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Principles and Methods of Adapted Physical Education, 13th Edition, is an evidence-based, pedagogically focused resource with practical information and resources to prepare educators to deliver effective, legally sound, and evidence-based adapted physical education services. It incorporates the Adapted Physical Education National Standards.

Everything you need to know about the racket sport craze sweeping the globe - from rules and strategy, to pro stats and celebrity picklers.It doesn't matter if you've yet to pick up a paddle - we bet you've heard of pickleball. The sport is everywhere, and not just because of its memorable name. People across the globe are taking up pickleball as their hobby of choice, and they're doing so in droves. In the United States alone, millions of people play the sport. And other countries are following suit - from Samoa to the United Arab Emirates, from Cameroon to Colombia, and nearly everywhere else in between. This little book - like your local pickleball league - has something for everyone. Newbies can learn the rules, intermediate players can pick up strategy, and pickleball pros can discover which celebrity picklers to look for at their next tournament. It's even got a pickle-tionary at the back so you won't miss a beat. So, read on - and then head to the court to put your pickleball prowess to the test. Gemini Pockets From little guides to soothe your soul to all-access passes to the lives of pop icons, and from quizzes and puzzles for literature lovers to books on food, nature, fashion, and more, Gemini Pockets are the perfect fit for your life and interests.

'Head in the game provides illuminating insights that could come only from a diverse group of experts. Each chapter offers a nuanced analysis of oft-overlooked dimensions of sports concussion. Timely and important, this book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the cultural and social dynamics contributing to a health issue that is increasingly framed as a crisis in sport.' Professor Kathryn Henne, The Australian National University Head in the game brings together scholars from across the humanities, social sciences and scientific disciplines to critically examine one of the most vexing issues in global sport: concussion. Internationally, there are growing concerns that repeated brain trauma puts athletes at risk of long- and short-term neurological damage. These concerns have created a crisis for sport, the solutions to which remain elusive despite the best efforts of the scientific and medical communities. Head in the game argues that science and medicine alone cannot solve the concussion crisis: sociocultural factors must also be considered. This edited collection draws attention to the ways in which social, cultural, historical, political, literary, philosophical and legal factors have shaped the concussion crisis in sport. By employing a socioecological framework, the book reveals a tangled web of sociocultural factors that influence concussion-related attitudes, behaviours and policy. Featuring a fully referenced introduction and conclusion, and fourteen essays written by leading international scholars, Head in the game provides readers with opportunities to examine sports concussion from new and sometimes unexpected angles. This innovative book is essential reading for those who want to understand how the concussion crisis came to be, and provides guidance for developing ethical and evidence-based solutions in the future.

Transform cheerleading with this powerful guide to creating a safe, empowering culture. Combining safeguarding, leadership, and culture change, it equips coaches and gym owners with practical tools to prioritise athlete welfare, foster psychological safety, and futureproof the sport. Are you ready to lead the change?

Let love take the reins in this gorgeous ride through the secret lives of the British aristocracy...

This open access book provides cutting-edge work on machine learning in sports analytics, emphasizing the integration of computer vision, data analytics, and machine learning to redefine strategic sports analysis. This book not only covers the essential methodologies of capturing and analyzing real sports data but also pioneers the integration of real-world analytics with digital modeling, advancing the field toward sophisticated digital modeling in sports.Through a seamless blend of theoretical frameworks and practical applications, the book illustrates how these integrated technologies can be utilized to predict, evaluate, and suggest next plays in sports. By leveraging the power of machine learning, the book presents cutting-edge approaches to sports analytics, where data from actual games is enhanced with predictive simulations for strategic planning and decision-making. The use of digital modeling in sports opens up new dimensions of interaction between the physical play and its digital analysis, offering a comprehensive understanding that was previously unattainable.This book is an essential read for postgraduates, researchers, and technologists, who are interested in sports analysts. The book consists of five parts: Part I, which comprises a single chapter exploring the fundamentals and scope of learning-based sports analytics; Parts II, III, IV, and V review the various aspects of this field, including data acquisition with computer vision, predictive analysis and play evaluation with machine learning, potential play evaluation with learning-based agent modeling, and future perspectives and ecosystems on the field. This structure provides a comprehensive overview that will engage and inform researchers and practitioners interested in the intersection of analytical research and cutting-edge technology in sports.

