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Fathering Through Sport and Leisure
by Tess KayFathering is a highly contested concept in popular, media, academic and policy discourses, yet in the areas of family studies and men’s studies the leisure component of family life is under-played. This book provides a long overdue and thorough investigation of the relationship between fatherhood, sport, and leisure. Fathering Through Sport and Leisure investigates what fathers actually do in the time they spend with their children. Leading researchers from the fields of sport, leisure and family studies examine the tensions men encounter as they endeavour to meet the new expectations of fatherhood, and the central role that sport and leisure play in overcoming this. Analyzed in relation to social trends and current policy debates, this unique collection examines fathering in a wide range of contexts including: parental expectation and youth sports fathers and daughters leisure time and couple time in dual earner families divorce, fatherhood and leisure. The book shows how contemporary fathers use sport and leisure to engage with their sons and daughters, achieve emotional closeness and fulfil their own expectations of what it means to be a ‘good father’. Drawing on research carried out in the UK, Australia, Canada and the United States, this is a crucial text for anybody with an interest in leisure studies, family studies or fatherhood.
Fatigue in Sport and Exercise
by Shaun PhillipsFatigue is an important concern for all athletes, sportspeople and coaches, and in clinical exercise science. There remains considerable debate about the definition of fatigue, what causes it, what its impact is during different forms of exercise, and what the best methods are to combat fatigue and improve performance. This is the first student-focused book to survey the contemporary research evidence into exercise-induced fatigue and to discuss how knowledge of fatigue can be applied in sport and exercise contexts. The book examines the different ‘types’ of fatigue and the difficulties of identifying which types are prevalent during different types of exercise, including a discussion of the most important methods for measuring fatigue. It introduces the fundamental science of fatigue, focussing predominantly on covering physiological aspects, and explores key topics in detail, such as energy depletion, lactic acid, dehydration, electrolytes and minerals, and the perception of fatigue. Every chapter includes real case studies from sport and exercise, as well as useful features to aid learning and understanding, such as definitions of key terms, guides to further reading, discussion questions, and principles for training and applied practice. Fatigue in Sport and Exercise is an invaluable companion for any degree-level course in sport and exercise physiology, fitness and training, or strength and conditioning.
Fatigue in Sport and Exercise
by Shaun PhillipsFatigue is an important concern for all athletes, sportspeople and coaches, and in clinical exercise science. There remains considerable debate about the definition of fatigue, what causes it, what its impact is during different forms of exercise, and what the best methods are to combat fatigue and improve performance. This is the first student-focused book to survey the contemporary research evidence into exercise-induced fatigue and to discuss how knowledge of fatigue can be applied in sport and exercise contexts. The book examines the different ‘types’ of fatigue and the difficulties of identifying which types are prevalent during different types of exercise, including a discussion of the most important methods for measuring fatigue. It introduces the fundamental science of fatigue, focussing predominantly on covering physiological aspects, and explores key topics in detail, such as energy depletion, lactic acid, dehydration, electrolytes and minerals, and the perception of fatigue. Every chapter includes real case studies from sport and exercise, as well as useful features to aid learning and understanding, such as definitions of key terms, guides to further reading, discussion questions, and principles for training and applied practice. Fatigue in Sport and Exercise is an invaluable companion for any degree-level course in sport and exercise physiology, fitness and training, or strength and conditioning.
Fatigue in Sport and Exercise
by Shaun PhillipsFatigue is an important concern for athletes at all levels, recreational sport and exercise participants, athletic coaches, personal trainers, and fitness professionals. The study of fatigue is also important for students of the sport, exercise, and health sciences, as it enables a deeper understanding of fundamental physical function and the limitations behind human performance. There remains considerable debate about the definition of fatigue, what causes it, its impact during different forms of sport and exercise, and the multitude of factors that can influence the nature and severity of fatigue. The vast body of literature in these areas can make it challenging to understand what we know and what we still need to understand about fatigue in sport and exercise. The second edition of this book presents a fully revised and updated overview of the contemporary research evidence into sport and exercise fatigue. The book examines the latest thinking into how we conceptualise fatigue, as well as how we measure it. The fundamental science of fatigue is introduced, focussing predominantly on physiological aspects of energy depletion, metabolic acidosis, environmental challenges, electrolytes and minerals, and the perception of fatigue as it relates to mental fatigue and the central regulation of sport and exercise performance. Each chapter includes real case studies from sport and exercise, as well as useful features to aid learning and understanding such as definitions of key terms, guides to further reading, and discussion questions. Fatigue in Sport and Exercise, Second Edition is an invaluable companion for any degree-level course in sport and exercise science, fitness and training, or strength and conditioning.
