Successful sports coaching is as dependent on utilising good
teaching and social practices as it is about expertise in sport
skills and tactics. Understanding Sports Coaching offers an
innovative introduction to the theory and practice of sports
coaching, highlighting the social, cultural and pedagogical
concepts underpinning good coaching practice. Now in a fully
revised and updated second edition, the book explores the complex
interplay between coach, athlete, coaching programme and social
context, and encourages coaches to develop an open and reflective
approach to their own coaching practice. It addresses key issues
such as:
- power and the coach-athlete relationship
- viewing the athlete as a learner
- instructional methods and reflection
- how our view of ability informs assessment
- coaching philosophy and ethics.
Understanding Sports Coaching also includes a full range of
practical exercises and case studies designed to encourage coaches
to reflect critically upon their own coaching strategies, their
interpersonal skills and upon important issues in contemporary
sports coaching. This book is essential reading for all students of
sports coaching and for any professional coach looking to develop
their coaching expertise.
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