Perspectives on Athlete-Centred Coaching

Book Overview

Underpinned by a philosophy of empowerment, athlete-centred approaches to coaching are defined by a style that promotes learning through ownership, responsibility, initiative and awareness. Perspectives on Athlete-Centred Coaching offers an in-depth theoretical examination of player-focused coaching models, and provides professional guidance for practising coaches.

Written by a cast of world-leading scholars and practitioners, and offering a breadth of approaches to, and critiques of, the application of athlete-centred coaching, the book covers topics including:

- athlete-centred coaching and holistic development

- coaching tactical creativity

- athlete-centred coaching in disability sport

- team culture and athlete-centred coaching

- developing thinking players through Game Sense coaching

- supporting athlete wellbeing

- athlete-centred coaching and Teaching Games for Understanding

- athlete-centred coaching in masters sport.

Based on the latest research and offering the most comprehensive enquiry into this central area of coaching theory, Perspectives on Athlete-Centred Coaching is important reading for any students and lecturers of sports coaching or physical education, and practising coaches across any sport.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 113810390X
• ISBN13: 9781138103900
• Release Date: December 2017
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"