Secrets to Success in Sport & Play: A Practical Guide to Skill Development

Author:   Marianne Torbert ,  Human Kinetics
Publisher:   Human Kinetics Publishers
Edition:   2nd edition
ISBN:  

9780736090292


Pages:   168
Publication Date:   08 March 2011
Recommended Age:   From 18 to 99 years
Format:   Paperback
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Reference for K-12 physical educators and for youth sport coaches. Supplemental text for college biomechanics courses or PE methods courses.

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Author:   Marianne Torbert ,  Human Kinetics
Publisher:   Human Kinetics Publishers
Imprint:   Human Kinetics
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.386kg
ISBN:  

9780736090292


ISBN 10:   0736090290
Pages:   168
Publication Date:   08 March 2011
Recommended Age:   From 18 to 99 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained
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Part I: Approaching Movement Analysis Chapter 1. Teaching and Learning Specific Objective Method Correcting Errors Method Encouraging the Learner True or False Review Questions References Part II: Moving Yourself Chapter 2. Balance Principles of Balance How to Improve Your Balance Observations Activities True or False Review Questions Chapter 3. Initiating Movement Getting Ready to Move Activities True or False Review Questions Chapter 4. Force Force Development Force Application Absorbing Force Opposition Lever Length Observations Activities True or False Review Questions Chapter 5. Preparing Your Body Improving Posture Strengthening and Toning Muscles Correcting Muscle Tightness Activities True or False Review Questions Part III: Moving Objects Chapter 6. Rebound, Deflection, Spins, and Roll Patterns Rebounds Deflection Spins, Rebounds, and Roll Patterns Activities True or False Review Questions Chapter 7. Projectiles Principles of Projectiles How to Apply Spin to an Object The Human Body as a Projectile Observations Activities True or False Review Questions Chapter 8. Direction and Accuracy Factors That Affect Direction and Accuracy Observations Activities True or False Review Questions Part IV: Improving Analytical Skills Chapter 9. Visual Evaluation Evaluation Skills and How to Improve Them Activities True or False Review Questions Chapter 10. Activities to Habituate the Mechanical Principles of Movement Game Matrix Batting Tee Challenge Blanketball Chaotic Team Juggle Frantic Ball Freeze Golf Tee Challenge Living Basketball Partner Scoop Play Pass-a-Puck Racket and Balloon Rag or Rug Hockey Rebound Board Skates Super Sox True or False Review Questions

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Marianne Torbert, PhD, is director of the Leonard Gordon Institute for Human Development Through Play at Temple University in Philadelphia. A street athlete at age 6 and a national participant at 16, Torbert has played, studied play, and taught kinesiology for several years. She holds a PhD from the University of Southern California and is a professor emeritus at Temple University. She is also the author of Follow Me: A Handbook of Movement Activities for Children.

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