Download or read book A Dictionary of Sports Studies written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The SAGE Dictionary of Sports Studies written by Dominic Malcolm and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2008-03-27 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ′...a welcome addition to the literature in the rapidly expanding field of sports studies. It is up to date, comprehensive, and well and clearly written. Though primarily sociological in its orientation, it will help students -postgraduate and undergraduate alike and their teachers as well - to establish connections between the various sub-disciplines and guide them to sources which will enable them to probe issues more deeply... It is a beautifully crafted book and is sure to be a hit with students and their teachers. It would not surprise me in the least, however, if it appealed to sports lovers more generally... It is a tour de force and I recommend it unreservedly′ - Eric Dunning, Professor in Sociology, The Centre for the Sociology of Sport, University of Leicester Sports studies is one of the fastest growing fields in higher education today. The SAGE Dictionary of Sports Studies brings a timely, much-needed and comprehensive tool for all students in this multi-disciplinary field. Each entry provides a basic definition, a guide to research themes and a clear account of the relevance of the concept in understanding sport. Not only indispensable for quick clarification of terms, it will give students a springboard for more in-depth research and critical analysis. It offers: " Cross referencing to assist critical thinking " A list of key readings for each entry " Expert definitions drawn from sociology, history, psychology, economics, management and business, politics and policy, physical education and health, and research methods. " Concise, student-friendly and authoritative entries. Covering sociology, history, psychology, politics, business, physical education, health and research methods, The SAGE Dictionary of Sports Studies provides the first one-stop reference guide for all students who study the social aspects of sport.
Download or read book Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science and Medicine written by Michael Kent and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2006-12-01 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science and Medicine provides comprehensive and authoritative definitions of nearly 8000 sports science and sports medicine terms. All major areas are covered, including exercise psychology, sports nutrition, biomechanics, anatomy, sports sociology, training principles and techniques and sports injury and rehabilitation The dictionary will be an invaluable aid to students, coaches, athletes and anyone wanting instant access to the scientific principles, anatomical structures, and physiological, sociological and psychological processes that affect sporting performance. It will also be of interest to the general reader interested in sports science and medicine terminology.
Download or read book Dictionary of Sport Psychology written by Dieter Hackfort and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2019-02-02 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dictionary of Sport Psychology: Sport, Exercise, and Performing Arts is a comprehensive reference with hundreds of concise entries across sports, martial arts, exercise and fitness, performing arts and cultural sport psychology. This dictionary uses a global approach to cover philosophical and cultural backgrounds, theory, methodology, education and training and fields of application. Each entry includes phenomenon, subject description and definition, related theory and research, practice and application across sports and related performance domains. An authoritative, balanced and accessible presentation of the state-of-the-art in key subject areas, this dictionary is a must-have reference for anyone studying or practicing sport psychology. Provides a diverse cultural perspective to ensure the broadest coverage of internationalization Covers a broad scope of terms and concepts Includes extended performance domains, such as music, dance, theater arts and the circus Utilizes an alphabetical approach so entries are easily found and quickly referenced Contains entries written by leading researchers and scholars across the globe
Download or read book Churchill Livingstone s Dictionary of Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine E Book written by Sheila Jennett and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2008-04-01 with total page 495 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dictionary is designed to be a pocket companion, for ready access by students, postgraduates, trainers, and health professionals involved in sport and exercise. It provides definitions and short accounts of terms used and techniques employed in the study and practical application of the relevant anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and psychology, and of commonly associated medical problems and treatments. Illustrations are included in the A-Z text, and appendices provide additional reference information and sources for further study. Wide coverage in A-Z text of relevant basic and applied topics relevant to sport and exercise. Full contact information for professional associations. Illustrations, graphs and tables. Team of expert contributors.
Download or read book Dictionary of Physical Education and Sport Studies written by Robert Athol Stothart and published by . This book was released on 2016-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This dictionary provides useful definitions and immediate access to the essential terminology of contemporary physical education and sport studies. It provides a discerning 'rounded' and generally accepted explanation for many of the more complex language that characterises the physical education and sport study disciplines. Terminology is drawn from such pertinent disciplines and fields of study as health education, education theory and research, human anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, psychology, pedagogy and sociology. The dictionary reflects physical education and sport studies in the widest possible way. Accordingly common professional acronyms and other useful terms have been included. The dictionary is aimed at those who formally study and teach physical education and sport studies and those who are curious about these subjects"--Publisher information.
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Tennis written by John Grasso and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2011-09-16 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sport of tennis has been played in one form or another for more than 800 years. It can trace its roots to games played by monks in the 12th century. Through the years the game has evolved from one in which the ball was struck with the hands to the modern game in which rackets are used to propel the ball in excess of 150 miles per hour. From the sport of the elite to the sport played by elite athletes, tennis has grown immensely in the past 135 years and it remains one of the few sporting pastimes thatis played extensively by people of all ages and all nationalities. The Historical Dictionary of Tennis presents a comprehensive history of the game through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, photos, and over 500 cross-referenceddictionary entries on places, teams, terminology, and people, including Arthur Ashe, Björn Borg, Don Budge, Chris Evert, Roger Federer, Billie Jean King, Rod Laver, Suzanne Lenglen, John McEnroe, Rafael Nadal, Martina Navratilova, and Bill Tilden. Appendixes of the members of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, the Major Championships of Tennis, and the Olympic games are included. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about tennis.
