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This practical resource gives coaches and P.E. teachers a comprehensive strength training and conditioning program for boys and girls focusing on the unique requirements of different sports, plus an aerobics program, flexibility exercises, and nutritional emphasis that result in optimal performances for longer periods of time and help minimize injuries. Included are dozens of reproducible charts, workout schedules, letters to parents, and forms for securing signatures-all printed in a big spiral-bound format that folds flat for easy photcopying. Moreover, specific illustrated exercises and safety precautions found throughout are repeated at the end to create a "Total Fitness Booklet" you can copy and give to each of your student athletes. SECTIONS INCLUDE: 1) The Benefits of Total Conditioning 2) Stretching for Perfection 3) The Coach's Pledge 4) Strengthening the Heart and Lungs 5) Strength Training: Explanation and Programs 6) StrengthTraining: Focusing on the Actual Exercises 7) Eating Your Way to Superior Performance 8) Drugs: Keep Saying No 9) Beyond Athletics 10) Selling the Program ... Read more

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Intended for the high school athlete wishing to leverage his or her talent to get into the best possible school, this book explains how a student-athlete can package and present him or herself to college recruiters. With tips from dozens of college coaches and pro scouts, the book describes how to create a support group, form a target list of potential colleges, and even how to make a highlight video. A comprehensive overview of the college landscape lists the top programs for over a dozen sports by division, and a checklist and forms provide easy tools for starting the application process. ... Read more

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BUY THIS BOOK !!! NO OTHER BOOK is necessary !
Superior! Forget all the other Books in the category. Buy the book because this is what you are looking for. The book is Clear, Concise,and informative. Best of all, the book's format is fantastic . It is an easy read!! You get a clear plan of attack, and you will learn what you need to do to master the recruiting process. You will continue to reread and refer back to it many, many times. I purchased and read, and reviewed, on amazon, other books on this subject. All the other books I read on this subject were DONATED to the local library. This is the only book I kept in my personal library.

A must read for student athletes!
A very informative book for student athletes and their parents. Every page has important information for high school athletes considering playing sports in college. You will not regret this purchase. I highly recommend it. ... Read more

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This book articulates the important benefits of school sports and other co-curricular activities which empower youth and dissuade them from gang involvements and deviant behavior. It also describes how these voluntary programs motivate students to stay in school, earn better grades, reinforce the ideals of our Constitution more than any other single type of activity, and prepare youth in cooperative skills so greatly called for by employers today. Contents: Foreword; Preface; The Best and Worst of Times for American Youth; Behavior Standards, Self-Restraint and Implications for Democracy; Sports and Competition: Their Value to Western Civilization, Education, and Democracy; Dance of Life, Change, Adaptation and Empowerment; Hope and Empowerment; Community, Values, & Vision as Promoted by Co-curricular Participation; Which Price Will We Pay?; References; Index. ... Read more

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Great introduction to the HIT world
This book is only sold on Dr. Dardens site and I'm surprised that someone is actually selling it. It is an absolutely amazing book, it covers the history of HIT, lots of interviews of the people involved with the evolution of HIT and of course training routines. Arthur Jones just passed a few months ago and he truely was a man before his time. The lack of acceptance of Arthur Jones training principles is a classic case of conspiracy to suppress knowledge. This book has rekindled my love of training and I've since acquired 2 more Ellington Darden books. This book has changed my perspective on training and I'm UN-learning the HVT (High Volume Training) I grew up learning about when I was training in highschool in the 90's. If you want to train correctly instead of LIVING IN THE GYM 6 days a week, training twice a day split routines, and doing 10 sets of each exercise, then you might want to browse through this book. WARNING, remember I just said that Arthur Jones training principles lack of acceptance is a classic case of conspiracy to suppress knowledge, so some of the things you read in this book are COMPLETELY contradictory to what you may have learned in 99% of the training books out since the 80's. As a matter of fact, I would say it's 180 degrees different from what you've been taught. It's not about working out for hours several several times a week, or buying and consuming useless supplements (no matter how new and advanced or "specially formulated" they claim they are), or taking steroids. It's about training your body the natural way it is supposed to be trained and doing it strategically, feeding it a healthy diet and getting adequate rest between workouts. Just a tip for you "advanced" bodybuilders, your body doesn't require more training, it requires more rest to let it rebuild itself. You can make your body adapt to training by getting bigger, getting stronger and getting more stamina but there is no training that can be done to cause it to heal faster. So make sure you feed your body healthy natural nutrition, and get a full nights rest every night. I would highly recommend this book as well as another one of Dr. Dardens books, "The New High Intensity Training". ... Read more

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"HUT 1, HUT 2, HUT 3 ...HIKE!" Don't be tackled by football tryouts. The time to get fit for high school football is now. Everyone wants to be a football hero but not everyone is in shape to make the team. Now join former Navy SEAL, Stew Smith, as he talks with real high school football players who demonstrate the exercise program that got them out of the tryouts and onto the Varsity. Photographed on location at one of the nation's top-ranked high school football programs, Get Fit Now for High School Football is specifically designed for the 12 to 18 year-old athlete.

