Acquiring Skill in Sport: An Introduction

ISBN-13: 9780415349352 / Angielski / Twarda / 2006 / 160 str.

J. Honeybourne; John Honeybourne

Opis

"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.

Spis treści

1 Characteristics and classification of skills in sport 2 Characteristics and classification of abilities in sport 3 Information processing in sport 4 Motor programmes and motor control 5 Individual differences 6 Theories of learning 7 Phases of learning and learning curves 8 Presentation of skills and practices 9 Guidance, teaching and learning styles

O autorze

John Honeybourne is a freelance Education Consultant with more than twenty?seven years’ experience teaching physical education. He is an A Level Principal Examiner for a major examination board and an Ofsted Inspector for physical education. He is also the author of a range of textbooks, study materials and revision guides for physical education and sport.