The Perception & Action Podcast 442 – An Ecological Dynamics Approach to Measuring and Developing Collective Behavior, Job Fransen
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Mar 14, 2023 Job Fransen, a researcher from the University Medical Center Groningen, shares insights from his book on ecological dynamics and collective behavior in football. He discusses the importance of using spatiotemporal data for analyzing team performance. Fransen breaks down coordination levels into macro, meso, and micro analyses, revealing how these can enhance tactical training. He also highlights the need for empirical testing in ecological dynamics and the broader applications of these concepts in various sports and rehabilitation. Plus, learn about the challenges of data accessibility and the push for improved research rigor.
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Publish Work Openly For Wider Impact
- Make research freely accessible to reach coaches and practitioners worldwide.
- Publish open-access resources to invite collaboration and practical uptake.
Framework Not A Causal Cookbook
- Ecological dynamics offers a conceptual framework, not yet causal prescriptions.
- It connects coaches' intuitive practices with theoretical explanations.
Practice-Grounded Start With GPS Data
- Practical needs in professional sport drove their interest in spatiotemporal measures.
- GPS improvements and available data enabled applied ecological-dynamics work.
