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Climbing (Merit Badge Series)
By Boy Scouts of America. 2006
Serious Leisure: A Perspective for Our Time (Leisure Studies In A Global Era Ser.)
By Robert A. Stebbins. 2006
Serious Leisure offers a comprehensive view and analysis of the current state of the sociology of leisure. Defining and differentiating…
the way people use their free time, Stebbins divides such activity into categories of serious, casual, and project-based leisure that he further separates into a variety of types and subtypes. Together they comprise what he calls serious leisure.In this perspective, serious leisure constitutes systematic pursuit of an amateur, hobbyist, or volunteer activity sufficiently substantial and interesting in nature and requiring special skills, knowledge, and experience. Casual leisure, though immediately, intrinsically rewarding, is by contrast a relatively short-lived pleasurable activity, requiring little or no special training to enjoy it. Project-based leisure is a short-term, reasonably complicated, occasional creative undertaking carried out in free time. Stebbins sets out the basic concepts and propositions that make up the three forms, focusing on their essential elements. He takes stock of the serious leisure literature as well as that for casual and project-based leisure.Stebbins sees serious leisure realized by way of a set of foundational concepts--organization, community, history, lifestyle, and culture--and several of their component areas. He reviews the history and background of the concept of serious leisure and then adds historical commentary on, first, casual leisure and, then, project-based leisure. Finally, he examines the future and the importance of the serious leisure perspective in a globalizing world, and some of its critical links with other fields of knowledge and practice, notably the nonprofit sector and preventive medicine.Together with its original insights, Serious Leisure offers a single, handy, coherent, comprehensive resource. It will be of interest to sociologists, labor studies specialists, and economists.Rugby Union Basics In A Day For Dummies (In A Day For Dummies)
By Greg Growden, Nick Cain. 2012
If you get a big kick out of rugby but still feel you could sharpen up your knowledge of the…
game, Rugby Rules in a Day For Dummies is for you. Inside you'll find easy-to-understand advice on the basic rules of the game, pitch positions, and tactics. In less than a day, readers will find all they need to know to get understand the sport of rugby: Features an in-depth look at Laws that form the beautiful game Covers all the reader will need to know about talking tactics Is perfect for anyone looking at swatting up on rugbyRugby Union for Dummies
By Greg Growden, Nick Cain. 2010
If you get a big kick out of rugby but still feel you could sharpen up your knowledge of the…
game, this friendly guide is for you. Inside you'll find easy-to-understand advice on the basic rules and pitch positions, plus in-depth lessons on ball skills, fitness training, and techniques to outwit your opponents - all illustrated with entertaining stories from British and International rugby's back pages, and coverage of England's historic 2003 World Cup victory.Rugby Union For Dummies
By Greg Growden. 2011
Your complete reference for all things rugby in Australia and New Zealand! A practical, useful and entertaining guide to rugby…
union in Australia and New Zealand, this book explains the aim of the game, the laws, what to wear, tactics, training, coaching and more. Whether you want to play or just want to watch the game, Rugby Union For Dummies, 2nd Australian and New Zealand Edition, delivers expert rugby knowledge. Build your confidence — discover expert tips and tricks for honing your skills Prepare your rugby kit — choose the correct gear for your safety on the pitch Increase your rugby knowledge — learn the difference between a ruck and a maul Talk tournament facts and figures — improve your rugby small talk in preparation for the World Cup Train effectively — develop your strength, flexibility and fitness Become a coach — immerse yourself in tactics and the detail of rugby's laws Join a club — choose the right level of play for you or your child Follow the game — keep up to date with the latest rugby news and coverage in the media and on the internet Open the book and find: How to play to win and have fun at the same time Interpretation of the ref's signals Advice on taking a conversion Tips for surviving a scrum Pointers on coaching adult and junior teams A guide to spectating online, on TV and at the game Rugby records for major tournaments between Australia and New Zealand A round-up of all the World Cups Learn to: Master the game and play to win Follow the laws and understand the ref's calls Identify key players at the World Cup Appreciate the history of the gameRugby For Dummies
By Greg Growden, Mathew Brown, Patrick Guthrie. 2011
The official guide to rugby in North America, revised and updated Rugby For Dummies is the guide to rugby in…
