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José Rodrigues1,2, Filipe Rodrigues1,2, Rui Resende2,3
1Sport Science School of Rio Maior, Polytechnic Institute of Santarém, Rio Maior, Portugal.
Frontiers in Psychology
|July 30, 2021
Summary
This study validates three instruments for analyzing coach behavior in competition. The System of Analysis of Instruction in Competition and related questionnaires demonstrate high reliability for mixed-method research.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Coaching Research
- Psychology
Background:
- Reliable measurement tools are crucial for understanding coach behavior in competitive settings.
- Existing methods may not fully capture the nuances of instructional behavior during competition.
- A mixed-method approach can provide a more comprehensive understanding of coaching dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish the reliability of the System of Analysis of Instruction in Competition (SAIC).
- To validate the Questionnaire on Coach Instructional Behavior Expectations (QCIBE).
- To confirm the reliability of the Questionnaire on Coach Instructional Behavior Perception (QCIBP) for mixed-method research.
Main Methods:
- Construct and reliability analyses were performed on three instruments.
- Inter- and intra-observer reliability for the SAIC was assessed using Cohen's kappa.
- Internal consistency for QCIBE and QCIBP was verified using correlation coefficients.
Main Results:
- Intra-observer reliability (kappa) for SAIC ranged from 0.82 to 1, indicating good agreement.
- Inter-observer reliability (kappa) for SAIC ranged from 0.885 to 1, exceeding acceptable levels.
- Correlation coefficients for QCIBE (>0.82) and QCIBP (>0.88) were significant (p < 0.05), confirming internal consistency.
Conclusions:
- The SAIC, QCIBE, and QCIBP are reliable instruments for studying coaches' competitive behavior.
- These tools can be effectively utilized in a mixed-method approach.
- Complementary use of these measures enhances the examination of coaches' instructional strategies in competition.
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