pt. 1. Sports coaching today -- pt. 2. Effective sports coaching -- pt. 3. Planning, management and the role of the coach -- pt. 4. Anatomy and physiology, training principles and the coach -- pt. 5. Psychology, performance analysis and the role of the coach -- pt. 6. Further considerations for the coach
Summary
"Foundations of Sports Coaching is a comprehensive introduction to the practical, vocational and scientific principles that underpin the sports coaching process. It provides the student of sports coaching with all the skills, knowledge and scientific background they will need to prepare athletes and sports people technically, physically and mentally. With practical coaching tips, techniques and tactics highlighted throughout, the book covers all the key components of a foundation course in sports coaching." "Including international case studies throughout and examples from top-level sport in every chapter, Foundations of Sports Coaching helps to bridge the gap between coaching theory and practice. This book is essential reading for all students of sports coaching and for any practising sports coach looking to develop and extend their coaching expertise."--Jacket