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Basketball written by John Grasso and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2010-11-15 with total page 533 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In less than 120 years an activity invented by one man to alleviate winter boredom for a college gym class has evolved into a worldwide multi-billion dollar enterprise. It is impossible for Dr. James Naismith, basketball's inventor, to have envisioned the extent to which his simple game would reach. Without major changes to his original 13 rules, basketball is now played in more than 200 countries by people of all ages. Thanks to basketball, players like Michael Jordan, Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, Larry Bird, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Shaquille O'Neal have become some of the most famous people in the world. The Historical Dictionary of Basketball is a comprehensive account of all forms of basketball_amateur, professional, men's, women's, Olympic, domestic, and international_from its invention in 1891 through the present day. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, an extensive bibliography, and over 600 cross-referenced dictionary entries on the people, places, teams, and terminology of the game.
Download or read book Key Concepts in Sports Studies written by Stephen Wagg and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2009-09-14 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by experienced academics used to teaching the subject this book will help students and researchers find their way within the diverse field of sport studies. Clear, well researched entries explain the key concepts in the debates surrounding the social significance and social dynamics of sport. Each entry provides: • Clear Definitions • Relevant Examples • Up-to-date Suggestions for Further Reading • Informative Cross-Referencing Valuable in its parts and indispensable as a whole this book will provide a stimulating, practical guide to the relationship between sport and society. Stephen Wagg is Professor of Sport and Society at Leeds Metropolitan University. Carlton Brick lectures in the School of Sciences at the University of the West of Scotland in Paisley. Belinda Wheaton is a Senior Research Fellow in the Chelsea School, University of Brighton. Jayne Caudwell is a Senior Lecturer in the Chelsea School, University of Brighton.
Download or read book A Dictionary of Education written by Susan Wallace and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2015 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Education is of relevance to everyone, but it involves specialized terminology which may be unfamiliar or opaque. The second edition of this UK-focused dictionary - with around 1,100 authoritative entries - provides clear and accessible definitions of the terms, organizations, qualifications, statutes, and much more, involved in education today.
Download or read book The Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science and Medicine written by Michael Kent and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1998 with total page 567 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dictionary provides an invaluable reference book for anyone interested in the fascinating subject of sport. It covers all the major areas of sports science and medicine including anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, sports sociology, sports injuries, and training principles. This second edition includes over 7500 cross-referenced terms which have been updated or added since the first edition. The dictionary will be of particular help to medical specialists, students of PE, coaches, and athletes who need to understand the scientific principles, physiological processes, and anatomical structures which affect sporting performance.
Download or read book The Oxford dictionary of sports science and medicine written by Michael Kent and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers all the major areas of sports science and medicine including: anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, sports psychology, sports sociology, sports injuries, training principles and techniques, and sports injury and rehabilitation. Updated to incorporate recent advances, for example in the areas of gene technology and drug and doping regulations.
Download or read book Food Fitness A Dictionary of Diet Exercise written by Michael Kent and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017-03-30 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition of Food & Fitness: A Dictionary of Diet & Exercise provides more than 1,800 entries on all matters relating to diet and exercise. Subject areas covered include diet methods, food supplements, exercise, sports injuries, anatomy, energy-related terms, exercises for improving strength, flexibility, stamina, weight control, training methods and principles, calorie requirements of different activities, and other related topics. For this update all entries have been reviewed and updated where necessary, and 20,000 new and revised words have been added, alongside web links to relevant online resources and images. Focus areas include computer and satellite technology, DNA technology, food and drink labelling, and the psychological aspects of dieting and exercising, and new entries cover topics such as accelerometry, drink labelling, exercise tracking, mindfulness, national diet and nutrition survey, and spontaneous activity expenditure. A good diet and regular exercise are the key components of a healthy lifestyle. Food & Fitness gives the reader a wealth of information which will help them to evaluate claims made about different diets and types of exercise, and to select the combination most suited to their needs.
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Download or read book A Dictionary of Gender Studies written by Gabriele Griffin and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017-07-13 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new dictionary provides clear and accessible definitions of a range of terms from within the fast-developing field of gender studies. It covers terms which have emerged out of gender studies, such as cyber feminism, double burden, and male gaze, and gender-focused definitions of more general terms, such as housework, intersectionality, and trolling, It also covers major historical figures including Hélène Cixous, bell hooks, Mary Wollstonecraft, as well as groups and movements from votes for women to Reclaim the Night. It is an invaluable reference resource for students taking gender studies courses, at undergraduate or postgraduate level, and for those applying a gender perspective within other subject areas.
Download or read book Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science and Medicine written by Former Head of the Centre for Applied Zoology and Sports Science Lecturer Michael Kent and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-08-09 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science and Medicine By Michael Kent