In recent years, football has become an important field for institutional change and political steering in China. Under the leadership of Xi Jinping, the Chinese Communist Party has placed football at the centre of its national rejuvenation agenda, seeking to transform the country into a powerful sports nation. However, this ambitious plan has triggered a series of contentious interactions between party-state actors, international and local socio-economic actors, who often have to strike a delicate balance between political expectations, market dynamics and human rights.The Politics of Football in the People's Republic of China delves into the intricate world of Chinese football politics and offers a comprehensive analysis of how the sport has become a locus for achieving broader social, economic and political goals. The book examines the implications of the Chinese party-state's institutional transformation efforts towards 'top-level design' in this policy field, which aim to centralise and hierarchise policy-making authorities. It also uses detailed case studies to investigate the Chinese party-state's attempts at political steering, including international sport diplomatic interactions as well as interactions with Chinese social and economic actors.From the spectacular rise and fall of Mesut Özil's popularity in China to the controversial campus football initiatives to nurture future generations, this book explores how the Chinese party-state's governing practices intersect with the global football industry. It critically assesses the successes and failures of the football reforms, the challenges faced by foreign actors engaging with Chinese football, and the evolving nature of the sport as an arena for playing out (geo)political conflicts.Whether you are interested in Chinese politics, football and sport, or the relationship between sport and politics, this book offers valuable insights into the multifaceted world of Chinese football in the Xi Jinping era.Ilker Gündöan is a postdoctoral researcher and lecturer at the Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg, Germany. He's also a fellow at the EU*Asia Institute of the ESSCA School of Management, France, and an affiliate researcher at the Centre for EU-Asia Connectivity at the Ruhr University Bochum, Germany.

In 2012, English football was rocked by the biggest match-fixing operation to hit these shores in recent times. An Asian syndicate had infiltrated the Conference South with players being offered vast sums of money to help rig games and net millions of pounds for the fixers. Loyal fans attending matches were oblivious to the fact that outcomes had been predetermined. The remarkable story of how this syndicate was able to take hold of the national sport is told to us by a man who not only played in many of these games, but went to jail for helping to fix them - Moses Swaibu. Fixed breaks new ground as Moses Swaibu becomes the first player ever to write openly about how he helped to fix games, revealing exactly what happens on the pitch when a match is being manipulated. He also exposes how the criminal gangs operate, how young professional players are targeted and groomed and the threats of violence that are used to keep them in check. Offering a fascinating insight into the ugly side of the beautiful game, it's a sporting autobiography like none ever written before.

Marc Mrquez is the apex predator of the MotoGP world: arguably the greatest motorcycle racer who ever lived, he is an eight-time world champion. He is the man who dethroned Valentino Rossi, and who changed the sport of MotoGP forever. Mrquezs hyper aggressive riding style has made him many enemies, and his epic championship battle with Valentino Rossi in 2015 led to one of the most controversial moments in the history of MotoGP. But his story off the track is also incredible: devastating accidents, surgeries and recoveries. Racing on despite a diagnosis that him one more head injury could leave him blind.His self-admittedly ruthless personality and desire to win make him an explosive, dominant and at times controversial character - to the point that even his own tight-knit family often struggle to understand what drives him.Told by bestselling author Stuart Barker, with the insight of rivals, team members, pundits, managers and many close to his story, experience in this book that rare thing: pure sporting theatre and white-knuckle speed twinned with real human drama. Everything or Nothing is the Mrquez story told like never before.

Pre-order the new sizzling sapphic enemies to lovers taking place during the US Open!Spanish superstar Ines Costa and American Chloe Murphy are rivals. Inez has been struggling to recapture the dazzling success of her first Grand Slam two years ago at the US Open. Suffering injury after injury, she's weighted down with the pressure to claim another trophy. Enter Murphy, a cocky upstart who's unstoppable recent success makes it seem assured that she's about to add the French title to her collection of recent wins. But when a twist of tragedy brings them together, they discover that their mutual disdain may hide a mutual attraction, sparking a tumultuous romance amidst the intensity of clay court and the scrutiny of the tennis world. Tropes:· Sports Romance· Celebrity· Pro Athletes· Sapphic Romance· Forced Proximity· Open Door· Dual POV

