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Exploring Dance Forms and Styles: A Guide to Concert, World ... Read more

Exploring Dance Forms and Styles: A Guide to Concert, World, Social, and Historical Dance helps all teachers introduce students to a variety of dance forms and styles—without having to leave the classroom!    This book–DVD package is an all-in-one resource that will help your students appreciate various dance forms and begin to recognize the characteristics that make each dance form or style distinct. And because of the way the information is packaged, you can be a dance novice yourself and still expertly guide your students in being both an effective audience member and an astute observer.   Exploring Dance Forms and Styles: A Guide to Concert, World, Social, and Historical Dance presents a systematic approach for building four critical thinking skills in dance:   • Viewing: What did you see? • Connecting: What do you know? • Responding: What do you think? What do you wonder? • Performing: What can you do?   Part I of the book outlines these four critical thinking skills and why they are important for viewing dance performances. In part II, the four critical thinking skills are incorporated on student-tested worksheets located in the book and available as printable PDFs from the bound-in DVD. Each worksheet template facilitates an understanding of the elements of dance, builds movement vocabulary, and guides students’ recognition of cultural, historical, and artistic diversity.   As students build their skills, they are introduced to selected dances in each of the four broad categories of dance: concert, world, social, and historical. These categories are constantly evolving, and many dances can be cross-linked across these four categories. For those students new to dance, the four broad categories provide a starting point from which to see the evolution of the forms.   In part III, the authors provide specific suggestions for comparing and contrasting either within a category or across dance categories and for identifying selected dance forms and styles that present universal themes. These tasks require application of higher-level thinking skills, and they develop aesthetic values. Part III also offers lesson plan and unit ideas, using the dance forms and styles introduced earlier in the book.     With Exploring Dance Forms and Styles, you can select individual dances as you like, or develop complete dance units; you can use the materials to meet state standards and national dance standards; and you can introduce various forms of dance to students in geographic areas where they would otherwise not be able to view live dance performances. But best of all, you can deepen students’ understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of dance. Minimize

Soccer Anatomy Book. Soccer Anatomy combines step-by-step ... Read more

Soccer Anatomy Book. Soccer Anatomy combines step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations to convey proper form of the 79 soccer-specific exercises that increase speed, strength, and agility as well as prevent injury. Exercises are arranged anatomically, making it easy to target specific muscle groups. 224 pages.. . . . Minimize

Your demands are simple enough. You want a straightforward, ... Read more

Your demands are simple enough. You want a straightforward, no-nonsense strength and conditioning program that fits into your schedule and results in a healthy, lean, and defined physique that will get you noticed. You’re willing to put in the work, but you want to see results. Now you can. In A Man’s Guide to Muscle and Strength, renowned personal trainer Stephen Cabral provides you with proven, step-by-step programs that will transform your body. Choose from nine six-week programs designed to increase strength, power, agility, muscle mass, and total-body conditioning. Best of all, each program can be customized to fit your schedule, your life, and your goals. Work out at home or in the gym with over 140 of the most effective strength building and body shaping exercises. Packed with detailed instruction, more than over 300 technique photos, equipment variations, safety considerations, and the latest nutrition advice, A Man’s Guide to Muscle and Strength provides you with everything that you need to sculpt the physique you’ve always desired. Minimize

by Dave Salo and Scott Riewald From more powerful strokes t ... Read more

by Dave Salo and Scott Riewald From more powerful strokes to quicker turns, propel yourself to improved times with Complete Conditioning for Swimming. This multidimensional training program uses fitness assessments to tailor strength, endurance, and flexibility exercises to each swimmer's individual needs. Dave Salo, coach of Olympic medalists Lenny Krayzelburg, Aaron Peirsol, Amanda Beard, and Jason Lezak; and Scott A. Riewald, performance specialist for the U.S. Olympic Committee, have teamed up to create a comprehensive program that provides you with the following tools to improve your times: Exercises and drills for each stroke Event-based workouts and programs Dryland training Tapering for peak performance Year-round conditioning plans Nutrition before, during, and after swim meets In addition, the 80-minute DVD takes you to the pool and into the gym to demonstrate the drills and exercises used by the sport's elite. Complete Conditioning for Swimming is simply the best guide to preparing your body for competitive success. 256 pages. 2008. Minimize

Runners know all too well the physical and mental challenge ... Read more

Runners know all too well the physical and mental challenges of their sport. Plodding for miles through inclement weather, rising before dawn to squeeze a daily run into a busy schedule, overcoming minor aches and lethargy that pose a threat to an active lifestyle, these are but a few of the familiar obstacles faced by millions of runners like you. Running Within addresses the mental and physical factors of importance to runners and offers positive, practical recommendations for infusing the body, mind, and spirit with new energy and passion for running. It also provides solid information on training and racing. It will help you perform better, have more fun, and experience a deeper connection with running. Written by top sport psychologist, best-selling author, and runner Jerry Lynch, along with physician and elite triathlete Warren Scott, this book presents prescriptions, tools, and strategies for runners to fulfill their potential. Included are: - goal-setting guidelines,- relaxation and visualization exercises,- affirmation-building tips along with 63 examples,- strategies for learning from setbacks,- ways to take better risks,- fatigue- and injury-coping strategies,- motivation boosters, and- prerace and race strategies.Running Within will push your performance and enthusiasm to new heights. See how much better running can be with the body, mind, and spirit in synch and primed for every run you take. Minimize

Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness Book/DVD Set. T ... Read more

Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness Book/DVD Set. Train like a pro and immediately see improvements in your game with this traninig focused DVD.. Rev up your game with over 195 training drills!. Train to play faster and with more powerful with this training resource.. A bonus DVD will demonstrate 66 of the more complex drills featured in the book and provide tests to track your athletic progress.. Book is 257 pages. DVD is 43 minutes. Minimize

