Coaching Masters Athletes: Advancing Research and Practice in Adult Sport

Coaching Masters Athletes: Advancing Research and Practice in Adult Sport is a comprehensive resource for coaches and student coaches working with Masters athletes,who are typically adults over 35 years old and invest in training to improve themselves for competitions. The book discusses the unique considerations for coaching this cohort, such as psychological and social factors, and encourages coaches to expand their scope of practice beyond traditional knowledge. It provides valuable insights into how to coach Masters athletes to promote personal development and coach education, and is relevant for readers and students in Coaching, Physical Activity, Health Psychology, Sport Leadership, and Exercise Science.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 196 pages
Publication date: 12 April 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book serves as a vital resource for all coaches, including student coaches, who are engaged in or aspire to work with athletes in the Masters category. This athletic cohort primarily consists of adults aged 35 and above who participate in sport programs or events and invest in training to enhance their performance and competitiveness, spanning from recreational to championship-level competitions. With the growing prominence of Masters sport worldwide, coaches are increasingly tasked with developing and supporting high-quality sport experiences for adults. This book aims to provide insights into coaching Masters athletes and encourages coaches to broaden their expertise beyond traditional knowledge associated with youth or younger adult cohorts. It is crucial for coaches to comprehend the unique psychological and social considerations that pertain to coaching adult sports participants and Masters athletes, which can be adapted to individuals with diverse training and preparation patterns for competition.

Coaching Masters Athletes: Advancing Research and Practice in Adult Sport delves into the research and practical aspects of coaching individuals in the Masters category. It sheds light on the distinctive considerations involved in delivering coaching interventions to this cohort, thereby enhancing coaches' abilities to influence adults' personal development and their own coach education through Masters Sport. This book is of immense value to readers and students pursuing careers in Coaching, Physical Activity, Health Psychology, Sport Leadership, and Exercise Science. It offers practical perspectives grounded in the latest best practice research, providing valuable insights on how to effectively coach one of the fastest-growing sporting cohorts, promote quality adult sport, and contribute to the well-being and growth of adult athletes.

Weight: 330g
Dimension: 156 x 231 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367442378