From intern to practitioner to academic: the role of reflection in the development of a 'sports scientist'. Issue 4 (4th July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Doncaster, Greg
• Is Part Of: Reflective practice. Volume 19:Issue 4(2018)
• Page Start: 543
• Page End: 556
• Publication Date: 2018-07-04
• Subjects: Development -- reflective practice -- sports science -- practitioner; Professions -- Periodicals; Reflection (Philosophy) -- Periodicals; Thought and thinking -- Periodicals; Self-knowledge, Theory of -- Periodicals; Career development -- Periodicals; 370.15
• DOI: 10.1080/14623943.2018.1538951
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1462-3943

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Following my progression and development from an undergraduate sports science student to my present position as a lecturer in Coaching and Performance, I sought to reflect upon this journey and how each significant stage of my development has either challenged, developed, or influenced my career. In attempting to articulate and disseminate such information I have utilised reflective accounts that were recorded throughout this time. Consequently, the current paper seeks to present a reflective account of key stages within my own career and development, from the initial stages of a newly graduated sports science intern, into a novice practitioner undertaking a PhD before finally attaining a full-time position in academia. I hope that these insights into my own personal and professional development may help anyone seeking employment or working in the sports science industry.