| Acquiring Skill in Sport: An Introduction Contributor(s): Honeybourne, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415349362 ISBN-13: 9780415349369 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $60.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2006 Annotation: "Acquiring Skill in Sport "guides you through the science that underlies these skills, using practical examples to explain the concepts discussed. It covers: The characteristics and classification of skills and abilities in sport Theories of skill learning and motor control Individual differences and phases of skill learning Approaches to effective guidance and teaching of sport skills Clearly written and illustrated throughout, with questions to test knowledge and understanding, this is an ideal introductory text for students of physical education, sport, human movement science and kinesiology, as well as coaches seeking to develop their understanding of sports skills. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Exercise - General - Education | Physical Education |
| Dewey: 613.707 |
| LCCN: 2006002922 |
| Series: Student Sport Studies |
| Physical Information: 0.39" H x 6.32" W x 9.14" (0.55 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This user-friendly, accessible text will enable new students to understand the basic concepts of sport skills acquisition. Each chapter covers important theoretical background and shows how this theory can be applied through practical examples from the world of sport. The book also examines the ways in which skills can be developed most effectively and addresses issues such as:
A valuable resource for students and teachers in physical education, sport studies and sports science courses as well as for coaches who want to develop their theoretical knowledge. |
