be an addictive hobby.

Advance Praise"e;The Fight of the Century brings back memories of a different and troubled time both in sports and in our country.

"e;Tedy gives you something to believe in.

Few experiences are more rewarding than coaching a youth football team.

In Bass Madness, fishing authority Ken Schultz goes behind the scenes of the so-called Super Bowl of bass fishing to uncover what turned an unassuming sport into a full-blown sporting spectacle complete with athletes, spectators, TV cameras, and intense drama.

Endorsed by the International Society of Sport Psychology, this classic reference draws on an international roster of experts and scholars in the field who have assembled state-of-the-art knowledge into this thorough, well-rounded, and accessible volume.

A clear, concise and logical introduction to boat electrics.

A you-are-there history of one of football's most successful and beloved teams Who is the greatest quarterback in Redskins history?

Praise for The Secret of Hogan's Swing "e;The Secret of Hogan's Swing goes beyond pure instruction, offering insightful shot-making and strategy tips passed on to former tour pro John Schlee from Ben Hogan and interpreted wonderfully by Tom Bertrand and Printer Bowler.

Interested in learning to sail but feel like you re navigating in murky waters?

This book is essential to every yacht and most large motorboats, which have diesel engines.

This book covers the practical syllabus a student skipper needs to pass advanced sailing exams.

Acquisition and Performance of Sports Skills provides students with the theoretical and practical background that is necessary for an understanding of the basics of skill acquisition and performance.

Coaching Science and Coaching Studies courses are appearing in increasing numbers in many universities.

Join Marcus and friends as they solve another mystery in The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Ghoul in the School.

This book brings together world-class professionals to share theoretical understanding applied to sport, exercise and performance domains.

Balancing training, stress, and recovery is essential for achieving optimal performance.

The Psychology of Sports Injury: From Risk to Retirement provides a critical overview of the psychology of sports injury, covering the 5Rs of sports injury: risk, response, rehabilitation, return to sport and retirement.

The Psychology of Sports Injury: From Risk to Retirement provides a critical overview of the psychology of sports injury, covering the 5Rs of sports injury: risk, response, rehabilitation, return to sport and retirement.