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Identification And Development Of Sport Talent: A Brief Introduction To A Growing Field Of Research And Practice / Steve Cobley, Jörg Schorer, Joseph Baker -- Do Genes Predict Potential? Genetic Factors And Athletic Success / Joseph Baker -- Building Talent Development Systems On Mechanistic Principles: Making Them Better At What Makes Them Good / Áine Macnamara, Dave Collins -- Environmental Influences On Early Development In Sports Experts / Sean Horton -- Identifying And Developing Skill Expertise: Understanding Current Limits And Exploring Future Possibilities / Damian Farrow -- Developing Talent In Athletes As Complex Neurobiological Systems / Ian Renshaw... [et Al.] -- Talent Identification And Development In Women's Artistic Gymnastics: The Talent Opportunity Program (tops) / William A. Sands -- Who Are The Superstars Of Tomorrow? Talent Development In Dutch Soccer / Marije T. Elferink-gemser, Chris Visscher -- Talent Identification, Selection And Development In Uk Junior Rugby League: An Evolving Process / Kevin Till... [et Al.] -- Back To The Future: A Case Report Of The Ongoing Evaluation Process Of The German Handball Talent Selection And Development System / Jörg Schorer... [et Al.] -- Explaining African Dominance In Running / Yannis Pitsiladis -- Applying Talent Identification Programs At A System-wide Level: The Evolution Of Australia's National Program / Jason Gulbin -- Lessons Learned: The Future Of Research In Talent Identification And Development / Joseph Baker, Jörg Schorer, Steve Cobley. Edited By Joseph Baker, Steve Cobley And Jörg Schorer. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
This volume investigates the multifaceted mechanisms, biological constraints, and environmental variables that influence the identification and cultivation of elite athletic talent. Edited by Jörg Schorer, Joseph Baker, and Steve Cobley, the text synthesizes contributions from international experts to examine how sports organizations can optimize selection processes. The authors utilize a combination of longitudinal case studies, neurobiological research, and genetic analysis to propose a comprehensive framework for understanding athletic potential.
What You Will Find
Experts recognize this collection as a foundational academic resource for sports scientists and coaches interested in evidence-based development models. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which provides a rigorous overview of current research trends in the field.
Page Count:
179
Publication Date:
2011-01-01
Publisher:
Routledge
ISBN-10:
0203850319
ISBN-13:
9780203850312
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