Sport

La société moderne est de plus en plus exposée à des situations stressantes au quotidien. Les réponses neuro-excitatrices, métaboliques, cardiovasculaires et même inflammatoires peuvent devenir hyper-réactives à ces situations, augmentant les risques de divers dysfonctionnements physiologiques, en particulier cardiovasculaires. Il a été démontré qu'une seule séance d'exercice physique effectuée avant des situations stressantes peut être utile pour atténuer l'hyperréactivité de la pression artérielle au stress. Parmi les méthodes utilisées pour évaluer la réactivité cardiovasculaire au stress figure le test de pression à froid (CPT). Cependant, les réponses de la variabilité de la fréquence cardiaque (VFC) au CPT ont été peu étudiées. Bien qu'il existe des preuves qu'un niveau élevé de condition physique est lié à une réactivité au stress plus faible, la relation entre les niveaux de force musculaire et la réactivité cardiovasculaire au CPT n'a pas encore été étudiée. De cette manière, nous abordons l'effet du maintien de bons niveaux de force comme stratégie pour réduire les effets physiologiques causés par le stress.

La società moderna è sempre più esposta a situazioni di stress su base quotidiana. Le risposte neuroeccitatorie, metaboliche, cardiovascolari e persino infiammatorie possono diventare iperreattive a queste situazioni, aumentando le probabilità di varie disfunzioni fisiologiche, soprattutto cardiovascolari. È stato dimostrato che una singola sessione di esercizio fisico svolta prima di situazioni stressanti può essere utile per attenuare l'iper-reattività della pressione arteriosa allo stress. Tra i metodi utilizzati per valutare la reattività cardiovascolare allo stress vi è il test pressorio a freddo (CPT). Tuttavia, le risposte della variabilità della frequenza cardiaca (HRV) al CPT sono state poco studiate. Sebbene sia dimostrato che un livello più elevato di forma fisica sia correlato a una minore reattività allo stress, la relazione tra i livelli di forza muscolare e la reattività cardiovascolare al CPT non è ancora stata studiata. In questo modo, affrontiamo l'effetto del mantenimento di buoni livelli di forza come strategia per ridurre gli effetti fisiologici causati dallo stress.

Modern society is increasingly exposed to stressful situations on a daily basis. Neuro-excitatory, metabolic, cardiovascular and even inflammatory responses can become hyper-reactive to these situations, increasing the chances of various physiological dysfunctions, especially cardiovascular ones. It has been shown that a single exercise session carried out before stressful situations can be useful in attenuating hyper-reactivity of blood pressure to stress. Among the methods used to assess cardiovascular reactivity to stress is the cold pressor test (CPT). However, heart rate variability (HRV) responses to the CPT have been little investigated. Although there is evidence that a higher level of physical fitness is related to lower stress reactivity, the relationship between muscle strength levels and cardiovascular reactivity to the CPT has not yet been investigated. In this way, we address the effect of maintaining good levels of strength as a strategy to reduce the physiological effects caused by stress.

Die moderne Gesellschaft ist täglich in zunehmendem Maße Stresssituationen ausgesetzt. Neuroexzitatorische, metabolische, kardiovaskuläre und sogar entzündliche Reaktionen können in solchen Situationen überreagieren, was das Risiko verschiedener physiologischer Störungen, insbesondere von Herz-Kreislauf-Erkrankungen, erhöht. Es hat sich gezeigt, dass eine einzige Trainingseinheit, die vor einer stressigen Situation durchgeführt wird, die Hyperreaktivität des Blutdrucks auf Stress abschwächen kann. Zu den Methoden, die zur Bewertung der kardiovaskulären Reaktivität auf Stress eingesetzt werden, gehört der Kaltpressur-Test (CPT). Die Reaktionen der Herzfrequenzvariabilität (HRV) auf den CPT sind jedoch nur wenig untersucht worden. Obwohl es Hinweise darauf gibt, dass ein höheres Maß an körperlicher Fitness mit einer geringeren Stressreaktivität zusammenhängt, wurde der Zusammenhang zwischen Muskelkraft und kardiovaskulärer Reaktivität auf den CPT noch nicht untersucht. Auf diese Weise untersuchen wir die Wirkung der Aufrechterhaltung eines guten Kraftniveaus als Strategie zur Verringerung der durch Stress verursachten physiologischen Auswirkungen.

