The book covers essential content for Sports Coaching, featuring real-life case studies that enhance understanding. It offers guidance on securing work placements and includes a dedicated chapter on study skills, ensuring that students are well-prepared for pursuing a Foundation Degree or HND in Sports Coaching.
Attachment theory is explored as a framework to enhance understanding of key themes in sport and exercise, such as motivation and social relationships. Sam Carr introduces the fundamental aspects of attachment theory and illustrates its relevance to psychologists in the fields of sport, exercise, and wellness. This work offers a fresh perspective on how attachment influences cognitive coping models and group dynamics, making a significant contribution to psychological literature in these areas.
The book critiques contemporary educational trends by examining them through key motivational theories. It argues that these macro-level trends pose a significant threat to effective classroom practices aimed at fostering optimal learning environments, as identified by motivational theorists. By highlighting the disconnect between educational policy and classroom realities, it advocates for a reevaluation of approaches to enhance student motivation and achievement.