Learning Sports

Why do we run? To what end, all the effort and pain? Wherefore this love of muscle, speed, and sweat? The Greeks were the first to ask these questions, the first to suspend war, work, politics, to enjoy public celebrations of athletic prowess. They invented sport and they were also the first to understand how physical activity connected to our mental well-being.

In Sit Down and Cheer, Martin Kelner traces the development of this relationship from its humble origins in the 1960 Olympics, by way of the first-ever Match of the Day in 1964, through to the financial impact of Sky, right up to the high-tech gadgetry of our present-day viewing. Insightful and very funny, this is an entertaining exploration of two major national pastimes and not to be missed.

In Path to Mastery Applications I cover three applications of the concepts already mentioned in the Enhancing Performance series. These will be mastering golf, accelerated learning, and achieving abundance or having an abundance mentality. Demonstrations will be presented for each skill. For each, I will demonstrate how hypnosis can be easily and quickly used. Once this technique is quickly mastered, you can apply it to just about any form of learning or skill mastery. Demonstration included.

Sporting Kansas City captain Matt Besler has achieved something extraordinary in the least extraordinary way. At every level of his athletic career, Besler has heard the same questions and initial dismissal of his talent. How does a normal guy like Matt Besler end up playing in the World Cup, one of the most exclusive competitions in international sports? If it’s true that he’s a rather typical Midwestern guy, it’s also true that Matt happens to be one of the best soccer players in the country.

Er sundheden blevet nutidens religion? I "Krop og ånd - og meningen med livet" udveksler lægen Bente Klarlund Pedersen og præsten Mikkel Wold meninger og holdninger om emner som sport og dens eksistentielle og religiøse undertoner, en ubarmhjertig sundhedsfokusering, stress, lykken og længslen efter sammenhæng og mening, frihed, spiritualitet og ånd og om forholdet mellem tro og viden.

When Gerald Eskenazi started reporting, sports journalism had a different look than it does today. Eskenazi gives a behind-the-scenes look into the journalistic techniques that go into crafting a story, as well as the pitfalls reporters fall into. There are cautionary tales of journalistic excess, as well as moments of triumph such as the time Eskenazi got Joe Namath to open up to him by admitting he was a sportswriter who knew nothing about football. Along the way, Eskenazi discusses interviewing other reluctant subjects and writing under the intense pressure of a deadline.

Guy Windsor’s historical martial arts training manuals are legendary. His first was published in 2004, and he’s been producing them ever since. They generate about half his income. So he is expert in writing, publishing, and marketing books for historical martial artists, and in this book he’ll teach you how to do it. The goal of training manuals is to teach skills.

This audiobook is designed as a manual to guide you through every stage of life with your dog. Whether you are just starting out on journey with your new puppy, or have had multiple dogs, there is a wealth of information you can glean in this audiobook to help you understand your dog better.

O que é necessário para levar uma equipe ao máximo sucesso e mantê-la no topo por um bom tempo? Sir Alex Ferguson é um dos poucos líderes que sabem de fato a resposta a essa pergunta. Nos 38 anos em que atuou como técnico de futebol, ele alcançou a impressionante marca de 49 troféus e fez do Manchester United uma das maiores marcas do mundo. Nesse audiolivro franco e inspirador, ele revela os segredos por trás de sua carreira repleta de recordes.

Leap can take you somewhere you've never been. Katie Peuvrelle's unique perspective on performance psychology is thought provoking and insightful, deep yet simple. It evokes a focused curiosity for truth - your truth. You're an athlete, an entrepreneur, a creative, a thought leader, a professional, or a tech executive and you crave more.

Explore the magical world of pickleball and learn to become a pro in no time! Are you curious about the exciting game of pickleball but don’t know where to start? Do you want to learn the rules, strategies, and techniques that make this sport so addictive? Are you seeking guidance on picking the best equipment to enhance your game? Uncover everything on pickleball, from understanding its rich history to developing essential skills and choosing the right equipment, as this book is here to help anyone eager to learn about pickleball and become a confident player.

You've heard that driving stick gives you more control of your car in every situation from a passing maneuver to descending a snowy hill. You've heard driving a stick shift car is more economical at the gas pump. You've heard it's more fun. But you've also heard it's hard to learn: There are gearshifts to master, your engine can stall, your car can roll backwards on a hill, and understanding the clutch is a nightmare.

Mit diesem Hörbuch lernen Sie die amtlichen Prüfungsfragen zum Sportbootführerschein (SBF) Binnen bequem und einfach von unterwegs...

Das meistgekaufte Sportbootführerschein See Hörbuch jetzt in der neuen Auflage für Multiple-Choice Prüfungen ab dem 01.05.2012...

Dieses Hörbuch behandelt den Prüfungsstoff zum Bodenseeschifferpatent oder Schifferpatent für den Bodensee...

Being a personal trainer is a full-time job, and it is because of this; a personal trainer should be, among other things, well-grounded in his work. The person should know his onions, and a professional body should attest to that. In this case, it is the national association of sports medicine where the NASM comes in. The National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer Exam prepares would-be personal trainers to get the required certification to do their work effectively.

Das Hörbuch "Seefunk SRC" behandelt den Stoff zum Sprechfunkzeugnis und ist somit eine optimale Lernhilfe um sich auf die Prüfung...

Das meistgekaufte Sportbootführerschein Binnen Hörbuch jetzt in der neuen Auflage für Multiple-Choice Prüfungen ab dem 01.05.2012...

Das Hörbuch "Binnenschifffahrtsfunk UBI" behandelt den Stoff zum Sprechfunkzeugnis und ist somit eine optimale Lernhilfe um sich auf die Prüfung...

I was paddling hard with the wind and waves coming across my port bow. The storm had calmed down a bit and I was making a mile long mad dash from The Evergreen State College Beach to Young Cove. To the right inside Young Cove was my lagoon and my Madrona tree to which I tie up my various small water craft.