Physical Education & Coaching Books

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1. Mental Toughness in Sport: Developments in Theory and Research

   Edited by Daniel Gucciardi, Sandy Gordon

   The pursuit of excellence in sport depends on four key facets of performance, namely physical, technical, tactical and mental skills. However, when physical, technical and tactical skills are evenly matched, a common occurrence at elite level, it is the performer with greater levels of mental...

   June 2011 | 978-0-415-57298-9 | Hardback (Routledge)

2. Coping and Emotion in Sport: Second Edition

   Edited by Joanne Thatcher, Marc Jones, David Lavallee

   The emotional highs and lows of competitive sport, whether experienced as a competitor, spectator or coach may be the essential ingredient that gives sport its universal and compelling appeal. Emotion is clearly a pervasive force within competitive sport, and this is reflected in the burgeoning...

   June 2011 | 978-0-415-57819-6 | Paperback (Routledge)

3. Talent Identification and Development in Sport: International Perspectives

   Edited by Joseph (Joe) Baker, Steve Cobley, Jörg Schorer

   Identifying talent in athletes and developing that ability to its fullest potential is a central concern of sport scientists, sports coaches and sports policy makers. This book offers a comprehensive synthesis of current knowledge in talent identification and development in sport, from the...

   June 2011 | 978-0-415-58161-5 | Paperback (Routledge)

4. Adventure Education: An Introduction

   Edited by Chris Hodgson, Matt Berry

   Adventure Education is a form of experiential learning typically associated with activities involving risk, from cooperative games such as raft building to high adventure activities such as rock climbing. This book provides a comprehensive and authoritative introduction to the planning, delivery...

   March 2011 | 978-0-415-57185-2 | Paperback (Routledge)

5. Athletics Challenges: A resource pack for teaching athletics 2nd Edition

   By Kevin Morgan

   "Without hesitation I can state that this is the best received resource material in our programme and our physical education students enthuse about their capacity to take the ideas from the resource and transfer them into successful and effective physical education lessons during their school based...

   February 2011 | 978-0-415-58442-5 | Pack (Routledge)

6. Sports: A Short Introduction

   By Peter Donnelly, Jay Coakley

   Sport is a highly visible and pervasive component of contemporary culture and society. It exists in a wide array of forms worldwide and influences people’s lives on many levels, from international organisation to the health of children. In this perceptive and engaging short introduction, Jay...

   January 2011 | 978-0-415-58097-7 | Paperback (Routledge)

7. Coaching Children in Sport

   Edited by Ian Stafford

   All coaches working with children will know that they differ substantially from adults in their capabilities, capacity for development and in their ability to meet the demands which sport places upon them. Coaching Children in Sport provides an up-to-date, authoritative and accessible guide to core...

   January 2011 | 978-0-415-49391-8 | Paperback (Routledge)

8. Inclusion and Exclusion Through Youth Sport

   Edited by Symeon Dagkas, KATHLEEN ARMOUR

   "We can reach far more people through sport than we can through political or educational programmes. In that way, sport is more powerful than politics. We have only just started to use its potential to build up this country. We must continue to do so." – Nelson Mandela, said to the South African...

   January 2011 | 978-0-415-57803-5 | Hardback (Routledge)

9. Women, Sport, Society: Further Reflections, Reaffirming Mary Wollstonecraft

   Edited by Roberta Park, Patricia Vertinsky

   During the last four decades women’s and gender history have become vibrant fields including studies of attitudes regarding the limited physical and other abilities of females as well as studies of the accomplishments of notable female athletes. We have become increasingly aware that women have...

   December 2010 | 978-0-415-59738-8 | Hardback (Routledge)

10. The Science of Gymnastics

    Edited by Monem Jemni

    The Science of Gymnastics is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the fundamental physiological, biomechanical and psychological principles underpinning this most demanding of sports. Drawing on cutting edge scientific research, and including contributions from leading international...

    December 2010 | 978-0-415-54991-2 | Paperback (Routledge)