Understanding sports coaching : the pedagogical, social and cultural foundations of coaching practice / Tania Cassidy, Robyn L. Jones and Paul Potrac.

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TextLanguage: English Publication details: New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2023.Edition: 4th editionDescription: x, 248 pages ; 24 cmISBN:

9780415857468

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796.077 23 CAS

Contents:

1 Introduction 2 Reflection 3 Culture and Meaning-Making in Sports Coaching 4 Coaching as a Micropolitical Activity 5 The Professionalisation of Sports Coaching 6 Philosophy and Sports Coaching 7 Quality in Coaching 8 Leadership 9 The Coach as a Social Performer 10 Athlete Learning 11 Emotions and Athlete Learning 12 Development and Talent Identification 13 Assessment, Knowledge and Ability

Summary: Broken into four sections, this book examines 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 covers key aspects of coaching theories and practice.

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Cover image	Item type	Current library	Home library	Collection	Shelving location	Call number	Materials specified	Vol info	URL	Copy number	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode	Item holds	Item hold queue priority	Course reserves
	General Books	CUTN Central Library Arts & Sports		Non-fiction		796.077 CAS (Browse shelf(Opens below))					Available			54741

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1 Introduction
2 Reflection
3 Culture and Meaning-Making in Sports Coaching
4 Coaching as a Micropolitical Activity
5 The Professionalisation of Sports Coaching
6 Philosophy and Sports Coaching
7 Quality in Coaching
8 Leadership
9 The Coach as a Social Performer
10 Athlete Learning
11 Emotions and Athlete Learning
12 Development and Talent Identification
13 Assessment, Knowledge and Ability

Broken into four sections, this book examines 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 covers key aspects of coaching theories and practice.

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