Sports Coaching - A Theoretical and Practical Guide (Paperback)

The application of the theoretical underpinnings of coaching to practice is a central concern in sport. How should academic research seek to inform applied practice, and how should practising coaches integrate research into their professional activities? Sports Coaching: A Theoretical and Practical Guide is the first book to truly integrate academic research on sports coaching with an assessment of and recommendations for applied practice. With every chapter written by a coaching researcher and a practising coach, the book clearly and concisely introduces the academic evidence base and discusses how and why theory should be integrated into practice. Made up of sections on coaching practice, coach education and development, the use of sport science support and coaching special populations, the book constitutes a comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of sports coaching. Chapters are clearly and consistently structured, allowing students and coaches opportunity to gain a firm understanding of the core theoretical principles of sports coaching and the ways in which they can guide practice. The book is a vital resource for any sports coaching student, researcher or practitioner to develop their evidence-informed practice.

General

Imprint:	Crc Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2019
First published:	2020
Editors:	E. D Cope • Mark Partington
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	174
ISBN-13:	978-0-8153-9209-5
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Sports training & coaching > General Promotions
LSN:	0-8153-9209-5
Barcode:	9780815392095

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