Accessing off-field brains in sport; an applied research model to develop practice

Jones, Ben; Till, Kevin; Emmonds, Stacey; Hendricks, Sharief; Mackreth, P.; Darrall-Jones, Joshua David; Roe, Gregory; McGeechan, Sir Ian; Mayhew, Richard; Hunwicks, Richard; Potts, Neill; Clarkson, Michael; Rock, Andy

doi:10.1136/bjsports-2016-097082

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“…A sports science researcher should be guided by the philosophy in which useful findings are provided that could enhance the development of athletes and coaches, as development is synonymous with a successfully integrated research-practice model. [13] Coaches further indicated that there is a need for sports scientists to translate scientific journals into easily understandable language, a finding that supports previous literature. [5,8] Admittedly, most coaches are unfamiliar with research methodology, statistics, jargon, concepts and terminologies often used by sports scientists, and they lack the basic background knowledge of sports science and/or necessary educational background to interpret research findings and apply the latest information to coaching practice.…”

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Analysis of sport science perceptions and research needs among South African coaches

Kubayi

Coopoo

Toriola

2018

S. Afr. j. sports med

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Background: There appears to be a gap between coaches’ expectations concerning their needs and the focus of research findings published by sport scientists. Given the important role of sport science in enhancing athletic performance, closing the gap between sport scientists and coaches is expedient. Objectives: To investigate the sport science perceptions and research needs among South African coaches. Methods: Using a cross-sectional survey design, a total of 202 (28 male and 174 female) purposively recruited South African coaches completed a validated questionnaire. Results: Findings indicated that “Improving the technique/efficiency of athletes” (4.33±0.79), “Reducing the incidence of injury/illness in athletes” (4.33±0.76), “Helping athletes peak for competition” (4.31±0.86), and “Mental preparation of athletes” (4.26±0.97) were reported as the most preferred areas of research by coaches. The coaches also reported that “There is a need/role for sport science researchers to translate scientific literature into easily understandable language” (3.93±1.03) and “Sport science knowledge is important for me to be a good coach” (3.90±0.98). Conclusion: These findings have practical implications for sport federations regarding the need to revise their coach education programmes to include sport science concepts which can be applied by coaches to improve sport performance.

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Analysis of sport science perceptions and research needs among South African coaches

Kubayi

Coopoo

Toriola

2018

S. Afr. j. sports med

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“…For example, this could help with commonly reported issues handling and attempting to use large data sets (personal communication). In addition, collaborations between elite sporting teams and universities could help increase the effectiveness, in addition to the efficacy, of research-derived interventions and the uptake of sport science information by coaches (14,20).…”

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Practitioner Perceptions of Evidence-Based Practice in Elite Sport in the United States of America

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Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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Practitioners' perceptions regarding the use and effectiveness of research evidence in sport is not well understood. The purpose of the present study was to examine practitioners' perceptions around the use, implementation, and barriers to evidence-based practice (EBP) in sport science in the United States of America (USA). A survey (28 items) was completed by 67 full-time staff who were a physical performance team member employed by universities and/or professional sporting organisations in the USA. Questions included the use of research, contribution of research areas, barriers to accessing and implementing EBP, and methods of feedback to coach and players. All respondents (100%) stated they used research evidence in their performance/training program, ranking research as contributing most (largest contribution = 1 to smallest contribution = 4) to individualised preparation or recovery recommendations (1.98 ± 1.02). The top three preferred sources of information were 'peer-reviewed research' (100% of respondents), 'conferences/seminars' (76%) and 'practitioners within your sport' (63%). Commonly reported perceived barriers between accessing and implementing research were 'lack of staff' (accessing = 33%, implementing = 46%) 'time' (accessing = 38%, implementing = 48%) and non-applicable research' (accessing = 33%, implementing = 37%), whilst "poor player compliance" was a clear barrier to implementing EBP (56%). Practitioners most preferred, and actual, method of feedback for coaching staff (87% for both) and players (94% and 95%, respectively) was 'informal conversations/speaking'. Improved access to educational and financial resources, increased integration of staff in coach settings and understanding of player/coach contexts may help to alleviate barriers to EBP.

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“…Involving stakeholders in research is essential to increase adoption of findings into the field. 26 Additionally, information on an individual's perception of a specific topic is an essential source for identifying and understanding areas that can be improved. 27 Without understanding key perceptions of those involved in the physical development of youth rugby league players and their training schedules, it is difficult to determine how long-term athletic development plans can be optimised.…”

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Training Practices of Academy Rugby League and their Alignment to Physical Qualities Deemed Important for Current and Future Performance

McCormack

Jones

Till

2020

International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching

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This study aimed to investigate rugby league coaches’ perceptions of physical qualities for current and future performance, while also establishing the training practices of under-16 and under-19 players. Twenty-four practitioners (rugby coach, strength and conditioning coach) working within nine Super League clubs completed a questionnaire. The questionnaire required practitioners to rank eleven physical qualities (i.e. strength, power, acceleration, maximum speed, aerobic endurance, change of direction, agility, height, body mass, lean mass and fat mass) by importance for current performance, future performance and career longevity according to playing position (forwards, backs, hookers and halves). Practitioners were asked to provide detail on the frequency and duration of each type of training session completed during a typical week throughout each phase of the season; pre-season, in-season (early), in-season (mid) and in-season (late). Typically, practitioners ranked strength, power and acceleration qualities highest, and endurance and anthropometric qualities lowest. The importance of physical qualities varied according to each playing level and position. Training practices of under-16 and under-19 players differed during each phase of the season, with under-19 players undertaking greater training volumes than under-16s players. Overall, the physical qualities coaches perceived as most important were not reflected within their training practices. Rugby league practitioners can use this information as a reference source to design long term athletic development plans, prescribe training and during player development procedures. Moreover, these data can inform and improve training practices while influencing the design of pre-season preparatory phases and in-season periods.

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Accessing off-field brains in sport; an applied research model to develop practice

Cited by 34 publications

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Analysis of sport science perceptions and research needs among South African coaches

Analysis of sport science perceptions and research needs among South African coaches

Practitioner Perceptions of Evidence-Based Practice in Elite Sport in the United States of America

Training Practices of Academy Rugby League and their Alignment to Physical Qualities Deemed Important for Current and Future Performance

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