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The Utility of the State Space Grid Method for Studying Peer Interactions in Youth Sport
(2016-05-03)
Although previous studies indicate that peer interactions represent an important component of the youth sport experience, studies examining peer interactions in the sport context are limited. Furthermore, the methodological ...
Examining the Origins of Team Building in Sport : A Citation Network and Genealogical Approach
(2016-05-02)
Team building (TB) is regarded as one of the most effective group development interventions in organizations (Cannon-Bowers, J. A., & Bowers, C. [2010]. Team development and functioning. In S. Zedeck [Ed.] APA handbook of ...
Birthplace Effects on the Development of Female Athletic Talent
(2016-05-12)
This study examined the extent to which an athlete's place of birth can influence the likelihood of playing professional sport. Information regarding the birthplace of all American female athletes in the Ladies Professional ...
An Evaluation of Personal and Contextual Factors in Competitive Youth Sport
(2016-05-06)
Because millions of youth are involved in sport, the sport context is important to consider in
advancing the growth experiences of young people (Cˆot´e et al., 2007; Fraser-Thomas et al.,
2005). Furthermore, research in ...
Sobre o Desenvolvimento do Talento no Desporto: Um Contributo dos Modelos Teóricos do Desenvolvimento Desportivo
(2016-06-02)
ABSTRACT: With this article, we aim to offer a conceptual synthesis of some of the most important developments in past decades on the subject of
talent in sport, while also helping sports stakeholders, particularly managers ...
Understanding Sources of Knowledge for Coaches of Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities
(2016-06-01)
Background: Recent research has investigated development of coaching knowledge; however, less research has investigated the development of coaches who coach
athletes with intellectual disabilities. The purpose of this
study ...
Applied Research “Specializers”Versus “Samplers” in Youth Sport: Comparing Experiences and Outcomes
(2016-06-02)
The purpose of the current study was to examine two different trajectories of sport participation and explore any similarities or differences that may result regarding personal development and sport outcomes. Seventy-four ...
The Relationship Between Coaching Behaviours and Sport Anxiety in Athletes
(2016-05-24)
Previous research has identified the relationship between athlete sport anxiety and various sport outcomes (e.g., performance and dropout). For the majority of athletes involved in sport, the coach is an influential element ...
Organizing and Interpreting Unstructured Qualitative Data
(2016-06-07)
In the last several years there has been
an increase in the amount of qualitative
research using in-depth interviews
and comprehensive content analyses in
sport psychology. However, no
explicit method ...
Expertise in Ultra-Endurance Triathletes Early Sport Involvement, Training Structure, and the Theory of Deliberate Practice
(2016-05-18)
The theory of deliberate practice (Ericsson, Krampe, & Tesch-Römer, 1993) is predicated on the concept that the engagement in specific forms of practice is necessary for the attainment of expertise. The purpose of this ...