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The conceptual process of skill progression development in artistic gymnastics.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  16194985     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
In this study, we examined the methods used and knowledge required by 16 elite men's gymnastic coaches in the development of skill progressions. Following in-depth interviews, a conceptual model representing the process of skill progression development was generated. We found that: (1) elite gymnastic coaches developed skill progressions through experimental practice, reflection and critical inquiry; (2) the development of skill progressions was underpinned by the coaches acquiring a mindset based on four further sub-components (i.e. skill progression refinement, current coaching knowledge, mental imagery and biomechanical understanding); and (3) coaches identified the importance of replication of the spatial and temporal characteristics of the final skill. The results are consistent with task analysis, reflective practice and the principle of specificity. Practically, these findings suggest the need to develop coaches with a more objective approach to skill progression development and a greater understanding of the controlling mechanisms inherent in such practices.
Authors:
Gareth Irwin; Sheldon Hanton; David G Kerwin
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of sports sciences     Volume:  23     ISSN:  0264-0414     ISO Abbreviation:  J Sports Sci     Publication Date:  2005 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2005-09-30     Completed Date:  2006-01-17     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8405364     Medline TA:  J Sports Sci     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1089-99     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
School of Sport, Physical Education and Recreation, University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, UK. girwin@uwic.ac.uk
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Female
Gymnastics / education*
Humans
Interviews as Topic
Male
Mental Processes
Motor Skills
Teaching / methods*

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