Coaching is an increasingly important area of sports science courses, and this text provides accessible and up-to-date coverage of this key topic. Modern coaches need to be applied scientists who keep abreast of research and are able to apply a multidisciplinary understanding to their practice. The book therefore examines coaching in terms of biomechanics, physiology and psychology, as well as perennial issues such as athlete motivation, nutrition, design of training programmes, talent identification, monitoring and ethics. Written by an author who combines academic expertise with high-level practical experience, the book successfully links theory with case studies.
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Coaching is an increasingly important area of sports science courses, and this text provides accessible and up-to-date coverage of this key topic. Modern coaches need to be applied scientists who keep abreast of research and are able to apply a multidisciplinary understanding to their practice. The book therefore examines coaching in terms of biomechanics, physiology and psychology, as well as perennial issues such as athlete motivation, nutrition, design of training programmes, talent identification, monitoring and ethics. Written by an author who combines academic expertise with high-level practical experience, the book successfully links theory with case studies.
Imprint | Learning Matters |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Active Learning in Sport Series |
Release date | April 2009 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | April 2009 |
Authors | Dan Gordon |
Dimensions | 246 x 171 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 264 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-84445-165-4 |
Barcode | 9781844451654 |
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LSN | 1-84445-165-8 |