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Coaching Science (Active Learning in Sport)
Coaching Science - Active Learning in Sport Author:Dan Gordon 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 bi... more »omechanics, physiology, and psychology as well as perennial issues such as athlete motivation, nutrition, design of training programs, 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.« less