Teaching Exercise to Children
A Complete Guide to Theory and Practice
1st Edition
Published on 30. August 2013
1 pages
978-1-4081-9597-0 (ISBN)
Description
Teaching Exercise to Children is for all those individuals who prescribe exercise programmes to children of ages 10-16, in schools, gyms and after-school clubs.
The only book on the market to combine both current theoretical and practical aspects, its content is linked to the Health and Fitness National Occupational Standards and the Qualifications Framework requirements for Teaching Exercise and Fitness for Children.
The author backs up the theory with multi-skills session plans, which are graded by age and illustrated with photos and clear illustrations.
With sections on child development and the legal issues involved in coaching children, this book is the bible for all those studying or already teaching exercise to young people.
The only book on the market to combine both current theoretical and practical aspects, its content is linked to the Health and Fitness National Occupational Standards and the Qualifications Framework requirements for Teaching Exercise and Fitness for Children.
The author backs up the theory with multi-skills session plans, which are graded by age and illustrated with photos and clear illustrations.
With sections on child development and the legal issues involved in coaching children, this book is the bible for all those studying or already teaching exercise to young people.
More details
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
B&W photos and line drawings
ISBN-13
978-1-4081-9597-0 (9781408195970)
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Other editions
Additional editions
Book
03/2010
A & C Black Publishers Ltd
€50.99
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Person
Morc Coulson has many years' experience in the health and fitness industry as a practitioner, teacher and writer. He is currently senior lecturer and programme leader of Sports and Exercise Development at the University of Sunderland.
Content
Foreword
Acknowledgements
1 Introduction to children and exercise
Introduction
A brief history
Obesity in childhood
Activity levels
General guidelines
Physical education in schools
2 Child development
Introduction
Skeletal development
Muscular development
Fat development
Cardiovascular development
Hormonal development
Psychological development
3 Motor skill development
Introduction
Categories of motor skills
Multi-skills
Types of practice
Skill acquisition
Developing the athlete
4 Components of fitness
Introduction
Energy systems
Components for sports and events
Cardiovascular endurance
Muscular strength and endurance
Flexibility
Motor skills
Factors that affect components of fitness
Overtraining
5 Training guidelines
Introduction
Cardiovascular endurance
Muscular strength and endurance
Flexibility
Balance
Speed
Agility
Power
6 Qualities of a coach
Introduction
Listening skills
Feedback skills
Communication skills
Motivational skills
Delivery skills
7 Practical coaching
Introduction
Coaching styles
Planning a training programme
8 Multi-skills activities
Introduction
Multi-skills activity sessions
Planning multi-skills sessions
9 Health and safety
Introduction
Screening
Risk assessment
Treatment of injuries
First aid
Contacting emergency services
Emergency situations
Supervision
Accident or incident reporting
Child protection
Bullying
Code of conduct
Equal opportunities
Duty of care
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgements
1 Introduction to children and exercise
Introduction
A brief history
Obesity in childhood
Activity levels
General guidelines
Physical education in schools
2 Child development
Introduction
Skeletal development
Muscular development
Fat development
Cardiovascular development
Hormonal development
Psychological development
3 Motor skill development
Introduction
Categories of motor skills
Multi-skills
Types of practice
Skill acquisition
Developing the athlete
4 Components of fitness
Introduction
Energy systems
Components for sports and events
Cardiovascular endurance
Muscular strength and endurance
Flexibility
Motor skills
Factors that affect components of fitness
Overtraining
5 Training guidelines
Introduction
Cardiovascular endurance
Muscular strength and endurance
Flexibility
Balance
Speed
Agility
Power
6 Qualities of a coach
Introduction
Listening skills
Feedback skills
Communication skills
Motivational skills
Delivery skills
7 Practical coaching
Introduction
Coaching styles
Planning a training programme
8 Multi-skills activities
Introduction
Multi-skills activity sessions
Planning multi-skills sessions
9 Health and safety
Introduction
Screening
Risk assessment
Treatment of injuries
First aid
Contacting emergency services
Emergency situations
Supervision
Accident or incident reporting
Child protection
Bullying
Code of conduct
Equal opportunities
Duty of care
Bibliography
Index