North America, endorsed by USA Rugby and Rugby Canada, the official regulating bodies for the sport. It gives you a look at how rugby is played, offers strategies for winning, and covers every level of the sport, from high school to college (including women's rugby) to the international leagues. Plus, this new edition addresses changes to the rules of rugby, includes new rugby player bios, and looks at rugby's upcoming return to the Olympic games. Inside you'll find easy-to-understand explanations of rugby rules and positions, plus in-depth lessons on skills, fitness training, and winning techniques. Add in entertaining stories from rugby in North America and around the world, and you've got the definitive book on rugby! Covers every level of the sport Includes the latest rules and information on rugby Discusses rugby's return to the Olympic games Whether you're new to rugby or a scrum veteran, this friendly guide is for you.This book lifts the lid on the high pressured, complex world of women&’s artistic gymnastics. By adopting a socio-cultural lens…
incorporating historical, sociological and psychological perspectives, it takes the reader through the story and workings of women&’s artistic gymnastics. Beginning with its early history as a &‘feminine appropriate&’ sport, the book follows the sport through its transition to a modern sports form. Including global cases and innovative narrative methods, it explores the way gymnasts have experienced its intense challenges, the complexities of the coach-athlete relationship, and how others involved in the sport, such as parents and medical personnel, have contributed to the reproduction of a highly demanding and potentially abusive sporting culture. With the focus on a unique women&’s sport, the book is an important read for researchers and students studying sport sociology, sport coaching, and physical education, but it is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in the development of sporting talent.Developing Sport for Women and Girls (Routledge Studies in Sport Development)
By Emma Sherry. 2020
Women and girls are often excluded from organised sport or face challenges in accessing sport or developing within sport. This…
is the first book to focus on sport development for women and girls. It provides a theoretical and practical framework for readers in the emerging field of sport development. Developing Sport for Women and Girls examines both the development of sport, and development through sport with expert contributions from Australasia, North America and Europe. It offers critical analysis of contemporary sport development, from high performance pathways to engaging diverse communities to the use of sport to empower women and girls. Each chapter explores various contexts of sport development and sport for development theory with a specific focus on women and girls. It covers key topics such as health, education, sexual orientation and participation across the lifecourse, and features international case studies in every chapter. This is essential reading for students, academics, researchers and practitioners working in the area of sport development or sport management.Intangibles: Unlocking the Science and Soul of Team Chemistry
By Joan Ryan. 2020
From baseball to biology, an award-winning journalist highlights the power of team chemistry in this "terrific" data-driven investigation of human…
relationships (Billie Jean King).Does team chemistry actually exist? Is there scientific or mathematical proof? Is team chemistry as real and relevant as on-base percentages and wins above replacement?In Joan Ryan's groundbreaking book we discover that the answer to all of the above is a resounding yes. As Ryan puts it, team chemistry, or the combination of biological and social forces that boosts selfless effort among more players over more days of a season, is what drives sports teams toward a common goal, encouraging the players to be the best versions of themselves. These are the elements of teams that make them "click," the ones that foster trust and respect, and push players to exceed their own potential when they work well together.Team chemistry alone won't win a World Series, but talent alone won't win it, either. And by interviewing more than 100 players, coaches, managers, and statisticians, as well as over five years of extensive research in neuroscience, biology, physiology, and psychology, Ryan proves that the social and emotional state of a team does affect performance. Grit, passion, selflessness, and effort matter -- but never underestimate the power of chemistry.Sleeping Bags to S'mores: Camping Basics
By Heather Balogh Rochfort, William Rochfort. 2020
From choosing a destination and staying safe to what to cook and doing it on a budget, this guide provides…
fun advice for tent camping, car camping, and backpacking. Ever wanted to go camping, but had no idea where to start? Need to unplug, but not sure what to do? Do you have childhood memories of camping bliss, but no idea how to do it on your own? Sleeping Bags to S'mores has you covered! From two expert writers on camping and backpacking, this book covers everything you need to know about how to go camping. From picking a destination and what to pack to how to deal with wildlife (including kids), sporty guides Heather and Will Rochfort will show you the way. Sleeping Bags to S'mores is everything you need to know to have the relaxing, fun-filled camping experience you're looking for, and it includes 100 entertaining full-color illustrations.Football and American Identity (Contemporary Sports Issues Ser.)