Fatigue in Sport and Exercise
by Shaun PhillipsFatigue is an important concern for athletes at all levels, recreational sport and exercise participants, athletic coaches, personal trainers, and fitness professionals. The study of fatigue is also important for students of the sport, exercise, and health sciences, as it enables a deeper understanding of fundamental physical function and the limitations behind human performance. There remains considerable debate about the definition of fatigue, what causes it, its impact during different forms of sport and exercise, and the multitude of factors that can influence the nature and severity of fatigue. The vast body of literature in these areas can make it challenging to understand what we know and what we still need to understand about fatigue in sport and exercise. The second edition of this book presents a fully revised and updated overview of the contemporary research evidence into sport and exercise fatigue. The book examines the latest thinking into how we conceptualise fatigue, as well as how we measure it. The fundamental science of fatigue is introduced, focussing predominantly on physiological aspects of energy depletion, metabolic acidosis, environmental challenges, electrolytes and minerals, and the perception of fatigue as it relates to mental fatigue and the central regulation of sport and exercise performance. Each chapter includes real case studies from sport and exercise, as well as useful features to aid learning and understanding such as definitions of key terms, guides to further reading, and discussion questions. Fatigue in Sport and Exercise, Second Edition is an invaluable companion for any degree-level course in sport and exercise science, fitness and training, or strength and conditioning.
Fatigue Science for Human Health
by Y. Watanabe B. Evengard B. H. Natelson L. A. Jason H. KuratsuneTo provide a forum for discussion, the International Conference on Fatigue Science was organized, the first being held in 2002 in Sandhamn, Sweden, and the second in 2005 in Karuizawa, Japan. Subsequently it was decided that the papers presented at the two conferences should be collected. The result is an authoritative guide to recent progress in the molecular and neural mechanisms of fatigue and in the development of the ways to prevent and overcome fatigue and chronic fatigue.
Fatty Batter: How cricket saved my life (then ruined it)
by Michael SimkinsA fat boy with a passion for sweets and a loathing for games, the young Michael Simkins finds in cricket a sport where size doesn't necessarily matter and a full-blown obsession is born. Now in middle-age, he still harbours the somewhat deluded belief that the England middle-order might usefully benefit from his hard-earned skills. From impromptu Test series played with his dad in the family sweetshop through to his years running a team of dysfunctional inadequates, Fatty Batter is the bestselling and hilarious story of one man's life lived through cricket.
The Favourite Game (Vintage Contemporaries Ser.)
by Leonard CohenThis warm and lyrical semi-autobiographical first novel by singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen charts the coming of age of Lawrence Breavman, the only son of a Jewish Montreal family.
FBL Functional Kinetics praktisch angewandt: Band I: Becken und Beine untersuchen und behandeln
by Barbara Suppé Salah Bacha Matthias BongartzDas erste umfassende Werk zum Therapiekonzept FBL/ Functional Kinetics, das eine Gebrauchsanleitung für die Praxis bietet. Die Bände der Reihe entsprechen den verschiedenen Körperabschnitten, die jeweils als funktionelle Einheiten therapiert werden. Band 1 stellt umfassende Therapiekonzepte für den Bereich Becken und Beine vor. Er bietet eine klare Anleitung für die Untersuchung und problemorientierte Behandlung der Patienten. Das Buch richtet sich an Physiotherapeuten und Ergotherapeuten.