Современное общество ежедневно подвергается все большему воздействию стрессовых ситуаций. Нейровозбудительные, метаболические, сердечно-сосудистые и даже воспалительные реакции могут стать гиперреактивными на эти ситуации, увеличивая вероятность различных физиологических нарушений, особенно сердечно-сосудистых. Было показано, что одна тренировка, проведенная перед стрессовой ситуацией, может быть полезна для ослабления гиперреактивности артериального давления на стресс. Среди методов, используемых для оценки сердечно-сосудистой реактивности на стресс, - холодовой прессорный тест (ХПТ). Однако реакция вариабельности сердечного ритма (ВСР) на СРТ мало изучена. Хотя есть данные, что более высокий уровень физической подготовки связан с более низкой реактивностью на стресс, связь между уровнем мышечной силы и сердечно-сосудистой реактивностью на ХПТ еще не изучалась. Таким образом, мы рассматриваем влияние поддержания хорошего уровня силы в качестве стратегии снижения физиологических эффектов, вызванных стрессом.

Beşiktaş'tan Galatasaray'a Fenerbahçe'den Trabzonspor'a Uçan paralar dönen dolapları, Cambaz Menajerler, Taklacı yöneticiler, Futbol Federasyonu'ndaki entrikalar...Haberleriyle dünyada sekizinci, Türkiye'de de birinci olan Ajansspor'un kıymetli yazarı Atilla Türker'le gurur duyuyoruz, tebrik ediyoruz.Sadettin SaranAtilla Türker, menajerlerin idari ve teknik yöneticileriyle işbirliği yaparak kulüpleri ve döviz olarak ülkeyi nasıl soyduklarını anlatan korkunç yazılar yazıyor. Futbolumuzda dönen dümenleri artık herkes biliyor.Hıncal UluçAdaşım Atilla Türker, yıllarca birlikte çalıştığımız, başarıyı paylaştığımız bir meslektaşım. Çok çok iyi bir muhabirdi. Araştırmacı gazeteciliğe evrildi. İşini büyük sorumluluk duygusuyla, cesaretle yapıyor. Atilla geçen hafta, 2013-2016 yılları arasında Antalyaspor'daki menajerlik vurgununu isim isim, firma firma, rakam rakam yazarak yayınladı. Futbolcuya ödenen para 1 ise, menajerlik firmalarına ve aracılara 2 veriliyordu. Bu rezalet ötesi olay nasıl mı yankılandı? Atilla akşam-sabah ölüm tehditleri almaya başladı. Arada küfür, hakaret, bol bol aşağılama da var. Unutuyorlar... Atilla'nın yüreği hepsinin toplamından daha büyük. Üstelik tertemiz. Bu arada... Atilla Türker yalnız değil. Arkasında koskoca Türkiye Spor Yazarları Derneği var. Hepimiz yanındayız. Asla yalnız bırakmayız.Attila GökçeAtilla Türker inandığım bir meslektaşımdır. Belgeli, bilgili yazar, yazılarının doğruluğu tartışılmaz.Şansal BüyükaHıncal Uluç'un derin, zengin, etkili ve çaplı yorum hazinesinin... Attila Gökçe'nin düzgün ve özgün Türkçe yazı kalitesinin... Şansal Büyüka'nın detayları keşfetme yetisinin... Atilla Türker'in her yazısına korkusuz manşet ve habercilik tohumları ekmesinin tek kişide buluşmasına, Gerçek Spor Yazarı denir. Bu dört özellikten -hiç olmazsa birini- içermiyorsa; ortaya çıkan şey, imitasyondur. Yukarıdaki Kare As'tan biri olan Atilla Türker, eğer kitap çıkarmışsa; acı gerçeklerle yüzleşmeye hazır ol sinyali gelmiş demektir.Ali Sami AlkışSpor yazarı arkadaşımız Atilla Türker ne yapmış? Omar Elabdellaoui'nin menajerinin Galatasaray Kulübünden alacağı milyonlarca euroluk komisyonu haber yapmış. Hem de belgelerle. Vay efendim sen misin bunu yazan! Galatasaray'ın resmi sitesinden bir açıklama: "Bunun hesabını soracağız, mahkemeye vereceğiz." Hiç durmayın... Gerekirse ben de Türkiye Spor Yazarları Derneği Genel Başkanı olarak o davaya tanık olarak katılır, gazetecilerin haber alma hürriyetini kimsenin engelleyemeyeceğini anlatırım. Arkandayız Atilla Türker. Seni tebrik ediyoruz. Seninle gurur duyuyoruz.Oğuz TongsirAtilla, Türkiye'de hala gazetecilik yapan tek spor yazarı... Başka örneği yok. Bir tane o var. Vallahi... Diğerleri kulüp sözcüsü, kulüp yazarı, kulüp yalakası, başkan bilmem nesi, falan filan... Atilla hala yolsuzluk, uğursuzluk, hırsızlık, haksızlık, çarpıklık falan, onları yazıyor. Bayılıyorum. Tek okuduğum yazar diyebilirim.Fatih AltaylıAtilla Türker çok güvendiğim, inandığım ve iyi okuru olduğum çok iyi bir gazetecidir.Rıdvan DilmenAtilla çok inandığım, son derece düzgün, ağzına bir kuruş haram girmeyen düzgün bir gazetecidir. Yıllardır kimsenin maşası olmadı, baron gruplarına da katılmadı.Erman Toroğlu

