The Handbook of Swimming (Pelham practical sports)

by David Wilkie (Author), David Wilkie (Author), Kelvin Juba (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1996

  $3.25

  This revised edition includes the latest swimming techniques and information on matters such as nutrition and mental training. The handbook begins with a history of the sport, including channel swimming and the start of competitive races. It discusses equipment and scientific principles and includes a chapter on learning. The book concludes with a detailed appendix of world, Olympic and Commonwealth records.

• Used

  Paperback
  1990

  $3.25

  A history of the sport including channel swimming and the start of competitive races. It discusses equipment and basic and advanced scientific principles in floating, drag, etc. There is a chapter on learning and each stroke is given comprehensive treatment. For competitive swimmers there are tips throughout as well as chapters on starts and turns, training for swimming, land conditioning, diet, etc. The book concludes with a detailed appendix of world, Olympic and Commonwealth records.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1986

  $3.25