Developing the Coach Analysis and Intervention System (CAIS): establishing validity and reliability of a computerised...

Area of Science:

• Sport Science
• Human Movement
• Coaching Pedagogy

Background:

• Systematic observation tools are crucial for analyzing coaching effectiveness.
• Existing tools may lack the detail or context needed for complex coaching environments.
• The need for a comprehensive, valid, and reliable coaching observation instrument is evident.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline the evolution and development of a new computerised systematic observation tool.
• To describe the process of establishing the validity and reliability of this instrument.
• To introduce the Coach Analysis and Interventions System (CAIS) for detailed coaching behavior analysis.

Main Methods:

• Development of the Coach Analysis and Interventions System (CAIS) with 23 primary and secondary behavioral categories.
• Systematic process for establishing the validity and reliability of the CAIS instrument.
• Application of the tool in complex coaching interventions and environments.

Main Results:

• The CAIS instrument was developed, encompassing 23 primary behaviors (physical, feedback, instruction, etc.) and secondary behaviors (performance states, timing, etc.).
• The process for establishing the validity and reliability of the CAIS was successfully completed.
• The CAIS provides multi-dimensional, multi-level, detailed, and contextualized data on coaching behaviors.

Conclusions:

• The Coach Analysis and Interventions System (CAIS) is a valid and reliable instrument for systematic observation of coaching.
• CAIS offers a comprehensive mechanism for analyzing coaching behaviors in diverse settings.
• This tool can enhance coaching practice and competition analysis through detailed behavioral insights.