FBL Klein-Vogelbach Functional Kinetics: Band 1: Untersuchen und Behandeln (FBL Klein-Vogelbach)
by Irene Spirgi-Gantert Tiziana Grillo Gerold Mohr Ulrike Rostin Salah Bacha Markus OehlDie vier bewährten Lehr- und Praxisbücher der Funktionellen Bewegungslehre zu Grundlagen, therapeutischen Übungen, Ballübungen und Behandlungstechniken kompakt in zwei Bänden zusammengefasst! Mit „Untersuchen und Behandeln“ und „Hands on – Hands off“ sind Sie perfekt gerüstet! Dieses Buch liefert Physiotherapeuten die Grundlagen und alle wesentlichen Techniken der Funktionellen Bewegungslehre. Welchen Einfluss hat die Schwerkraft auf Haltung und Bewegung? Welche Bewegungen des täglichen Lebens sollten während des Befundes überprüft werden? Und wie genau funktioniert eigentlich der „Flamingo“? Die Experten beantworten Ihnen diese Fragen! Aus dem Inhalt· Basics zu Myofaszien, Bewegung, Haltung und motorischem Lernen· Untersuchung, u.a. mit Blick auf Konstitution, Beweglichkeit, Statik und ADL· Mobilisierende Massage, hubfreie und widerlagernde Mobilisation und funktionelle Übungen mit und ohne Ball Plus: Videos und Handouts veranschaulichen die praktische Umsetzung optimal! Nutzen Sie die bewährten und ständig weiterentwickelten Methoden der FBL und lernen Sie, die körperlichen Ressourcen Ihrer Patienten optimal zu fordern und zu fördern.
FBL Klein-Vogelbach Functional Kinetics: Band 2: Hands on - Hands off (FBL Klein-Vogelbach)
by Irene Spirgi-Gantert Gerold Mohr Markus Oehl Salah Bacha Ulrike RostinDie vier bewährten Lehr- und Praxisbücher der Funktionellen Bewegungslehre zu Grundlagen, therapeutischen Übungen, Ballübungen und Behandlungstechniken kompakt in zwei Bänden zusammengefasst! Mit Band 1 „Untersuchen und Behandeln“ und Band 2 „Hands on – Hands off“ sind Sie perfekt gerüstet! Physiotherapeuten finden in Band 2 die Prinzipien zu allen wesentlichen Techniken und Übungen der Funktionellen Bewegungslehre, über 40 Übungen und neue funktionelle Tests für das Überprüfen von Mobilität, Elastizität, Stabilität, Bewegungsdissoziation und Koordination. Wie sieht der klinische Denk- und Entscheidungsprozess von Hands-on zu Hands-off aus? Wie muss das funktionelle Training aufgebaut werden, damit ein müheloser Transfer in den Alltag gelingt? Welche Bewegungschoreografien fördern die Interaktion der Körperabschnitte untereinander optimal? Erfahrene FBL-Instruktoren beantworten Ihnen diese Fragen! Aus dem Inhalt · Grundparameter der Bewegungsökonomie · Neurofunktionelle Tests · Mobilisierende Massage, hubfreie und widerlagernde Mobilisation und funktionelle Übungen mit und ohne Ball · Training von Bewegungskontrolle und Geschicklichkeit aller Körperabschnitte Plus: Videos und Handouts veranschaulichen die praktische Umsetzung optimal! Nutzen Sie die bewährten und ständig weiterentwickelten Methoden der FBL und lernen Sie, die körperlichen Ressourcen Ihrer Patienten optimal zu fordern und zu fördern.
FBL Klein-Vogelbach Functional Kinetics: Instruktion und Analyse
by Irene Spirgi-Gantert Markus Oehl Elisabeth BürgeDieses Buch zeigt Physiotherapeuten und ihren Patienten 21 Ballübungen aus der Funktionellen Bewegungslehre. Als bekannter Teil des FBL-Konzepts können diese sowohl in der Prävention als auch in der Therapie eingesetzt werden.Die erfahrenen Autoren erläutern die Mobilisation und Stabilisation der einzelnen Körperabschnitte mit Lernziel, Lernweg und Analyse. Nutzen Sie die Dynamik des Balls, um die Lernziele der Übungen reaktiv zu erreichen. Gehen Sie dabei individuell auf die Probleme Ihrer Patienten ein und entwickeln Sie gemeinsam ein passendes Übungsprogramm. So fördern Sie auch das Bewusstsein für ein ökonomisches Bewegungsverhalten und die Verantwortung für die eigene Gesundheit. Entdecken Sie den Ball als wirksames Instrument für ein ganzheitliches funktionelles Training.
