The Elements of Skill A Conscious Approach to Learning |
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| Author:
| Dimon, Theodore
Dimon, Theodore |
| Foreword by:
| Hickman, Larry A. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-55643-476-1 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2003 |
| Publisher: | North Atlantic Books
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $12.95 |
Book Description:
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Why do so many beginners, both children and adults, fail to master chosen skills? The Elements of Skill was inspired by-and addresses-that question with a program based on proven techniques. The book, written by a renowned practitioner of the Alexander Technique, outlines an educational system that makes the process of learning a performance or athletic skill more conscious, and therefore more successful. Its principles include breaking down a skill into manageable parts, setting...
More DescriptionWhy do so many beginners, both children and adults, fail to master chosen skills? The Elements of Skill was inspired by-and addresses-that question with a program based on proven techniques. The book, written by a renowned practitioner of the Alexander Technique, outlines an educational system that makes the process of learning a performance or athletic skill more conscious, and therefore more successful. Its principles include breaking down a skill into manageable parts, setting realistic goals, observing mind/body processes, overcoming blocks, controlling habits, and achieving heightened awareness and self-mastery. Included are inspiring examples of people who have benefited from the method.