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Sports Organizations as Complex Systems: Using Cognitive Work Analysis to Identify the Factors Influencing

Adam Hulme¹, Scott McLean¹, Gemma J M Read¹

¹Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia.

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Summary

This study models elite netball organizations using Cognitive Work Analysis (CWA). Key findings reveal that a strong club ethos and focus on well-being enhance performance, while non-netball priorities hinder it.

Keywords:

cognitive work analysis complex systems netball sport work domain analysis

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Area of Science:

Sports Science
Organizational Psychology
Complex Systems Theory

Background:

Growing interest in complex systems thinking for sports performance optimization.
Limited research modeling elite sports organizations.

Purpose of the Study:

To model an elite netball organization using Cognitive Work Analysis (CWA).
To identify organizational functions and constraints impacting elite sports performance.

Main Methods:

Utilized two phases of CWA: Work Domain Analysis (WDA) and Social Organization and Co-operation Analysis (SOCA).
Developed a WDA model through subject matter expert (SME) workshops.
Conducted SOCA to map roles and responsibilities within the organization.

Main Results:

Identified performance-enhancing factors: strong club ethos, shared performance responsibility, and focus on player/staff well-being.
Identified performance-hindering factors: non-netball organizational priorities and excessive roles for coaches/athletes.
Highlighted the influence of organizational structure on elite sports performance.

Conclusions:

Complex systems thinking and CWA provide valuable frameworks for understanding elite sports organizations.
Optimizing organizational functions and mitigating constraints are crucial for enhancing sports performance.
Future research should explore the application of CWA in diverse elite sports settings.