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Paul Larkin1,2, James Barkell3, Donna O'Connor3
1Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
|August 8, 2022
Summary
Understanding the coaching environment is key for athlete skill development. This review explores practice structures and coach behaviors that enhance athlete learning and performance.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Coaching Science
- Motor Learning
Background:
- The coaching environment is central to athlete skill acquisition.
- Effective practice design is crucial for optimizing learning and development.
- Understanding coach behaviors and interactions is vital for athlete progression.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the literature on coaching environments and practice session design.
- To identify specific activities and coaching behaviors that foster athlete learning.
- To provide practical recommendations for coaches and identify future research directions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on coaching environment and practice session structure.
- Analysis of coaching activities for technical and tactical skill development.
- Examination of coaching behaviors and coach-athlete interactions impacting learning.
Main Results:
- Coaching environments significantly influence athlete learning and skill development.
- Specific practice structures and coach behaviors are effective in promoting technical and tactical skill acquisition.
- Coach-athlete interactions play a critical role in the learning process.
Conclusions:
- Coaches can optimize athlete development by strategically designing practice environments.
- Effective coaching involves intentional structuring of activities and supportive interactions.
- Further research is needed in coaching science to refine best practices for athlete learning.
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