The multidisciplinary team in sports: a narrative review

Abstract

Objective: The multidisciplinary team in sport is justified by the growing pursuit of higher performance and performance and many variables are involved in this context, recovery and rest, training, emotional control, examinations and nutritional control, factors need specific knowledge from professionals in different areas, such as physical therapists, psychologists, doctors, nutritionists and the physical education professional. Methods: In this context, using a literature review, the purpose of this paper is to discuss the contributions of professionals from different areas in the preparation of athletes, briefly referencing their attributions. Results: The importance of a multidisciplinary team in the training of athletes becomes evident so that there can be an integration of different professionals in search of a single goal. Final considerations: Through this relevant approach in the relationship of these professionals will allow an elucidation of the aspects inherent in improving performance, thus providing the maintenance of the performance of teams trained by multidisciplinary teams.

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