Former Leesville High School Principal Billy Crawford and 1981 graduate Charles Owen have pieced together the first-ever history of Leesville Wampus Cat Basketball. The 200+ page book is an unofficial but well-detailed chronicle of the boys' and girls' t basketball teams from Leesville High School in Leesville, Louisiana. The book details every season back to 1950, and includes win/loss records, All-District and All-State selections, playoff appearances and other achievements. The "History of Wampus Cat Basketball" is an unofficial history and is the first of its kind in Vernon Parish and one of the first in the State of Louisiana. Owen and Crawford provide special sections on each head coach and provide a narrative for each season. The book is filled with pictures of players, coaches, fans and captures the greatest moments of Wampus Cat basketball. A special section in the book is dedicated to the 2001 Boys' State Championship team, coached by Grant Westerchil led by star Eric Woods. Other LHS stars like Nikita Wilson, Richard Reese, Richard Schwartz, Darnell Bradley, Shonte Kennedy, Sheronda Bowers, Faye Jean and Shirley Cavanaugh are highlighted for their individual and team accomplishments. Coaching greats like Billy Bennett, Joe Sowells and Hub Jordan are also highlighted for their achievements on the floor. This book is a great "coffee table" book for any high school basketball fan. All proceeds from the sale of the book go to Leesville High School basketball.

Former Leesville High School Principal Billy Crawford and 1981 graduate Charles Owen have pieced together the first-ever history of Leesville Wampus Cat Basketball. The 200+ page book is an unofficial but well-detailed chronicle of the boys' and girls' t basketball teams from Leesville High School in Leesville, Louisiana. The book details every season back to 1950, and includes win/loss records, All-District and All-State selections, playoff appearances and other achievements. The "History of Wampus Cat Basketball" is an unofficial history and is the first of its kind in Vernon Parish and one of the first in the State of Louisiana. Owen and Crawford provide special sections on each head coach and provide a narrative for each season. The book is filled with pictures of players, coaches, fans and captures the greatest moments of Wampus Cat basketball. A special section in the book is dedicated to the 2001 Boys' State Championship team, coached by Grant Westerchil led by star Eric Woods. Other LHS stars like Nikita Wilson, Richard Reese, Richard Schwartz, Darnell Bradley, Shonte Kennedy, Sheronda Bowers, Faye Jean and Shirley Cavanaugh are highlighted for their individual and team accomplishments. Coaching greats like Billy Bennett, Joe Sowells and Hub Jordan are also highlighted for their achievements on the floor. This book is a great "coffee table" book for any high school basketball fan. All proceeds from the sale of the book go to Leesville High School basketball.

Equitable and Innovative Teaching Practices for Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology Educators addresses the need for a resource on practical learning and assessment activities for face-to-face and online instruction.

Equitable and Innovative Teaching Practices for Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology Educators addresses the need for a resource on practical learning and assessment activities for face-to-face and online instruction.

Women now often beat men in ultra-endurance events. Two journalists explore the physiological and psychological battle of the sexes and meet the gutsy women who triumph despite society's expectations.

Grit, guts and gumption defined Amarnath's rollercoaster career. According to both Sunil Gavaskar and Imran Khan, Amarnath was the best batsman of their era. But strangely, he kept getting dropped from the Indian team, and subsequently became famous for his comebacks, earning him the moniker 'the comeback king'. He was a player who didn't flinch in the face of fire: a fearless cricketer and a man who just wouldn't be defeated or denied.

Tennis is one of the only sports in which women have consistently played on the same stage as men for the past 50 years, creating their own culture and narrative. Building Champions explores the complex, remarkable stories of winning players from across the globe and asks what this generation can tell us about the future of women's tennis.

Discover the legendary stories behind the most iconic sneakers and collaborations in history. From trailblazing OG models to groundbreaking partnerships, this book explores the masterpieces of leading brands like Adidas, Nike, Bape, Le Coq Sportif, Puma, Diadora, Saucony, and more.Marvel at rare grails that every sneakerhead dreams of owning, including the Nike Mag, Nike SB Dunk Low Pro "Paris," Adidas Yeezy Boost 750, Nike Air Max 1 BRS, and the luxurious Louis Vuitton "Jasper."Guided by Tonton Gibs - creator of the wildly popular Tonton Gib Sneakers channel, with over 21 million views on YouTube - you'll uncover the fascinating history of these legendary pairs. Through exclusive insights from renowned professionals like Hirofumi Kojima and Edson Sabajo, and iconic shops such as Afew Store and Opium Paris, Gibs shares his unparalleled passion for sneakers. Whether you're a collector, a casual fan, or just curious about the culture, this book is your ultimate guide to the mysteries and marvels of the sneaker universe.