Reasoning and Action: Implementation of a Decision-Making Program in Sport
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Alexander Gil-Arias [1] ; M. Perla Moreno [2] ; Alex García-Mas [3] ; Alberto Moreno [2] ; Luíz García-González [4] ; Fernando del Villar [2]
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[1] Universidad Católica San Antonio
Universidad Católica San Antonio
Murcia, España
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[2] Universidad de Extremadura
Universidad de Extremadura
Badajoz, España
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[3] Universitat de les Illes Balears
Universitat de les Illes Balears
Palma de Mallorca, España
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[4] Universidad de Zaragoza
Universidad de Zaragoza
Zaragoza, España
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- Localización: The Spanish Journal of Psychology, ISSN 1138-7416, Vol. 19, 2016, 9 págs.
- Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
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; η2p = .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.
