Modern Athletics
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- Author: G. M. Butler
- Date Published: October 2013
- availability: Available
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9781107625624
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Originally 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.
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- Date Published: October 2013
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9781107625624
- length: 208 pages
- dimensions: 245 x 170 x 10 mm
- weight: 0.35kg
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Foreword P. J. Noel Baker
Preface
1. Introductory: mainly for parents and schoolmasters
2. Organization
3. Training for general fitness
4. The technique of running, with some suggestions for training on the track
5. Some suggestions about the special preparation and track tactics in each event
6. The crouch start
7. Hurdling
8. High jumping
9. Long jumping
10. Putting the weight
11. Relay racing
Appendix A. Bibliography
Appendix B. Auto-suggestion
Appendix C. The use of photography in athletics
Appendix D. Extracts from the Amateur Athletic Association's rules for competitions.-
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