Hallo, ich bin Hilde Eisenfuss. Wenn Du den Frauenfussball auch magst, verrate ich Dir drei Gründe, weshalb Du dieses Buch unbedingt haben musst. 1. Du erfährst alles Wissenswerte über den Frauenfussball. 2. Du siehst wo der Frauenfussball heute steht. 3. Du weisst in welche Richtung sich der Frauenfussball entwickelt. Oh, das hätte ich jetzt fast vergessen. Da gibt es noch was. Im Buch erfährst Du, was Alisha Lehmann mit Roger Feder zu tun hat. Noch Fragen? Also los. Am besten flankst Du dieses Buch jetzt gleich in Dein Bücherregal! Bis gleich im Buch. Deine Hilde Eisenfuss

Si vous ressentez cette sensation d'immobilisme dans votre vie, dans votre corps, dans votre tête, n'hésitez plus !Prenez le départ.Quel bonheur de se mettre en marche !Vos jambes fourmillent comme si elles étaient sans repos, votre coeur fait des soubresauts, votre esprit s'agite dans tous les sens.Une activité physique accessible à tous qui peut changer votre vie en vous apportant de nombreux bienfaits pour votre santé physique et mentale.Que vous soyez un passionné de la marche ou que vous envisagiez de faire vos premiers pas, ce livre vous guidera à travers les sentiers enchantés de cette activité dynamisante.

This is the 2024 edition of the International Table Tennis Federation Statutes. You can find the latest rules & regulations about table tennis in this handbook. The International Table Tennis Federation, founded in 1926, is the world governing body of the sport of table tennis, with 227 member Associations in the world.

The only complete reference on the dolphin, its life history, behaviour, fishing techniques and rigging. Capt. Jim Sharpe perfected many special trolling, spin casting and fly-fishing techniques for catching dolphin over his 35 years as a charter boat fisherman in the Florida Keys. For ten years, Capt. Sharpe shared his secrets on his television and radio shows, and in major fishing magazines. Now, he tells the whole story in a single volume complete with detailed how-to illustrations and photographs. Dolphin: The Perfect Gamefish offers anglers all of the time-proven techniques Capt. Sharpe uses to catch dolphin aboard his own boat the SEA BOOTS. You'll learn dead-boat and trolling/teasing techniques to bring big dolphin into casting range of fly and spin tackle; how to intercept and cast to tailing dolphin, and how to use a kite, a down-rigger or chum to attract dolphin. Learn how dolphin respond to their environment, and how changing seasons and weather conditions dictate the best fishing techniques to choose.

In the tradition of Tuesdays with Morrie and The Karate Kid, The Baseball Code is a story about the passing on of wisdom from generation to generation, from father to son, from teacher to student, from coach to player. It is a story about goodness; about why we tell the truth and why sometimes we don't; about always doing your best; about playing fair and putting the team first; about understanding that giving up what you want isn't the same as losing and that sometimes a sacrifice bunt is the right play. Terry Richards is a retired math professor, struggling with grief and loneliness after the loss of his wife. Noah is a ten-year-old boy down the street whose father has recently moved away. When Noah's baseball rolls into Terry's yard, their friendship begins with a simple game of catch and conversation. Terry also recalls his conversations with his wife, as with bittersweetness he remembers their first date, their first argument, and the rose garden they planted together in the back yard. He thinks about his father and the talks they had playing catch after dinner. He knows that his dad not only taught him baseball but also taught him right from wrong and what it meant to have honor. He passes that wisdom on to Noah as he shares with him his love of the game. He calls those values, "The Baseball Code." Like a Field of Dreams (Shoeless Joe) and The Sandlot, The Baseball Code is a story about the love of the game; about the smell of a well-oiled glove; about the feel of the handle of the bat as you turn it in your hands; about running across an expanse of green grass on a hot summer afternoon, gazing up at the spinning red seams of a white baseball as it cuts its arc against a bright blue sky, timing your strides and the reach of your arm so perfectly that the ball drops into your mitt like a plum ripe from a tree. Terry teaches Noah the fundamentals of the game: Always hustle, watch the ball into your glove, get to the bag early for the double play. Together, they build a field to practice on with their friends. They weather the ups and downs of the Summer League season-the disappointment of bad calls and unfair decisions, humorous incidents of coaches who can't play the game, and the exhilaration of making the winning play. The Baseball Code is a story about the relationships that give life meaning and the beauty of the things that connect us. It is about the gardens that we plant and watch grow; about the fields that we build and play on; about the gifts that we give and the sacrifices we make as together we share the pain and joy of living.

