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Reasoning and Action: Implementation of a Decision-Making Program in Sport.

Authors :
Gil-Arias, Alexander
Perla Moreno, M.
Moreno, Alberto
del Villar, Fernando
García-Mas, Alex
García-González, Luíz
Source :
Spanish Journal of Psychology. 2016, Vol. 19, p1-9. 9p.
Publication Year :
2016

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