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| 100 PIONEERS : African-Americans Who Broke Color Barriers in Sport [Richard Lapchick] Through an effective combination of historical research and personal interviews, "100 Pioneers" offers compelling portraits of the dedicated athletes who broke colour barriers on college campuses and in professional sports all around the country. These engaging accounts detail the adversities they faced and the victories they achieved. Part 1 includes well-known figures such as Jackie Robinson and Tony Dungy, as well as other, lesser-known pioneers in professional baseball, football, basketball, hockey, tennis, golf, and boxing. Part 2 presents the inspiring stories of college coaches, athletics directors, and student-athletes who were the first African-Americans to fill their respective roles. Part 3 highlights the impressive feats of African-American athletes accomplished on the world stage of the Olympic Games. { 470pp, 155x230mm, April 2008; PB, £16.99, 1885693818:9781885693815 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| ADMINISTRATIVE SIDE OF COACHING : Applying Business Concepts to Athletic Program Administrtation & Coaching: 2nd Edition [Ricahrd Leonard] Coaches and athletic program administrators face a wide array of challenges as they attempt to ensure that their programs are efficient and effective. Difficult decisions are made on a daily basis regarding issues such as facility scheduling, fundraising, travel budgeting, and marketing. Their decisions concerning those and other matters determine a program’s current and future success. This book guides future practitioners and current professionals in adapting the tools utilised by today’s top business managers to assist them in meeting the demands they face on a daily basis. In developing this second edition, Dr Richard Leonard, a former coach himself at the collegiate level, updated the concepts of coaching administration to include the most recent business models and applied those theories to the professions of coaching and athletic program administration. While the foundational information from the widely adopted first edition remains intact, this new edition offers a greater focus on practical application of coaching administration. Updates include: new chapter designs; contemporary support references; additional administrative philosophies; a more comprehensive coverage of the individual topics of coaching administration. Ancillary materials available to instructors who adopt this textbook include a PowerPoint file with summaries, key terms, discussion questions, and application exercises from each chapter; an instructor’s supplement; and suggested term projects. { 308pp, 215x280mm, September 2008; HB, £39.50, 1885693834:9781885693839 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| ADMINISTRATIVE SIDE OF COACHING : A Handbook for Applying Business Concepts to Coaching Athletics [Richard Leonard] Coaches and athletic program administrators must ensure their programs are efficient and effective in everything they do. From facility scheduling to fundraising, from competition to player-coach relations, coaches and program administrators make consequential decisions on a daily basis that determine a program's current and future success. In addition, coaches and administrators are responsible for allocating resources: time, money, and labour must be distributed equitably and appropriately for the program to function effectively. In this book, the author tailors tools used by the business world's top managers to streamline and strengthen the efforts of coaches and program administrators. With clear descriptions and reader-friendly examples, Dr. Leonard explains the power, importance, and use of each tool or technique. The book also includes related information such as a list of suggested readings, a look at entrepreneurship and coaching, and other features useful to students and practitioners alike. { 200pp, 215x280mm, January 2006; PB, £25.99, 1885693540:9781885693549 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| ADVANCES IN SPORT & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY MEASUREMENT [Joan L Duda] This text provides a comprehensive review of measurement approaches within sport and exercise psychology. Over 50 of the world's leading experts in the field contribute to chapters addressing the historical theoretical and methodological foundations of existent measures. { 544pp, January 2006; HB, £32.99, 1885693117:9781885693112 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| AFRICAN AMERICAN ATHLETE RESOURCE DIRECTORY [Dana Brooks & Ronald Althouse] This directory focuses primarily on concerns about race relations and social injustices towards African Americans in college athletics. Additionally it provides bibliographies relating to African Americans in sport Black newspapers and magazines museums halls of fame and audio-visual resources. The Directory is appropriate for colleges and universities libraries public schools parents and student-athletes. { 200pp, 215x280mm, January 1997; PB, £12.99, 1885693079:9781885693075 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| ASSESSMENT IN SPORT PSYCHOLOGY [Robert M Nideffer & Marc-Simon Sagal] Will the athlete you're working with put it all together when everything is on the line? What can you do to make sure an athlete performs best when it really counts? Are certain conditions more likely to lead to success (or failure) for her? Will he be able and willing to make the changes required to be more successful? In today's highly competitive environment the answers to these questions often spell the difference between success and failure not only for individuals but also for entire teams and organisations. At the upper levels of performance in situations where competing individuals and teams have all the technical skill and tactical knowledge required to be successful psychological factors become the most important determinants of outcome. The ability to control emotions to communicate effectively and to perform under pressure is what separates winners from losers. Sport psychologists are beginning to uncover the links between thought processes and physiology; as a result today's testing tools have much greater utility and relevance than ever before. Today more than ever before sport psychology professionals must have the skills necessary to bridge the worlds of science and application. { 207pp, 215x280mm, December 2005; PB, £19.50, 1885693281:9781885693280 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| CAREER TRANSITIONS IN SPORT : International Perspectives [David Lavallee & Paul Wylleman] This book was written for sport psychologists and other practitioners who are concerned with the well-being of athletes who are facing the difficult transition from a sports career and the regret anxiety and identity loss that can accompany retirement. This is a groundbreaking collaboration by international scholars providing an overview of empirical theoretical and applied perspectives on sports career transitions. { 305pp, January 2006; PB, £25.99, 1885693214:9781885693211 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| CASE STUDIES IN SPORT MARKETING [Brenda G Pitts] Enterprising. Aggressive. Demanding. This is the business of sports as we know it today! Although there are numerous specialisations in the sports industry one aspect that can either make you or break you is marketing. The book was designed with this in mind. This textbook gives students an opportunity to apply what they have learned about sport marketing principles and concepts to real-life sport business situations. Each case is geared toward the enhancement of students' competency in critical analysis problem identification decision making and solution development. The principles throughout the cases are based upon the industry segmentation model developed by Pitts Fielding and Miller (1994) which includes Sport Performance Sport Production and Sport Promotion. { 182pp, 180x255mm, January 2006; PB, £20.99, 1885693478:9781885693471 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| COACHING