By Frank Hoffmann, Gerhard Falk, Martin J Manning. 2005
Learn the value of football to American societyNo sport reflects the American value system like football. Visitors to the United…
States need only watch a game or two to learn all they need to know about the American way of life and the beliefs, attitudes, and concerns of American society. Football and American Identity examines the social conditions and cultural implications found in the football subculture, represented by core values such as competition, conflict, diversity, power, economic success, fair play, liberty, and patriotism. This unique book goes beyond the standard fare on football strategy and history, or the biographies of famous players and coaches, to analyze the reasons why the game is the essence of the American spirit. Author Gerhard Falk, Professor of Sociology at the State University College of New York at Buffalo, examines football as a game, as a business, and as a reflection of the diversity in American life. Football and American Identity also addresses the relationship between football and the media, with much of the game&’s income generated by advertising and endorsements, and examines the presence of crime in football culture. The book discusses the development of the gameand those involved in itat the Pop Warner, college, and professional levels, examining the social origin of players, coaches, cheerleaders, and owners. In addition, Football and American Identity analyzes the game&’s fans and their devotion to their teams, examines why Pennsylvania is considered the mother of American football, and looks at the National Football League and its commissioners. Football and American Identity examines: how individualism and achievement can lead to mythological status why a person&’s occupation is the most important indicator of prestige in the United States what the consequences are of earning more in a year than most Americans make in a lifetime why equality is vital to the ethnic make-up of American football teams why teamwork is important-in football and in industry how freedom is essential for taking the risks necessary for success and much more!Football and American Identity is an inside look at football as an American cultural phenomenon. Devoted and casual fans of the game, as well as academics working in sociology, will find this unique book interesting, entertaining, and thought-provoking.In a time of unprecedented political and economic transformation, the middle classes of Victorian and Edwardian England became principal players…
in a new social order. Nowhere did their culture, values and identity gain clearer expression than in their sports, and their influence is still felt in the way we organise, play and think of sport today. A Sport-Loving Society presents a selection of groundbreaking essays from the journals which have defined sport history over the past three decades. These essays explore the role of the social institutions and issues of the Victorian and Edwardian periods in shaping the sports of the English middle classes, including: education the emancipation of women religion culture and class diplomacy and war. Showcasing the work of prominent sport historians, this book demonstrates the value of sport as a vehicle for the study of wider social change.Sports Psychology For Dummies
By Leif H. Smith, Todd M. Kays. 2010
Acquiring the winning edge in sports-the mental edge Mental conditioning is now seen by many to be as critical to…
sports success as physical conditioning. And for parents eager to ensure their children have a winning edge-as well as a future college scholarship-nothing could be more critical to success. This book offers readers a comprehensive program to gain that winning edge, providing training tips and techniques along with helpful advice to keep in mind while competing. With practical advice on how to strengthen concentration (and when you shouldn't concentrate), talk yourself into winning, and develop routines that will lead to consistent improvement, the book's full personalized program will help any athlete gain over time the winning edge in any sport With tips on how to regulate your energy to avoid exhaustion; and how to enhance your team's chemistry through sports psychology Loaded with real-world examples from amateur and professional sports of all kinds Applicable to not only sports-but business as well-Sports Psychology For Dummies will enhance any competitor's motivation, focus, and will to win, when facing life's toughest challenges.So leicht geht Selbstverteidigung für Dummies (Für Dummies)
