{"product_id":"modern-athletics-paperback-9781107625624","title":"Modern Athletics (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107625624","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eModern Athletics\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginally published in 1929, this book was written to provide schoolboys with a guide to the principles of methods in athletics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eG. M. Butler (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107625624, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 31 October 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e208 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.5 x 17 x 1 cm, 0.35 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eOriginally published in 1929, this book was written to provide schoolboys with a guide to the principles of modern methods in various athletics events. Numerous illustrative figures are contained throughout the text, including 'excerpts from slow-motion cinematograph films' demonstrating the best techniques for different sports. An appendices section, incorporating a bibliography, is also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of education and the development of athletics.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eForeword P. J. Noel Baker\u003cbr\u003e Preface\u003cbr\u003e 1. Introductory: mainly for parents and schoolmasters\u003cbr\u003e 2. Organization\u003cbr\u003e 3. Training for general fitness\u003cbr\u003e 4. The technique of running, with some suggestions for training on the track\u003cbr\u003e 5. Some suggestions about the special preparation and track tactics in each event\u003cbr\u003e 6. The crouch start\u003cbr\u003e 7. Hurdling\u003cbr\u003e 8. High jumping\u003cbr\u003e 9. Long jumping\u003cbr\u003e 10. Putting the weight\u003cbr\u003e 11. Relay racing\u003cbr\u003e Appendix A. Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Appendix B. Auto-suggestion\u003cbr\u003e Appendix C. The use of photography in athletics\u003cbr\u003e Appendix D. Extracts from the Amateur Athletic Association's rules for competitions.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Philosophy \u0026amp; theory of education [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Philosophy \u0026amp; theory of education\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Philosophy%20\u0026amp;%20theory%20of%20education%20%5BJNA%5D%22\"\u003eJNA\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265802621208,"sku":"9781107625624","price":25.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107625624i_f0b9c286-8d7c-46e1-ae38-29f27d4d9f84.jpg?v=1696770246","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/modern-athletics-paperback-9781107625624","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}