FOR THE INNER EDGE [Robin S Vealey] Former collegiate basketball coach and esteemed sport psychology consultant Robin Vealey reinvents the mental coaching game with this comprehensive and innovative textbook designed for both students and professionals alike. This former Olympic training consultant draws on and synthesises a wealth of insider‘s material and knowledge into an easy-to-digest, understandable coaching guidebook. She integrates diverse and current literature, adds her own unique blend of anecdotes and insight, and offers experiential learning activities that go one step beyond your average coaching book. A must-have for those teaching in coaching education programs or psychology of coaching courses, or for anyone just interested in improving mental performance in sport. { 407pp, 215x280mm, December 2005; HB, £39.50, 1885693591:9781885693594 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| COUNSELING COLLEGE STUDENT-ATHLETES, 2ND EDITION : Issues & Interventions [Edward F Etzel, A P Ferrante & James W Pinkney] This is the first comprehensive textbook to examine the developmental experiences of college student-athletes. Revised and updated the second edition presents new chapters on diversity issues female student-athletes African American student-athletes transitions life skills and common clinical concerns. { 337pp, 155x230mm, January 2006; PB, £25.99, 1885693451:9781885693457 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| DEVELOPING SUCCESSFUL SPORT MARKETING PLANS, 2ND EDITION [David K Stotlar] In this updated edition, internationally renowned sport marketing professor David Stotlar takes you inside the world of sport management to explain how to build a marketing plan that works. Drawing on his own comprehensive experience and an understanding of the sport industry that can only come from an insider, he provides the specific issues to consider, the essential questions to guide your thinking, and the right exercises to help you develop and implement an effective sport marketing plan, including analysis of current trends and a new 'Best Practices' section to conclude each chapter. With this latest edition of Developing Successful Sport Marketing Plans, students as well as professionals can use this definitive, well-tested protocol to construct their own successful marketing plans. { 137pp, 215x280mm, January 2006; PB, £19.50, 1885693575:9781885693570 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| DEVELOPING SUCCESSFUL SPORT SPONSORSHIP PLANS, 2ND EDITION [David K Stotlar] In this updated edition, internationally renowned sport marketing professor David Stotlar takes you inside some of the most lucrative sport organisations to explain how to build a sponsorship plan that works. Drawing on his marketing experience and an understanding of the sport industry that can only come from an insider, he provides the specific issues to consider, the essential questions to guide your thinking, and the right exercises to help you develop and implement a sponsorship plan that is beneficial to both program and sponsor, including fully updated analyses of the latest sponsors and athlete endorsements, as well as a new 'Best Practices' section to conclude each chapter. With this latest edition of 'Developing Successful Sport Sponsorship Plans', students as well as professionals can use this definitive, well-tested protocol to construct their own successful sponsorship plans. { 133pp, 215x280mm, January 2006; PB, £19.50, 1885693567:9781885693563 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| DEVELOPMENTAL SPORT & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY : A Lifespan Perspective [Maureen Weiss] Research in mainstream psychology and sport psychology stresses the importance of a developmental perspective that considers continuity and change from infancy through older adulthood. Understanding age-related changes in perceptions physical competencies emotions social influences and achievement behaviours is critical in terms of developing theory enhancing the research knowledge base and devising applied programs to promote positive physical activity experiences for youth through older adults. This book demystifies this perspective for students and researchers and contributes interesting and innovative ideas for the field. The book examines the current sport and exercise psychology literature reviews mainstream theories from psychology and elaborates on how cognitive physical social and other developmental factors influence behaviours in physical activity settings. Section One reviews fundamental concepts and controversies. Section Two examines developmental issues in youth and adolescence such as parental influence competition and peer relationships. Section Three discusses young middle and older adulthood in terms of self-perceptions social influences motivational processes and self-regulation skills. Section Four covers expertise transitions moral development diversity disabilities and injury throughout the lifespan. { 596pp, 220x285mm, August 2003; HB, £41.99, 1885693362:9781885693365 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| DIRECTORY OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMS IN SPORT MANAGEMENT [William L Alsop & Geoffrey C Fuller (eds)] Containing listings of sport management programs around the world, this book compiles data from questionnaires, interviews, library research, and Web research. Each entry provides contact information, admission requirements, financial aid information, details on the faculty and specifics about internships. { 305pp, 215x280mm, November 2000; PB, £15.99, 1885693230:9781885693235 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| DIRECTORY OF COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY COACHING EDUCATION PROGRAMS [Challace Joe McMillin & Corey Reffner (eds)] The first complete summary of information on undergraduate and graduate athletic coaching majors and minors, including contact details and essential references. There is a tremendous need for quality coaching education programs. These needs are being recognised and more states are beginning to require that interscholastic coaches complete coaching education programs. The primary goal of this directory is to provide a list of colleges and universities in the United States that offer coaching education programs. It should serve as a guide to students interested in the coaching profession; high school guidance counsellors and parents advising perspective students; faculty involved in researching and developing coaching education programs; and individuals and organisations involved in coaching education. Each entry includes the available program descriptions, course offerings, practica and internships, websites, and key contact people for 158 undergraduate programs and 21 graduate programs in the field. The appendices offer the reader the opportunity to review programs by state or by program requirements ,such as field experience and important information about accreditation and certification. { 237pp, 215x280mm, January 2006; PB, £12.99, 1885693141:9781885693143 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| DIRECTORY OF GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN SPORT MANAGEMENT [P Greg Comfort (ed)] The 'Directory of Academic Programs in Sport Management' was Fitness Information Technology's first survey of sport management programs around the world. Now, FIT has teamed with the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) to put out, for the first time, a single directory that focuses solely on graduate programs in sport management. Led by new editor Greg Comfort, the resources of FIT and the NASSM combine to produce The 'Directory of Graduate Programs in Sport Management', allowing each program to be fully researched and representing a greater number of programs than the original book. This Directory contains extensive information on over 100 sport management graduate programs throughout both the United States and the world. The directory will help prospective graduate students find the appropriate school