Overview

Successful Sports Officiating will help prepare aspiring and inexperienced officials for the rigors of the job. Written by leading experts in the officiating field-boasting experience at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels-this second edition has been completely revised and updated and includes new chapters on the current state of officiating, officiating as a career, and mental training. Enlightening discussions on developing an officiating philosophy and the psychology of officiating help you understand what it takes to be a successful official beyond just knowing the rules and mechanics. Chapters on developing skills in the areas of communication, decision making, and conflict management will assist you in managing contests and working with coaches, players, and parents. Discussions on personal fitness and injury prevention, time management, legal rights and responsibilities, and career development will help you manage the off-the-field aspects of being an official. Endorsed by Referee Enterprises, Inc., publishers of Referee magazine, Successful Sports Officiating, Second Edition, is the most comprehensive and authoritative text on the subject of officiating available today. Written and edited by a team of expert practitioners on the art and science of officiating, Successful Sports Officiating, Second Edition, is the reflection of decades of experience, and its practical approach will serve you well in your quest to understand and apply the principles of successful officiating.

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Author:   American Sport Education Program ,  Asep
Publisher:   Human Kinetics Publishers
Imprint:   Human Kinetics
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.612kg
ISBN:  

9780736098298

ISBN 10:   0736098291
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   11 August 2011
Recommended Age:   From 18 to 99 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

Part I: Building Your Sports Officiating Career Chapter 1: Current State of Officiating (Jerry Grunska) Chapter 2: Officiating as a Lifetime Career (Jerry Grunska) Part II: Developing Your Officiating Skills Chapter 3: Officiating Style (Jerry Grunska) Chapter 4: Goal Setting (Bob Weinberg) Chapter 5: Communication Skills (Kay Roof-Steffen) Chapter 6: Decision-Making Skills (Jerry Grunska) Chapter 7: Mental Training Strategies (Bob Weinberg) Chapter 8: Conflict Management (Jon Bible) Part III: Getting Fit to Officiate Chapter 9: Fitness Principles for Officials (Jon Poole and Kathleen Poole) Chapter 10: An Officiating Personal Fitness Plan (Jon Poole and Kathleen Poole) Part IV: Managing Professional Responsibilities Chapter 11: Legal Responsibilities (Paul Anderson) Chapter 12: Legal Rights and Business Responsibilities (Paul Anderson) Chapter 13: Time Management (Jerry Grunska)

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The American Sport Education Program (ASEP), a division of Human Kinetics, is the leading provider of youth, high school, and elite-level sport education programs in the United States. Rooted in the philosophy of “Athletes first, winning second,” ASEP has educated more than 1.5 million coaches, officials, sport administrators, parents, and athletes. For 30 years, local, state, and national sport organizations have partnered with ASEP to lead the way in making sport a safe, successful, and enjoyable experience for all involved. For more information on ASEP sport education courses and resources, call 800-747-5698, e-mail ASEP@hkusa.com, or visit www.ASEP.com.

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