The Adaptive Coach cover image

Dr Job Fransen - Rethinking Skill Acquisition: Science, Bias, and Coaching Truths

The Adaptive Coach

CHAPTER

Challenges in Skill Acquisition Research

This chapter explores the intricacies of research in skill acquisition within elite sports, focusing on the limitations and biases present in existing literature. It addresses the skepticism surrounding the applicability of research findings to dynamic sports environments and highlights the need for more rigorous methodologies. By examining the pressures within academic publishing and the implications for coaching practices, the discussion advocates for critical evaluation of evidence to bridge the gap between theory and practice.

00:00
Transcript
Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner