{"product_id":"talent-development-in-paralympic-sport-9781032026466","title":"Talent Development in Paralympic Sport","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdentifying and developing talented athletes to their fullest potential is a central concern of sports scientists, sports coaches, and sports policymakers. However, there is very little practical and theoretical knowledge for those working in Paralympic sport. The book collates the state of the science of current knowledge and practice in talent identification and development in this context by capturing international perspectives of current systems and processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by a team of leading international experts, \u003ci\u003eTalent Development in Paralympic Sport: Researcher and Practitioner Perspectives \u003c\/i\u003eexplores key factors and issues in contemporary sport, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e current state of pathways in Paralympic sports across the globe\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e designing optimal developmental environments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e long-term modeling of Paralympic athlete development\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e understanding the complexity of talent selection in Paralympic sport\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith an emphasis on practical \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Talent Development Opportunities and Challenges in Paralympic Sport: An Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Paralympic Pathways \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractitioner Commentary: Gail Hamomoto\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Top-down Systemic Challenges to Current Paralympic Pathways\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractitioner Commentary: Andy Van Neutegem \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Athlete Recruitment: Promoting Initial and Sustained Engagement in Para Sport\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractitioner Commentary: Michael Frogley \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Understanding the Complexity of Athlete Selection in Paralympic Sport\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractitioner Commentary: Chris Wagg\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. The Role of Classification in Talent Identification and Development in Para Sports\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractitioner Commentary: Michael Woods\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Striking a Balance: Promoting Quantity and Quality of Participation in Para Sport\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractitioner Commentary: Jenny Davey\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8. The Role of Skill Acquisition in Coach and Athlete Development in Paralympic Sport\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractitioner Commentary: Raôul Oudejans\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9. Talent Transfer in Paralympic Sport \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractitioner Commentary: Melissa Wilson\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10. Coaching, Talent Identification and Talent Development in Para Sport: Developing the Field \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractitioner Commentary: Graeme Maw\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e11. Role of Technology in Athlete Assessment \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractitioner Commentary: David Haydon\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e12. Physiological Considerations for Para Athletes \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractitioner Commentary: Gary Brickley\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e13. The Psychology of Talent Development in Paralympic Sport: The Role of Personality\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractitioner Commentary: Hannah MacDougall\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e14. The Overemphasis on ‘Talent’ in Parasport Development \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractitioner Commentary: Raphael Moreira \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018800726359,"sku":"9781032026466","price":35.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032026466.jpg?v=1750778194","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/talent-development-in-paralympic-sport-9781032026466","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}