and narrow their desired field of study, sport management faculty advise students who want to do graduate work in sport management, and sport industry professionals recruit from among graduate students for advanced internships and possible employment. The 'Directory of Graduate Programs in Sport Management' identifies many important features of each graduate program. Inside you will find valuable information: How to Contact Each Program; Faculty and Their Areas of Interest; Admissions Requirements; Financial Aid and Internship Opportunities; Field-Specific Specialised Centres; Popular Texts Related to the Sport Industry. The Directory is an ideal resource for students, faculty, and practitioners involved in the field of sport management. { 184pp, 215x280mm, January 2006; PB, £19.50, 1885693559:9781885693556 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| DIRECTORY OF PROGRAMS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER EDUCATION [Suzan F Ayers, Lynn Dale Housner & Ha Young Kim] This is a comprehensive compendium of academic undergraduate physical education teacher education programs available throughout the United States. Inside this extensive listing of over 100 schools, prospective students can find the basic information needed to guide them toward a program that best fits their needs and specific interests. The listing for each school provides detailed contact information, including phone and fax numbers, email, web, and postal addresses, program admission requirements, NCATE/NASPE accreditation, degrees offered, total and departmental credit hours, additional licensures, certifications and second teaching fields available, admissions requirements, and availability of field experiences and unique program features. The Directory also includes information about careers, background reading examining the theory, research, and practice of physical education, and licensure/certifications/standards. This is the ideal resource for individuals interested in pursing a career in physical education, as well as for professionals interested in recruitment and keeping up with competing programs. NCATE/NASPE accreditation, degrees offered, total and departmental credit hours, additional licensures, certifications and second teaching fields available, admissions requirements, and availability of field experiences and unique program features. Also includes information about careers background reading examining the theory, research, and practice of physical education, and licensure/certifications/standards. This is the ideal resource for individuals interested in pursing a career in physical education, as well as for professionals interested in recruitment and keeping up with competing programs. { 235pp, 215x280mm, January 2006; PB, £19.50, 1885693583:9781885693587 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| DIRECTORY OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS IN THE SPORT & EXERCISES SCIENCES, 2ND EDITION [Andrew Ostrow (ed)] This book summarises information on over 300 psychological scales questionnaires and inventories specific to sport and exercise settings. This second edition features test summaries addressing exercise motivation, sport motivation, aggression, cognitive strategies, leadership cohesion and anxiety. The book: contains information gathered on 141 additional tests not previously cited; Contributions made by 510 test authors; Twenty chapters organised by psychological construct; Summaries of 314 tests compiled with sections on purpose description construction reliability validity norms availability and references; Reference lists expanded from earlier editions. { 533pp, 155x230mm, December 1996; PB, £25.99, 1885693400:9781885693402 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| DIRECTORY OF UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS IN SPORT MANAGEMENT [P Greg Comfort] In 2001, the Directory of Academic Programs in Sport Management was Fitness Information Technology's first survey of sport management programs around the world. Now, FIT has teamed with the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) to put out, for the first time, a single directory that focuses solely on undergraduate programs. Led by new editor Greg Comfort, the resources of FIT and the NASSM combine to produce The 'Directory of Undergraduate Programs in Sport Management', allowing each program to be fully researched and representing a greater number of programs than the original book. The 'Directory of Undergraduate Programs in Sport Management' contains extensive information on more than 150 sport management undergraduate programs throughout both the United States and the world. The directory will help prospective undergraduate students find the appropriate school and field of study, sport management faculty advise prospective students in the field, and sport industry professionals recruit students for internships and employment. The Directory identifies many important features of each graduate program. Inside you will find valuable information: How to Contact Each Program; Faculty and Their Areas of Interest; Admissions Requirements; Financial Aid and Internship Opportunities; Educational Resources in Sport Management. An ideal resource for students, faculty, and practitioners involved in the field of sport management. { 261pp, 215x280mm, January 2006; PB, £19.50, 1885693605:9781885693600 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| DIVERSITY & SOCIAL JUSTICE IN COLLEGE SPORTS : Sport Management & the Student Athlete [Dana D Brooks & Ronald C Althouse (eds)] Each of the well-researched chapters in this comprehensive volume makes a singular contribution to understanding the complexities of diversity and social justice in college sports. Chapters are grouped into sections that address major components: Historical Analysis; Social Justice and Cultural Concerns; African American Coaching and Other Leadership Opportunities; Media, Media Images, and Stereotyping; Intersection of Race, Sport, and Law; Sport Administration/Management: Intersection of Race, Class, and Gender; Looking Toward the Future. This volume makes a valuable contribution to the literature on American sports. { 431pp, 215x280mm, September 2007; HB, £45.99, 188569377X:9781885693778 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| ECONOMICS OF SPORT, 2ND EDITION [Mark J Eschenfelder & Ming Li] Written for students with some exposure to economics concepts and analysis, "Economics of Sport" is ideal for a lower division elective course for economics majors, for master’s students in sport management, or for economics professors who are in the process of learning more about the sport industry. In its newly updated 13 chapters, this second edition defines the sport industry and reviews economic concepts before examining in detail such central issues as benefits and costs, the theory of the firm, profit maximisation as a major motivator, and alternative motivators in non-profit organisations. Drawing the student deeper into the functions and limits of sport economics, the book discusses elasticity of demand and supply, and examines market structures, from perfect competition to monopolies; analyses various reasons for government-provided sport, community sport, and private enterprise, and the reasons for mergers and acquisitions. The book also: assesses the contribution of the sport industry to the U.S. economy; surveys and relates the economic impact studies used to justify spending, the labour-related issues in the sport industry, including professional athletes, public relations directors, and sales representatives in various types of sport firms and organisations; and details the economic theories related to both government and industry self-regulation applicable to the sport industry, and the antitrust laws and their applications in the sport industry. "Economics of Sport" is a thorough and accessible text, perfect for everyone who wants a complete understanding of the sport industry today. { 259pp, 215x280mm, January 2007; HB, £35.99, 1885693729:9781885693723 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| ETHICS & MORALITY IN SPORT MANAGEMENT, 2ND EDITION [Joy T DeSensi & Danny Rosenberg] This book represents a landmark effort to bring into focus the moral and ethical issues associated with the management of sport and sport organisations. Within a sport context Joy DeSensi and Danny Rosenberg have critically examined a view shared by virtually all business managers and scholars -- that ethics and morality in management is not only good for all concerned but a necessity in terms of the bottom line. { 299pp, January 2006; HB, £32.99, 188569346X:9781885693464 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| EXERCISING YOUR WAY TO BETTER MENTAL HEALTH [Larry M Leith] This is the first book of its kind to reveal the link between physical fitness and psychological well-being. A renowned exercise scientist shares with the reader how exercise can fight depression ease stress and brighten one's mood. The book includes many practical strategies designed to improve the reader's enjoyment of and adherence to an exercise program. { 136pp, January 1999; PB, £9.99, 1885693095:9781885693099 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| FINANCING SPORT, 2ND EDITION [Dennis R Howard & John L Crompton] The contemporary sport manager must be an entrepreneur who uses marketing and financing skills to yield optimum social and economic benefits. Financing Sport Second Edition provides the most in-depth exploration of traditional and innovative revenue acquisition methods for sport organisations. The first edition of this groundbreaking text published in 1995 has been adopted in universities throughout the world and has been translated into Chinese and Japanese. Rather than simply updating sections of various chapters -- common to most new editions -- the authors approached each chapter as though writing the book for the first time. The business of sport is fast paced and ever changing. The content of the Second Edition captures the many new and creative ideas managers in sport organisations have implemented in response to their dynamic work environment. The second edition also maintains its original focus on conventional income sources available to sport organisations including ticket sales premium seating options concessions and the sale and execution of corporate sponsorships. The book maintains a strong practical orientation. Numerous vignettes or mini-cases drawn from actual practice are interspersed throughout the book. Students enjoy knowing how capital financing and revenue acquisition practices are actually being used by sport organisations; therefore the authors include numerous real-world examples to illustrate many of the best practices employed by sport managers. This 'nuts and bolts' treatment allows readers to confidently transfer the methods to effective practice. { 607pp, 215x280mm, January 2006; PB, £45.99, 1885693389:9781885693389 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| FLOW SCALES MANUAL [Susan A Jackson & Robert C Eklund] The flow scales are self-report instruments designed to assess the construct of flow, or optimal experience. The scales were developed and validated primarily in physical activity settings; therefore, most of the data discussed in this manual were collected from participants in physical activity settings. The authors also present information in the manual on the psychometric properties of the scales from initial data collected in the areas of music and the creative performing arts, in addition to sports, exercise, dance, and yoga. Flow is a construct that both excites and mystifies those seeking to understand and experience it. Because it represents those moments when everything 'comes together' for the performer, it is a much sought-after state. It is not, however, an easy state to achieve for most people; thus it can be perceived as being out of reach and somewhat mysterious. Nonetheless, even though flow cannot be controlled and produced on demand, it can be understood and is attainable for most people. The two Flow Scales, FSS-2 (Flow State Scale-2) and DFS-2 (Dispositional Flow Scale-2), were designed by Dr. Susan Jackson and Dr. Robert Eklund to assist efforts to conduct quality empirical research in the area of flow and contribute to the understanding of this important construct. { 88pp, 215x280mm, January 2006; PB, £25.99, 1885693516:9781885693518 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| FOUNDATIONS OF EXERCISE & MENTAL HEALTH [Larry M Leith] The most comprehensive book published on the exercise and mental health relationship this useful text draws from over 700 published articles including approximately 250 empirical studies. Also included are specific exercise 'Prescription Guidelines' for preventing or treating depression anxiety poor self-concept and more. { 253pp, 155x230mm, January 2006; PB, £23.99, 1885693419:9781885693419 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| FOUNDATIONS OF EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY, 2ND EDITION [Bonnie G Berger, David Pargman & Robert S Weinberg] Though exercise is relatively easy to do, its influence on our physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being is complex. Even those who are aware of its positive effects are sometimes reluctant to begin. Why do some people maintain a regular exercise regimen while others quit after a few weeks? How does exercise influence mental health? If medical, health, fitness, psychology, and athletic professionals are to help their clients, they must understand the issues that surround the psychology of exercise. 'Foundations of Exercise Psychology' presents a summary of the information to date on the psychology of exercise and offers lucid suggestions for practice and future research. 'Foundations of Exercise Psychology' will help to shape the direction of the field of exercise psychology for many years to come, and it will do much to encourage young professionals to enter the field and to pursue further study. Students moving toward the exercise professions will gain a solid background in key issues surrounding exercise and health and make great strides forward in becoming competent and compassionate practitioners. The contents of the book go well beyond past texts in the field and include some innovative and thought-provoking chapters on little discussed topics in exercise psychology such as the meaning of exercise and the psychological and physical dangers when exercise goes awry. The text spends considerable time exploring the relationship between exercise and personality, self-esteem, self-concept, mood alteration and motivation -- concepts and features of being human that are all intimately related. The range of populations examined includes women, children, dependent and habitual exercisers, and participants throughout the life span. { 459pp, 215x280mm, August 2006; HB, £45.99, 1885693699:9781885693693 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| FOUNDATIONS OF SPORT MANAGEMENT [Andy Gillentine & R Brian Crow] The exciting and dynamic nature of today’s sport industry has sparked career interest from an ever-growing number of students. To meet the demand for quality sport management education, 'Foundations of Sport Management' is designed to offer undergraduate students a stimulating introductory view of the skills and information necessary for a career in the sport industry. Topics covered are designed to reflect the core competencies recommended by the Sport Management Program Review Council and to equip students with the skills needed for a career in the sport industry. Each chapter introduces the theoretical foundations and practical applications for critical elements of sport management. Educators will appreciate the text’s format, which is designed to allow for a smooth week-to-week transition of classroom instruction. The authors, who have all been identified as the current leaders in their disciplines, have provided case studies, chapter summaries, questions, and industry examples to supplement each chapter and to assist the student in gaining a comprehensive picture of the sport industry. { 234pp, 