
- 136 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Being the parent of a young athlete is a complex and challenging endeavour. Parents play a pivotal role in the development of young people in reaching their full potential in sport – indeed, the psychological and practical support of parents can be as vital to young athletes as the appropriate coaching and facilities. This book brings together current research into the impact of parenting in youth sport and examines the relationships between athletes, coaches and parents, whilst also discussing topics such as parenting styles, behaviour at competition and talent development.
This book not only outlines the theories of parenting in youth sport, but also utilises research and examples from several countries, including the UK, US, Canada, and Australia. It has a research-to-practice theme and includes numerous suggestions for research projects (and getting research published). Parenting in Youth Sport is an essential text for students, lecturers and practitioners with an interest in youth sport, sport psychology or sport development.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- List of Figures and Tables
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Overview of issues associated with parenting in youth sport
- 3 Participation in youth sport
- 4 Youth sport as a vehicle for youth development: benefits and risks
- 5 Parenting styles
- 6 Parental behaviors at competitions
- 7 Talent development and the roles of parents
- 8 Stressors, coping, and parenting in youth sport
- 9 Interactions between parents and coaches
- 10 Putting research into practice: working with families
- 11 Communicating research
- Index