Modern Athletics

Klappentext Originally published in 1929, this book was written to provide schoolboys with a guide to the principles of methods in athletics. Zusammenfassung Originally published in 1929! this book was written to provide schoolboys with a guide to the principles of modern methods in various athletics events. Numerous illustrative figures are contained throughout the text! including 'excerpts from slow-motion cinematograph films' demonstrating the best techniques for different sports. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword P. J. Noel Baker; Preface; 1. Introductory: mainly for parents and schoolmasters; 2. Organization; 3. Training for general fitness; 4. The technique of running, with some suggestions for training on the track; 5. Some suggestions about the special preparation and track tactics in each event; 6. The crouch start; 7. Hurdling; 8. High jumping; 9. Long jumping; 10. Putting the weight; 11. Relay racing; Appendix A. Bibliography; Appendix B. Auto-suggestion; Appendix C. The use of photography in athletics; Appendix D. Extracts from the Amateur Athletic Association's rules for competitions.

Product details

• Authors: G. M. Butler, Butler G. M.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2013
• EAN: 9781107625624
• ISBN: 978-1-107-62562-4
• No. of pages: 208
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Track and field athletics, gymnastics; Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; EDUCATION / History, SPORTS & RECREATION / Track & Field, History of Education, Track & Field Sports, Athletics, Track and field sports, athletics