Applying Educational Psychology in Coaching Athletes discusses how to improvecoaching success and athletic performance through the application of teachingprinciples and theories. Delving deeper than an explanation of what athletes learn and what coaches teach, Applying Educational Psychology in Coaching Athletes offers insight into the how of athletes’ learning and coaching by considering•principles of psychology that drive the emotions, motivation, expectations, self-worth, and relationships of athletes;•application of principles of psychology to the motor learning process; and•use of principles of educational psychology to improve sport expertise and coaching success.A three-time U.S. Olympic coach and veteran collegiate coach, Huber infuses his own experience in applying theories of educational psychology in working with individual athletes, as well as world-class national and international teams. With an engaging presentation and strong practical applications, Huber assists coaching students and practicing coaches in utilizing educational psychology as a platform for improving coaching skills.
- ISBN: 978-0-7360-7981-5
- Editorial: Human Kinetics Publishers
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 440
- Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés