INTERNATIONAL DICTIONARY OF TERMS IN GAMES AND SPORTS (TWO VOLUMES SET)

Author: Dr. A. K. Uppal, Dr. Gurdeep Singh

This book broadly covers the whole realm of different games and sports played in various parts of the world, providing accurate definitions with adequate references of more than ten thousand words that were frequently used in the conduct of various games and sports. It not only includes terms related to popular games like aikido to yachting but also includes the less popular and less played sports too. With the passage of time, new games are springing up and terms related to such and sports are also included in this book for practical use and ready reference of the readers. The institutions of higher education are destined to play an important role in the process of molding young minds and giving them the proper shape into great leaders, capable professionals, and corporate icons through participation in sports while studying during student life. The aim of the book is to provide clear and concise definitions of the terms related to different games and sports. The book is written in a user-friendly language for the people engaged in the field of physical education, competitive sports, sports management, sports research, etc. It has been enriched, highly referred and simplified in a lucid style for the purpose of making it easier to understand the relevant issue in depth. The book is not a definitive guide of rules and regulations for games and sports. We have earnestly endeavored to provide basic guidance and meaningful references to the terms used in as many games and sports, so as to enable the readers to understand futuristic trends in physical education and competitive sports.

ISBN 9788172164454

4595

4595