Books

THE REAL STORY OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES: (FOR KIDS AND YOUNG READERS)

In the 30 brief sections of this book, author J.M. concisely describes aspects of the history of the Olympic Games that would interest kids and young readers.
The text avoids fictional stories meant to attract attention, as the real stories are more effective in achieving this goal.
The book’s sections are short and substantive, making reading...

History of Physical Education and Sport: 3000 B.C. – 2000 A.D.

(With Philosophical Elements)

With Philosophical Elements

History of Physical Education and Sport: 3000 B.C. – 2000 A.D.
Athletic competition and physical education endowed ancient Greek society with a youthful spirit — a sense of beauty and strength, activity and dexterity, boldness and intelligence. The study of physical education among the ancient Greeks helps us better...

On the Jump of the Ancient Pentathlon

The purpose of this work is to cast more light on some key aspects of the long jump and especially to fill the lacuna which has become ever more evident in the literature on the topic and is related to the kind of long-jump in the ancient pentathlon. This study is completely different or has very little in common with the theories proposed...