Understanding Sports Coaching: The Social, Cultural and Pedagogical Foundations of Coaching Practice

Sports coaching is as dependent on utilising good teaching and social practices as it is about expertise in sport skills and tactics. Understanding Sports Coaching provides an innovative introduction to the theory and practice of sports coaching, highlighting the social, cultural and pedagogical concepts underpinning good practice. It also includes practical exercises to highlight issues faced by sports coaches. This revised edition of the leading textbook for sports coaches and student sports coaches aiming to deepen their understanding of the coaching process includes cutting edge sports pedagogy and athlete development strategies: * athlete motivation and long term development * viewing the athlete as a learner * instructional methods and reflection * working with different athletic and learning abilities * coaching philosophy and ethics. Includes full online student support package at www.routledge.com/textbooks. Understanding Sports Coaching is written by leading international researchers in sports coaching and pedagogy and is essential reading for students of sports coaching and for professional coaches looking to develop their skills.Paul Potrac is the author of 'Understanding Sports Coaching: The Social, Cultural and Pedagogical Foundations of Coaching Practice', published 2008 under ISBN 9780415442718 and ISBN 0415442710.