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An introduction to sports coaching : connecting theory to practice / edited by Robyn L. Jones and Kieran Kingston.

Contributor(s): Jones, Robyn L [editor.] | Kingston, Kieran [editor.].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: New York : Routledge, 2013Copyright date: ©2013Edition: Second edition.Description: xxi, 260 pages ; 26 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780415694902 ; 9780415694919.Subject(s): Coaching (Athletics)DDC classification: 796.077
Contents:
Part I -- Reflective practice in sports coaching: thoughts on process, pedagogy and research / David Gilbourne, Phillip Marshall and Zoe Knowles -- Part II -- Pedagogy for coaches / Kevin Morgan and John Sproule -- Skill acquisition for coaches / Gavin Lawrence, Kieran Kingston and Victoria Gottwald -- Psychology for coaches / Kieran Kingston, Owen Thomas and Richard Neil -- Part III -- Sociology for coaches / Nic Matthews, Scott Fleming and Robyn L. Jones -- History for coaches / Malcolm Maclean and Ian Pritchard -- Philosophy for coaches / Alun Hardman and Carwyn Jones -- Ethics for coaches / Alun Hardman and Carwyn Jones -- Sports development for coaches / Nicola Bolton and Bev Smith -- Part IV -- Biomechanics for coaches / Gareth Irwin, Ian Bezodis and David Kerwin -- Match analysis for coaches / Peter O' Donoghue -- Sports medicine for coaches / Andrew Miles and Richard Tong -- Physiology for coaches / Michael G. Hughes, John L. Oliver and Rhodri Lloyd -- Part V -- Tying it all together / Robyn L. Jones and Kieran Kingston.

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

An Introduction to Sports Coaching provides students with an accessible and engaging guide to the scientific, social scientific, medical and pedagogical theory that underlies the practice of quality sports coaching. Now in a fully updated and revised second edition, it introduces students to the complex, messy, multi-faceted nature of coaching, and explores the full range of 'knowledges' which inform all successful coaching practice.

Written by a team of leading international sports coaching academics and practitioners, as well as sport scientists and social scientists, the book provides a concise guide to every key theme in sports coaching, including:

Reflective practice Pedagogy Skill acquisition Psychology Biomechanics Physiology Sport medicine and injury Performance analysis Sociology History Philosophy Sport development

Each chapter makes a clear link between theory and practice, and includes discussion of real-life coaching scenarios and insights from practising international and club coaches. The book includes clear definitions of important themes and concepts, as well as seminar and review questions in each chapter designed to confirm understanding and encourage further enquiry.

No other introductory textbook explains the importance of an holistic approach to sports coaching practice. This is an essential companion to any sports coaching course.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-248) and index.

Part I -- Reflective practice in sports coaching: thoughts on process, pedagogy and research / David Gilbourne, Phillip Marshall and Zoe Knowles -- Part II -- Pedagogy for coaches / Kevin Morgan and John Sproule -- Skill acquisition for coaches / Gavin Lawrence, Kieran Kingston and Victoria Gottwald -- Psychology for coaches / Kieran Kingston, Owen Thomas and Richard Neil -- Part III -- Sociology for coaches / Nic Matthews, Scott Fleming and Robyn L. Jones -- History for coaches / Malcolm Maclean and Ian Pritchard -- Philosophy for coaches / Alun Hardman and Carwyn Jones -- Ethics for coaches / Alun Hardman and Carwyn Jones -- Sports development for coaches / Nicola Bolton and Bev Smith -- Part IV -- Biomechanics for coaches / Gareth Irwin, Ian Bezodis and David Kerwin -- Match analysis for coaches / Peter O' Donoghue -- Sports medicine for coaches / Andrew Miles and Richard Tong -- Physiology for coaches / Michael G. Hughes, John L. Oliver and Rhodri Lloyd -- Part V -- Tying it all together / Robyn L. Jones and Kieran Kingston.

CIT Module SPRT 7006 - Supplementary reading

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Chapter 1 Reflective practice in sports coaching: Thoughts on process, pedagogy and research
  • Chapter 2 Pedagogy for coaches
  • Chapter 3 Skill acquisition for coaches
  • Chapter 4 Psychology for coaches
  • Chapter 5 Sociology for coaches
  • Chapter 6 History for coaches
  • Chapter 7 Philosophy for coaches
  • Chapter 8 Ethics for coaches
  • Chapter 9 Sports development for coaches
  • Chapter 10 Biomechanics for coaches
  • Chapter 11 Match analysis for coaches
  • Chapter 12 Sports medicine for coaches
  • Chapter 13 Physiology for coaches
  • Chapter 14 Tying it all together

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Robyn L. Jones is a Professor of Sport and Social Theory at the Cardiff School of Sport, Cardiff Metropolitan University (UWIC), UK, and a Visiting Professor (II) at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway . He has published several books on sports coaching and pedagogy, the most recent being A Sociology of Sports Coaching (Routledge). He also serves as the General Editor of the newly launched Taylor & Francis journal Sports Coaching Review.

Kieran Kingston is a Senior Lecturer in Sport Psychology at the Cardiff School of Sport, Cardiff Metropolitan University (UWIC), UK. He received his PhD in 1999 from the University of Wales. His research interests are focused broadly on the motivational aspects of sport. Recent publications involve work on goal-setting, coach/athlete motivation, confidence, treatment efficacy/adherence and performance routines. He has provided psychological support to a variety of elite and professional sports performers since 1997.