215x280mm, December 2005; PB, £32.99, 1885693613:9781885693617 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| FUNDAMENTALS OF SPORT MARKETING, 3RD EDITION [Dr Brenda G Pitts & Dr David K Sotlar] This book has become the standard by which other textbooks in the field are measured, and the third edition of this text once again raises that standard. The numerous updates and new material added throughout the book are based on the most up-to-date research and developments that have taken place in sport marketing, sport management, and the sport industry. As a result, "Fundamentals of Sport Marketing" is the most current, contemporary, and indispensable book on sport marketing that is available. To supplement the rich information in the textbook, case studies written about current topics relevant to each chapter have been added to this edition. In addition, the appendices contain directories of sport businesses, associations, trade publications, and academic journals; abstracts from recent research in sport marketing; and several examples of sport marketing research instruments. { 417pp, 215x280mm, July 2007; HB, £45.99, 1885693788:9781885693785 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| FUNDING SOURCES IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION, EXERCISE & SPORT SCIENCE [Barry W Copeland] This valuable reference book is loaded with contact persons addresses phone numbers, dollar amounts, deadlines and much more -- all included to make the search for funds an easier one. { 127pp, 155x230mm, January 2006; PB, £12.99, 0962792675:9780962792670 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| GROUP DYNAMICS IN SPORT, 3RD EDITION [Albert Carron, Heather Hausenblas & Mark Eys] This is the definitive textbook on the practical and theoretical significance of the group in sport and exercise settings. With new and updated chapters, the third edition presents the most current analyses and information on collective efficacy, team goal setting, the nature of status in sport teams, team building, and a host of other group factors critical to sport performance and exercise participation. The lead author, Dr Bert Carron, is recognised as the world’s foremost authority on group dynamics in sport. This textbook is essential reading for students enrolled in sport psychology and sport sociology courses. { 377pp, 180x260mm, December 2005; HB, £32.99, 188569363X:9781885693631 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| GROUP ENVIRONMENT QUESTIONNAIRE : Test Manual [Albert V Carron, Lawrence R Brawley & W Neil Widmeyer] The widely acclaimed Group Environment Questionnaire is a test that assesses group cohesion in sport measures the task and social aspects of an athlete's perceptions of and attraction to the group. The GEQ contains 18 items and has four scales: Individual Attraction to Group Task; Individual Attraction to Group Social; Group Integration Task; and Group Integration Social. This Manual provides the test user with extensive detail about the GEQ. Also contains the GEQ and scoring key. Purchase of the manual entitles the user to reproduce multiple copies of the GEQ for test projects. { 56pp, January 2006; PB, £25.99, 1885693443:9781885693440 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| HANDBOOK OF RESEARCH IN APPLIED SPORT & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY : International Perspectives [Dieter Hackfort, Joan duda & Ronnie Lidor] The explosion in sport and exercise psychology-related research over the last two decades has made it necessary to continuously reflect on the state of the art. This Handbook does just that, presenting diverse applied issues and different areas of applied research in sport psychology. Edited and authored by practitioners and scientists of considerable professional experience from Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America, the "Handbook of Research in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology" represents science-related practice perspectives from different continents and cultures. The 26 chapters provide an excellent framework for knowledge-founded practices of psychological services to targeted samples within the sport and exercise domains. { 444pp, 215x280mm, December 2005; HB, £45.99, 1885693648:9781885693648 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| INTEGRATED PHYSICAL EDUCATION : A Guide for the Elementary Classroom Teacher [Lynn Dale Housner (ed)] This is the ideal textbook for the pre-service elementary school classroom teacher learning elementary physical education teaching methods. It offers a variety of physical education methods that also teach academic concepts in areas such as math science and the language arts, taking P.E. beyond the level of free-play time. { 263pp, 215x280mm, January 2006; PB, £19.50, 1885693206:9781885693204 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| LEGAL ASPECTS OF SPORT ENTREPRENEURSHIP [Dianne B O'Brien & James O Overby] The first textbook to address the basic principles of laws governing sport business activities in the United States, this book has been field tested and refined in college classrooms where its case-study approach enhances student-teacher interaction. Addressing such timely issues as disabilities women's rights and civil rights it is essential reading for anyone enrolled in a sport-related program. { 452pp, 180x260mm, January 1997; HB, £30.99, 1885693087:9781885693082 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| MEDIA RELATIONS IN SPORT, 2ND EDITION [Allan Hall, William Nichols, Patrick Moynahan & Janis Taylor] Provides a framework for understanding the connection between the informational and commercial sides of sports information management. Part I addresses the working relationships between journalists and sport organisations as they have evolved over the years. Part II defines the various roles of sports information specialists along with their duties in disseminating information. It provides practical guidelines on everything from writing press releases to preparing media guides to organising events such as news conferences and media days. Part III addresses the responsibilities of sports information professionals: How to organise and manage game coverage what to do to promote special events ranging from awards banquets to tournaments and how to develop publicity campaigns. Part IV confronts the ethics of these formalised working relationships and the ideology they perpetuate. "Media Relations in Sport" is for students in sport management as well as students in journalism public relations or communications. Each chapter contains a glossary of terms discussion questions suggested exercises role playing activities and extensive notes. { 322pp, 215x280mm, June 2007; HB, £39.50, 1885693745:9781885693747 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| MEDICAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF SPORT & EXERCISE [David L Mostofsky & Leonard D Zaichkowsky (eds)] Two Boston University professors have assembled the best theorists and clinicians in the field to explore various ways that sport and exercise have been recognised as valuable therapeutic elements in treatment and rehabilitative settings. Chronic disorders in particular have shown themselves responsive to well designed programs of sport and exercise; a development of critical concern to our increasing ageing population. The book draws attention to the clinically significant interactions between psychological and physiological systems and the role of sport and exercise in dealing with cardiac respiratory and sundry nervous system immune system and endocrine disorders. The book responds to an urgent need expressed by many primary care physicians, health psychologists, sport psychologists and other educators and clinicians in medicine and allied health specialties. This book is the first to address the multifaceted multidisciplinary issues from the fields of science scholarship and clinical practice and place them in a single volume with the participation of truly eminent authors in the respective areas. { 289pp, 155x230mm, January 