By Pat Tompkins
Revised Edition 2008
This book has six parts, which revolve around the ideas of:
- Learning the history and traditions of the Games
- Teaching readers ways to test their skills
- Exploring the many different sports people play
- Informing readers of ways to improve their fitness
- Understanding the role of food in fitness
- realising the importance of mental training in sport
- Experiencing the Olympic Games
Above all, this book constantly reinforces to readers the importance of being a ‘try-athlete’– having a go and having fun!
