Download or read book Extreme Snowboarding with Lindsey Jacobellis written by Claire O'Neal and published by Mitchell Lane. This book was released on 2019-12-05 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biography of snowboarder Lindsey Jacobellis for young readers.
Download or read book Extreme Snowboarding written by Daniel Benjamin and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2012-01-15 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Explores the sport of extreme snowboarding"--Provided by publisher
Download or read book Snowboarding written by Paul Mason and published by Capstone Classroom. This book was released on 2013-07-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers information on snowboarding, including its history, basic snowboarding skills, and its presence at the Olympics.
Download or read book Sochi written by Lindsey Jacobellis and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-22 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This a children's book based off a true story of a puppy finding a woman in Sochi, Russia, during the 2014 Winter Olympics. Lindsey Jacobellis is a Olympic snowboarder that found Sochi the dog while visiting Russia to compete in the games. They found each other during rough times and became best of friends. Lindsey adopted the dog in Russia and brought him back to the Unites States with her and lived happily ever after!
Download or read book Extreme Snowboarding Moves written by Jeri Freimuth and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2001 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the sport of extreme snowboarding, including the moves and safety issues involved with the sport.
Download or read book Pretty Good for a Girl written by Tina Basich and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-05-24 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Tina Basich grabbed her rented snowboard and headed to the mountains in Lake Tahoe, snowboarding wasn't even considered a sport . . . yet. It was the beginning, and could have easily gone the way of many other sports and become dominated by male-driven competition. But not with Tina on the scene . . . Comments like "You're pretty good . . . for a girl" only pushed her harder to be the best and to prove she was more than just a token player on the slopes. Representing for women everywhere, she became a snowboarding all-star, started her own signature board and clothing lines for women, founded Boarding for Breast Cancer, and followed her heart, which led her on the adventure of a lifetime. This is her story.
Download or read book Extreme Snowboarding written by Bobbie Kalman and published by Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 2004 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extreme snowboarders have mastered every kind of terrain, from natural gullies to the halfpipe. One of the world's fastest-growing sports, snowboarding has even become an Olympic sport! Kids will get a thrill reading about* different styles of riding* types of competition* today's top pros
Download or read book Scholastic Year in Sports 2017 written by James Buckley Jr. and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2016-11-29 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring the latest and greatest superstars--this is a must-have guide for sports fans of all ages! For sports fans everywhere! The 2017 edition of Year in Sports features full-color action photographs throughout, completely updated facts and stats, and a colorful interior design. Featuring info about all of the top athletes, championships, and legends from the major and secondary sports. Including all your favorite stars in baseball, basketball, football, and more, this book is perfect for sports beginners, as well as the most devoted fans.
Download or read book Snowboarding written by Heather E. Schwartz and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2011-02-15 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Heather E. Schwartz describes the evolution of snowboarding as a sport, the training and conditioning required, the basics of gliding and turning, intermediate and advanced jumps and tricks, and the details of competitive snowboarding.
Download or read book Snowboard Cross written by Darice Bailer and published by Lerner Publications ™. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that snowboard cross athletes can race almost 60 miles (97 kilometers) per hour while navigating extremely steep slopes? They swerve around sharp turns at high speeds and fly through the air over jumps. Some of the fastest snowboarders compete in races all over the world. Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to snowboard cross. You'll discover: • How racers stay ahead of the competition on steep slopes. • How athletes stay safe on sharp turns and high jumps. • Who the most famous athletes in snowboard cross are and how they got started. • Where you can practice and find the biggest, most dangerous competitions. Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!
Download or read book Extreme Snowboarding Challenges written by Karen Latchana Kenney and published by Lerner Digital ™. This book was released on 2021-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A health-positive series that showcases exciting competitions for thrill-seekers.
Download or read book Measurement in Sport and Exercise Psychology written by Gershon Tenenbaum and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2011-11-18 with total page 783 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Measurement in Sport and Exercise Psychology provides a complete analysis of the tools and methods used in sport and exercise psychology research. Each chapter of this accessible text presents key measurement variables and concepts, including their definitions; an evaluation of the measurement constructs and tools available; and an explanation of any controversies in each topic. The text includes access to an online resource that presents 14 measurement instruments in their entirety. This resource also contains additional web links to many other measurement instruments. Drawing on their experience as leading researchers in the field, editors Tenenbaum, Eklund, and Kamata have selected a team of recognized scholars to bring both breadth and depth to this essential resource. By thoroughly examining each measurement tool, Measurement in Sport and Exercise Psychology assists readers in determining strengths and limitations of each tool and discovering which tools are best suited to their research projects. Readers will also gain critical knowledge to expand the field by recognizing opportunities for new methods of measurement and evaluation. The text begins with a historical review of measurement in sport and exercise psychology followed by a comprehensive description of theories and measurement issues. It provides detailed information regarding ethical and cultural issues inherent in the selection of specific testing protocols as well as issues in interpreting meta-analysis. This is followed by discussion of the commonly used constructs and inventories in three areas: cognition, perception, and motivation measurement; emotion (affect) and coping measurement; and social and behavioral measurement. Recommendations for researchers and practitioners included at the end of each chapter provide starting points for considering ways to incorporate chapter content into research projects and professional practice. Tables located at the end of each chapter summarize key information for quick reference and provide online sources, when available, so that readers can access each measurement tool. Original source information is provided for those tools not available online. Measurement in Sport and Exercise Psychology assists readers in evaluating the effectiveness of specific measurement tools. As the most complete and up-to-date directory of tools and inventories in the field of sport and exercise, this text offers a thorough explanation of considerations, controversies, recommendations, and locations for accessing these measurement tools.
Download or read book Snowboarding written by Holly Thorpe and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-01-06 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive look at the snowboarding phenomenon, including its history; techniques and equipment; biographies of the sport's pioneers, athletes, and heroes; key sites and events; and future directions. While snowboarding didn't become a commercial success until the early 1980s, the roots of the modern snowboard go back to at least 1964, when Sherman Poppen invented the "Snurfer" by bolting two skis together and adding a rope for stability. Today snowboarding is one of the most prominent and appealing youth sports. Want proof? Professional snowboarder and two-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White was the highest paid athlete entering the 2010 Winter Olympics with an estimated annual salary of $10 million. The book is a highly accessible and extensive overview of snowboarding, providing an introduction to the sport and lifestyle of snowboarding; a historical timeline of the rapid growth of snowboarding; techniques and equipment used; and a discussion of key places and events, such as Alaska, Winter X Games, and the Winter Olympics.
Download or read book Snowboarding written by Jim Fitzpatrick and published by Cherry Lake. This book was released on 2008-08-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the complex world of the 21st century, the ability to use innovation to solve problems or make products better is a critical skill for kids to possess. This book uses a sport kid's love, snowboarding, to highlight how innovation has been used to make the sport and the people who play it, better.
Download or read book Snowboard written by Joseph Gustaitis and published by Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about the popular olympic sport, snowboarding, the olympic snowboarding events, and a look at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.
Download or read book Extreme Snowboarding written by Virginia Loh-Hagan and published by Cherry Lake. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High interest, edgy activities fill the pages of Nailed It! Extreme Snowboarding. The carefully written, considerate text will hold the readers' interest and allow for successful mastery and comprehension. Written in the high-low format, this series has a HIGH interest level to appeal to a more mature audience but maintains a LOW level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Extreme Snowboarding presents the thrills and spills of this most intriguing extreme sport. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance achievement and comprehension.
Download or read book The Science of Snowboarding written by Lori Hile and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2014 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Describes the science concepts involved in snowboarding"--