2006; PB, £25.99, 188569329X:9781885693297 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| PRACTICE OF SPORT PSYCHOLOGY [Gershon Tenenbaum (ed)] The expert practitioners in 'The Practice of Sport Psychology' address a variety of issues and concerns and come from different backgrounds institutes and programs. Each practitioner perceives his or her work from a different perspective -- clinical health oriented community oriented feminist social practical -- and each has developed unique methods of practice. However all are similar in their intent to optimise mental and emotional conditions so that the athletes and teams with whom they work will meet their desired goals. { 306pp, 180x260mm, January 2006; PB, £25.99, 1885693303:9781885693303 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| PSYCHOLOGICAL BASES OF SPORT INJURIES, 3RD EDITION [David Pargman (ed)] Experts in their field, the contributors offer their valuable insights into the complex intersection of sport psychology and injury, citing current research as well as real-life experience. New and updated chapters address an array of important topics and are grouped into relevant sections: Preventing athletic injury; Rehabilitating the injured athlete; counselling the injured athlete; Issues for coaches; and Special considerations and case studies. { 381pp, 215x280mm, April 2007; HB, £41.99, 1885693753:9781885693754 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| PSYCHOLOGY OF TEAM SPORTS [Ronnie Lidor & Keith Page Henschen] Every fan knows that individual talent is vital to a team. But sport psychologists understand that the key to success is to incorporate talent into a supportive team unit. The editors have assembled a variety of articles to address the psychological issues related to team sport activities on and off the court or field. Chapter 1 introduces a three-phase model to cut through the complexities associated with team sports and chapters 2 to 12 offer theoretical and practical advice. In addition to addressing the major theoretical concepts related to team sport activities, the book discusses the experiences of sport psychologists who have worked with professionals and national teams. Issues include: Methodological Principles; Ethics; Pre-Performance Routines in Self-Paced Tasks; The Principles of Team Building; Understanding and Managing Emotions; Gender Differences; Working With Professional Basketball Players; Improving Concentration Skills for Soccer Players; Issues in Baseball; Optimal Use of Sport Psychology for Developing Confidence. { 278pp, 150x225mm, January 2006; PB, £25.99, 188569332X:9781885693327 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| RACISM IN COLLEGE ATHLETICS, 2ND EDITION : The African American Athlete's Experience [Dana Brooks & Ronald Althouse (eds)] The completely revised and updated second edition features new groundbreaking articles from leading scholars. Included are 'The African American Athlete: Social Myths & Stereotypes', 'Sociohistorical Influences on African American Elite Sportswomen' and 'Race Law and College Athletics.' Also included are updated and revised versions of articles from the first edition which pioneered the study of racism in college athletics. { 323pp, 180x260mm, October 1999; HB, £27.50, 1885693192:9781885693198 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| RESEARCH METHODS IN SPORT MANAGEMENT [Ming Li, Brenda Pitts & Jerome Quarterman] Filled with helpful figures and charts, this first-of-its-kind textbook is a vital resource for students, teachers, and industry professionals. The authors are all expert researchers in their areas of specialisation and have written extensively in both books and journals. Their current roles in teaching college-level courses have allowed them to understand exactly how to tailor research methods to the topic of sport management and to compile the important information presented here. Unique Features: Sound guidelines to learning and building knowledge and skills in doing research; Practical and useful examples from the real world of sport business; Organised presentation of research methods from the most basic to the complex; Inclusion of timely issues of ethics in research practice and reporting; Emphasis on sound decision-making in research practice; A research process model that guides from question development through to research method and application; Study questions and learning activities in each chapter. { 360pp, 215x280mm, August 2008; HB, £45.99, 1885693850:9781885693853 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| SHARING BEST PRACTICES IN SPORT MARKETING : The Sport Marketing Association's Inaugural Book of Papers [Brenda G Pitts] It is with tremendous pleasure that I share the enclosed contents drawn from more than eighty research presentations delivered at the Inaugural Sport Marketing Association Conference hosted by the University of Florida on 13 to 15 November 2003. Scholarly papers were presented on such subjects as corporate sponsorship, sport consumer behaviour, sport product branding, and technology's role in the promotion and sales process, all subjects of critical importance to those in pursuit of the best sport marketing practices.' -- From Richard Irwin's preface 'A Word From the President'. { 233pp, January 2006; PB, £19.50, 1885693524:9781885693525 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| SPORT & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY : International Perspectives [Tony Morris, Peter Terry & Sandy Gordon (eds)] This book presents the collection of extended papers by the invited keynote speakers and two early career awardees at the 11th ISSP World Congress of Sport Psychology. The 10 papers are grouped together in pairs in five different topics: Sport Psychology Theory and Practice; Sport Psychology Practice; Psychology of Exercise; Cognitive Psychology and Psychophysiology; Motor Skill and Expert Performance. The chapters reflect the range of important work in sports and exercise psychology, as well as clearly demonstrate the significant impact that the contributors have had on the field. Chapters in the book are destined to become classics in the field, pulling together substantial bodies of work by the presenters and their colleagues. { 182pp, 215x280mm, May 2007; PB, £25.99, 1885693796:9781885693792 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| SPORT FACILITY MANAGEMENT : Organizing Events & Mitigating Risks [Robin Ammon Jr, Richard M Southall & David A Blair] The growing global sport industry requires that the sport management curriculum keep abreast of new and proven management techniques. The book provides readers with a comprehensive up-to-date introduction to each element of facility management for the full range of sporting events. The demand for individuals who are educated and trained in facility management event organisation and risk management has grown significantly in the past decade. Each chapter provides both a theoretical foundation and practical applications for each critical phase of facility management: from pre-event briefings to cleanup and closings. The authors have meticulously provided photographs, case studies, chapter summaries, questions and industry examples to supplement each chapter and to assist the student in gaining an overall picture of the sporting event industry today. The book provides in-depth discussions about positive advances (e.g. ticket purchases concessions stadium design) that have made the entire experience easier and more comfortable for fans; and about the negative economic and cultural consequences for sport events after 11 September 2001. { 256pp, January 2006; HB, £32.99, 1885693397:9781885693396 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| SPORT FACILITY PLANNING & MANAGEMENT [Peter J Farmer, Aaron L Mulrooney & Rob Ammon Jr] Here is the first comprehensive textbook on the planning and management of major sport facilities and complexes. This comprehensive textbook begins with a history of sport facilities and then proceeds to discuss the planning promotion management and operation of modern sport facilities. The