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Cooperative Learning in Physical Education: A research based approach (Routledge Studies in Physical Education and Youth Sport)
by Ashley Casey Ben DysonCooperative Learning is a dynamic instructional model that can teach diverse content to students at different grade levels, with students working together in small, structured, heterogeneous groups to master subject content. It has a strong research tradition, is used frequently as a professional development tool in general education and is now emerging in physical education. This book defines Cooperative Learning in physical education and examines how to implement Cooperative Learning in a variety of educational settings. It explores Cooperative Learning in physical education from three main perspectives. The first, context of learning, provides descriptions of Cooperative Learning in different levels of education (elementary school, secondary school, and university physical education). The second, Cooperative Learning in the curriculum, offers case studies from teachers and researchers of their experiences of implementing Cooperative Learning within their own national context. The third perspective, key aspects of Cooperative Learning, examines how the different elements of the model have been foregrounded in efforts to enhance learning in physical education.As the only text to provide international perspectives, from eight different countries, of Cooperative Learning in physical education, this book is important reading for any student, researcher or teacher with an interest in physical education, sport education, sport pedagogy, curriculum development or methods for learning and teaching.
Cooperstown
by Eugena PilekAn exceptional debut novel lovingly probes the values of faith, family, community, and America's favorite pastime, baseball -- from a captivating new voice in contemporary fiction. Cooperstown, New York, in 1979 (the year Willie Mays was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame), is a close-knit community where gossip is sovereign and baseball is the great American religion. Seen through the eyes of Dr. Kerwin Chylak, a psychiatrist who has recently moved to town with his family, the citizens of Cooperstown are a wildly eclectic team of players that includes an alcohol-befuddled mayor determined to be more than a footnote to history; the town busybody who pitches missiles of miscommunication; a disillusioned ex-ball player turned warrior; and a sports writer who detests baseball. Little do these ordinary people know that they are about to be thrust into an extraordinary situation as the construction of a baseball theme park threatens their quaint way of life. Teetering on the cusp of a decade in which commercialism could swallow them whole, they are spurred to action -- with unexpected, poignant, often hilarious results. Full of baseball legend and lore and featuring an unforgettable cast of unconventional characters,Cooperstownprobes the hearts and minds of small-town America. It is a celebration of life in all its struggles, sorrows, and sudden slides into victory.
Coping and Emotion in Sport: Second Edition
by Joanne Thatcher Marc Jones David LavalleeThe emotional highs and lows of competitive sport, whether experienced as a competitor, spectator or coach may be the essential ingredient that gives sport its universal and compelling appeal. Emotion is clearly a pervasive force within competitive sport, and this is reflected in the burgeoning interest over recent decades in athletes’ emotions and strategies for coping with these emotions. The interplay between emotion and coping is a critical factor in determining, through its influence on key psychological functions, an athlete’s potential success in competitive sport. This fully revised and updated edition of the classic text on coping and emotion in sport goes further than any other book in examining the central role that these two factors play in sports performance. The book explores theory and measurement, current research, and contemporary issues and special populations respectively. Each chapter closely integrates cutting-edge research themes with discussion of practical and applied issues, with case studies and reflections from practitioners working in elite sport woven throughout the book. With contributions from leading international scholars and consultant psychologists, this book is vital reading for all students and professionals working in sport psychology.
Copper Khan (Connie McGuire #4)
by Dorothy LyonsConnemara McGuire, well known readers of Golden Sovereign, Midnight Moon, and Silver Birch, is happily contemplating a long summer vacation her first day home from college, when a horse trailer is forced off the road near Shamrock Stables. Connie rushes out to help, and when one of the young thoroughbreds is about to be shot because of a broken leg, Connie pleads for a chance to save him and is given the horse by an owner whose only interest is in racing. This impulsive act leads Connie herself to the race tracks eventually. Copper Khan gives every indication of being a winner-with plenty of stamina, an unusually long stride and a fighting spirit. Slowly Copper Khan builds a fine reputation until his former owner, jealous of Connie's success, tries by fair means and foul to bar Copper Khan from the tracks. Just before the most important race of the season the Khan, who has been injured in a bad fight with Golden Sovereign, develops a painful swelling on his withers. Then it is that Connie calls upon the gypsies who had promised to help her whenever she was in need because she once had saved the lives of some gypsy children. All the excitement, anxiety, and thrill of horseracing and the gallantry of spirited horses are captured in a story which sweeps the reader along to the grand finale.
