Perspectives on Athlete-Centred Coaching (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2017
First published:	2018
Editors:	Shane Pill
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-10389-4
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Sports training & coaching > General Promotions
LSN:	1-138-10389-6
Barcode:	9781138103894

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