| Description |
xvi, 248 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm |
| Contents |
Endurance Training / Richard D Telford -- Speed Strength and Power Training / Warren Young -- Flexibility Training / Victor Popov -- Performance Psychology / Sandy Gordon -- Acquisition of Skill / Bruce C Elliott -- Sports Nutrition / Karen Inge -- Medical Considerations in Sport / Arjun Rao -- An Integrated Approach to Planning / Peter Spence, Roger Flynn -- Working with teams / Jill McIntosh -- Adopting a Balanced Approach / Deidre Anderson |
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Roles and Responsibilities of the Coach / Gene Schembri -- Coaching Methods / Brian Douge -- The Coach as a Resource Manager / Craig Davies -- Risk Management for Coaches / Deborah Healy -- Functional Anatomy / Julie R Steele, Deirdre McGhee -- Physiology and Sports Performance / Alan D Roberts -- Testing the Athlete / David Pyne -- Coaching Athletes as Individuals / Geraldine Naughton -- Principles of Training / Frank S Pyke |
| Summary |
Provides updated information on the sport sciences, including anatomy physiology, psychology, biomechanics and skill acquistion, which are vital for coaches in a range of sports. Features practical guidelines to develop athletes, case studies and anecdotes to demystify technical sports science information |
| Notes |
"Active Australia" |
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Previously published: Belconnen, A.C.T. : Australian Coaching Council, 1991 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Australian Sports Commission 2001 |
| Subject |
Coaching (Athletics)
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Physical education and training -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Physical education and training -- Jandbooks, manuals, etc
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Physical education and training -- Problems, exercises, etc.
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Physical education and training.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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Problems and exercises.
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| Author |
Pyke, Frank S.
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Active Australia (Campaign)
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Australian Sports Commission.
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| LC no. |
2001016895 |
| ISBN |
0736041133 |
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