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An introduction to sports coaching : from science and theory to practice / edited by Robyn L. Jones, Mike Hughes and Kieran Kingston. - London : Routledge, 2008. - xvii, 166 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 144-162) and index.

Part 1.1.Pedagogy for coaches. Kevin Morgan -- 2.Skill acquisition for coaches. Gavin Lawrence and Kieran Kingston -- 3.Psychology for coaches. Kieran Kingston, Owen Thomas and Ian Mitchell -- Part 2.4.Sociology for coaches. Scott Fleming and Robyn L. Jones -- 5.History for coaches. Malcolm MacLean and Ian Pritchard -- 6.Philosophy for coaches. Alun Hardman and Carwyn Jones -- 7.Sport development for coaches. Nicola Bolton and Bev Smith -- 8.Biomechanics for coaches. David G. Kerwin and Gareth Irwin -- 9.Notational analysis for coaches. Mike Hughes -- 10.Sports medicine for coaches. Andrew Miles and Richard Tong -- 11.physiology for coaches. Michael G. Hughes -- 12.Tying it all together. Robyn L. Jones, Kieran Kingston and Mike Hughes. Includes bibliographical references (p.144-162) and index

This text explains sport; science medicine, pedagogy, development, psychology, physiology and much more from a dedicated coaching perspective. Case studies and real life coaching examples are used to demonstrate theory in practice.

ISBN: 9780415411318 (pbk.) : �24.99 9780415411301 (hbk.) : �80.00 0415411319 (pbk.) : �24.99 9780415411301 (hbk.) : �80.00 0415411300 (hbk.) : �80.00

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Coaching (Athletics)
Sport.
Sports & active outdoor recreation
Sports training & coaching

LC Class. No.: GV711 / .I58 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 796.077 JON