Binding: Paperback
Description: Competitive sport is today about winning and training to win. Many athletes are professionals with careers managed by teams of specialist staff working towards the ultimate goal of world - class medal - winning performances. This entry - level text offers new students a comprehensive introduction to the phenomenon of the pursuit of excellence in sport covering the key issues and talking points including: the history and tradition of sporting excellence comparisons of elite high - performance sport programmes in Australia the US a East Germany and France the historical social political and economic impacts of sporting excellence in the UK current issues and debates including drugs in sport the future for high - performance sport. With a clear framework for understanding and exploring key issues questions for discussion websites and suggestions for further reading In Pursuit of Excellence is an ideal introduction for AS A Level and undergradute students.
Title: In Pursuit Of Excellence A Student Guide To Elite Sports Development
Author(s): Hill Michael (City Of Stoke On Trent Sixth Form College Uk)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780415423540
Pages: 136 Pages, 8 Tables, Black And White; 6 Line Drawings, Black And White; 14 Halftones, Black And Whit
Publication Date: 5/18/2007
Series: Student Sport Studies
Category: Sports & Outdoor Recreation