Renowned sport psychologist Bill Beswick shares mental training techniques he developed for England's Premier League-building mental toughness, fostering team cohesion, and visualizing success. As he establishes the theory, Bill provides examples and case studies from teams such as Manchester United, Middlesbrough and The England National team.

Integrating the presentation of the nature, scope, philosophy, and history of physical education and sport with the growing career opportunities available within this dynamic field, this title addresses the challenges and the future of the discipline. It emphasizes preparation for a diversity of careers.

Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Nutrition provides readers with a preparatory look at the exciting field of sport and exercise nutrition, including its foundational concepts and the diverse career options available.

The first truly global history of sport, covering everything from curling to baseball.

Embrace your innate talents and abilities to become the best version of yourself. Gifted: 8 Steps to Succeeding in Sport, Work, and Life offers eight valuable lessons to guide you onto the life path you deserve.

* An up-to-date primer and key reference source for students and professionals studying the processes of social change and development in 'third world' countries. * Builds on the success of From Modernization to Globalization, published by the editors in 2000.

You don't need hi-tech golf equipment to improve your game. This title shows you how to use your greatest tool, your body, to maximise your potential. It helps you to learn to move within the swing, reduce your risk of injury and improve your physical fitness to deliver longer, accurate and more consistent shots time after time.

The fifth edition of this hugely successful textbook introduces readers to the power and politics of sport organizations. It explores the managerial activities essential to good governance and policy development, and looks at the structure and functions of individual organizations within the larger context of the global sport industry.

Introduces readers to the theory and practice of group dynamics in sport teams. This book includes an analysis of the nature and development of groups; examination of group environment, structure, and cohesiveness; and, discussion of team processes such as goals and communication.

This fascinating new book explores the embodied experiences of 'gym goers' and the fitness cultures that are constructed within gyms and fitness spaces, drawing on cutting-edge empirical research.

This book contains everything needed to know about running the half marathon, including where to begin, what to focus on, pacing, how to avoid injury, how to track progress, how to stay the course and how to improve. Whether this is their first or their fiftieth half marathon, there is a plan for everyone.

Health Fitness Management, Third Edition, is the fundamental resource for the management and operation of health and fitness facilities and programs.

High Altitude

This book is the first to take an in-depth look at the role of coaching in the professionalisation of disability sport. Using in-depth case studies of elite disability sport coaches from around the world, across a wide range of sports and disciplines, the book offers a framework for critical reflection on coaching practice and disability sport experiences.

A critical analysis of some very real problems within youth sport, with issues that relate specifically to children, this book argues that the future development of sport depends on the creation of a child-centred sport system.

From humble roots in garage of fitness guru Greg Glassman to over 3,000 rough-and-tumble gym spaces, CrossFit is a gritty, grassroots fitness phenomenon, with an open-source exercise platform, dedicated to improving lives by improving fitness. This book takes up CrossFit to find out why it works and whether it can fix his broken-down body.

This book examines the implementation and impact of the International Safeguards for Children in Sport. Including critical perspectives and case studies, it looks beyond perpetrator, victim and abuse to focus on the development of a vital safeguarding culture.

This work tests the relationship between international sporting events and human rights. It finds that hosts are sensitive to the increased attention their position brings and are more likely to then behave themselves.

Introduction to Sports Biomechanics: Analysing Human Movement Patterns is a genuinely accessible and comprehensive guide to all of the biomechanics topics covered in an undergraduate sports and exercise science degree.

In 2003-04, Arsenal overcame every conceivable challenge to complete a 38-game league without a single loss. This book is based on players interviews, pivotal games and their moments. It also reveals the teamwork, the psychology and the struggle behind one of the greatest teams in history.

Packed with almost 100 basic, intermediate, and advanced exercises, Kettlebell Training, Second Edition, provides complete coverage on getting started with kettlebells, creating customized sport-specific routines, and conditioning the whole body.