"Coaching Young Athletes" was written by four of America's top sport scientists for novice coaches in children's sport settings. This guide introduces and explains the basics of coaching, such as coaching philosophy, sport psychology, sport pedagogy, sport physiology, sports medicine, parent management, and sport law. Also, "Coaching Young Athletes" aims to help coaches develop a coaching philosophy; improve personal communication skills; understand and use psychological skills; teach skills effectively; prevent, treat, and rehabilitate sport injuries; and understand the legal responsibilities of a coach. The text is full of exercises and checklists designed to make learning how to be a more effective coach interesting and enjoyable.
- ISBN10 0931250242
- ISBN13 9780931250248
- Publish Date August 1982
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 14 October 2009
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Human Kinetics Publishers
- Format Paperback
- Pages 200
- Language English