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Intended as a general source book for all high school and college students.

Spanning the wide world of sports, this volume is packed with every conceivable fact that anyone would possibly want to know about nearly 300 sports, including history and practice worldwide.

This edition is designed for the new A level syllabuses, and is also suitable for HND sports studies; covers anatomy, physiology and biomechanics; skill acquisition and sport physiology; contemporary and historical aspects of sport.

Clear, concise and relevant explanations help develop and reinforce students' basic understanding of the subject. Practical and theoretical activities encourage all abilities to learn through prior knowledge and experience. An attractive four-colour design focuses on core information in order to engage the interest of students. Exam-style questions test and develop students' levels of response and understanding.