Topic 11

Traditional: - The coach makes all decisions for athletes - Content-focused learning - One size fits all approach - Coach-led learning - Coach has full responsibility for what, how and when learning takes place Non-linear pedagogy: - Interactive relationship between coach and athlete: more common with prefesionals - High level of connectivity between athlete and coach - Process-oriented learning - Development of creative process in athletes

Motor learning in viewed as an ongoing dynamic, non-linear process, influenced by various constraints • Athlete constraints 2. Environmental 3. Task Athletes constraints: Structural: height, weight, muscle mass Functional (behavioural): decision making, self-organisation, movement patterns, attention, motivation Environemtal constraints: - physical factors: gravity, altitude, noise, space, surface, temp - Peer pressure, social norms, cultural expectations Task - Goal of task - Rules or conditions on the task - Equipment used

Task: Modifying the equipment: coach can change to a lighter/smaller ball Environment: Less area to cover during the activity to reduce fatigue Athlete: minimize the number of rules. Ex: rugby being allowed to also pass forwards

Mainly used to inform the coaching process, and so improve athlete performance through: • Providing an objective way of recording performance • Quantifying performance in a consistent and reliable manner • Facilitating quantitative and qualitative feedback

• Tactical evaluation • Technical evaluation • Analysis of movement • Development of databases and models • Educational use with coaches and athletes