Word Finder - athletics

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(especially Britain) A group of sporting activities including track and field, road running, cross country and racewalking.

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(especially US) Physical activities such as sports and games requiring stamina, fitness and skill.

She instructed certain of her favourites in gymnastics and athletics, as a useful training for war.

Sport and athletics are provided by a number of clubs, notably the Touring Club Italiano, founded in 1894.

Scholarships are available for everything from athletics to playing the clarinet.

For athletics, ped socks can have advantages beyond just keeping cool.

That his early outdoor life furnished a definite training for his after career is indicated by the fact that when he was about fourteen years of age he went with his father on a tour up the Nile as far as Luxor, and on this journey he made a collection of Egyptian birds found in the Nile valley, which is now in the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C. Mr Roosevelt was educated at Harvard University, where he graduated in the class of 1880; 2 his record for scholarship was creditable, and his interest in sports and athletics was especially manifest in his skill as a boxer.

Ped socks can go beyond athletics and be fashionable as well.

The highly stressful and competitive attitude prevalent at colleges and in professional sports affects the world of children's sports and athletics, creating an unhealthy environment.

However, admissions officers consider other factors, such as a demonstrated talent in athletics or the arts or leadership in school or extracurricular activities.

In fact, it has been argued that girls are more in need of the benefits of athletics than boys.

They found that girls who participated in school athletics are 92 percent less likely to use drugs, including tobacco and alcohol; and 80 percent less likely to get pregnant.

Oligomenorrhea in an adolescent should be investigated, however, if the girl is heavily involved in athletics or if she is otherwise at risk for developing an eating disorder.

Each child with dyslexia has different strengths and weaknesses, although many have unusual talents in art, athletics, architecture, graphics, drama, music, or engineering.

Shorter hair cuts tend be lower maintenance, which why they are ideal for men who are involved in the military, hard labor, or a fair amount of athletics.

It doesn't have to be athletics, many girls are insanely attracted to guys who are at the top of the academic ladder.

Paid freelance sports writing jobs aren't easy to come by, but this can be a great gig for a writer who is passionate about athletics.

You can purchase totes for sports and athletics from most department stores, athletic and sporting goods stores, and online retailers.

Other gifts this planet bestows on Aries is a strong sex drive, plenty of energy to spare and a need for strenuous athletics.

From high school athletics to professional teams, Mizuno baseball cleats are a favorite of every player.

Though there is nothing wrong with pretty pinks, or athletics, so you may miss out on an opportunity to toughen up your baby girl with athletic sneakers.

Preteens might learn how yoga can help them relax before a big test, while older teens might discuss how the skills learned in a yoga class can improve their performance in competitive athletics.

The Crimson Tide carries a proud tradition of supporting its athletics teams with a few spirit squads that perform and ignite the crowd in crimson school spirit.

As if those commitments weren't enough, the LSU cheer squad is often seen as the "face" of LSU athletics.

Many schools, organizations, and sports groups require parents to fill out a medical release form before allowing children to participate in athletics or field trips.

You can buy forms that can be worn for athletics and even in water.

From 1865 to 1869 he was superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, which he greatly improved; his most notable change being the introduction of athletics.

While they thought themselves in better than average shape, many of the locals were dynamos when it came to high altitude athletics.

Ravi is a keen sportsman who enjoys athletics and playing badminton and tennis and he still holds a public schools record for the 200m.

Previous EYOF Gold medal winners from Great Britain include the current GB athletics captain Dwain Chambers.

The club is very involved in Sportshall athletics (indoor athletics for the younger age groups ).

If you are not a member of Scottish athletics and would like to become a member, please do so here.

Long term Ensure the sustainable success of junior athletics in the Mendip area by developing all aspects of the club's activities.

Her recent research focuses on the reception of Greek athletics in the Roman empire and the representation of Greek mythology in Roman art.

Around 44 junior athletes took part, in what turned out to be very competitive days athletics.

Yeovil athletics arena The floodlit athletics arena offers some of the most comprehensive facilities in the South West.

Pride of place went to the sportshall athletics team who managed a tremendous third place out of the 33 boroughs.

Which then made me wonder if such things occur in club athletics among our fellow amateur athletes.

We organize track and field athletics, circuit training and weight training.

We also have the use of the main hall for junior winter training and indoor sports hall athletics sessions.

Nathan Wells from Crossgates is to take part in the 9th national learning disability athletics championships in Manchester later this year.

Activities include hockey, cross-country, trampolining, badminton, cricket, athletics, tennis, basketball.

A range of exclusive athletics merchandise for retail will also be generated by Hi-Tec for scottishathletics and jogscotland.

Our greatest ever miler happens to be married to Mrs British athletics, Paula Radcliffe.

The session runs from 12.30pm 2.00pm at the brand new synthetic grass pitches at the athletics stadium.

For example, male athletics tend to gain muscle faster then female due to the (anabolic) sex hormone testosterone.

Then came Professor Woggle-Bug, with a group of students from the Royal College of Scientific Athletics.

She afterward announced her retirement from athletics, as European, Olympic and World Champion.

If your teen doesn't participate in organized athletics, go for a walk or take a bike ride together.

Cruise's acting career began in high school when a wrestling injury limited his ability to participate in athletics.

In addition to the formal athletics program, there are intramural sports for all students, as well as a state-of-the-art sports facility.

In addition to intramural athletics, GRCC offers both men's and women's sports teams.