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  • Kinesiology
  • Ecological Dynamics
  • Sport Science

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  • Problem-solving is a key concept in understanding movement behavior within kinesiology.
  • Skilled movement organization in sports performance requires integrated solutions from perception, cognition, and action.
  • An ecological dynamics framework offers a novel perspective on these processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a clear rationale for conceptualizing movement behavior in sport as problem-solving.
  • To elucidate the intertwined processes of perception, cognition, and action within this framework.
  • To explore how this ecological perspective can enhance athlete training and performance.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis integrating ecological dynamics with problem-solving in sport.
  • Examination of the athlete's interaction with environmental information and affordances.
  • Discussion of practical implications for coaching and skill development.

Main Results:

  • Movement behavior in sport is framed as an athlete's problem-solving activity.
  • Integrated movement solutions emerge from tightly coupled perception-cognition-action loops.
  • Environmental information specifying affordances is crucial for functional alignment with performance challenges.

Conclusions:

  • An ecological dynamics approach provides a robust framework for understanding movement problem-solving in athletes.
  • Coaches can facilitate athlete adaptability by designing practice environments with 'alive movement problems'.
  • Athletes can achieve optimal performance by becoming attuned, intentional, and adaptable to dynamic sport contexts.