| Description |
vii, 205 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 30 cm |
| Contents |
National Coaching Accreditation Scheme overview -- 1. The essence of coaching -- 2. Program management -- 3. Planning -- 4. Sports safety -- 5. Coaching processes -- 6. Inclusive coaching -- 7. Skill acquisition -- 8. Introduction to physiology -- 9. Basic anatomy and biomenchanics -- 10. Development and maturation -- 11. Nutrition for sport -- 12. Sport psychology -- 13. Anti-doping in sport -- Appendixes -- 1. Australian Sports Commission Code of Behaviour -- 2. Skills identification matrix -- 3. Athlete goals -- 4. Athlete medical history form -- 5. Injury report form -- 6. Risk management planner -- 7. Key roles and functions of the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority -- 8. Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority sample collection procedures |
| Summary |
This book "covers coaching pedagogy, as well as providing an introduction to a range of sports science principles that can be applied to coaching to improve the perfmance of athletes. The manual also covers the essential coaching skills of planning, management, safety, learning and teaching processes, and individualisation. It is written in an applied manner, with a range of case studies and examples that will assist coaches in their understanding of the principles outlined." - page v |
| Notes |
"Coach accreditation"--Cover |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Subject |
Coaching (Athletics) -- Australia.
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Physical education and training -- Australia.
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| Author |
Den Duyn, Nicole
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Saddington, Kaylene
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Australian Sports Commission.
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| ISBN |
9781740131001 (paperback) |
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