About the book
This is the first book to offer a comprehensive review of current research in the psychology of sports coaching. It provides detailed, critical appraisals of the key psychological concepts behind the practice of sports coaching and engages with contemporary debates in this field. Organised around three main themes, it discusses factors affecting the coaching environment; methods for enhancing coach performance; and how to put theory into practice through coaching work.
Written by an international team of researchers and practitioners at the cutting edge of psychology and coaching, each chapter introduces a key concept, defines key terms, provides a comprehensive literature review, and considers implications for future research and applied practice. Encompassing the latest developments in the field, it addresses topics such as:
- the theory behind effective coaching
- creating performance environments
- promoting psychological well-being
- developing resilience through coaching
- transformational leadership and the role of the coach.
The Psychology of Sports Coaching: Research and Practice is an indispensable resource for sport psychologists and sports coaches, and is essential reading for all students and academics researching sport psychology.
Editions of The Psychology of Sports Coaching
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- ISBN 9781317423478
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This is the first book to offer a comprehensive review of current research in the psychology of sports coaching. It provides detailed, critical appraisals of the key psychological concepts behind the practice of sports coaching and engages with contemporary debates in this field. Organised around three main themes, it discusses factors affecting the coaching environment; methods for enhancing coach performance; and how to put theory into practice through coaching work.
Written by an international team of researchers and practitioners at the cutting edge of psychology and coaching, each chapter introduces a key concept, defines key terms, provides a comprehensive literature review, and considers implications for future research and applied practice. Encompassing the latest developments in the field, it addresses topics such as:
- the theory behind effective coaching
- creating performance environments
- promoting psychological well-being
- developing resilience through coaching
- transformational leadership and the role of the coach.
The Psychology of Sports Coaching: Research and Practice is an indispensable resource for sport psychologists and sports coaches, and is essential reading for all students and academics researching sport psychology.
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What is The Psychology of Sports Coaching about?
This is the first book to offer a comprehensive review of current research in the psychology of sports coaching. It provides detailed, critical appraisals of the key psychological concepts behind the practice of sports coaching and engages with contemporary debates in this field. Organised around three main themes, it discusses factors affecting the coaching environment; methods for enhancing coach performance; and how to put theory into practice through coaching work.
Written by an international team of researchers and practitioners at the cutting edge of psychology and coaching, each chapter introduces a key concept, defines key terms, provides a comprehensive literature review, and considers implications for future research and applied practice. Encompassing the latest developments in the field, it addresses topics such as:
- the theory behind effective coaching
- creating performance environments
- promoting psychological well-being
- developing resilience through coaching
- transformational leadership and the role of the coach.
The Psychology of Sports Coaching: Research and Practice is an indispensable resource for sport psychologists and sports coaches, and is essential reading for all students and academics researching sport psychology.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Psychology of Sports Coaching?
Sports and Active outdoor recreation > Sport: general > Sports training and coaching
Where can I read a sample of The Psychology of Sports Coaching?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317423478
Is The Psychology of Sports Coaching part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Routledge Research in Sports Coaching
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Psychology of Sports Coaching?
Chris Harwood, Iain Greenlees, Richard Thelwell
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Psychology of Sports Coaching is available as pdf(ISBN 9781317423478)