FBL Klein-Vogelbach Functional Kinetics: Bewegungsanalyse, Untersuchung, Behandlung
by Barbara SuppéVon B. Werbeck und I. Spirgi-Gantert völlig neu bearbeitet und inhaltlich wie formal rundum modernisiert:- besser lesbar und leichter zugänglich- mit farbigen Lernhilfen und Zeichnungen- praxisbezogen durch zahlreiche Beispiele- Neu: Grundlagen der Gangschulung und Ausblicke auf Behandlungstechniken und ÜbungenAls Standardwerk in der Physiotherapie leitet es Therapeuten in der Ausbildung an,o normale und von der Norm abweichende Bewegung und Haltung präzise zu beobachten,o dem Patienten in der Behandlung richtiges Bewegungsverhalten zu vermitteln undo seine aktive Wahrnehmung dafür zu schulen.
FBL Klein-Vogelbach Functional Kinetics Die Grundlagen: Bewegungsanalyse, Untersuchung, Behandlung
by Barbara SuppéVon B. Werbeck und I. Spirgi-Gantert völlig neu bearbeitet und inhaltlich wie formal rundum modernisiert:- besser lesbar und leichter zugänglich- mit farbigen Lernhilfen und Zeichnungen- praxisbezogen durch zahlreiche Beispiele- Neu: Grundlagen der Gangschulung und Ausblicke auf Behandlungstechniken und ÜbungenAls Standardwerk in der Physiotherapie leitet es Therapeuten in der Ausbildung an,o normale und von der Norm abweichende Bewegung und Haltung präzise zu beobachten,o dem Patienten in der Behandlung richtiges Bewegungsverhalten zu vermitteln undo seine aktive Wahrnehmung dafür zu schulen.
FBL Klein-Vogelbach Functional Kinetics praktisch angewandt: Gehen − Analyse und Intervention
by Barbara Suppé and Matthias BongartzIn der Buchreihe wird detailliert dargestellt, wie die Übungen und Behandlungstechniken der Functional Kinetics (FBL) an und mit den Patienten angewandt werden können. Diese „Gebrauchsanleitung“ für die Arbeit mit dem FBL-Instrumentarium gliedert sich jeweils in Untersuchung und problemorientierte Behandlung. Jeder der drei Bände thematisiert einzelne Körperabschnitte, die als funktionelle Einheiten betrachtet und therapiert werden. Band 3 ist den Bewegungsabläufen Gehen, Sitzen und Bücken gewidmet.
FBL Klein-Vogelbach Functional Kinetics praktisch angewandt: Brustkorb, Arme und Kopf untersuchen und behandeln
by Barbara Suppé Matthias BongartzIn der Buchreihe wird detailliert dargestellt, wie die Übungen und Behandlungstechniken der FBL/Functional Kinetics an und mit den Patienten angewandt werden können. Diese „Gebrauchsanleitung“ für die Arbeit mit dem FBL-Instrumentarium gliedert sich jeweils in Untersuchung und problemorientierte Behandlung. Jeder der drei Bände thematisiert die Körperabschnitte, die als funktionelle Einheiten betrachtet und therapiert werden, bzw. therapierelevante Bewegungsabläufe: Becken und Beine (1); Brustkorb, Arme, Kopf (2); Gehen, Sitzen, Bücken (3).
FC Barcelona: History, Politics and Identity
by Jim O’Brien Xavier Ginesta de San Eugenio, JordiThis is the first critical, in-depth academic study of FC Barcelona (also known as Barça), one of the world’s great football clubs, exploring the historical, political, cultural and commercial dimensions of this global sporting institution.The book examines why and how the club grew from its genesis as a small sporting organisation in the developing urban landscape of Barcelona in 1899 to become a contemporary giant that has both shaped and transcended football. It considers how globalisation, cultural identity and political ideology can help us to understand the development of Barça, but also how the growth of the phenomenon of FC Barcelona helps us to better understand those forces shaping contemporary global societies. It brings together leading scholars from around the world to examine key themes such as governance, regional and national politics, storytelling, fandom, digital media, branding, commercialisation and sport diplomacy, exploring topics such as the European Super League fiasco and the rise of Lionel Messi as a global icon. It also includes a series of chapters looking at the importance of FC Barcelona around the world, including in Latin America, the United States, Africa and East Asia.This illuminating, multi-disciplinary study of FC Barcelona is essential reading for anybody with an interest in football, Catalonian politics and culture, or the history, politics, culture and business of sport.