Coqueto escenario: El libro definitivo del fútbol uruguayo
by Lubo Adusto FreireUn diccionario que recoge jugadores, expresiones, cuadros, jueces y personajes que rejunta el fútbol uruguayo. Con humor y un saber casi enciclopédico Lubo Adusto (Andrés Reyes) realiza un minucioso trabajo de archivo y humor que sintetiza al fútbol en 300 páginas. Un fútbol tan especial necesitaba un libro a la altura. Coqueto escenario recoge décadas de investigación acerca del fútbol más irracional del mundo. Jugadores, entrenadores, dirigentes y periodistas. La terminología más singular, los mitos más arraigados, las historias más inverosímiles, los héroes olvidados, las crónicas de los peores triunfos y las mejores derrotas. Todo ello y más en una obra necesaria en la biblioteca de toda persona interesada en comprender un fenómeno que escapa a toda ley conocida. De la mano de Lubo Adusto Freire, un símbolo de la vieja generación de periodistas que desprecian TikTok y la línea de tres. ¿Está mal?
Corbatta
by Alejandro WallLa vida y la caída de Oreste Osmar Corbatta, el famoso wing derecho de Racing, figura mítica del fútbol argentino, narrada por uno de los más destacados periodistas deportivos jóvenes: Alejandro Wall. Oreste Osmar Corbatta hizo un gol de antología. Fue contra Chile en 1957, en la cancha de Boca. No hay registros fílmicos. Bastaron una secuencia fotográfica más el relato de los hinchas, los periodistas y los jugadores testigos de la obra para que ese gol entrara en la historia del fútbol argentino. Corbatta fue tal vez nuestro Garrincha. Wing derecho, analfabeto y alcohólico. Ídolo en Racing -club en el que se hizo conocido y ganó dos títulos-, también bicampeón con Boca, y estrella en una selección argentina en la que brilló junto a otros cracks. Después fueron el exilio en Colombia, el regreso a San Telmo y su refugio en el sur. Y al final se mezclaron la angustia, el ocio y el alcohol. Poco a poco, lo había perdido todo. Vivía debajo de la tribuna de Racing y se paseaba como un zombie por las calles de Avellaneda. Entonces se convirtió en un mito. Alejandro Wall reconstruye aquí ese recorrido, y el relato de la búsqueda de la figura y su fantasma.
Core Concepts in Athletic Training and Therapy
by Susan Kay HillmanCore Concepts in Athletic Training and Therapy provides a balanced introduction to the knowledge, skills, and clinical abilities that span the profession of athletic training. Students in athletic training, coaching, or other health care fields will find current information covering the breadth of theory and application of athletic training, including evidence-based practice, prevention and health promotion, clinical examination and diagnosis, acute and emergency care, therapeutic interventions, and health care administration. It also presents advanced topics of pathophysiology and psychological response to sport injury to better prepare students for continued study. Compared to other introductory athletic training texts, Core Concepts in Athletic Training and Therapy is the only text that aligns with the newest athletic training education competencies from the National Athletic Trainers' Association (2011). Written by a team of respected athletic training educators with experience at the professional and collegiate levels, the text breaks new ground by condensing key concepts to a comprehensive level while not overwhelming students with content that will be addressed in depth in advanced courses. Numerous features assist students in learning the fundamentals: - Each of the six parts opens with a discussion of the competencies that are covered in that part and concludes with a reference list of those competencies by description and number, making it easy to monitor the knowledge required. - A companion web resource contains 41 clinical proficiency exercises, carefully chosen to complement the introductory level of the text and align with required educational objectives. The modules may be completed online or printed, and cross-references at the end of each chapter guide students to the appropriate modules to apply the chapter content. - Case studies sprinkled throughout the text demonstrate real-world situations and include critical thinking questions that underscore principles of rehabilitation and exercise. - Full-color photographs depict specific conditions and techniques, giving students an accurate picture of real practice. - For instructors, a complete set of ancillaries assists in preparing and presenting lectures, leading class discussion, and planning assignments and assessments. In addition, Core Concepts in Athletic Training and Therapy is the first text to offer a complete chapter on evidence-based practice, the newest educational competency required of