Modern Athletics [Paperback]

Originally published in 1929, this book was written to provide schoolboys with a guide to the principles of methods in athletics.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.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.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.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.