If you’re looking for a guide to strength training that add ... Read more

If you’re looking for a guide to strength training that addresses your needs—not your boyfriend’s or husband’s—then look no further! A Woman’s Guide to Muscle and Strength is created for women, by a woman. Designed to target the unique ways your body works and reacts to exercises, this resource will produce the lean and well-toned physique that you seek. Nationally recognized and sought-after personal trainer Irene Lewis-McCormick has packed over 100 of the top exercises for women into this single resource. As a featured writer for popular publications such as Shape and More magazines, Lewis-McCormick makes it easy for women of all ages and abilities to transform their bodies, and she does so by providing progressive training programs while putting common training myths to rest. From free weights and TRX suspension training to foam rollers and exercise balls, this book has the workouts to fit your plan. Whether you’re looking for a complete body transformation or simply looking for an easy way to gain strength and definition, A Woman’s Guide to Muscle and Strength is your guide to the strong, sexy, and toned body you want. Minimize

Whether you are just starting out, have been competing for ... Read more

Whether you are just starting out, have been competing for decades, or are returning to the game after an extended break, Playing Tennis After 50 will improve your play and enhance your experience on and off the court. With tactics and techniques ranging from basic to advanced, you'll learn to adapt court positioning and tweak shot selection for stellar singles, doubles, and mixed doubles play. Special features such as how-to-practice games and Stroke Doctor tips will correct common errors and improve skills while you play the game. Off the court, Playing Tennis After 50 will help you avoid aches and injury with stretching and strengthening exercises. Then double your pleasure with expert information on the latest equipment, tips on finding the right club and playing partner, and ways to make tennis a lifelong activity! Minimize

by Claire Mitchell-Taverner, former member of the Australin ... Read more

by Claire Mitchell-Taverner, former member of the Australin National Field Hockey team; 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist; 1998 World Cup Gold Medalist In Field Hockey Techniques & Tactics, Olympic gold medalist Claire Mitchell-Taverner presents the skills and offensive and defensive systems that helped the Hockeyroos dominate the world stage for nearly a decade and revolutionize the game of field hockey. Elevate your trapping, receiving, passing, dribbling, and shooting by learning the finer technical points of each attacking skill. Perfect your defensive techniques in anticipating opponents` moves and intercepting passes, making strong tackles, and creating eliminations to regain possession and set up additional attacks. And gain firsthand insights for the communicating and decision making required for excelling as a team. Citing the aggressive attacking and defensive moves that the Hockeyroos used to win gold at every major international level over a 9-year span, Mitchell-Taverner places emphasis on applying the press, using man-to-man marking, and zoning up. She also teaches the keys to setting up breakaways and 2-on-1s; maintaining possession of the ball; and executing set plays like penalty corners, free hits outside the circle, and long corners. Higher-level skill development and savvier play are a winning combination against tough competition. Use Field Hockey Techniques & Tactics to boost your performance and expand your knowledge of the game. 191 pages. 2005. Minimize

Many instructional books have been written about figure ska ... Read more

Many instructional books have been written about figure skating. Some are very good. Others are outdated. None, however, has been complete. The Complete Book of Figure Skating finally fills that void. Author Carole Shulman is a former elite competitive skater, a Master PSA instructor, a professional figure skating judge, and the current executive director of the Professional Skaters Association. She provides most comprehensive, up-to-date book available on skating covering proven techniques and training methods for skills performed at all levels and in all disciplines including singles, pairs, ice dancing, and synchronized team skating. The Complete Book of Figure Skating starts at the beginning—sitting on the ice and then learning to move across the frozen surface with increasing speed, style, and grace. The chapters build in difficulty, covering steps, spins, jumps, and lifts. From stopping to spinning to quad jumps, each skill builds on the previous skills as this complete manual guides you through the skill levels of figure skating.Providing straightforward advice on how to select a specialty, choose proper equipment, condition off the ice, and manage nutrition—the book also describes the proper technique for more than 100 skills, presented progressively from beginning to advanced levels of expertise:- Stops and stroking skills- Freestyle moves- Turns and footwork (including ice-dancing techniques)- Spins- Jumps- PairsFor each skill you'll find a clear description with introductory or preparatory steps, followed by a detailed technical explanation to enhance your understanding and training. Special teaching exercises and tips will also help you master the most difficult components of each skill. As added bonus you'll find helpful information in The Complete Book of Figure Skating about competitions. You'll learn the ins and outs of creating and refining a program—including music, choreography, and costumes—and discover inside tips on how to perfect your skills and score high marks from the judges.The Complete Book of Figure Skating gives you an essential resource on how to perform the all the techniques and programs of the sport. Whether you're a skater looking to improve your technique or an instructor looking for innovative coaching methods, this book will help you achieve your goal. Minimize

The Soccer Coaching Bible. By The National Soccer Coaches ... Read more

The Soccer Coaching Bible. By The National Soccer Coaches Association of AmericaThis book was compiled by the largest and one of the most respected sport coaching organizations, made up of an all-star lineup of 30 coaches who tackle every important aspect of coaching the sport. Coaches at the club, high school and college levels will use this guide to organize more productive practices, teach and implement more effective offensive and defensive tactics and ensure their players are in peak condition when they hit the field. 328 pages.. . . . Minimize

Coaching Youth Soccer 5th Edition Book. Written by ASEP in ... Read more

Coaching Youth Soccer 5th Edition Book. Written by ASEP in conjunction with Sam Snow, director of coaching for US Youth Soccer, Coaching Youth Soccer provides coaches of athletes ages 14 and under with sport- and age-specific coaching tips and advice as well as general coaching principles and information on sport first aid that coaches need for success on and off the field. 216 pages.. . . . Minimize