entry-level athletic trainers by the NATA. The rest of the text introduces general information about life as an athletic trainer, such as training, education, licensure, certification, employment opportunities, and the roles in a sports medicine team. The core of the text then focuses on required knowledge and skills related to injury prevention, injury recognition and classification (including region-specific examination strategies, basic objective tests, physical exam strategies, and injury mechanisms), acute care, therapeutic interventions, and the role of pharmaceuticals in the healing process. To round out the text, it addresses health care administration and discusses strategies for the management of athletic training programs. With learning features and a web resource that integrate clinical learning into an introductory course, Core Concepts in Athletic Training and Therapy is the essential resource for current and future athletic trainers. Long after its first use, it will prove a valuable reference for athletic training students as they progress through the curriculum, prepare for certificiation, and begin careers in the profession. Core Concepts in Athletic Training and Therapy is part of Human Kinetics' Athletic Training Education Series. Featuring the work of respected authorities in athletic training, this collection of outstanding te
Core Conditioning for Horses
by Simon CocozzaEvery equestrian wants to know: what is the difference between the horse that &“dances&” when you are on him, and the one that doesn&’t? According to Visconte Simon Cocozza, Trainer and Examiner for the La Fédération Française d'Equitation (FFE), it all comes down to the horse&’s posture. The horse&’s ability to use the powerful mechanisms already built into his body reliesnotupon the strength we can see on the outside but the strength on theinside. This invisible and complex arrangement of internal &“core&” muscles control the horse&’s posture, suppleness, and agility. Their good condition is the key to the dance.Equine core muscles are very difficult to isolate with the traditional training techniques common to horse sports. However, by examining what we do with thehumanbody when faced with a weak core, we can find new methods for conditioning these areas of the equine body. Visconte Cocozza has taken principles of the human practice of yoga and used them to develop novel ways of reaching deep within the horse&’s body and gently &“unlock&” areas that may be a little &“rusty,&” improve core fitness, and even relieve pain related to conditions such as kissing spine. In this book, he provides step-by-step instruction explaining easy mounted exercises that enhance the horse&’s posture, and boost his confidence in his body and movement, making him easier to ride, and ultimately, the dance partner you&’ve always imagined.
Core Envy: A 3-Step Guide to a Strong, Sexy Core
by Allison WestfahlAllison Westfahl&’s Core Envy will tone and sculpt your abs, back, stomach, and sidesand build a strong, sexy core you&’ll love showing off. Her Core Envy program solves the problems other abs programs ignore with a three-part approach to slim down and tone up. You&’ll clean up your diet, fire up your metabolism, and tighten up all the muscles of your core without a gym or equipment. In just three weeks, you&’ll start seeing results. Westfahl is an acclaimed personal trainer who developed her effective core sculpting program for women at several of the nation&’s most prestigious health clubs. Her clients came to her because they were frustrated by traditional abs programs that involved impossible diets, endless cardio and crunches, sketchy supplements, and tedious calorie counting. Allison&’s 8-week Core Envy program is a better way to tone and sculpt. Core Envy lays out a triple threat of cardio workouts, sculpting routines, and a diet makeover. It&’s a balanced approach that promotes both fitness and weight loss, and you won&’t need a gym to make it happen. Allison&’s cardio and sculpting workouts average just 30 minutes and don&’t require special equipment. Her high-intensity cardio workouts coupled with full core functional exercises will make sure you slim down while you sculpt all the muscle groups you need for a sleek, toned core. Three levels let you amp it up or tone it down to match your current fitness level. Allison streamlines dieting with healthy, flavorful foods and snacks that will keep you energized as you rev up your metabolism. Her tasty recipes and complete meal plans simplify calorie counting and make weight loss painless. Core Envy will help you get the sleek, sculpted core you want. After Westfahl&’s 8-week program, you&’ll look great and feel confident rocking a fit and feminine look.