Why Play Anywhere Else: Chase Brewster's Visionary Tale of Transformation, Triumph, Success, and Leadership Why Play Anywhere Else: How We Built Sticks Baseball into a National Brand is not just a book; it's a journey through the trials and triumphs of a relentless dreamer in the competitive world of youth baseball. Brewster, with candor and insight, invites readers into the heart of his baseball program, Sticks Baseball, and its evolution from a fledgling team to a nationally recognized player placement organization with a sweeping impact. A testament to the resilience of a visionary and the power of believing in oneself, the book serves as a masterclass in transformation-Brewster's transformation from a struggling coach to a visionary leader, and the transformation of his baseball academy into a launchpad for athletes aspiring to college and major league baseball. This book transcends the realm of sports; it's about leadership, innovation, and the audacious belief that you can set the world ablaze with a single spark of an idea. Brewster's storytelling captivates with anecdotes, from the inception of his groundbreaking Sticks Fall League to the exhilaration of coaching in prestigious events like the Area Code Games, all while navigating the intricate dynamics of team management and player development. At the heart of Brewster's journey are ten foundational pillars that he attributes to his success-from nurturing curiosity and creativity to the strategic use of time, and the embracing of mentorship. Brewster shares how staying true to these principles guided him through the complexities of managing and expanding Sticks Baseball Academy. Brewster's narrative is also a personal one. He doesn't just share his successes; he bares his soul, revealing the profound moments that define him not just as a coach but as a person. From the thrill of victories to the agony of unexpected challenges, his story is a vivid reminder that the road to success is paved with more than just talent; it involves hard work, strategic thinking, and sometimes, a leap into the unknown. Why Play Anywhere Else: How We Built Sticks Baseball into a National Brand is as gripping as it is enlightening on multiple levels. While it underscores the importance of dreaming big, the necessity of support systems, and the power of community, it's also an homage to the underdog, a blueprint for trailblazers, and a beacon for anyone with a dream seemingly out of reach.

Transform Your Fitness Journey!Embark on a transformative exercise journey with Daily Exercise Integration. This guide unveils strategies for incorporating dynamic workouts into your daily life, effective recovery methods, and much more.Suitable for novices and seasoned enthusiasts, it delivers practical advice to refine your exercise approach.Optimize your workouts, because targeted exercises make a difference.Get it now.Dynamic Workout Routines for Every LifestylePersonal exercise methods for varying fitness levelsSports injury preventionBuilding exercise habitsHolistic exercise approachesTips for maintaining motivation and consistency...and much more!Nurture your well-being, because this is exercise for enhanced longevity.Get it now.

Managing the Show is a revealing look and behind the scenes details of the responsibilities of Major League Baseball's general managers.Tune in to any MLB broadcast, radio, TV or streaming and you will hear broadcasters and reporters including "The Show," in their reporting.One of the side effects of the "Moneyball" era has been the glamorization (and, at times, charm, and obsession) of baseball's general manager position. Baseball general managers are the ones responsible for managing the show. Let's take a look inside that.We as fans think we know what to do and we think we know what is going through the head of an MLB general manager, but we really don't. We don't until now. Managing the Show - Inside the Daily Responsibilities of Major League Baseball's General Managers, opens up the world of baseball general management and pulls back the curtain of what really happens in baseball and inside the world of a baseball general manager.This book shares information on how baseball's general managers work to further develop their show. Just like armchair quarterbacks in football, we as true baseball fans put ourselves in the shoes of the team's general manager, at least in our own minds or in hot stove league conversations abound. Now it's time to get out of that armchair and see the real story.The book consists of stories and interviews with former and current baseball general managers at the Major League Baseball level.This book is written for the baseball fan.

