| Sports Coaching: The Basics Contributor(s): Purdy, Laura (Author) |
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ISBN: 113889088X ISBN-13: 9781138890886 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $25.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Coaching - General |
| Dewey: 796.077 |
| LCCN: 2017027285 |
| Series: Basics |
| Physical Information: 0.42" H x 5.06" W x 7.81" (0.44 lbs) 186 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Sports Coaching: The Basics is an engaging and provocative introduction to sports coaching which combines coaches' views and experiences of their work with discussions and topical issues that feature in this fast-growing field. In doing so, coaches are placed at the centre of the discussions relating to philosophical, historical, sociological, psychological and pedagogical interpretations of contemporary practice. Consequently, the book prompts questions such as:
In considering these questions, readers are encouraged to reflect upon their experiences of coaching and to start conversations with others about coaches' work. Therefore, the book is of use for coaches, those interested in studying sports coaching, and coach educators or facilitators of coach learning initiatives. |