Taylor & Francis Ltd - Talent Development In Paralympic Sport - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: Identifying and developing talented athletes to their fullest potential is a central concern of sports scientists sports coaches and sports policymakers. However there is very little practical and theoretical knowledge for those working in Paralympic sport. The book collates the state of the science of current knowledge and practice in talent identification and development in this context by capturing international perspectives of current systems and processes. Written by a team of leading international experts Talent Development in Paralympic Sport: Researcher and Practitioner Perspectives explores key factors and issues in contemporary sport including: current state of pathways in Paralympic sports across the globe designing optimal developmental environments long - term modeling of Paralympic athlete development understanding the complexity of talent selection in Paralympic sport With an emphasis on practical implications for all those working in sport the book offers an authoritative evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of contemporary systems for identifying and developing talent in Paralympic sport. This is important reading for any student researcher practitioner or coach with an interest in skill acquisition youth Para sport elite Paralympic sport Paralympic sports coaching Paralympic sports development sport psychology skill development or sports engineering. In addition there has been interest from universities to offer courses/modules specific to Paralympic sports.
Title: Talent Development In Paralympic Sport
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9781032026466
Pages: 216 Pages, 2 Tables, Black And White; 17 Line Drawings, Black And White; 5 Halftones, Black And Whit
Publication Date: 7/29/2022
Category: Sports Training & Coaching