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IN PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE
A STUDENT GUIDE TO ELITE SPORTS DEVELOPMENT |
| By: |
Michael Hill, Frank Galligan, J. A. Mangan |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£155.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0415349346 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780415349345 |
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| Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
18 May, 2007 |
| Series: |
Student Sport Studies |
| Pages: |
136 |
| Description: |
Offers students with an introduction to the phenomenon of high performance sport. This book covers key issues and talking points with case-studies, questions for discussion, websites and further reading. It is useful for A-level and undergraduate level students. |
| Synopsis: |
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 USA, 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. |
| Illustrations: |
26 black & white illustrations, 8 black & white tables, 14 black & white |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Frank Cass Publishers |
| Returns: |
Returnable |