physical education and training

Presents some basic information about such concepts of physics as force and resistance, while describing the mechanics of gymnastics and other games and exercises that commonly take place in gyms.

Explains how numerous science concepts are at work during gym class, looking at forces and energy, muscles, balance, and more; and provides instructions for testing some of these concepts.

Discusses how data annalysis and technology is changing the sport of baseball.

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"This guide will help teens navigate all the difficult moments [in gym], like being picked last for a team or fielding snarky comments about lack of coordination or skills"--Amazon.com.

Coach and sports psychologist Jim Afremow provides advice to young athletes to help them optimize their performance.

A guide for high school graduates to careers in physical fitness, personal care, education, clothing industry and more.

Georgia high school junior J.T. relies on the discipline of the Reserve Officer Training Corps to cope with grief, life in foster care, and his physical limitations, as well as to prove himself to his mother, who died in a car crash, and his father, a soldier who was killed in Desert Storm.