FC Barcelona: History, Politics and Identity
This is the first critical, in-depth academic study of FC Barcelona (also known as Barça), one of the world’s great football clubs, exploring the historical, political, cultural and commercial dimensions of this global sporting institution.The book examines why and how the club grew from its genesis as a small sporting organisation in the developing urban landscape of Barcelona in 1899 to become a contemporary giant that has both shaped and transcended football. It considers how globalisation, cultural identity and political ideology can help us to understand the development of Barça, but also how the growth of the phenomenon of FC Barcelona helps us to better understand those forces shaping contemporary global societies. It brings together leading scholars from around the world to examine key themes such as governance, regional and national politics, storytelling, fandom, digital media, branding, commercialisation and sport diplomacy, exploring topics such as the European Super League fiasco and the rise of Lionel Messi as a global icon. It also includes a series of chapters looking at the importance of FC Barcelona around the world, including in Latin America, the United States, Africa and East Asia.This illuminating, multi-disciplinary study of FC Barcelona is essential reading for anybody with an interest in football, Catalonian politics and culture, or the history, politics, culture and business of sport.
Fear and Loathing in La Liga: Barcelona vs Real Madrid
by Sid Lowe‘A history of modern Spain told through one of world football's most intense rivalries’ Independent‘Sports Book of the Year’ Sunday TimesIt’s Messi vs Ronaldo, it’s Catalonia vs Castilla. It’s the nation against the state, freedom fighters vs Franco’s fascists. It’s majestic goals and mesmerising skills, red cards and bench brawls. It’s the best two teams on the planet going face to face and toe to toe. It’s more than a game. It’s a war.It’s Barcelona vs Real Madrid. Only, it’s not that simple. From the wounds left by the civil war to the teams’ recent global domination, historian and expert on Spanish football, Sid Lowe lifts the lid on sport’s greatest rivalry. Lowe has spoken to the biggest names and the forgotten heroes who defined their clubs. Men like Alfredo Di Stéfano and Johan Cruyff as well as the only survivor of the most politically charged game in history, the Barcelona striker who knocked Madrid out of the European Cup for the first time ever, and the president who celebrated his club’s defining moment by taking a midnight dip in the Thames. By exploring the history, politics, culture, economics and language, while never forgetting the drama on the pitch, Lowe demonstrates the symbiotic nature of the relationship between these two football giants. In doing so he reveals the human story behind this explosive rivalry.
Fear and Loathing on the Oche: A Gonzo Journey Through the World of Championship Darts
by King AdzAnyone who’s ever seen or attended the PDC World Darts Championships knows that darts is no ordinary sport. Where else would you find world-class superstars, in the midst of a championship match, cultivating tomorrow’s banging hangover? Or two separate organisations, with a bitter historical rivalry, taking potshots at each other in a bid to secure players, fans and an all-important TV broadcast contract?And then there’s the fans… Darts fans are unlike any other fans in world sport. They drink the most, they wear the silliest costumes, they sing the loudest and yet they can arguably see the least live action. They feel an immense pride and ownership for the game – its theirs, and they couldn’t care less about the sneers from the mainstream. Join King ADZ as he dives headfirst into this tempestuous world, meeting former legends, future stars, dominant Internationals, the owners, the referees and of course the fans. Darts may be a simple game to many, but to most it’s absolute mayhem.
The Fear Bubble: How To Harness Fear And Live Without Limits
by Ant MiddletonThe brilliant, inspirational next book by the author of the incredible No. 1 bestseller FIRST MAN IN.
The Fear Bubble: How To Harness Fear And Live Without Limits
by Ant MiddletonThe brilliant, inspirational next book by the author of the incredible No. 1 bestseller FIRST MAN IN.
