Perspectives on Athlete-Centred Coaching Paperback / softback
Edited by Shane (Flinders University, Australia) Pill
Paperback / softback
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Underpinned by a philosophy of empowerment, athlete-centred approaches to coaching are defined by a style that promotes learning through ownership, responsibility, initiative and awareness.
Perspectives on Athlete-Centred Coaching offers an in-depth theoretical examination of player-focused coaching models, and provides professional guidance for practising coaches. Written by a cast of world-leading scholars and practitioners, and offering a breadth of approaches to, and critiques of, the application of athlete-centred coaching, the book covers topics including:• athlete-centred coaching and holistic development• coaching tactical creativity• athlete-centred coaching in disability sport• team culture and athlete-centred coaching• developing thinking players through Game Sense coaching• supporting athlete wellbeing• athlete-centred coaching and Teaching Games for Understanding• athlete-centred coaching in masters sport. Based on the latest research and offering the most comprehensive enquiry into this central area of coaching theory, Perspectives on Athlete-Centred Coaching is important reading for any students and lecturers of sports coaching or physical education, and practising coaches across any sport.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:224 pages, 16 Line drawings, black and white; 4 Tables, black and white; 16 Illustrations, black and
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:11/12/2017
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- ISBN:9781138103900
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Item not Available
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:224 pages, 16 Line drawings, black and white; 4 Tables, black and white; 16 Illustrations, black and
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:11/12/2017
- Category:
- ISBN:9781138103900
