Extreme Snowboarding

Extreme Snowboarding
Author: Daniel Benjamin
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2012-01-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1608707490

"Explores the sport of extreme snowboarding"--Provided by publisher

Sochi

Sochi
Author: Lindsey Jacobellis
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-11-22
Genre:
ISBN: 9780578326337

This a children's book based off a true story of a puppy finding a woman in Sochi, Russia, during the 2014 Winter Olympics. Lindsey Jacobellis is a Olympic snowboarder that found Sochi the dog while visiting Russia to compete in the games. They found each other during rough times and became best of friends. Lindsey adopted the dog in Russia and brought him back to the Unites States with her and lived happily ever after!

Pretty Good for a Girl

Pretty Good for a Girl
Author: Tina Basich
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2011-05-24
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0062091999

When Tina Basich grabbed her rented snowboard and headed to the mountains in Lake Tahoe, snowboarding wasn't even considered a sport . . . yet. It was the beginning, and could have easily gone the way of many other sports and become dominated by male-driven competition. But not with Tina on the scene . . . Comments like "You're pretty good . . . for a girl" only pushed her harder to be the best and to prove she was more than just a token player on the slopes. Representing for women everywhere, she became a snowboarding all-star, started her own signature board and clothing lines for women, founded Boarding for Breast Cancer, and followed her heart, which led her on the adventure of a lifetime. This is her story.

Scholastic Year in Sports 2017

Scholastic Year in Sports 2017
Author: James Buckley Jr.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2016-11-29
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 133806567X

Featuring the latest and greatest superstars--this is a must-have guide for sports fans of all ages! For sports fans everywhere! The 2017 edition of Year in Sports features full-color action photographs throughout, completely updated facts and stats, and a colorful interior design. Featuring info about all of the top athletes, championships, and legends from the major and secondary sports. Including all your favorite stars in baseball, basketball, football, and more, this book is perfect for sports beginners, as well as the most devoted fans.

Snowboard Cross

Snowboard Cross
Author: Darice Bailer
Publisher: Lerner Publications ™
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2017-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1512451746

Did you know that snowboard cross athletes can race almost 60 miles (97 kilometers) per hour while navigating extremely steep slopes? They swerve around sharp turns at high speeds and fly through the air over jumps. Some of the fastest snowboarders compete in races all over the world. Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to snowboard cross. You'll discover: • How racers stay ahead of the competition on steep slopes. • How athletes stay safe on sharp turns and high jumps. • Who the most famous athletes in snowboard cross are and how they got started. • Where you can practice and find the biggest, most dangerous competitions. Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!

Awesome Snowboard Tricks and Stunts

Awesome Snowboard Tricks and Stunts
Author: Lori Polydoros
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 18
Release: 2011
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1429654120

"Describes extreme big-air stunts and tricks performed by professional snowboarders"--Provided by publisher.

Snowboarding

Snowboarding
Author: Holly Thorpe
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2012-01-06
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0313376239

This book provides a comprehensive look at the snowboarding phenomenon, including its history; techniques and equipment; biographies of the sport's pioneers, athletes, and heroes; key sites and events; and future directions. While snowboarding didn't become a commercial success until the early 1980s, the roots of the modern snowboard go back to at least 1964, when Sherman Poppen invented the "Snurfer" by bolting two skis together and adding a rope for stability. Today snowboarding is one of the most prominent and appealing youth sports. Want proof? Professional snowboarder and two-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White was the highest paid athlete entering the 2010 Winter Olympics with an estimated annual salary of $10 million. The book is a highly accessible and extensive overview of snowboarding, providing an introduction to the sport and lifestyle of snowboarding; a historical timeline of the rapid growth of snowboarding; techniques and equipment used; and a discussion of key places and events, such as Alaska, Winter X Games, and the Winter Olympics.

Measurement in Sport and Exercise Psychology

Measurement in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Author: Gershon Tenenbaum
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 724
Release: 2011-11-18
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1492582697

Measurement in Sport and Exercise Psychology provides a complete analysis of the tools and methods used in sport and exercise psychology research. Each chapter of this accessible text presents key measurement variables and concepts, including their definitions; an evaluation of the measurement constructs and tools available; and an explanation of any controversies in each topic. The text includes access to an online resource that presents 14 measurement instruments in their entirety. This resource also contains additional web links to many other measurement instruments. Drawing on their experience as leading researchers in the field, editors Tenenbaum, Eklund, and Kamata have selected a team of recognized scholars to bring both breadth and depth to this essential resource. By thoroughly examining each measurement tool, Measurement in Sport and Exercise Psychology assists readers in determining strengths and limitations of each tool and discovering which tools are best suited to their research projects. Readers will also gain critical knowledge to expand the field by recognizing opportunities for new methods of measurement and evaluation. The text begins with a historical review of measurement in sport and exercise psychology followed by a comprehensive description of theories and measurement issues. It provides detailed information regarding ethical and cultural issues inherent in the selection of specific testing protocols as well as issues in interpreting meta-analysis. This is followed by discussion of the commonly used constructs and inventories in three areas: cognition, perception, and motivation measurement; emotion (affect) and coping measurement; and social and behavioral measurement. Recommendations for researchers and practitioners included at the end of each chapter provide starting points for considering ways to incorporate chapter content into research projects and professional practice. Tables located at the end of each chapter summarize key information for quick reference and provide online sources, when available, so that readers can access each measurement tool. Original source information is provided for those tools not available online. Measurement in Sport and Exercise Psychology assists readers in evaluating the effectiveness of specific measurement tools. As the most complete and up-to-date directory of tools and inventories in the field of sport and exercise, this text offers a thorough explanation of considerations, controversies, recommendations, and locations for accessing these measurement tools.

Snowboard

Snowboard
Author: Joseph Gustaitis
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2009-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780778740261

Learn about the popular olympic sport, snowboarding, the olympic snowboarding events, and a look at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.