Core Performance Endurance: A New Training and Nutrition Program That Revolutionizes Your Workouts (Core Performance)
by Pete Williams Mark VerstegenMark Verstegen, the world-renowned performance coach who was at the forefront of the core training revolution, now applies his cutting-edge training system to the special needs of the endurance athlete with Core Performance Endurance. Verstegen's first two books—Core Performance and Core Performance Essentials—broke new ground in fitness with their intense focus on the muscles of the core: shoulders, hips, and midsection. That focus remains the key here as he not only helps endurance athletes train more effectively, but also gives them a potent regimen of core training that will help them move more efficiently, speed recovery, and stave off overuse injuries and long-term deterioration. His plan:-helps endurance athletes at all levels—from competitive swimmers and hard-driven triathletes toeveryday joggers-delivers the desired combination of strength and stamina, balance and flexibility, athleticquickness and power—to which the endurance athlete strives-provides an endurance-oriented nutrition program complete with recommendations forpre- and post-race eating
Core Performance Essentials: The Revolutionary Nutrition and Exercise Plan Adapted for Everyday Use (Core Performance)
by Pete Williams Mark VerstegenIn Core Performance Essentials, Mark Verstegen—one of America's most innovative and respected performance coaches—presents a streamlined version of his remarkable Core fitness program. Eliminating all excuses for not working out, this book breaks down fitness essentials into a quick, easy-to-follow routine that takes only 30 minutes and requires no special equipment. There are dozens of workouts designed to improve flexibility, joint stability, and balance—and to create a lean, agile, powerful physique that's resistant to injury and the ravages of age.An ideal beginning workout for those who haven't exercised in years, Core Performance Essentials is also perfect for bodybuilders looking for flexibility, athletes looking to improve performance and decrease the chance of injury, back pain sufferers in need of relief, and, most of all, busy men and women who need to fit their exercise into a crowded schedule.
Core Performance Golf: The Revolutionary Training and Nutrition Program for Success On and Off the Cour se (Core Performance)
by Pete Williams Mark Verstegen<p>In Core Performance Golf, golfers will discover a training program that is ideally suited to developing the golf swing, with exercises designed to help you create more torque and balance, thus adding yards to drives and precision shots. <p>You'll also get a conditioning regimen and nutrition program that will help you build strength, flexibility, power, and stamina, while reducing the risk of injuries and speeding recovery time. Best of all, Core Performance Golf will keep you focused and ready to perform at your best for all 18 holes.
Core Performance: The Revolutionary Workout Program to Transform Your Body and Your Life (Core Performance)
by Pete Williams Mark Verstegen Nomar GarciaparraCore Performance is the first program that delivers strength and muscle mass, endurance and a lean body, balance and flexibility, athletic quickness and power--all in less than an hour a day. How? By giving you a personal coach who has worked with some of the most famous and successful athletes in the world today.The intense focus on the muscles of your core--abs, lower back, hips, and thighs--will help you stand taller and prevent the back pain from which most people eventually suffer. The detailed nutrition section guarantees that you'll feed your muscles, starve your fat, and get boundless energy when you need it most. This program is like nothing you've ever seen before--it enables you to totally transform your body in just 12 weeks. The potential is within you, and the power to unleash that potential is within Core Performance.
