Acquiring Skill in Sport: An Introduction (Student Sport Studies) - Hardcover

Honeybourne, John

 
9780415349352: Acquiring Skill in Sport: An Introduction (Student Sport Studies)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0415349354 ISBN 13: 9780415349352
Publisher: Routledge, 2006

Synopsis

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:

  • characteristics and classifications of abilities and skills in sport
  • information processing in sport
  • motor programmes and motor control
  • phases of learning
  • presentation of skills and practices.

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.

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About the Author

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.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0415349354
ISBN 13 
9780415349352
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
152

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