By Carsten Bönnen. 2016
Wer weiß, wie man sich im Notfall verteidigen kann, fühlt sich unterwegs sicherer. Wer sich sicherer fühlt, der strahlt dies…
auch aus und wird seltener Ziel eines Angriffs. Dieses Buch zeigt Ihnen, wie Sie gefährliche Situationen vermeiden oder mithilfe von Deeskalation entschärfen, getreu dem Motto: "Jeder vermiedene Kampf ist ein gewonnener Kampf". Carsten Bönnen vermittelt Ihnen auch, wie Sie sich im Fall des Falls einfach und effektiv wehren können. Schritt für Schritt und mithilfe zahlreicher farbiger Fotos erlernen Sie Techniken, mit denen Sie sich gegen unterschiedliche Angriffe wehren können. Verteidigungstechniken gegen Grabschen und Festhalten, Schlagen und Treten werden dabei ebenso vermittelt wie die Verteidigung am und vom Boden aus. So sind Sie gut gewappnet und verteidigungsbereit, falls es notwendig sein sollte.Sailing For Dummies
By Peter Isler, J. J. Isler. 2006
Interested in learning to sail but feel like you’re navigating in murky waters? Sailing for Dummies, Second Edition introduces the…
basics of sailing, looks at the different types of sailboats and their basic parts, and teaches you everything you need to know before you leave the dock. In Sailing for Dummies, Second Edition, two U.S. sailing champions show you how to: Find and choose a sailing school Use life jackets correctly Tie ten nautical knots Handle sailing emergencies (such as capsizing and rescuing a man overboard) Launch your boat from a trailer, ramp, or beach Get your boat from point A to point B (and back again) Predict and respond to water and wind conditions Read charts, plot your course, use a compass, and find your position at sea Sailing for Dummies shows you that getting out on the water is easier than you think. The authors keep the sailor-speak to a minimum where possible, but give you a grasp of the terminology you need to safely and effectively communicate with your crew. A textbook, user’s manual, and reference all in one, this book takes the intimidation out of sailing and gives you the skills and confidence you need to get your feet wet and become the sailing pro you’ve always wanted to be. Anchors away!The Nutritionist: Food, Nutrition, and Optimal Health, 2nd Edition
By Robert E.C. Wildman. 2009
Now in an updated and expanded new edition, The Nutritionist: Food, Nutrition, and Optimal Health, 2nd Edition, provides readers with…
vital information about how to simply but radically improve their daily lives with the science of nutrition, balance their diets to achieve more energy, and improve health and longevity. Complete with many informative and easy-to-read tables and charts, The Nutritionist: Food, Nutrition, and Optimal Health, 2nd Edition, utilizes the findings of the latest biological and medical studies to give experts and non-experts alike a comprehensive account of the needs of our bodies and the ways that healthy eating can improve performance in day-to-day activities. Author Dr. Robert Wildman, renowned nutrition expert, debunks myths about carbohydrates, fat, and cholesterol, elucidates the role of water in nutrition, and clearly explains the facts of human anatomy and physiognomy, the process of digestion, and vitamin supplements. Complete with a practical and comprehensive guide to the nutrition information printed on the packaging of most food items, The Nutritionist: Food, Nutrition, and Optimal Health, 2nd Edition is a necessary and extremely useful nutrition resource for anyone interested in the science and practical benefits of good nutrition.Fair And Foul: Beyond The Myths
By D. Stanley Eitzen. 2016
Fair and Foul explores our love of sport, just as it reveals sport's darker side-the influence of big business, corruption,…
price gouging, political maneuvering, gender bias, media grandstanding, and more. The sixth edition features a new chapter on mass media and sport, a revised introduction that lays out the two themes of the book with fresh examples, and a significantly revised chapter on college sport that asks whether or not big-time college sports are compatible with higher education. This edition also features new material throughout, such as the rising costs and increasing injuries in youth sports, fantasy sports, homophobia in sport, "one and done," and more. Fair and Foul draws on examples ranging from youth to pro sports to give us a deeper understanding of how sports shape our everyday world. Ideal for sparking classroom discussion, Fair and Foul is an excellent book for students of sports and society, American culture, and other coursesTraumberuf Fussballprofi: Der harte Weg vom Bolzplatz in die Bundesliga