Core: A Science-Backed Approach to Exercising and Understanding Our Central Anatomy
by Owen LewisA holistic, in-depth guide to understanding 'core' strength for therapists, movement professionals, and serious enthusiasts seeking advanced insights into functional training for mental and physical healthHealth magazines, gym-class instructors, and YouTube fitness experts frequently speak of the importance of a strong &“core,&” the muscles at our body&’s center that provide stability and support our movement. We know that improved core function can reduce symptoms of low back pain and pelvic pain, incontinence, and breathing issues. But while the core may be well-known, it is still poorly understood: there is no universally agreed-upon definition of the core or the muscles it comprises. Core adopts a holistic yet practical approach to demystifying the core, considering this crucial muscle group for its physical importance to bodily movement as well as our emotional and spiritual center. Physical therapist Owen Lewis digs into a wide range of metaphors and frameworks used to understand the core—from the Japanese concept of hara, a central storehouse of energy, to the set of specific muscles referenced in fitness studios everywhere. While physical therapy and core-exercise regimens tend to emphasize strength building and stable posture, Lewis argues for an approach that is also flexible, fluid, and adaptable: the same exercises may not be appropriate for every person, and may need to be changed up over time. In some cases, a &“weak&” core may be the result of muscles that are overworked and stressed, and &“good&” posture may create more pain than it prevents. Lewis clearly explains how the core works to manage and transfer the force of movement through the center of the body, building on principles of biotensegrity (how the tension and compression of different muscles creates a balanced structure which distributes stress and strain). The final chapters of the book provide a range of useful, functional training exercises suitable for lay readers but especially helpful as examples for therapists and trainers to use with clients.Lewis emphasizes functional training and underlying principles over a static list of exercises, providing the groundwork for tailored, individual training to improve core function. Supplemented throughout with color photos and a diverse range of models, Core makes it easy to understand the anatomy of this crucial region of the body, as well as key principles for more effective and safe exercises and training regimens.
Corey and the Spooky Pony (Pony Tails #9)
by Bonnie BryantThe Pony Tails are planning a big party and hayride at Corey's house. The best part is they're going trick-or-treating on horseback. But when Corey's pony, Samurai, starts to act up whenever a pony named Midnight is near, Corey begins to worry.
Corey and the Spooky Pony (Pony Tails #9)
by Bonnie BryantGhost stories aren&’t the only things to be afraid of at the Pony Tails&’ big Halloween party The Pony Tails—Corey, May, and Jasmine—are planning a big party for Halloween, and Corey can&’t wait to host it. But in the days leading up to the event, Corey&’s pony Samurai starts acting strange. Samurai seems to get spooked whenever he is around a pony named Midnight—a gray who, according to some, could be bad luck. With black cats crossing their paths and the weather report calling for a big thunderstorm on the big night, the Pony Tails wonder if there&’s any truth to superstition. Will the girls be able to save their party from the spooky forces that seem to be all around them?
Corey in the Saddle (Pony Tails #6)
by Bonnie BryantCorey prepares Samurai for a Pony Club demonstration at a fundraiser for a local animal shelter.
Corey in the Saddle (Pony Tails #6)
by Bonnie BryantCorey can&’t seem to control her pony—is she as good a rider as she thought?Corey, May, and Jasmine are all nervous about performing at the County Animal Rescue League fundraiser—it&’s for an important cause, and the audience will be huge. Corey has worked hard to get her pony, Samurai, ready for the demonstration—but when it&’s showtime, Samurai just won&’t seem to cooperate.Suddenly, Corey feels she may not actually be that good a rider. What other reason could there be for her frisky pony&’s refusal to obey her? The other Pony Tails know it can&’t be Corey&’s fault, and it&’s up to them to figure out what to do.
Corey's Christmas Wish (Pony Tails #15)
by Bonnie BryantChristmas is tough when your parents are divorced, but Corey has a plan to bring everyone the merriest Christmas ever With the County Animal Rescue League preparing for its annual Christmas party, the Pony Tails are busy shopping for Christmas presents for all of the animals. But Corey is distracted. It&’s the first Christmas since her parents got divorced, and the only present she wants this year is for them to get back together. To make matters worse, Corey&’s mom has been spending a lot of time with Mr. Lee. Corey worries that Mr. Lee will propose, and then there will be no hope of her family reuniting. It may take a Christmas miracle for Corey to be happy this holiday season.
Corey's Pony Is Missing (Pony Tails #3)
by Bonnie BryantCorey&’s pony has run away, and it&’s up to the Pony Tails to rescue himCorey&’s newly divorced parents are still working out which days Corey stays with each of them. Most weekends, Corey can be with her beloved pony, Samurai, and hang out with her best friends and neighbors, May and Jasmine. But this weekend, she is going to her dad&’s, so she has asked her fellow Pony Tails to keep an eye on Samurai. Corey hates to leave, but she knows that no one could take better care of him than her two best friends.Soon after Corey leaves, however, Sam disappears from his stall. May and Jasmine are desperate to find him. How could they have let Sam get away? The Pony Tails must solve the mystery of Samurai&’s disappearance and get him back before something terrible happens.
Corey's Pony Is Missing (Pony Tails #3)
by Bonnie BryantCorey&’s pony has run away, and it&’s up to the Pony Tails to rescue himCorey&’s newly divorced parents are still working out which days Corey stays with each of them. Most weekends, Corey can be with her beloved pony, Samurai, and hang out with her best friends and neighbors, May and Jasmine. But this weekend, she is going to her dad&’s, so she has asked her fellow Pony Tails to keep an eye on Samurai. Corey hates to leave, but she knows that no one could take better care of him than her two best friends.Soon after Corey leaves, however, Sam disappears from his stall. May and Jasmine are desperate to find him. How could they have let Sam get away? The Pony Tails must solve the mystery of Samurai&’s disappearance and get him back before something terrible happens.
Corey's Secret Friend (Pony Tails #12)
by Bonnie BryantWhen Corey&’s mom starts dating, Corey feels like her world is falling apart—can her best friends help? Corey&’s parents are divorced, and her mom, Doc Tock, has started seeing a man with a daughter named Alice, who is Corey&’s age. But the two girls don&’t have a thing in common. Alice doesn&’t even like animals! She&’s nothing like Corey&’s Pony Tails pals. Everything seems to be going wrong for Corey until she realizes that someone is helping her with small tasks around the house—latching the gate to make sure the puppies don&’t get out, feeding the ponies, putting her bike in the garage. When Corey learns that it isn&’t Jasmine or May, she can&’t help but wonder about the identity of her secret friend.
Cork and Fuzz: Good Sports
by Lisa Mccue Dori ChaconasCork is a short muskrat who likes to win at games. Fuzz is a tall possum who also likes to win at games. Two best friends. Both like to win. What will happen when they play games against each other? An Easy-to-Read series that critics compare to "the measured dialogue and sweet illogic of Arnold Lobel's Frog and Toad.
Cornbread & Poppy for the Win
by Matthew CordellThis book in Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell's bestselling early reader series tells a story about championship-level teamwork. Poppy LOVES shiny new racing gear. Cornbread does not. Poppy ADORES top secret master plans. Cornbread does not. Poppy IS super competitive. Cornbread…is not. But Cornbread and Poppy are the best of friends, so when Poppy is determined to win the Small Rodents Competitive Cycling Championship Classic Cornbread agrees to train by her side. Cornbread has fun just spending time with his friend, but Poppy&’s goal is scoring the Winner&’s Cup. Is a finish line all these mice will discover at the end of their race? Celebrating both partnership and the value of what makes us individuals, young readers will find this classic odd couple irresistible as they encounter relatable issues with humor and heart. Cornbread & Poppy (2022), was an Indiebound bestseller and the recipient of more than a dozen best books of the year citations.Publishing simultaneously in hardcover and paperback. Don't miss the other books in the series:Cornbread & Poppy Cornbread & Poppy at the Carnival Cornbread & Poppy at the Museum
Corner Kick
by Bill SwanMichael Strike is captain of both the school soccer and chess teams. He's got his eye on fellow soccer player and overachiever Miriah, the founder of the youth organization War Orphans of the World. Miriah is quick to befriend a new student, Zahir Jamiat, who has recently moved from the Middle East, but Michael sees the newcomer as a rival. When Michael works up to confronting Zahir, he discovers they have more in common that he initially thought. Corner Kick is a much-needed story of tolerance and friendship.