Fear Less: How to Win at Life Without Losing Yourself
by Dr Pippa Grange‘So many of our negative emotions are ultimately driven by fear. In this incredibly personal, powerful book, Pippa Grange shows us how to face our fears and live free, fulfilled lives. A revelation.’Fearne CottonIf we were truly free from fear, what could we achieve?We strive for success, but we are rarely happy. The more we try to win – putting on a brave face for work or family – the more we risk losing ourselves. And even reaching our goals can feel strangely hollow. The culprit? Fear. It makes us anxious, or shameful, or turns us into perfectionists. We pretend to be someone else while aiming for a status that’s never truly satisfying.There is another way. A way to find our true voice, to win on our own terms. Building that open mindset is at the heart of this mould-breaking book by Dr Pippa Grange, the psychologist who helped transform the England team, taking them all the way to the World Cup semi-finals in 2018.In Fear Less, Pippa Grange shows all of us how, by starting to live with less fear, we can find our real passions and deeper fulfilment. Her simple manifesto enables us to replace stress with courage, and connect with the people around us on a far deeper level.This type of success isn’t about trophies or beating others, it’s about winning at the very deepest level: winning from within. It’s time to fear less.
Fear No Boundary: One woman's amazing journey
by Lincoln Hall Sue Fear'Climbing is a bit like rolling a dice - sometimes things fall into place and you achieve your aim. Sometimes your number comes up.' - Sue Fear, April 2006When mountaineers Lincoln Hall and Sue Fear collaborated in writing Fear No Boundary, neither could have imagined that within a year one would be left for dead and the other would die on the mountains they loved.In April 2006 Sue Fear, the first Australian woman to climb Everest via the North Ridge Route, set out to summit Mt Manaslu, the world's eighth highest mountain. If she achieved this feat, Sue would become the first Australian woman to have climbed five of the world's fourteen mountains over 8000 metres. Sadly it would be her last climb. Although Sue successfully summitted Manaslu on 28 May, tragically she fell to her death in a crevasse during her descent.Fear No Boundary chronicles the incredible journey Sue Fear took on her path to Everest, following her decision to make travel and adventure-guiding her profession. While Sue’s celebration of her fortieth birthday on top of Mount Everest in May 2003 and the nail-biting climb from Base Camp to the summit provides a framework, this updated edition also details Sue's other climbing achievements and includes a postscript outlining her final expedition.What drove this slightly-built and unassuming woman from Sydney's leafy North Shore to set her sights on a career as a mountaineer? How did she feel as a woman climbing in a predominantly male domain? These questions and more are answered as we follow Sue's journey around the world and off the beaten track to destinations such as Bolivia, Bhutan, Uzbekistan and Kamchatka, climbing the Andes, Mount Kilimanjaro and of course the Himalaya.Awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2005 for services to mountaineering and the community, in particular the Fred Hollows Foundation, Sue's is an inspirational story.'Sue was a beautiful person, a great Australian and an inspiration to The Foundation and to all those who knew her' - The Fred Hollows Foundation'Sue Fear was inspirational. She was a vibrant personality, a mountaineer, a tireless worker for various charities and youth, and a good friend to many' - Australian Geographic
Fearless: A Story of Love, Loss and The Midnight Sun
by Catrina DaviesFearlessness has got nothing to do with being unafraid. It’s about doing things anyway, getting on with it, living, whether you’re afraid or not. Fuzzy-haired, free-spirited, cello-playing Catrina is devastated when her lover, Jack, leaves her to go surfing on the other side of the world. Trapped in a dead-end job and torn by his departure, she dreams of running away. But how do you run away when you’re flat broke? Luckily, her friend Andrew comes up with a plan: they’ll get an old van, turn it into a camper and busk their way from Norway to Portugal, via Nordkapp, the land of the Midnight Sun.When a tragic accident occurs, the journey suddenly takes on new meaning. As she navigates personal loss and the daily challenges of life on the road, Catrina begins to learn the true meaning of love and courage and, above all else, the importance of following her dreams.This is an unforgettable story of a journey like no other – a deeply emotional and inspirational debut by a unique writer.