TY - JOUR
T1 - Self-determination theory
T2 - A case study of evidence-based coaching
AU - Mallett, Clifford J.
PY - 2005/12
Y1 - 2005/12
N2 - The coach is central to the development of expertise in sport (Bloom, 1985) and is subsequently key to facilitating adaptive forms of motivation to enhance the quality of sport performance (Mallett & Hanrahan, 2004). In designing optimal training environments that are sensitive to the underlying motives of athletes, the coach requires an in-depth understanding of motivation. This paper reports on the application of self-determination theory (SDT; Deci & Ryan, 1985; Ryan & Deci, 2000) to coaching elite athletes. Specifically, the application of SDT to designing an autonomy-supportive motivational climate is outlined, which was used in preparing Australia's two men's relay teams for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.
AB - The coach is central to the development of expertise in sport (Bloom, 1985) and is subsequently key to facilitating adaptive forms of motivation to enhance the quality of sport performance (Mallett & Hanrahan, 2004). In designing optimal training environments that are sensitive to the underlying motives of athletes, the coach requires an in-depth understanding of motivation. This paper reports on the application of self-determination theory (SDT; Deci & Ryan, 1985; Ryan & Deci, 2000) to coaching elite athletes. Specifically, the application of SDT to designing an autonomy-supportive motivational climate is outlined, which was used in preparing Australia's two men's relay teams for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=33645791816&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1123/tsp.19.4.417
DO - 10.1123/tsp.19.4.417
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:33645791816
SN - 0888-4781
VL - 19
SP - 417
EP - 429
JO - Sport Psychologist
JF - Sport Psychologist
IS - 4
ER -