Motivace dětí a mládeže ve sportu
Motivation of children and youth in sport

Author(s): Adam Blažej
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Psychology, Health and medicine and law, Sports Studies
Published by: Masarykova univerzita nakladatelství
Keywords: children; youth; sport; motivation;
Summary/Abstract: The publication deals with the concept of motivation related to the sport world. What this concept represents, what its consequences are and how this emotional process can be influenced from the point of view of a coach or a parent. This is a reason why a significant part of the publication is related to the age category of children and youth. Especially in this period of life are based the foundations of a positive relationship to physical activity. It covers theoretical background and views of the world’s best-known sports psychologists as real practical examples. These examples contain experiences of well-known trainers, experiences of the author of this book, and also experiences and memories of world-known athletes. At the same time, it is completed with appropriate ways of communication from the point of view ofthe coach and with problems and phenomena related to motivation. As mentioned above, the publication is designed primarily for trainers and parents of young athletes. However, it will also be used by those who are interested in the correct way of communicating with the younger individual: any teacher regardless of the subject, coach or mentor. However, basically anyone can get this book because it also contains very interesting memories and stories of elite athletes across various sports areas.

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