Sports talent

The book discusses sport talent from the perspective of kinanthropology, psychology, sociology, genetics, philosophy and other scientific disciplines. The author describes the possibilities of identifying and cultivating talent and compares models of its development. He identifies the psychological qualities needed for an athlete to make it to the top. Discusses early specialization, quality of training, versatility, and environmental influences. It also does not forget the philosophical and, above all, ethical dimension of the subject - it sets out the principles that must be followed to prevent psychological or physical harm to the child and violations of his rights.

The book is addressed to the professional and sporting public - especially coaches, managers and club officials as well as the athletes themselves and their parents. The text is enriched by stories of athletes, interviews with prominent personalities and examples and experiences from practice.

Release date: 10 December 2018

Format / pages: 144×207, 272 pages

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