Asks what has happened to English football and how we can launch a revolution amongst English fandom in order not just to take back control of the game, but invent new ways our society and economy can work in the interest of the people again. Despite thirty plus years of rampant commercialization and marketization, football and football clubs remain central to many communities: sources of solidarity, civic engagement and national and international pride. This book explores the history of the people's game, looks at how it has become less and less the province of the people and more and more the plaything of oligarchs, billionaires and commercial interests, and explains why and how we need to take it back. Football's importance not just to local communities but to local and national economies is used as the jumping-off point to argue for a new economic model for the sport, one based on the idea of the public-commons partnership. These partnerships and the reorganising of production around them offer a theoretically grounded and fully worked through alternative to current models and propose an entirely different set of relationships between citizens, the state and each other, one more in keeping with the principles that underly the traditions from which football and its deeply felt and lived allegiances belong. As neoliberalism continues to exploit English fandom's love for the game, loading up clubs with debt, hiking ticket and shirt prices, blasting them with adverts and exposing them to unscrupulous gambling companies, Football, the People's Shame seeks to be a clarion call to the fans to break out of their passivity and fatalism and begin to demand something new, offering a workable set of progressive alternatives while also daring to dream big about a complete transformation of the current depressing reality. Football is more than just a sport. It's a way of life, a vital social, political and economic dynamo and fan's deep and abiding passion for the game can and should become the engine through which society is reorganised.

Are you prepared to face the unpredictable challenges of the wilderness?Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a novice stepping into the great outdoors for the first time, "Wilderness Survival Hacks" is your guide to surviving and thriving in the wild.This comprehensive manual is designed for anyone who seeks to navigate the complexities of the natural world with confidence and ease."Wilderness Survival Hacks" offers a deep dive into the critical skills and knowledge needed for wilderness survival, including: Finding and purifying water to stay hydrated in any environment.Securing food and creating shelter to meet your basic needs.Mastering firecraft for warmth, cooking, and signaling for help.Navigating through unknown territories using both traditional and improvised techniques.Identifying edible and poisonous plants to forage safely.Administering first aid and handling emergencies with limited resources.Crafting essential survival gear and making the most of what you have.Understanding weather patterns and adapting to various environmental conditions.Strengthening your survival psychology to maintain a calm, focused mindset in crises.Beyond mere survival, this book delves into advanced strategies for living off the land and self-rescue, ensuring you're prepared for long-term wilderness living and unexpected challenges.With practical advice, step-by-step instructions, and real-life scenarios, "Wilderness Survival Hacks" equips you with the tools to face any situation confidently.Whether you're planning your next outdoor adventure or simply seeking to expand your survival knowledge, "Wilderness Survival Hacks" is an invaluable resource that will empower you to embrace the wilderness with confidence.Don't venture into the unknown without it. Grab your copy today and take the first step towards becoming a master of wilderness survival.

Ethics in Sport, Fourth Edition, offers a total of 33 essays from influential authors. These essays provide readers with classic and contemporary views on ethical issues in today's sport culture. The fourth edition of Ethics in Sport contains nine new essays that address the latest topics in the world of sport that have provoked widespread controversy. These issues concern, among other things, whether esports (electronic sports) are bona fide sports, whether gamesmanship is acceptable in sports competition, and whether transgender athletes who transition from male to female should be allowed to compete in sports reserved for women and under what conditions. Each chapter begins with an introduction that encapsulates relevant ethical concepts and contextualizes the issues in the upcoming essay. Throughout the text, discussion questions prompt students to reflect on the information presented and to consider how ethical issues affect our society and their own lives. An instructor guide offers tools to facilitate these discussions as well as over 50 assignment recommendations. With a wealth of new essays, Ethics in Sport, Fourth Edition, offers philosophical insights from the most influential minds in the study of ethics and keeps readers abreast of current issues.

