Identifying 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.
Written by a team of leading international experts, Talent Development
in Paralympic Sport: Researcher and Practitioner Perspectives explores
key factors and issues in contemporary sport, including:
- current state of pathways in Paralympic sports across the globe
- designing optimal developmental environments
- long-term modeling of Paralympic athlete development
- understanding the complexity of talent selection in Paralympic sport
With an emphasis on practical implications for all those working in
sport, the book offers an authoritative evaluation of the strengths and
weaknesses of contemporary systems for identifying and developing talent
in Paralympic sport. This is important reading for any student,
researcher, practitioner, or coach with an interest in skill
acquisition, youth Para sport, elite Paralympic sport, Paralympic sports
coaching, Paralympic sports development, sport psychology, skill
development, or sports engineering. In addition, there has been interest
from universities to offer courses/modules specific to Paralympic
sports.