The young athlete will learn:* Techniques for improving overall strength and power* Plyometric training for explosive speed and agility* Aerobic conditioning for ultimate endurance

The first in the Get Fit Now for High School Sports(tm) series, this book is bound to score with young athletes in all fifty states. ... Read more

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Could be improved, but well worth it!
The premise etc behind this book is excellent.However, the many black and white photos tell the likely reader of book very little.This should not take away though from the solid advice, work-out plans, bits and pieces of commonsense training, diet etc, and the seasonal/periodicity themes that make this book very worthwhile.Although I have not the experience nor credentials that Mr. Smith and many of you have, I recommend taking the themes of this book and expanding in more detail, and ditching the numerous b&w still photos that really tell an exerciser little about the movements.If anything, provide photos of important do's and don'ts of the exercises, but don't half-change the movement with a photo to fill the pages.Other than this opinion, I found the book an excellent addition to my fitness literature and plan on incorporating its ideas into my own routines.

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The routines in this book are soo random and lengthy a simpler more effective approach could be used.his navy seal book was better

Excellent Workout!
I wanted to find a workout that I could stick with all year that is challenging and takes my body to new heights in terms of physical strength, endurance, and agility.Though I've only been on the program for a few weeks, I can already see these three aspects changing.

The workout starts normally enough, but gets tough fast.Fortunately Stew has made it flexible enough so that anyone can do it: from the hardcore wanna-be Navy SEAL to the dedicated guy who wants to get in shape.Complete with a full explanation of exercises, the full year-round routine, and even nutritional advice, Stew's book is a great find for those who want to find one good exercise program to stick with for a long time!

Excellent
Must have for 35yr olds with prior exercise experience who want to get back in shape.

Effective and Flexible
I've had this book since it came out and I am still recommending it to people. The work-outs can be adjusted for different fitness levels but they will take you as far as you want to go. You can't really outgrow this book.
I like the way it is broken up into phases- strength, cardio- this is better than doing the same mix throughout the year. Stretching and flexibility are not forgotten either.
My beginner friends liked the introduction to pyramiding reps (a good trick to increase puul-up/push-up reps)and the fact that you don't need to be in a gym every day. Quite a lot can be done outdoors or at home.

I run across very few other work out schedules that can be used for such a range of fitness levels. It isn't gimicky or sport specific, it's for all around fitness. ... Read more

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This manual, which comprises both a theoretical and a practical section, addresses itself to all who are interested in the many and various uses of step apparatus during functional fitness and health training. The theoretical section gives an overview of aims, types of training and programme structure as well as methods of teaching and arranging. In the practical sections, basic steps, combinations of steps, arm movements and arm formations are described, as well as standard techniques, and set out in the usual terms. The section on technique is rounded off with a description of functional strengthening and mobility exercises with and at the step apparatus. The step aerobics programmes thus elaborated aim, on the one hand, at training general dynamic endurance and co-ordination; on the other hand, programmes are introduced, which also train strength and mobility. The programmes are designed so that they can be transferred straight into a practical teaching programme. ... Read more

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Real encyclopedia for group instructors
This book is a real encyclopedia for group instructors to broaden one`s knowledge in step aerobics ... Read more

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From a 40-year veteran, the only book available devoted to coaching high school basketball

In Coaching High School Basketball, Hall of Famer Bill Kuchar presents an indispensable instruction manual for experienced and rookie coaches alike. A combination of classic tactics and new, cutting-edge strategies, this one-of-a-kind handbook provides easyto- read diagrams and instructions, plus dozens of practice drills to reinforce fundamentals and teach innovative moves. Readers will learn how to:

*Master Kuchar's "double motion offense"
*Locate, protect, and infiltrate zones
*Defend against the fast break
*Use last-second plays for when the game is on the line
*Make the most of out-of-bounds plays
*Scout and evaluate junior high school talent
*Get college coaches to scout their games ... Read more

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Needs more careful editing.
This book has a lot that would be useful to a new HS coach, but unfortunately it seems that there was a lack of communication/checking between the author and the person who DTP'ed the diagrams. The diagrams contain many errors and inconsistencies which sometimes make it difficult to understand the plays and drills. Some arrows are missing or pointing in the opposite direction from what the descriptions indicate, offensive players are sometimes marked with an "X", diagrams occasionally show the ball going to one player while the description indicates a pass to a different player, etc.

Furthermore, the descriptions themselves could have been a little more detailed in places. It's clear that Coach Kuchar knows his basketball, but it's surprisingly difficult to explain basketball plays on paper, and I think this book would have benefited from a careful check by somebody who represents the target audience: a new coach with some understanding of the game but who doesn't already know what the author is trying to say.

My advice is to wait for the second edition.

