Coaching is an increasingly important area of sports science courses, and this text provides accessible and up-to-date coverage of this key topic. Modern coaches need to be applied scientists who keep abreast of research and are able to apply a multidisciplinary understanding to their practice. The book therefore examines coaching in terms of biomechanics, physiology and psychology, as well as perennial issues such as athlete motivation, nutrition, design of training programmes, talent identification, monitoring and ethics. Written by an author who combines academic expertise with high-level practical experience, the book successfully links theory with case studies.
- ISBN10 1844458121
- ISBN13 9781844458127
- Publish Date 27 April 2009 (first published 1 January 2009)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher SAGE Publications Ltd
- Imprint Learning Matters Ltd
- Format eBook
- Pages 264
- Language English