By Jörg Runde, Thomas Tamberg. 2014
Einmal wie Thomas Müller das entscheidende Tor schießen und von Millionen Fans bejubelt werden. Wer hat noch nicht davon geträumt?…
Noch nie zuvor wurde das Berufsbild Profifußballer so spannend und detailliert beschrieben wie in diesem Buch von Jörg Runde und Thomas Tamberg. In zahlreichen Insider-Geschichten, Anekdoten und Reportagen von den Schauplätzen des deutschen Fußballs wird erzählt, was einen Fußballer während seiner Laufbahn erwartet. Vom ersten Vereinseintritt als kleiner Junge, über die Ausbildung in einem Bundesliga-Nachwuchs-Leistungszentrum, den ersten Lizenzspielervertrag bis hin zur Zeit nach der Karriere werden alle Stationen durchlaufen und begleitet. Zu Wort kommen aktive Akteure der Szene wie Philipp Lahm, Thomas Müller, Mario Götze, Hermann Gerland, Robin Dutt oder Ernst Tanner ebenso wie besorgte Eltern, Spielerberater, Psychologen, Medienwissenschaftler, Nachwuchstrainer und viele andere Experten aus allen relevanten Bereichen der Bundesliga. Das Buch beleuchtet alle Facetten dieses Traumberufs ohne zu glorifizieren. Entstanden ist ein einmaliges Porträt, spannend erzählt, für alle, die wissen wollen, wie das Leben eines Profifußballers wirklich verläuft. Mit einem Geleitwort von Jung-Nationalspieler Lewis Holtby. Diese limitierte Weltmeister-Ausgabe enthält ein Extra-Kapitel zum Werdegang unserer Nationalspieler und der stillen Helden, die sie ausgebildet haben.Isabel “Lefty” Alvarez: The Improbable Life of a Cuban American Baseball Star
By Kat D. Williams. 2020
Kat D. Williams traces Isabel &“Lefty&” Alvarez&’s life from her childhood in Cuba, where she played baseball with the boys…
on the streets of El Cerro, to her reinvention as a professional baseball player and American citizen. Isabel &“Lefty&” Alvarez gives the reader a look into Alvarez&’s young life in Cuba during the turbulent years leading up to Castro&’s revolution, as political differences tore families apart. Alvarez came to the United States at fifteen, speaking no English, and experienced the challenge of immigration as her mother pushed her to become a professional athlete in her newly adopted country. Through all the changes and upheaval, Alvarez found acceptance and success as a player in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, where she was called &“the Rascal of El Cerro.&” After the league ended, Alvarez struggled with an undiagnosed learning disability that limited her options. She persevered and reinvented herself as a factory worker but later battled alcoholism and depression until baseball returned to her life and she was able to reconnect with her former teammates and become part of the active community of former players. Alvarez&’s life story illustrates the struggle and strength of a young Latina immigrant and the importance of sport to her transition to her new country and her enduring identity.Hearts of Lions: The History of American Bicycle Racing
By Peter Joffre Nye. 2020
Bike racers were America&’s media darlings less than a century ago—dashing, eccentric, and very rich daredevils. Until the 1920s bike…
races drew larger crowds than all other American sports events, including Major League Baseball games. Prize-winning racer and journalist Peter Joffre Nye vividly re-creates this period of sports history, forgotten until now, in Hearts of Lions, a true story of courage, daring, and occasional lunacy. Revised, updated, and expanded, this second edition of Hearts of Lions is based on interviews with more than one thousand cyclists whose racing careers span from 1908 through the 2016 Rio Olympics, along with interviews with trainers and family members. Included are stories about Joseph Magnani, the lone American from southern Illinois who rode on the dusty roads of Europe in road racing&’s golden era of the 1930s and 1940s; Lance Armstrong, whose rise in the mid-1990s was eclipsed in the doping era that still casts a long shadow over the sport; Kristin Armstrong, a three-time Olympic gold medalist who set new standards for women in cycling; and Evelyn &“Evie&” Stevens, who chucked a Wall Street career in her mid-twenties to compete in two Olympics and win several world championship gold medals.Hearts of Lions is a colorful, exciting, classic work on the art of bicycle racing over 140 years against a backdrop of social, political, and technical changes.