Coaching High School Basketball : A Complete Guide to Building a Championship Team
This has everything a high school coach needs to run a sucessful program. It does not go into great depth as other books do, it is more concise and assumes you know the fundamentals. It has a great drill section and practice itinerary. You do not need your own practice plan-If you follow Bills plan your on the road to success.
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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: New York, American sports publishing company in 1916 in 120 pages; Subjects: Athletics; Sports ... Read more

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This undergraduate text presents the theory and practice of the administration of physical education and sport programs in an easy-to-read, easy-to-use format.With a strong background in history, Administration of Physical Education and Sport Programs addresses current topics and trends in management and administration, while investigating the future of athletic administration.With general topics covering the basics of management and administration, to more topic specific chapters discussing public relations, communications and law, this text covers everything students need for administration courses. ... Read more

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Administration of Sport
This book was received by me in great condition. The delivery was quick. I received the book within a week and a half of purchasing it. It might have been sooner I can't recall exactly, but it was quick. ... Read more

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This book has been a big hit with physical educators since it came out in 1989. Now it's available in a new edition that keeps all the best features of the original, adds new material, and improves the presentation, all while making the information more affordable!

The new edition is split into two books--one for the elementary level and another for middle school--so you pay only for the lesson plans you need. Each book still provides developmentally appropriate lesson plans for every day of the school year plus information on how to organize classes to best implement the lessons. You can use the time you save on developing and organizing content to focus on providing quality teacher-learner interaction.

Both new books include an introductory section that explains basic motor development concepts and effective teaching strategies. With this background information fresh in your mind, it's easy to apply the ready-to-use lesson plans for maximum effectiveness. Other helpful features new to the second editions include

- new activities, including units on health (in keeping with the increased emphasis on health-related physical activity);
- unit summaries; and
- new artwork throughout.

Physical Education for Children: Daily Lesson Plans for Elementary School includes 437 lessons for grades K-5. (Physical Education for Children: Daily Lesson Plans for Middle School features 143 lessons for grades 6-8.) The activities become more challenging as you progress through the grade levels, and new activities are added at the higher levels. For each level, you'll find units of lesson plans on the following topics:

- Organization
- Fitness
- Games and Sports
- Rhythmic Activities
- Gymnastics
- Health
- Classroom Activities

The units on organization include both general concepts and sample lesson plans that demonstrate how to conduct classes that maximize students' opportunities to learn. The classroom activities are perfect to use on rainy days or as a teaching tool in a standard classroom curriculum.

The ready-to-use, fully illustrated lesson plans feature

- student objectives,
- lists of equipment needs,
- warm-up activities,
- skill development activities, and
- concluding activities.

You'll also find an appendix at the back of the book that provides rating scales and evaluation forms to help you conduct assessments.

The Physical Education for Children books make it easy for teachers to combine program planning, lesson plan development, and effective teaching practices to provide a quality physical education program. No elementary or middle school physical education teachers, especially new teachers, should be without them.

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Amazing PE Resource
I am a first-time PE teacher and have found this resource to be extremely helpful. Lesson plans are outlined in detail beginning with the warm up, to key skills, to a cool down. Lessons are targeted for various age levels. It is well-organized and full of amazing PE lessons. I love the warm up ideas!

PE Teacher's best friend!
This instructional book is fantastic. The detailed lesson plans for the whole year is very helpful. It's a PE teacher's best friend!

A godsend!
In my first year of teaching PE, I needed some help in figuring out how to meet all of California's State Standards (they were new this year). This book became a valuable resource in planning out my classes.

I used their plan and then tailored it to meet my classes (I taught nine classes K-6). I was able to identify which standard the plan met and could cut and paste to meet the needs of my students. AS only having an outdoor area to work in, I was able to use most of the plans with what equipment I had. It did lack in outdoor activities for limited areas, but I used other resources for that.

Very valuable resource!
This book provides practical and useful lessons as well as importantinformation about teaching at the middle school level. ... Read more

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The various approaches to fitness training f or soccer players are explained in this guide produced in as sociation with Bobby Charlton International Soccer Schools L td. The book teaches a range of skills including diet, menta l preparation & first aid ' ... Read more

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This is an inter-disciplinary collection of essays which seeks to define the achievement of the academic study of sport as it has developed over the past ten to 20 years. Each essay investigates an aspect of the importance of sport as it is now understood in the academic world. The essays include: Lincoln Allison on "Sport and Civil Society" and "Biology, Ideology and Sport"; Richard Holt on "Sport and History"; John Hoberman on "The Concept of Doping and the Future of Sport"; Fred Inglis on "The State of Play - Sport, Capital and Happiness"; Eric Dunning on "Sport, Gender and Patriarchy in the Western Civilising Process"; Barrie Houlihan on "Sport, Globalisation and National Identity"; and Roger Philpott on "Sport in the Cinema". The Chelsea School Research Centre Edition series originated in the advanced scholarship and research undertaken in CSRC as it consolidated and developed its national and international research networks. It brings together state-of-the-art scholarship and research in the sociology of sport, the sport sciences, leisure studies and physical education.Each volume comprises multidisciplinary approaches to a common theme, or themed collections based upon single disciplines. Specialist scholars from the CSRC or prominent authors from other universities and Research Centres contribute to these editions. ... Read more

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FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Introduces the techniques, equipment, rules, and safety requirements of basketball. ... Read more