A Framework for Decision-Making Within Strength and Conditioning Coaching. Issue 1 (February 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Till, Kevin; Muir, Bob; Abraham, Andrew; Piggott, Dave; Tee, Jason
• Is Part Of: Strength and conditioning journal. Volume 41:Issue 1(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-02
• Subjects: coaching -- learning -- education -- expertise -- effectiveness -- constructive alignment; Physical education and training -- Periodicals; Bodybuilding -- Periodicals; Muscle strength -- Periodicals; 613.7
• DOI: 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000408
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1524-1602

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT: DECISION-MAKING IS A KEY FACTOR IN DEVELOPING COACH EXPERTISE AND EFFECTIVENESS. THIS ARTICLE PRESENTS A FRAMEWORK FOR ENHANCING COACH DECISION-MAKING WITHIN STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING (S&C). BASED ON THEORETICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE ATHLETE (THE "WHO"), S&C TRAINING PRINCIPLES AND SPORT DEMANDS (THE "WHAT"), AND LEARNING THEORIES AND BEHAVIOR (THE "HOW"), COACHES CAN ENHANCE S&C PRACTICE ("PLANNING, DELIVERING, AND REFLECTING"). IN ADDITION, UNDERSTANDING CONTEXTUAL CHALLENGES ("CONTEXT, CULTURE, AND POLITICS") AND OWN BELIEFS, VALUES, AND BEHAVIORS ("SELF") MUST BE CONSIDERED. RECOMMENDATIONS ARE PRESENTED FOR IMPLEMENTING CONSTRUCTIVELY ALIGNED LEARNING PROGRAMS BASED ON THE DECISION-MAKING FRAMEWORK FOR ENHANCING COACH LEARNING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN S&C.