Organizational Behavior in Sport Management fills a gap in sport management literature by exploring the key organizational behavior topics in sport organization settings. The text covers issues such as diversity, ethics, values, behavior, leadership, and much more. Book FeaturesOrganizational Behavior in Sport Management offers the following features: - Learning objectives and discussion questions for each chapter that help students conceptualize, retain, and understand the content - Case studies with discussion questions to help students apply the concepts from each chapter - In the Boardroom sidebars that use real-life examples from organizations within the field to highlight key topics The In the Boardroom sidebars reflect best practices for various levels of numerous sport organizations, affording readers a great range of applications in the sport management world. Instructor Guide In addition, the text has an online instructor guide that includes chapter objectives, discussion questions from the text (and their answers), discussion questions for case studies (and their answers), suggestions for integrating the case studies into lectures, links to recommended websites, assignments, class projects, essay ideas, and lists of suggested readings. Focus of BookOrganizational Behavior in Sport Management presents classical research in organizational behavior as well as up-to-date knowledge from the field of sport management. The authors offer information on individual, intrapersonal, interpersonal, and organizational processes that are fundamental to working within a sport organization, placing equal emphasis on what managers of sport organizations need to understand about human behavior and what each person brings to the work situation in terms of his or her own attitudes, thoughts, perceptions, and skills. The authors emphasize empowering employees and understanding their needs and desires regarding work, as opposed to managing employees in one particular way. With this in mind, the authors discuss the roles of sport organization administrators and executives, volunteers, employees, and players and coaches of sport teams, exploring how they behave independently as well as how they interact with each other. An Understanding of Organizational BehaviorOrganizational Behavior in Sport Management offers a foundational and contemporary look at the inner workings of sport organizations, providing numerous real-life examples from throughout the country and grounding students in the key behavioral and managerial issues that leaders, managers, and employees in sport organizations face today. As such, this text answers the key questions of why we do what we do at work, why others behave as they do, and how our interpretation of events and behaviors is subject to our own biases. In the process, students will gain an understanding of the most important organizational behavior topics and get a glimpse of how they could successfully function in a sport organization.

Introduction to Adaptive Sport and Recreation prepares future sport managers to integrate adaptive sport and disability-related programming within a sport organization. Contributors include educators and professionals in sport management and adaptive sport.

An Avid Reader Press book. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.

Pacer Coulee Chronicles takes the reader down the adventurous path of the 1990 high school fall sports season in the small, rural community of Pacer Coulee, Montana. Edna Coffman, School Board Chairperson and community leader and icon, hires thirty-something coaches Luke Carter and Madison Danielsen with the specific directive of returning the town sports fortunes to its former championship status. The unique-to-small-town interactions are at the forefront in this tale and clearly demonstrate the close interconnections between school, sport and community in rural, small town America. There's plenty of drama to keep the reader engaged, from the rough and troubled life of star football player Tank Hollister to the difficult transition of Elvis His Own Horse and Clare Comes at Night, brother-and-sister Native Americans who transfer from a nearby Reservation to the all-white town and school of Pacer Coulee. It's the myriad of dilemmas and awkward situations that surface among the colorful cast of students, school officials and townsfolk that makes this humorous and entertaining tale such an enjoyable, can't-put-down read.

A "captivating, behind-the-scenes account" of NASA's historic OSIRIS-REx mission to return an asteroid sample and unlock the mystery of formation on life on earth braided with the remarkable life story of the mission's leader, Dr. Dante Lauretta (Sara Seager). On September 11, 1999, humanity made a monumental discovery in the vastness of space. Scientists uncovered an asteroid of immense scientific importance--a colossal celestial entity. As massive as an aircraft carrier and towering as high as the iconic Empire State Building, this cosmic titan was later named Bennu. Remarkable for much more than its size, Bennu belonged to a rare breed of asteroids capable of revealing the essence of life itself. But just as Bennu became a beacon of promise, researchers identified a grave danger. Hurtling through space, it threatens to collide with our planet on September 24, 2182. Leading the expedition was Dr. Dante Lauretta, the Principal Investigator of NASA's audacious OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission. Tasked with unraveling Bennu's mysteries, his team embarked on a daring quest to retrieve a precious sample from the asteroid's surface -- one that held the potential to not only unlock the secrets of life's origins but also to avert an unprecedented catastrophe. A tale of destiny and danger, The Asteroid Hunter chronicles the high-stakes mission firsthand, narrated by Dr. Lauretta. It offers readers an intimate glimpse into the riveting exploits of the mission and Dr. Lauretta's wild, winding personal journey to Bennu and back. Peeling back the curtain on the wonders of the cosmos, this enthralling account promises a rare glimpse into the tightly woven fabric of scientific exploration, where technical precision converges with humanity's profound curiosity and indominable spirit.

Provides students with the practical knowledge and tools to succeed in the fast-paced field of sports journalism, whether with media outlets or sport teams and organizations. Students explore what to write and how to write, the latest digital media, ethics in sports journalism, and more.

*** LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 *** *** ONE OF THE DAILY TELEGRAPH'S SPORTS BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2023 *** *** ONE OF THE TIMES' SPORTS BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2023 *** The remarkable inside story of how two Hollywood A-listers, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, stunned the football world by buying a non-league club in North Wales. 'astute, lovingly detailed ... so entertaining ... so charming' Victoria Segal, the Sunday Times 'A superb account of a modern-day success story, told beautifully by one of the best writers in the business. This is one of the great football stories of recent years. No matter who you support, if you love football, you will love the story of Tinseltown.' Daniel Taylor, The Athletic'This is a compelling, multi-layered, page turner, underpinned by a real sense of both place and connection with the eclectic characters involved. It will appeal to anyone with even the slightest interest in the game's enduring place in a changing world.' Louise Taylor, Guardian '...the best sports book I've read all year for many years...It's full on factual but funny, exhaustive but not exhausting and well written and wonderful.' Paul Ross, talkSPORT 'This book comes from the heart. It tells the story of how Wrexham, the club I love, has always been special and achieved so much in the past, as well as the present. I really enjoyed it.' Mickey Thomas, Wrexham FC legend and 1992 FA Cup hero It was one of the most extraordinary takeovers British football has known. In February 2021, Ryan Reynolds joined with Rob McElhenney to buy Wrexham FC, a non-league team in North Wales. Wrexham, a former coal and steel town dealing with its post-industrial legacy, suddenly found itself at the centre of global attention, with broadcast networks around the world descending to discover what was going on. The club became the subject of a smash hit Disney+ docu-series, Welcome to Wrexham. Tinseltown tells the story of this extraordinary, unpredictable and often surreal football takeover and the remarkable events that followed. Written with the full cooperation of Wrexham FC, it is the inside story of what happened when Hollywood met a dot on a map. How a town was transformed when its football club, aspiring only to survive on the fifth rung of the British football ladder, was sprinkled with gold dust and found ambition again. With unique access to key figures, the book charts the club's attempts to climb up the pyramid, providing a vivid sense of what it is like to play for this 'Hollywood' team and the pressure and spotlight that comes with it. At their only press conference since buying the club, nobody laughed when Reynolds and McElhenney said the Premier League could be an aspiration. 'Couldn't we theoretically make this happen?' McElhenney asked. 'Why not dream big?' added Reynolds. 'If you don't dream big, you will never go there, so why not?' Tinseltown is the story of how they did just that.

Physiological and Functional Assessment of Professional Football Players presents a science-based approach to enhance athletes' performance and prevent muscle injuries. Professional football players undergo a rigorous competitive season with frequent and numerous competitions, exposing them to significant stress that can detrimentally affect their performance and lead to serious injuries in extreme cases. In order to avert such negative outcomes, coaches and team staff must formulate preventive training programs tailored to the unique characteristics and needs of each player.The execution of these individualized training programs necessitates a comprehensive assessment of players' health status, evaluation of their functional and fitness performance, analysis of their muscular structure, identification of muscle imbalances or movement dysfunctions, and detection of potential injury risk factors. Furthermore, it is imperative to monitor the weekly training and competition load using appropriate indicators of external and internal load, adjusting workloads accordingly.In addition, recovery-training programs must be meticulously designed for each injured player. This process involves isolating the factors causing the injury and assessing the injury's severity in the initial stage. Subsequently, recovery-training programs must be thoughtfully planned, incorporating various assessment tools and procedures to verify the restoration of players' functional ability and inform decisions about the return to play.'Physiological and Functional Assessment of Professional Football Players' delves into the utilization of appropriate testing protocols and emphasizes that understanding the reported data is crucial for the success of professional football training. This groundbreaking book is essential reading for researchers and practitioners in the fields of soccer, sports science, recovery, data and performance analysis, and soccer coaching.

This book examines the relationships between sport event hosting and community development goals. With sport events proliferating around the world, from major events to local events, the book explains how community goals can be embedded into sports event planning, and how events at all levels can be most effectively leveraged to achieve positive outcomes and legacies for local communities.Featuring real-world case studies and the perspective of industry practitioners in every chapter, the book explores the commercial, social and political contexts in which events take place, and what is meant by 'legacy' and 'impact'. It introduces the key stakeholders, from residents and local government to NGOs, as well as the spectrum of goals that might be in play, and looks at partnership working for best effect. The book also explains the sports event management process, from bidding to planning to venue management to monitoring and evaluation, and considers how community development goals can, and should, be incorporated at every stage.With a practical focus, and full of useful features for learning and understanding, this is essential reading for any student or practitioner with an interest in sports events, community sport, sport development, event management or sustainable business.

