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ISBN 13 : 019921381X
Total Pages : 529 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)
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:
Author : Alan Tomlinson
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Download or read book A Dictionary of Sports Studies written by Alan Tomlinson and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Dominic Malcolm
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1473902916
Total Pages : 500 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)
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 500 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.
Author : A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Publisher : A & C Black
ISBN 13 : 9780713677850
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)
Download or read book Dictionary of Sport and Exercise Science written by A & C Black Publishers Ltd and published by A & C Black. This book was released on 2006 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing over 5,000 terms relating to sport and sports science, this is a reference book for anyone interested in the fascinating world of sport. It covers anatomy, physiology, physiotherapy, biology, sports medicine, sporting rules and regulations, governing bodies, health and fitness and banned substances.
Author : Michael Kent
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191574880
Total Pages : 620 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)
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.
Author : Dominic Malcolm
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 184920540X
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)
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.
Author : Robert Athol Stothart
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ISBN 13 : 9780473351823
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.2X/5 ( download)
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.
Author : Tom Dunmore
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 0810871882
Total Pages : 339 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Soccer written by Tom Dunmore and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2011-09-16 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Historical Dictionary of Soccer presents a comprehensive history of the game through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, numerous appendixes that list everything from the FIFA World Player of the Year to FIFA World Cup Winners and Runners-Up to the UEFA Ch...
Author : Stephen Wagg
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1446202259
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)
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.
Author : Dieter Hackfort
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128131519
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)
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