authors' use of case studies provides an insightful mix of theory and practice useful for both the student and the professional. { 333pp, 180x260mm, January 2006; HB, £23.99, 1885693052:9781885693051 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| SPORT GOVERNANCE IN THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY [James E Thomas & Laurence Chalip] Global. International. Multinational. These are the words that describe and move business today. Sport is no exception. This text describes the international governance structures that shape sport throughout the world and explains the organisation and development internationally of both professional and amateur sport. International trends in sport and the organisation of international sporting events are among the topics addressed. { 252pp, January 2006; PB, £23.99, 1885693486:9781885693488 / HB, £23.99, 1885693036:9781885693037 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| SPORT IMAGERY QUESTIONNAIRE : Test Manual [Craig R Hall, Diane E Stevens & Allan Paivio] Imagery, in today's world of sport psychology, is as vital and fundamental a part of an athlete's mental game plan as the physical training required for conditioning. With a widespread embrace of such a philosophy comes new ways to analyse and measure its performance among athletes. In 'The Sport Imagery Questionnaire: Test Manual' the authors assess athletes' use of imagery by proposing and outlining a specifically designed evaluation of its effectiveness, the Sport Imagery Questionnaire (SIQ). The Manual is designed for sport psychologists, coaches, athletes, or anyone who seeks to understand or quantify the use of mental imagery in sport. Features: A 4-page reproduction of the Sport Imagery Questionnaire in an easy-to-photocopy format, complete with instructions and specific rating chart; A 'Scoring the SIQ' section to calculate imagery performance; A brief overview of the SIQ clearly and explicitly outlining its purpose and function; 3 comprehensive chapters dedicated to understanding imagery, explaining the methods involved in both developing and successfully utilising the SIQ, and the psychometric properties and normative data of the questionnaire itself. { 48pp, 200x250mm, December 2005; PB, £25.99, 1885693656:9781885693655 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| SPORT IN THE GLOBAL VILLAGE [Ralph C Wilcox (ed)] During the past few years the world has seen widespread geopolitical change. Throughout sport has remained a significant thread in the fabric of culture. This thought-provoking book offers an international collection of writings exploring the effects of sport on culture and the role of sport as a cultural barometer. { 521pp, 155x230mm, January 2006; HB, £30.99, 0962792640:9780962792649 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| SPORT MANAGEMENT FIELD EXPERIENCES [Jacquelyn Cuneen & M Joy Sidwell] This text is designed to provide answers to the questions most frequently asked by sport management students (and their families) as they begin to prepare for careers in the sport industry. An introduction to the purposes of field experiences and internships it offers useful information on site-search methods credentials preparation interviewing and more. New students in particular will refer to it often as they prepare for field experiences. { 127pp, 215x280mm, January 2003; PB, £17.50, 1885693427:9781885693426 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| SPORT MARKETING IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM : Selected Papers from the Third Annual Conference of the Sport Marketing Association [Brenda G Pitts] "As a key scholarship initiative intended to fulfill the ambitious mission of the Sport Marketing Association, this text represents a critical means of providing membership a medium for disseminating research on the sport industry’s best practices in marketing. The breadth of topics addressed within clearly highlights the extensive research agendas and broad talents of those committed to the achievement of this mission." -- From Richard Irwin’s preface 'A Word from the President'. { 310pp, 210x275mm, March 2007; PB, £25.99, 1885693710:9781885693716 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| SPORT PSYCHOLOGY : Linking Theory & Practice [Ronnie Lidor & Michael Bar-Eli] The Ninth World Congress of Sport Psychology inspired this book which includes contributions by the gathering's keynote speakers substantially extended and updated from their conference presentations on the theme 'Innovations in Sport Psychology: Linking Theory and Practice'. Targeted toward researchers sport psychology consultants and students the text addresses recent innovations in the field and charts the links between theory and practice. The book contains five parts. Part I presents some historical perspectives on sport psychology; Part II deals with basic concepts of sport psychology; Part III with various cognitive aspects of skilled motor behaviour; Part IV includes chapters on motivation and emotion; and Part V examines the various facets of the interface between behavioural science and society. The content of this textbook is highly relevant not only for researchers and students of sport psychology but also for practitioners such as coaches and athletes interested in the application of this exciting and evolving discipline to their particular area of interest. { 306pp, 155x230mm, January 2006; HB, £22.99, 188569315X:9781885693150 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| SPORT PSYCHOLOGY LIBRARY -- BASKETBALL [Dale Brown & Kevin Burke] If you have ever watched a champion make that impossible three-point shot in the game's final seconds, you know that mental skills are absolutely critical to all-around success, on and off the court. No one understands this better than coaching legend Dale Brown and renowned sport consultant Dr Kevin Burke, the co-authors of this book. Together, they share their expertise and techniques to bring the mental aspect of the game under every player's control. They stress preparation, practice, and performance in attaining these vital psychological skills: Concentration; Teamwork; Relaxation; Confidence; Strong Ethics and Fair Play. This book gives players the tools to improve their mental game plan; a way for coaches to teach successful psychology techniques; and a way for parents to be supportive and involved in a player's development. { 116pp, 155x230mm, March 2003; PB, £8.99, 1885693370:9781885693372 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| SPORT PSYCHOLOGY LIBRARY -- BOWLING : The Handbook of Bowling Psychology [Eric Lasser, Fred Borden & Jeri Edwards] Finally a book for the serious and dedicated bowler, designed to push the intermediate to the highest level and help the experienced professional stay there. Sport Psychology Library: Bowling -- co-authored by sport psychologist Eric Lasser and US bowling coaches Jeri Edwards and Fred Borden -- provides bowlers with the specific psychological strategies and exercises necessary for that sound mental game, grace under pressure, and an impenetrable focus. With 20 chapters each addressing specific mental aspects of this highly technical sport, 'Bowling: The Handbook of Bowling Psychology' is essential reading for anyone who wants to know what it takes to compete at the topmost levels of the game. { 358pp, 155x230mm, April 2006; PB, £19.99, 1885693680:9781885693686 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| SPORT PSYCHOLOGY LIBRARY -- GYMNASTICS [Karen D Cogan & Peter Vidmar] Want to be a better gymnast? Want the mental skills needed to stay focused and the physical skills to maximise your success? Then this is the guide to improving your performance potential. Co-authors Karen D Cogan, sport psychologist and Peter Vidmar, Olympic Gold Medalist -- have combined their experience and expertise to create a teaching guide for aspiring gymnasts of all ages. Many gymnasts have the physical attributes, but often lack the mental skills needed for peak performance level. In this book, Olympians Shannon Miller, Amanda Borden, Jaycie