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This collective volume contributes to a growing debate concerning the extent to which we are now living in a global society shaped by sport in addition to economy, technology and so on. It covers 36 countries from five continents, analyzed by 87 contributors, so it offers a large comparative study. It is also a data bank of national information resources for students, researchers, policy-makers, sports leaders and managers. By means of a standard framework used in all chapters, the collected data from national cases on history, management and culture of sport provide interpretations of marketing, sponsorship, finance, target groups, settings for activities, strategy of promotion and social changes as related to Sport for All. This cross-national approach seeks to offer adequate meaning to the practices of each country, stimulating further research on specific themes of physical activities for health and leisure, either in affluent or poor social conditions. The concluding chapter lays the groundwork of Sport for All.

The hope of the Gospel is a universal message, and sports are arguably the universal language. Sharing the former through the latter is a powerful combination for changing lives. For students with a heart for both, the field of sports ministry presents an idyllic career opportunity. Until now, there has never been a college textbook devoted to sports ministry. With the arrival of Sports Ministry, college and university instructors have a dedicated text for educating students on the how-to process of developing viable sports ministry programs that share the Word and positively influence the world in which we live. Chapters dedicated to fiscal responsibility, facility management, and legal matters educate students on the corporate aspects of running a sports ministry program, while discussions centering on the intersection of sports and faith compel students to contemplate positive and negative aspects of competition, whether competitive sport is compatible with faith, and ethical behavior in sport. In addition, students will gain a historical perspective of the sports ministry movement and be introduced to many sports ministries serving today at the local, regional, national, and international levels. With Sports Ministry, students will gain the knowledge and tools to share their faith and offer hope to others through the universal language of sport. Ancillaries for adopting instructors are available online.

Whether playing baseball, basketball, field hockey, football, lacrosse, tennis, soccer, softball, volleyball, or wrestling, millions of teens all over the country participate in some sporting activity. Despite widespread enthusiasm for such activities, not all teens know how to make the most out of their interests, and some teens who might want to get involved don't know which sports are right for them. For high school athletes of all levels, this book provides up-to-date information on sports-related issues, practical tips, and valuable resources. Each chapter features quotes from current and former high school athletes who share their experiences related to the given topic. Issues discussed include -choosing a sport to play -balancing all aspects of life as a student-athlete -dealing with the pressures of competition -improving athletic performance -consequences of performance-enhancing drugs and supplements -common injuries and prevention measures -training during the off-season -playing in college -sports-related careers and opportunities Throughout the book, readers will find sidebars containing various sports-related tidbits: high school sports stories, the history of various sports, interesting facts, short biographies, and sports-themed young adult novels. Filled with useful information, Sports: The Ultimate Teen Guide will help high school athletes of all levels, from freshman novices to highly competitive seniors.

In this new edition of her groundbreaking social history The Girl and the Game (2002), M. Ann Hall updates her lively narrative of how women resisted masculine hegemony in Canadian sport and, in turn, how their efforts were opposed and sometimes supported by men. The second edition of The Girl and the Game begins with an important new chapter on aboriginal women and their interaction with early sport and ends with a new chapter on how trends and issues facing contemporary women in Canadian sport have their origins in the past. Other new sections focus on gender and the residential school system, the promotion of women's track and field, the 1928 summer Olympics and the Matchless Six, and aboriginal sportswomen. As in the first edition, Hall introduces her audience to more obscure Canadian female athletes rather than focusing her discussion on household names. The introduction to the new edition has been updated to reflect the content changes in the narrative. To increase appeal to the course market, chapter titles are more descriptive, the text has been revised to include more subsections, and the 52 black and white images are placed throughout the text.

When an individual wants to find employment in the sports world, he or she finds that job hunting can be highly specialized. This book shows resumes and cover letters used by people such as a high school coach, tennis professional, golf professional, teaching pros in all sports, and many others. College graduates with degrees in Physical Education also are included, and many of them found their way into teaching positions. If you want to work in sports marketing but have no experience, you will find helpful examples of resumes and cover letters which were used by real people to launch their careers with major sports teams. Those who have worked in the sports industry and want to transition out of the field will also find helpful examples of resumes and cover letters. Whether you are a teaching professional, player, marketing professional, or other sports industry professional, you will find useful examples of resumes and cover letters in this book.