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Sport Retirement : The Experiences of Elite Female Gymnasts
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Sport Psychology for Young Athletes
Understanding and applying psychology within youth sport settings is key to maximising young athletes’ enjoyment, wellbeing, and sporting performance.Written by a team of leading international researcher-practitioners, this book is the first to offer an evidence-based introduction to the theory and practice of sport psychology for children and young athletes.It provides practical strategies and guidance for those working in or researching youth sport, demonstrating how to integrate sport psychology effectively in a variety of youth sport contexts.With real-life case studies that demonstrate psychological theory put into practice, it discusses a wide spectrum of issues faced by young athletes and recommends the best approaches to addressing them.Key topics covered include: the cognitive, social, and physical development of young athletes optimising fun, motivation, and self-confidence enhancing young athletes’ relationships with coaches, parents, and peers managing stress, injuries, and transitions effectively developing talent and long-term engagement in sport encouraging organisational culture change. The most up-to-date and authoritative guide to sport psychology for young people, this is essential reading for anyone working in youth sport.
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Mental Health and Sport : Supporting Elite Athletes
The relationship between mental health and elite sport has found itself under more intense scrutiny in recent years.This has occurred as a result of the increasing number of elite athletes who have chosen to talk about the mental health challenges that they have faced during their careers.It is also reflective of an emerging body of academic work that seeks to make sense of the interplay that exists between mental health and elite sport.Mental Health and Sport: Supporting Elite Athletes is offered as a further contribution to that body of work; one that is designed to benefit practitioners who are already working with elite athletes, and those who aspire to do so.It does so by providing a foundational understanding of mental health, by introducing some of the challenges that elite athletes can face during their careers, and by making some practical recommendations that can be used to help support the mental health of elite athletes.Split into six substantive chapters that introduce key overarching issues relating to mental health and elite sport, and explore the implications for specific groups of athletes, Mental Health and Sport: Supporting Elite Athletes is an important reference for anybody who has an interest in better supporting the mental health of elite athletes at youth and/or senior levels.
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Asian American Athletes in Sport and Society
For more than a century, sporting spectacles, media coverage, and popular audiences have staged athletics in black and white.Commercial, media, and academic accounts have routinely erased, excluded, ignored, and otherwise made absent the Asian American presence in sport.This book seeks to redress this pattern of neglect, presenting a comprehensive perspective on the history and significance of Asian American athletes, coaches, and teams in North America.The contributors interrogate the sociocultural contexts in which Asian Americans lived and played, detailing the articulations of power and possibility, difference and identity, representation and remembrance that have shaped the means and meanings of Asian Americans playing sport in North America.This volume will be of interest to students and scholars of the Asian American experience, ethnic relations, and the history of sport.
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Which sport is there without competition?
One example of a sport without competition is yoga. While yoga can be practiced in a group setting, the focus is on individual practice and self-improvement rather than competing against others. The goal of yoga is to cultivate physical and mental well-being through a series of postures, breathing exercises, and meditation, rather than to outperform others. Therefore, yoga is often considered a non-competitive and introspective form of physical activity.
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What do gymnasts or track and field athletes wear under their competition outfits?
Gymnasts and track and field athletes typically wear compression shorts or briefs under their competition outfits. These undergarments provide support and coverage while allowing for freedom of movement. They also help to prevent chafing and offer a layer of protection during high-impact movements. Additionally, some athletes may choose to wear specialized performance underwear designed to wick away moisture and provide additional support.
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Is Ritter Sport a chocolate specifically developed for athletes?
No, Ritter Sport is not a chocolate specifically developed for athletes. Ritter Sport is a brand of chocolate that offers a variety of flavors and is enjoyed by people of all ages and lifestyles. While it may be a tasty treat for anyone, it is not marketed as a chocolate specifically designed for athletes.
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In which sport are professional female athletes the thinnest?
Professional female athletes in sports such as gymnastics, figure skating, and long-distance running are often known for being particularly thin. These sports place a strong emphasis on aesthetics and require athletes to maintain a lean physique in order to perform at a high level. This can sometimes lead to pressure to maintain a certain body weight and shape, which has raised concerns about the potential for disordered eating and unhealthy body image among female athletes in these sports.
