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9780203892923

Understanding Sports Coaching : The Social, Cultural and Pedagogical Foundations of Coaching Practice

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  • ISBN13:

    9780203892923

  • ISBN10:

    0203892925

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Copyright: 2008-08-05
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis
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Summary

This text provides an innovative introduction to the theory and practice of sports coaching, highlighting the social, cultural and pedagogical concepts that underpin good practice, and includes practical exercises to highlight issues faced.

Table of Contents

Introduction Section 1 : 1. Reflection; 2. Instructional methods and pedagogical strategies; 3. Quality in coaching; 4. Developing a coaching philosophy. Section 2 : 5. Learning and development; 6. "Developing" athletes; 7. Understanding athletes' identities. Section 3 : 8. The discourse of coaching; 9. Examining coaches' content knowledge; 10. Assessment and ability in coaching. Section 4 : 11. Coaching ethics; 12. Theory, practice and professionalism in coaching; 13. Power and the coach-athlete relationship.

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