KP200 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Meed, Critical Period, Goal Setting
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Long term aims and methods: wide range of coherent messages and support, emphasis on appropriate development (instead of early selection, individualized and ongoing development, integrated, holistic and systematic development. Many programs focus on early identi cation of talent to select best youngsters to become better elite athletes in adulthood. More important to focus on process of nurturing and developing of the athletes. Main in uence on athletes are quality and proper coaching environment. Lack of research on development environments and how to make them better. People know that people develop at di erent stages and di erent therefore we need di erent coaching styles. Most research has been focused on promoting participation. Not a lot of info on transitioning from developing athlete to elite. Want to research more on unidimensional evaluation of coaches. Talent development environment is all the aspects of coaching. Role guidance in youth sports if a theoretical model for e ective practice.