Sports Competitions for Adults Over 40

A Participant's Guide to 27 Sports

Häftad, Engelska, 2009

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A healthy lifestyle is a popular way to deal with aging, but the serious fun and games don't have to end once middle age sets in. This guidebook is aimed at men and women over 40 (or 50, or 60, or 70) who seek the challenge of athletic competition. The book focuses on those sports requiring significant physical exertion and includes team sports such as soccer, softball and basketball and individual sports such as skiing, tennis and swimming.Chapters on each sport identify the national sponsoring organization and regional affiliates, describe the types of competition available, and give a breakdown of the competitors by age and gender. A "How to Get Started" section describes basic skills needed for each sport, equipment required to compete, opportunities for coaching, and suggested books and videos for beginners. The book also features a list of the 2007 or 2008 national champions in each sport.

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Utgivningsdatum2009-04-20
Mått178 x 254 x 12 mm
Vikt408 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor228
FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
ISBN9780786434657

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Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface Introduction Alpine Skiing Badminton Baseball Basketball Canoeing Cross-Country Skiing Cycling Diving Fencing Handball Ice Hockey Orienteering Platform Tennis Racquetball Road Racing Rowing Soccer Softball Speedskating Squash Swimming Table Tennis Tennis Track and Field Triathlon Volleyball WeightliftingPowerlifting Multi-Sport Events Appendix A: National Champions Appendix B: Websites of Sponsoring Organizations Appendix C: Selected Comparisons Appendix D: Outstanding Masters Performances Appendix E: Studies on Exercise and Longevity Index