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Basketball: A Guide for Physical Education Teachers and Coaches is a valuable resource for those beginning to teach the sport or even seasoned coaches looking for a fresh approach to the game. The practical guide is a consolidated effort from two authors who have taught and coached the sport at various levels for many decades. Their aim is to share knowledge and sound pedagogical approaches in teaching and coaching basketball.

This book will show you how to teach fundamental skills and concepts progressively through fun and innovative ways. It includes many modified games and examples of lesson plans aim to develop competent and confident learners through differentiated instruction. In this guide, Koh and Wang advocate the importance of taking a "game-based" approach to develop good decision-making skills in the game. You will be able to select different types of content with a skill/concept, plan and deliver a teaching/coaching session to cater to different groups of learners.

Complete with numerous tactics, skills and tips, Basketball: A Guide for Physical Education Teachers and Coaches is a wealth of information for instructors.

Sample Chapter(s)
Chapter One A Brief History of Basketball


Contents:
  • A Brief History of Basketball
  • Equipment and Facilities
  • Playing Positions
  • The Basic Rules
  • Teaching/Coaching Approaches
  • Suggested Teaching/Coaching Sequences
  • FIBA 3 x 3: Modified Game
  • Samples of Basketball Skills Rubric
  • Sample Lesson Plans

Readership: Physical education teachers, basketball coaches, basketball beginners and students, anyone interested in learning how to teach basketball.