Sports for Life

Sports for Life

Author: Bruce Jackson

Publisher: PageFree Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 9781589613287

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Anyone interested in maximizing performance will benefit from this book. Sports for Life is fun and provides a unique approach to cultivating the human spirit. It will entertain, teach, and provide key insights to success in any area of life.


Sport Is Life with the Volume Turned Up

Sport Is Life with the Volume Turned Up

Author: Joan Cronan

Publisher: Univ. of Tennessee Press

Published: 2015-11-30

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 1621902129

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In Sport Is Life with the Volume Turned Up, Joan Cronan offers a refreshing and innovative perspective on strengthening performance and achieving success in both the business world and everyday life. During her twenty-eight years as Women’s Athletics Director for the University of Tennessee, Cronan built one of the most prominent and respected women’s athletics programs in the nation, resulting in ten NCAA titles and twenty-four SEC Tournament Championships for the Lady Vols during her tenure. She reveals in her book what happened behind the scenes in constructing a successful, nationally renowned women’s athletics program—and it turns out that game days were only part of the story. Cronan’s lighthearted stories and succinct business tips will draw you in until you feel like you are present for every victory she describes on the court and in the workplace. Cronan’s business acumen and passionate approach to positive change will arm you with the outlook and the tools you need to revolutionize the professional and personal spheres in your life.


Sports Psychiatry

Sports Psychiatry

Author: David R. McDuff

Publisher: American Psychiatric Pub

Published: 2012-04-16

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1585629669

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Although psychiatrists and other mental health clinicians interested in sports practice already have the necessary general skills to help competitive athletes deal with adversity and the multitude of emotions that sports can elicit, most typically they lack the sports-specific knowledge necessary to truly help these patients and clients. In Sports Psychiatry: Strategies for Life Balance and Peak Performance, the long-time team psychiatrist for the Baltimore Orioles and the Baltimore Ravens intends to remedy this knowledge gap by sharing his unique perspective and rare expertise in cultivating athletes' peak performance while promoting team unity, sound judgement, personal growth, pride, and a lasting sense of accomplishment. The book: Explains sports culture and team structure and function, vividly describing the environment in which elite competition takes place Focuses on the shifting nature and intensity of athletes' emotions -- the highs that come with success and the lows that accompany poor performance -- and describes the situations that magnify them, including injury and pain, media scrutiny, the availability of performance-enhancing drugs, and the fear of both failure and success Addresses critical topics, such as regulating energy, recognizing and controlling stress, preparing mentally for performance, and treating mental disorders common to athletes Draws on the author's length of experience and clinical observations, the evidence base of sports psychiatry, and fascinating stories of athletes at all levels to inform, teach, encourage, and inspire. Although written for mental health professionals, the book will also be of great interest to primary care and sports medicine physicians, athletic trainers, team owners and managers -- and of course -- the athletes themselves. Engaging and insightful, Sports Psychiatry is the go-to book for those in need of practical strategies for supporting and attaining peak performance.


Parenting Young Athletes

Parenting Young Athletes

Author: Frank L. Smoll

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2016-08-08

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 1442218215

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Parenting Young Athletes tells readers exactly how to enhance the well-being of their children, both on and off the athletic field/court. The latest information on child development, sport psychology, and sports medicine is translated into a practical "how-to" guide that assists parents in assuring their sons and daughters get the most out of youth sports. The authors, seasoned experts in the field, thoughtfully address a wide range of issues including: -Promoting achievement in all areas of life -Choosing the right sport program -Understanding the unique nutritional needs of young athletes -Identifying, treating, and preventing sport injuries -Helping children cope with disappointment and performance anxiety -Applying positive principles of coaching and character-building -Addressing the special concerns of high school athletes -Recognizing and preventing bullying and abuse -Growing together as a family through sports Engagingly written, Parenting Young Athletes is targeted at parents of youngsters from elementary through high school years. Geared toward parents who have relatively little athletic experience as well as those who have a strong background in sports, the book provides clear recommendations with enlightening examples and real stories of growth-promoting sport experiences. Key concepts and principles are highlighted throughout. Parenting Young Athletes explores the joys as well as the dangers of sport participation and is a must-read for parents who hope to raise champions in sports and in life.


Long-term Athlete Development

Long-term Athlete Development

Author: Istvan Balyi

Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780736092180

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Long-Term Athlete Development offers an in-depth explanation of the long-term athlete development model, an approach to athlete-centered sport that combines skill instruction with long-term planning and an understanding of human development to produce athlete growth.


Football U.

Football U.

Author: J. Douglas Toma

Publisher: University of Michigan Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 9780472112999

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Toma scores with a balanced look at the use of athletic programs as a tool in "branding" universities and in building community spirit, support, and identity both on campus and off. 11 photos.


Sports in African American Life

Sports in African American Life

Author: Drew D. Brown

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2020-02-20

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 1476669643

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African Americans have made substantial contributions to the sporting world, and vice versa. This wide-ranging collection of new essays explores the inextricable ties between sports and African American life and culture. Contributors critically address important topics such as the historical context of African American participation in major U.S. sports, social justice and responsibility, gender and identity, and media and art.


Worldwide Experiences and Trends in Sport for All

Worldwide Experiences and Trends in Sport for All

Author: Lamartine Pereira da Costa

Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Verlag

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 793

ISBN-13: 1841260851

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This collective volume contributes to a growing debate concerning the extent to which we are now living in a global society shaped by sport in addition to economy, technology and so on. It covers 36 countries from five continents, analyzed by 87 contributors, so it offers a large comparative study. It is also a data bank of national information resources for students, researchers, policy-makers, sports leaders and managers. By means of a standard framework used in all chapters, the collected data from national cases on history, management and culture of sport provide interpretations of marketing, sponsorship, finance, target groups, settings for activities, strategy of promotion and social changes as related to Sport for All. This cross-national approach seeks to offer adequate meaning to the practices of each country, stimulating further research on specific themes of physical activities for health and leisure, either in affluent or poor social conditions. The concluding chapter lays the groundwork of Sport for All.


Sports For Beginners

Sports For Beginners

Author: Nicky Huys

Publisher: Nicky Huys Books

Published: 2024-07-30

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13:

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"Sports For Beginners" is an essential guide for those looking to embark on their sports journey. Whether you're a complete novice or looking to explore new activities, this comprehensive book covers a wide range of sports, from basketball and soccer to swimming and martial arts. Filled with practical tips, step-by-step instructions, and insights from seasoned athletes, this book is designed to help readers develop a solid understanding of various sports techniques, rules, and equipment. With a focus on inclusivity and encouragement, "Sports For Beginners" is the perfect starting point for anyone eager to dive into the exciting world of sports.