Professional Skills in Sport Psychology Consultancy enhanced sport psychology consultancy through raising awareness of intrapersonal and interpersonal professional practice skills. The book chapters focus on the aspiring practitioner's personal and professional development when working with all kinds of recipients of psychological support in sport including individual athletes, teams, coaches, parents, and administrators.Organised in two sections; intrapersonal issues and interpersonal dynamics, this new book steers readers through the many subtle and complex factors that impact on the professional relationships that ultimately influence successful outcomes and provides guidance for students, researchers, and practitioners about the many intrapersonal and interpersonal processes involved in the working alliance, professional relationship and sport psychology consultancy.Professional Skills in Sport Psychology Consultancy is a core text for upper-level undergraduate, and postgraduate sport psychology students, sport psychologists undergoing professional training, and early career sport psychologists.

Ara: The Life and Legacy of a Notre Dame Legend captures the personality, courage, and character of a great man who faced adversity on and off the field.Through his unprecedented access to Ara Parseghian's personal files, author Mark O. Hubbard explores the coach's innovative philosophy, organization, strategy, tactics, and motivational techniques with details to satisfy even the most knowledgeable football aficionado.Hubbard chronicles Ara's childhood and Catholic upbringing, his success as a football player, and the development of his coaching credentials at Miami of Ohio and Northwestern before delving into his sensational career at the University of Notre Dame.From the moment Ara arrived on campus, the student body and the players were electrified, and Ara's first season concluded with a dramatic reversal of the Fighting Irish's fortunes as they competed for the national title. The Hall of Famer remains one of the most successful football coaches in Notre Dame history, amassing a career record of 95-17-4 and leading the Fighting Irish to undisputed national championships in 1966 and 1973.After retiring from coaching, Ara became a successful businessman and television commentator, but his finest hours were spent in humanitarian causes, raising millions of dollars for medical research after members of his family were stricken with multiple sclerosis and Niemann-Pick Type C.Peppered with historical context and humor, this lively biography of a Notre Dame legend will delight all sports fans, providing a chance to revisit college football's golden age.

Dive into the captivating world of cricket with "Pitch Tales," where every page reveals the untold stories and hidden narratives lurking behind the game's most iconic moments. From the roar of the crowd to the whispered strategies on the field, this book offers a fresh perspective on the beloved sport. Join us as we journey beyond the boundary ropes to explore the human drama, the comedic mishaps, and the heartwarming triumphs that define cricket's rich tapestry. From the grassroots heroes to the international legends, "Pitch Tales" celebrates the players, the fans, and the indomitable spirit that unites them all.With humor, insight, and a deep love for the game, "Pitch Tales" promises to entertain, inspire, and enlighten cricket enthusiasts of all ages. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a casual observer, this book is sure to leave you cheering for more.Get ready to be transported to the heart of the action, where every match is a story waiting to be told, and every player is a legend in the making. Welcome to "Pitch Tales" - where the magic of cricket comes to life on every page.

"Legends Rise: FIFA World Cup Feats" captures the pulse of a nation's dreams entwined with the determination of a group of athletes on a quest for soccer glory. It's a tale woven with passion, resilience, and the unyielding pursuit of excellence. Set against the backdrop of the FIFA World Cup, the narrative unfolds as a mosaic of individual stories, each player bearing unique backgrounds, aspirations, and challenges. From the star striker with a legacy to uphold to the rookie goalkeeper dreaming of making history, the team's dynamics reflect a tapestry of hopes and ambitions. The story immerses readers in the whirlwind of emotions that accompany each game. From the nerve-racking anticipation of the opening whistle to the elation of scoring a crucial goal, and the heartbreak of a missed opportunity, the vivid descriptions paint a canvas of raw emotions on the field. Yet, beyond the turf battles and tactical maneuvers, the narrative delves into the personal struggles and triumphs of these athletes. It showcases their sacrifices, the weight of representing their country, and the unbreakable bond that fuels their camaraderie. As the tournament progresses, the stakes soar higher, bringing the team face-to-face with adversity. Injuries, tactical puzzles, and formidable opponents challenge their resolve, testing their unity and spirit. The story captures these moments of tension, revealing the grit and determination that define true champions. The climax surges towards the tournament's pinnacle: the gripping final match. Here, the team's resilience, honed skills, and unyielding spirit are put to the ultimate test. The narrative crescendos in a nail-biting display of skill, strategy, and sheer willpower, culminating in a climax that resonates with both triumph and the bittersweet taste of the journey's end. "Legends Rise: FIFA World Cup Feats" is not just a story of soccer; it's a testament to the human spirit, unity, and the pursuit of greatness against all odds. It's an immersive journey that celebrates the relentless pursuit of a collective dream and the birth of legends on the world's most storied stage.