Sport has long held a special place in the affections of western industrial societies. This status has protected sport from critical scrutiny and meant that social inequalities and other problems, such as sexual harassment and abuse, have all-too-often been ignored or tacitly condoned. Further, general research on institutional sex offending has been much slower to develop than individual, pathological analyses. There is reason to believe that sport research could contribute to a wider understanding of institutional abuse. But for that to happen there needs to be a concerted effort by both...

This book covers the complete areas of concern for coaches, teachers, dancers and athletes. It covers both the physical and mental concerns--nutrition, ergogenics, strength and endurance training, plyometrics, mental training and the potential dangers from sexual harassment and abuse. The book is heavily documented and the latest scientific evidence is well presented so that even the non-scientifically trained person can understand the principles and research completely.

This book covers the complete areas of concern for coaches, teachers, dancers and athletes. It covers both the physical and mental concerns--nutrition, ergogenics, strength and endurance training, plyometrics, mental training and the potential dangers from sexual harassment and abuse. The book is heavily documented and the latest scientific evidence is well presented so that even the non-scientifically trained person can understand the principles and research completely.