{"product_id":"9781718225794-sport-skill-acquisition","title":"Sport Skill Acquisition","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrating Theory and Practice\u003cbr\u003eDiscover a dynamic exploration of skill acquisition in sport science, analyzing cognitive, ecological, and predictive processing approaches. Merging research insights with practical strategies and real-life examples, the work empowers coaches, therapists, and educators to tailor techniques for optimal performance.\u003cbr\u003eIn recent decades, sport science has seen an explosion in the volume of knowledge regarding skill acquisition and motor control. \u003ci\u003eSport Skill Acquisition\u003c\/i\u003e carefully and critically considers the expanding knowledge, with a focus on application, examining three major theoretical perspectives that dominate the field: cognitive, ecological dynamics, and predictive processing. Editors Dave Collins, PhD, and Jamie Taylor, PhD, use their combined wisdom as coaches, coach developers, and expert sport psychology practitioners to offer practical advice on blending theoretical approaches, using examples from a variety of sports and activities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Students and practitioners across a variety of professions based on the development and refinement of effective movement-including coaches, sport scientists, physical educators, physical therapists, and trainers-will appreciate the applied focus of \u003ci\u003eSport Skill Acquisition\u003c\/i\u003e. The text champions the connection of research to direct application using a practice termed \u003ci\u003eprofessional judgment and decision making\u003c\/i\u003e (PJDM), or the \u003ci\u003eit depends\u003c\/i\u003e approach, which stresses the need to carefully consider and apply the best strategy for each particular context.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Organized into four parts, \u003ci\u003eSport Skill Acquisition\u003c\/i\u003e begins by considering the three theoretical approaches to skill acquisition. It goes on to explore how these different approaches can be used separately or in a blended form, before considering the wider ramifications of an integrated approach. Then the mental, organizational, planning, and social aspects of skill are discussed, along with practical guidance on how skill can best be planned for, developed, executed, and integrated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Throughout the book, learning features guide readers through the content. Chapter objectives direct readers on their learning path and ensure they focus on key concepts, while chapter summaries offer a concise wrap-up of the material presented. Review questions and key terms support understanding and knowledge. Case studies and practical questions offer real-life situations that support critical thinking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For those looking to improve their work with performers, \u003ci\u003eSport Skill Acquisition\u003c\/i\u003e provides a road map for choosing the best approach for each unique situation to develop skills for optimal sport performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55256976261494,"sku":"9781718225794","price":87.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_34750333.jpg?v=1749693464","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781718225794-sport-skill-acquisition","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}