Provides an overview of the origin, history, rules, equipment, and techniques of gymnastics. Discusses the scientific principles behind the sport including the sport's physical and mental requirements, health and medical concerns, and causes and treatment of injuries. Includes fact boxes, sidebars, photographs, diagrams, charts, and graphs.

Describes the evolution of snowboarding as a sport, the training and conditioning required, the basics of gliding and turning, intermediate and advanced jumps and tricks, and the details of competitive snowboarding.