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Pilates For Athletes : More than 200 Exercises and Flows to Improve Performance in Any Sport
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Trans Athletes’ Resistance : The Struggle for Justice in Sport
With sport representing one of the last bastions of binary thinking, trans and nonbinary athletes face formidable hurdles in their struggles for inclusion, acceptance, and freedom.Trans Athletes’ Resistance: The Struggle for Justice in Sport documents and analyses individual and collective resistance initiated by trans and nonbinary athletes and allies across a range of social-cultural and geopolitical contexts, from community sport to high-performance competition. In addition to sociological investigations of global, national, and local resistance, contributors present case studies and first-person accounts of struggles to challenge structural barriers and interpersonal hostility. Challenging policy-makers' binary definitions of males and females, the dominance of the achievement model, and toxic masculinity within sporting subcultures, the book explores how trans and nonbinary athletes not only resist transphobic policies and practices but also create new models of inclusive sport. The book has important implications for gender-inclusive policy development.Contributors present new methodologies and ways of theorizing the complex relationships among sex, gender, and sexuality in the equally complex terrain of sport and physical activity.
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Gender, Athletes' Rights, and the Court of Arbitration for Sport
Disputes over gender, doping, and eligibility in Olympic sport are widely covered in sport studies and in the mainstream media.Less well known are the functions of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), and the threat it poses to athletes’ rights by depriving them of access to their own countries’ court systems.CAS loosely follows the model of international arbitration tribunals.As in forced arbitration outside of sport, employees – in this case, high performance athletes – sign contracts agreeing to arbitration rather than litigation as the sole means of dispute resolution.Promoting the concept of sport exceptionalism, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) justifies the power it exercises through CAS by claiming that sport must be autonomous and self-regulating, with disputes settled by specialist arbitrators.Arguments in support of this position point to lex sportiva (global sports law) as a valid legal principle in sport-related disputes, which, it is claimed, cannot be understood or resolved by non-specialists.Self-regulation works effectively to protect the Olympic industry brand by keeping disputes ‘in the family’.This critical analysis of CAS's history and functions demonstrates how athletes’ rights are threatened by the forced arbitration process at CAS.In particular, CAS decisions involving female and gender-variant athletes, and racialized men and women, reflect numerous injustices.As well as the chronic problem of CAS’s lack of independence, other issues examined here include confidentiality, lex sportiva, non-precedential awards, the closed list of specialist arbitrators, and, in doping cases, questions concerning strict liability and burden of proof.
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Women in Sport : Fifty Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win
Women in Sport celebrates the success of the tough, bold and fearless women who paved the way for today's athletes.The sportswomen featured include well-known figures like tennis player Serena Williams and broadcaster Clare Balding, as well as lesser-known pioneers like Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel, and Keiko Fukuda, the highest-ranked female judoka in history.From the creator of the bestselling Women in Science, this richly illustrated book highlights the achievements and stories of fifty notable sportswomen from the 1800s to today, including trailblazers, Olympians and record-breakers in more than forty sports.It also contains infographics on topics such as muscle anatomy, pay and media statistics for female athletes, and influential women's teams.
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In which sport or competition are women better?
It is not accurate to make a blanket statement about which sport or competition women are better at, as individual performance varies greatly across different sports and competitions. Women have excelled in a wide range of sports, including tennis, gymnastics, figure skating, and swimming, among others. It is important to recognize and celebrate the achievements of female athletes in all sports and competitions, rather than making generalizations about their abilities.
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Is table tennis a high-performance sport?
Yes, table tennis is considered a high-performance sport. It requires a high level of skill, agility, speed, and hand-eye coordination to excel in the sport. Professional table tennis players train rigorously to improve their technique, physical fitness, and mental focus in order to compete at the highest level. The sport is also highly competitive, with intense matches that require quick reflexes and strategic thinking.
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Why are dark-skinned athletes the kings in every sport?
Dark-skinned athletes are not inherently better at sports than athletes with lighter skin. The perception that they are "kings" in every sport may stem from a variety of factors, including historical and cultural biases, as well as the representation of successful athletes in the media. Additionally, socioeconomic factors and access to resources can play a significant role in an athlete's success. It's important to recognize that athletic ability is not determined by skin color, and success in sports should be celebrated regardless of race.
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Does the CPI Oliver Sport have no performance uphill?
The CPI Oliver Sport does have some performance uphill, but it may not be as strong as other motorcycles with larger engines. The 49cc engine on the Oliver Sport is more suited for city commuting and shorter distances rather than long, steep uphill climbs. Riders may experience slower acceleration and a decrease in speed when going uphill compared to larger motorcycles with more powerful engines.
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