The use of behaviour change theories and techniques in research-informed coach development programmes: a systematic review

Allan, Veronica; Vierimaa, Matthew; Gainforth, Heather L.; Côté, Jean

doi:10.1080/1750984x.2017.1286514

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“…Collectively, recent reviews of the coach education literature (Allan et al, 2017;Evans et al, 2015;Lefebvre, Evans, et al, 2016) reveal that there is a need for CDPs that are: (a) focused on coaches' interpersonal knowledge/behaviour, (b) grounded in theory, with regards to interpersonal and behaviour change theories, and (c) systematically evaluated. In an effort to address these gaps in the current coaching field, the aim of the present paper is to outline the development of a new, evidence-informed CDP grounded in Transformational Leadership (TFL) theory (Bass & Riggio, 2006)…”

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“…This principle was first addressed through a series of systematic reviews of relevant literature and resources (Allan et al, 2017;Evans et al, 2015;Lefebvre, Evans, et al, 2016;Turnnidge & Côté, 2016a) to ensure that the development process of this novel workshop took into consideration the current gaps that exist in the coach development and TFL literature. This principle was also addressed by: (a) the development of a systematic observational instrument to measure coaches' leadership behaviours within the sport environment (Turnnidge & Côté, 2016b), (b) observational studies assessing coaches' use of leadership behaviours in their interactions with their athletes and the influence of these behaviours on athletes' development Target Audience.…”

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Transformational Coaching Workshop: Applying a Person-Centred Approach to Coach Development Programs

Turnnidge

Côté

2017

International Sport Coaching Journal

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It is well established that coach learning and athlete outcomes can be enhanced through participation in Coach Development Programs (CDPs). Researchers advocate that the quality of CDPs can be improved by: (a) placing a greater emphasis on facilitating coaches’ interpersonal behaviours (Lefebvre, Evans, et al., 2016), (b) using appropriate and systematic evaluation frameworks to guide the evaluation of interpersonally-focused CDPs (Evans et al., 2015), and (c) incorporating behaviour change theories into the design and implementation of these CDPs (Allan et al., 2017). In doing so, the relevance of CDP content and the uptake of this content among coaching practitioners may be enhanced. Transformational leadership theory provides a valuable guiding framework for designing CDPs that aim to promote positive development in youth sport. Thus, the goal of the present paper is to outline the development of a novel, evidence-informed CDP: The Transformational Coaching Workshop and to provide practical strategies for the implementation of this workshop.

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Section: Principle 1: Knowing the Audience And The Issuesmentioning

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Transformational Coaching Workshop: Applying a Person-Centred Approach to Coach Development Programs

Turnnidge

Côté

2017

International Sport Coaching Journal

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“…The second area of improvement for coach education is the use of theory informed CDPs. Several reviews have concluded there is a need for CDPs that are grounded in behavioral change theories (Allan et al, 2017;Evans et al, 2015;Lefebvre et al, 2016). Turnnidge and Côté (2017) suggest integrating interpersonal theories into coach education both to explore the interpersonal dimension of coach-athlete interactions and to design effective, interpersonally-focused CDPs.…”

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Guidelines for Need-Supportive Coach Development: The Motivation Activation Program in Sports (MAPS)

Berntsen

Kristiansen

2019

International Sport Coaching Journal

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The purpose of this article is to share the conceptual framework, design, and impact evidence of a coach development program that was aimed at teaching coaches how to act need-supportive toward their athletes. Informed by Self-Determination Theory, the Motivation Activation Program in Sports (MAPS) was developed to contribute a coach interpersonal-style perspective to the Norwegian Ski Federation education system. The program was delivered at the Norwegian College of Elite Sport throughout the 2016/2017 season as a test trial. This article is organized into three sections. First, a detailed description of the conceptual framework used to inform MAPS is offered. Next, a thorough description of MAPS building components is provided. The third section of the article presents impact evidence of coaches' learning experiences together with coaches' practice examples of needsupportive coaching skills. Results reveal that MAPS taught coaches about need-supportive skills at the intrapersonal (awareness of own coaching practice) and interpersonal (interaction with athletes) level. In addition, effective need-support for athletes required sufficient time for each athlete, a gradual approach to athlete understanding, and a thorough consideration of specific situations.

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“…Research shows that few coach development programs (CDPs) and coach education interventions lead to coach learning. 1,2 Furthermore, there is little scientific evidence that CDPs have a long-term impact on coaching practice. 3 CDPs can be defined as systematically applied learning activities that are designed to change coaches' behaviors through education, social interaction, or personal reflection.…”

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“…4,5 However, before we can expect coaches to change and become more effective by attending a CDP, we need to understand how we can successfully initiate that change. 1 One way to achieve behavioral change is through applying theories of learning. 3 Paramount for successful learning is the underlying pedagogy (i.e.…”

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Successful coach learning: Digital workbook informed by pedagogical principles

Berntsen

Kristiansen

2019

International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching

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This study was based on the hypothesis that advances in cognitive science may be helpful for Coach Development Programs. We wondered: How can a learning tool such as a digital workbook that is informed by evidence-based pedagogical principles be helpful for coach development? After designing the learning material, based on the cognitive theory of multimedia learning, the digital workbook was used in a coach development program that aimed to improve coaches' need-supportiveness. Ten coaches at an elite sport school in Norway attended the program over a season, and afterwards they were asked whether the learning material had contributed to their knowledge of need-supportive skills. Thematic analysis of the interviews revealed visualization, awareness, and transfer to one’s practice as the three main themes describing the educational value of the digital workbook. The material showed the coaches how need-support can be acted out in a sport-specific context. Additionally, the learning material resulted in increased engagement and awareness through coaches' reflections, which is an important step towards integrating new material to prior knowledge and create meaningful learning. Finally, the coaches highlighted transfer of the presented learning material to their practice experiences. We conclude that cognitive science may have useful implications for the design of effective learning materials for coach development programs.

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The use of behaviour change theories and techniques in research-informed coach development programmes: a systematic review

Cited by 41 publications

References 69 publications

Transformational Coaching Workshop: Applying a Person-Centred Approach to Coach Development Programs

Transformational Coaching Workshop: Applying a Person-Centred Approach to Coach Development Programs

Guidelines for Need-Supportive Coach Development: The Motivation Activation Program in Sports (MAPS)

Successful coach learning: Digital workbook informed by pedagogical principles

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