Phelps, Kerri Strug, and Tim Daggett discuss how they used mental skills to become champions. { 196pp, 155x230mm, September 1999; PB, £9.99, 1885693176:9781885693174 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| SPORT PSYCHOLOGY LIBRARY -- TENNIS [Judy L van Raalte & Carrie Silver-Bernstein] This is an interactive manual organised in six sections: beating the players you hate to play, dealing with pressure, handling the things that you can't control, enjoying doubles, managing when your game falls apart, and staying in the game. Each section is filled with detailed chapters full of interactive tips and drills that lead the player through self-evaluation and the development of on-court strategies for a better game. This book is designed to help a player identify his or her talents and then take advantage of those skills to win more matches. All players who read the book will benefit from the dual psychologist/coach perspective and will find themselves building confidence, improving focus, managing anxiety, and increasing motivation, attributes that are the key to winning more matches. { 135pp, 155x230mm, June 1999; PB, £8.99, 1885693168:9781885693167 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| SPORT PSYCHOLOGY LIBRARY -- TRIATHLON [Joe Baker & Whitney Sedgwick] If you are a triathlete, coach, or someone interested in participating in an upcoming triathlon, this book holds many answers to establishing and maintaining the mental discipline needed for what is certainly one of the most gruelling and psychologically challenging events in all of sport. Guided by the expertise of Dr. Joe Baker and Dr Whitney Sedgwick -- both experienced, successful athletes and triathlon competitors – this book summarises current research and offers invaluable mental exercises to improve mental performance during triathlon training and competition. { 108pp, December 2005; PB, £8.99, 1885693621:9781885693624 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| SPORT TOURISM [Douglas Michele Turco, Roger Riley & Kamilla Swart] This book introduces students to the phenomenon of sports tourism -- one of the fastest growing niche markets in the tourism industry. Students will learn to define sport tourism and to apply fundamental marketing principles to competitive and recreational activities in which sport is the primary or secondary attraction. The book covers participatory sport tourism (e.g. ski golf and tennis resorts; whitewater and wilderness trips; sports theme cruises; adventure tours and sport camps) and event-based sport tourism (e.g. the Olympic Games college football the Baseball Hall of Fame or the World Cup). The book guides students through the process of designing implementing and evaluating sport tourism operations by offering extensive industry examples and thought-provoking questions. The book investigates such key topics as feasibility studies niche marketing pricing sponsorships advertising media involvement recruitment of personnel and volunteers and evaluating customer satisfaction during and after participation. Throughout the authors stress the need for careful research and market planning and offer clear strategies and potential challenges to the sport tourism novice. { 280pp, 180x260mm, January 2006; PB, £27.99, 1885693435:9781885693433 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| TRAINING PROFESSIONALS IN THE PRACTICE OF SPORT PSYCHOLOGY [John M Silva III, Jonathan N Metzler & Bart Lerner] This book makes a significant contribution for those who are, or will be involved in the practice of sport psychology. Filling the gap in current resources, and addressing the many aspects of training for sport psychology, it will prove useful for both students and professionals. Filled with examples and practical situations, it examines the role of the counsellor in helping athletes learn performance-enhancing techniques, in addition to assisting them to cope with personal issues that are impeding their success. { 224pp, 155x235mm, April 2007; HB, £29.99, 1885693761:9781885693761 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| WHERE SPORT MARKETING THEORY MEETS PRACTICE : Selected Papers from the Second Annual Conference of the Sport Marketing Association [Brenda G Pitts (ed)] As SMA President and host of SMA II, the second annual SMA Conference, it gives me great pride to share this book with members of the Association as well as an extended readership base. The collection of outstanding papers contained within this manuscript is drawn from over one hundred and fifty academic presentations delivered during the three day conference held in Memphis, Tennessee, November 18-20, 2004, attracting more than three hundred sport marketing scholars, professionals, and students. -- From Richard Irwin's preface 'A Word From the President'. { 259pp, 215x280mm, December 2005; PB, £19.50, 1885693672:9781885693679 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| WORLD SPORT PSYCHOLOGY SOURCEBOOK, 3RD EDITION [Ronnie Lidor, Tony Morris, Nicole Bardaxoglu & Benno Becker Jr] Since the publication of the first edition of 'The World Sport Psychology SourceBook' the field of sport psychology within the sport and exercise sciences has changed dramatically. The consultation services of a sport psychologist are now considered essential for athletes participating in individual and team events. The Third Edition reflects the current status of sport psychology in the academic domain as well as in the applied field. This updated edition of The SourceBook presents a variety of initiatives that have been taken by researchers an practitioners of sport and exercise psychology since the release of Salmela’s second edition in 1992. These initiatives are introduced to the reader in the international reports collected in this book. We concentrated our efforts on presenting the most up-to-date information on the sport psychology activities -- academic and applied -- conducted in each of the countries represented in this edition. Recognising the rapid growth of sport psychology around the globe The International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP) established in 1965 decided to support the publication of a third edition of the 'World Sport Psychology SourceBook'. This edition ushers in the new millennium an era that holds great promise for the profession and the discipline of sport and exercise psychology. The new edition is geared for negotiating the rapidly globalising world in which we live today. The editors recruited more national contributions than ever before and have added the continental descriptions as well. The third edition also includes a range of useful contacts most with email and internet addresses so that they can be reached instantly. A chapter has been added that provides information about ISSP itself and the various 'continental' organisations representing sport psychology. The second main section of the SourceBook is made up of descriptions of activity in sport psychology in nations all around the world that submitted reports. { 240pp, 215x280mm, January 2006; PB, £19.50, 1885693354:9781885693358 , Fitness Information Technology } |
| YOU HAVEN'T TAUGHT UNTIL THEY HAVE LEARNED : John Wooden's Teaching Principles & Practices [Swen Nater & Ronald Gallimore] Not only was John Wooden a great basketball coach, he was a master teacher. In fact, he was a great coach because he was a master teacher. What Wooden has learned from others in the classroom and perfected on the practice court are fundamental principles of effective teaching, which are conveyed in the book. Co-author Swen Nater, one of Wooden's former players at UCLA, provides insightful first-hand accounts on the many life lessons he learned from Wooden that he has applied to his life since becoming a teacher himself. These principles have a timeless and universal quality, applicable to all teaching situations: the classroom, the home, the workplace, and everywhere that a person has the responsibility for helping others learn and excel. { 144pp, 140x215mm, December 2005; PB, £13.50, 1885693664:9781885693662 , Fitness Information Technology } |