Sports: The Ultimate Teen Guide (Volume 33) (It Happened to Me, 33) - Hardcover

Fay, Gail

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0810882175 ISBN 13: 9780810882171

Publisher: Scarecrow Press, 2012

Synopsis

Whether playing baseball, basketball, field hockey, football, lacrosse, tennis, soccer, softball, volleyball, or wrestling, millions of teens all over the country participate in some sporting activity. Despite widespread enthusiasm for such activities, not all teens know how to make the most out of their interests, and some teens who might want to get involved don’t know which sports are right for them.

For high school athletes of all levels, this book provides up-to-date information on sports-related issues, practical tips, and valuable resources. Each chapter features quotes from current and former high school athletes who share their experiences related to the given topic. Issues discussed include

• choosing a sport to play
• balancing all aspects of life as a student-athlete
• dealing with the pressures of competition
• improving athletic performance
• consequences of performance-enhancing drugs and supplements
• common injuries and prevention measures
• training during the off-season
• playing in college
• sports-related careers and opportunities

Throughout the book, readers will find sidebars containing various sports-related tidbits: high school sports stories, the history of various sports, interesting facts, short biographies, and sports-themed young adult novels. Filled with useful information, Sports: The Ultimate Teen Guide will help high school athletes of all levels, from freshman novices to highly competitive seniors.

About this title

About the Author:

Gail Fay taught eighth grade English for 10 years before becoming a freelance writer and copy editor. She is the author of five nonfiction books for children, including Battles of the Civil War, Economies around the World, and Malcolm X.

Review:

Sports describes clear benefits to playing sports and then continues on with a look at the lives of student athletes, developing 'mental toughness,' nutrition (and the repercussions of eating disorders), and options for playing in college and throughout life. ... comprises a good blend of opinion and current research, making the series an excellent resource for both individual and curricular research. (Booklist)

Sports: The Ultimate Teen Guide is designed with the high school age student in mind who wants a broad overview of the high school sports experience and an introduction to competing on the high school level. While not focusing on any one sport, this volume is designed to help students figure out which sport they might like to compete in and healthful tips on training. Chapter topics discuss balancing life as a student with the life of an athlete, dealing with the mental pressures of competition, the pitfalls of performance-enhancing drugs and supplements, common injuries and how to prevent them, training during the off-season, planning to play in college, and sports-related career opportunities. Interspersed throughout are quotes from student athletes, high school sports stories, facts on the history of various sports, short biographies, and even sports-themed young adult novels. (American Reference Books Annual)

Sports: The Ultimate Teen Guide covers a variety of sports and topics for the high school athlete. The book is broken up into nine chapters discussing such topics as being a student athlete, eating right, steroids, and playing in college. While it is a great book for athletes, it is also good for students considering joining a sport. ... The book’s layout makes it easy to read the parts which hold interest for a particular reader. Mixed in with the text are tables on various sports, history of sports, quotes from teens, and fiction books recommended. This is an easy-to-read, approachable book about sports and why they matter for high school students. (VOYA)

About this edition

• Publisher: Scarecrow Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0810882175
• ISBN 13: 9780810882171
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 356