An Introduction to Sports Coaching - JONES,RL

An Introduction to Sports Coaching provides students with an accessible and engaging guide to the scientific social scientific medical and pedagogical theory that underlies the practice of quality sports coaching. Now in a fully updated and revised second edition it introduces students to the complex messy multi-faceted nature of coaching and explores the full range of `knowledges' which inform all successful coaching practice. Written by a team of leading international sports coaching academics and practitioners as well as sport scientists and social scientists the book provides a concise guide to every key theme in sports coaching including: Reflective practice Pedagogy Skill acquisition Psychology Biomechanics Physiology Sport medicine and injury Performance analysis Sociology History Philosophy Sport development Each chapter makes a clear link between theory and practice and includes discussion of real-life coaching scenarios and insights from practising international and club coaches. The book includes clear definitions of important themes and concepts as well as seminar and review questions in each chapter designed to confirm understanding and encourage further enquiry. No other introductory textbook explains the importance of an holistic approach to sports coaching practice. This is an essential companion to any sports coaching course.

TITLE: An Introduction to Sports Coaching

AUTHOR: JONES,RL

SKU: 9780415694919

PUBLISHER: Taylor & Francis Ltd

DATE PUBLISHED: 04/03/2013

PLACE PUBLISHED: United Kingdom

PAGES: 288

BINDING: Paperback / softback

LANGUAGE: English

DIMENSIONS: 171 mm x 248 mm

WEIGHT: 522 gr