This book addresses important topics of coaching in order to better understand what sports coaching is and the challenges that arise when assuming this activity. It provides the reader with useful insights to the field of sports coaching, and discusses topics such as coaching education, areas of intervention, and main challenges. With contributions by experts and well-known authors in the field, this volume presents an up-to-date picture of the scholarship in the coaching field. It introduces key aspects on the future of the science of coaching and provides coach educators, researchers, faculty, and students with new perspectives on topics within the field to help improve their coaching effectiveness.
This book addresses important topics of coaching in order to better understand what sports coaching is and the challenges that arise when assuming this activity. It provides the reader with useful insights to the field of sports coaching, and discusses topics such as coaching education, areas of intervention, and main challenges. With contributions by experts and well-known authors in the field, this volume presents an up-to-date picture of the scholarship in the coaching field. It introduces key aspects on the future of the science of coaching and provides coach educators, researchers, faculty, and students with new perspectives on topics within the field to help improve their coaching effectiveness.
Provides the reader with an up-to-date picture of the scholarship in the coach education field Brings perspectives on how to become a sports coach across the lifespan Discusses how to develop a positive self-perspective about coaching
Rui Resende
Sports and Coaching Human Development and Coaching Promoting Cohesive Teams Developing Research on Sports Coaching Coach Education Coach Efficacy Coaching Young Athletes Coaching Adult Athletes Coaching Professional Athletes Coaching and Aging Coaching Athletes with Disabilities Coaching and Gender Issues Coaching and Technology Stress and Burnout in Coaching