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This work is the result of a symposium which celebrated the Centenary of Women in the Olympic Games. The various papers illustrate the diverse contributions made by women to the Olympic movement as well as the value of the study of gender, power and culture in sport.

It's inevitable that all runners who have been pounding thepavement for a very long time will eventually slow down. Having run every day since November 30, 1978, Scott Ludwig certainly falls into this category.

Following on from KIHON and KATA, this fourth book in the series covers the third pillar of Shotokan Karate -KUMITE -meaning sparring. In it the various forms of combat sparring in Shotokan Karate are explained and covered in a wide span from the simple ones to the more complex ones.

Intended for both teachers and students in schools and colleges, as well as instructors, coaches, and managers in youth sports, this volume examines the 'Olympic Ideal' in modern sports education. It explores what the term "Olympic" really means in the broader context of a variety of sports.

A guide for women who want to improve their health and fitness by getting into running. It offers tips, strategies, and nutritious meal plans that women can incorporate into their daily lives.

Offers an account of how Nike became the world's largest sports and fitness company. This book provides a glimpse into the first 33 years of Nike - from its humble beginnings to its modern guise as a global giant.

Even though physical education is considered as a basic right of all children, views vary on what comprises "quality physical education." The situation is compared by means of a worldwide survey. This is the first publication to provide information on the state of PE around the world.

Addresses the physical conditioning of rugby. This volume presents readers with training principles, an overview of the fundamentals of rugby, and an explanation of the physiological demands of the sport and how they impact on training.

This guide shows how to train for technique and tactics in the sport of fencing and shows why fencers must improve their endurance, strength, and speed. Young fencers learn to go beyond practice bouts and enrich their training with exercises that may seem to have nothing at all to do with fencing.