ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to investigate how I, a Welsh regional rugby academy head coach, could utilize practical collaborative action research (CAR) to influence collaboration, learning and pedagogic change within a coaching group. Action research (AR) aims to increase knowledge and improve practice in applied settings and utilises the experiences of the participants as researchers in the field. I acted as head coach and lead researcher with two other professional coaches and two sport science support staff over a three-month period. Data was collected through reflective logs, video observations of training sessions and team meetings. Whilst not without frustrations, difficulties and challenges, qualitative analysis revealed that the coaching team made significant strides in their collaboration, learning and pedagogic practice. Using CAR provided opportunities for the coaching team to develop their motivation, pedagogical knowledge, coaching practice and reflective abilities.

Abberivation: CAR - collaborative action research

摘要

这项研究的目的是调查我，威尔士地区橄榄球学院的主教练，如何利用实际的协作行动研究（CAR）来影响教练组中的协作，学习和教学变革。行动研究（AR）旨在在应用环境中增加知识并改进实践，并利用参与者作为该领域研究人员的经验。在三个月的时间内，我与其他两名专业教练和两名体育科学支持人员一起担任总教练和首席研究员。通过反思性日志，培训课程和团队会议的视频观察收集数据。定性分析表明，尽管教练组在挫折，困难和挑战中充满了进步，但在协作，学习和教学实践方面却取得了长足的进步。

缩写：CAR-合作行动研究