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Reasoning and Action: Implementation of a Decision-Making Program in Sport.
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Spanish Journal of Psychology . 2016, Vol. 19, p1-9. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- The objective of this study was to apply a decision training programme, based on the use of video-feedback and questioning, in real game time, in order to improve decision-making in volleyball attack actions. A three-phase quasi-experimental design was implemented: Phase A (pre-test), Phase B (Intervention) and Phase C (Retention). The sample was made up of 8 female Under-16 volleyball players, who were divided into two groups: experimental group (n = 4) and control group (n = 4). The independent variable was the decision training program, which was applied for 11 weeks in a training context, more specifically in a 6x6 game situation. The player had to analyze the reasons and causes of the decision taken. The dependent variable was decision-making, which was assessed based on systematic observation, using the "Game Performance Assessment Instrument" (GPAI) (Oslin, Mitchell, & Griffin, 1998). Results showed that, after applying the decision training program, the experimental group showed a significantly higher average percentage of successful decisions than the control group F(1, 6) = 11.26; p = .015; χ2p = .652; 95% CI [056, 360]. These results highlight the need to complement the training process with cognitive tools such as video-feedback and questioning in order to improve athletes' decision-making. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 11387416
- Volume :
- 19
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Spanish Journal of Psychology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 124189039
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1017/sjp.2016.58