Research into sports coaches has identified the valuable role they play concerning social support provided to athletes together with their contribution to social and cultural interactions within both the participation and performance domains. The purpose of the present study was to qualitatively extract and examine the knowledge and on-task cognitions of high-level coaches (HLCs) within strength and conditioning (S and C). Applied cognitive task analysis (ACTA) was used to examine ten HLCs, each purposefully sampled to reflect over eight years of work in full time environments. The analysis of responses demonstrated HLCs engage in a pattern of innovative and diverse thinking, together with adaptability and multilevel planning, designed to promote an inclusive approach from performers, coaches and management. Commonality was demonstrated within the decision making of HLCs during the design of training programs. Communication was another important consideration when connecting with athletes, observing athletes, speaking to the head coach and integrating their approach with others. A confident, flexible approach to adapting to situational demands was evident and supported by the ability to recall and select from a wide range of previously learnt and tested strategies. Evidence is offered for the importance of interpersonal and social factors in HLCs’ relationships with athletes and coaches. The incorporation of strategies to support versatile, dynamic decision making within future S and C coach development materials will support more impactful performances by coaches at all stages of the coaching process.

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检查高级力量和体能教练的角色和随后的决策过程

对体育教练的研究已经确定了他们在为运动员提供的社会支持以及他们在参与和表现领域对社会和文化互动的贡献方面所发挥的宝贵作用。本研究的目的是定性地提取和检验高级教练 (HLC) 在力量和体能训练（S 和 C）方面的知识和对任务的认知。应用认知任务分析 (ACTA) 用于检查十个 HLC，每个 HLC 都有针对性地采样以反映在全职环境中超过八年的工作。对回应的分析表明，HLC 采用创新和多元化思维模式，以及适应性和多层次规划，旨在促进表演者、教练和管理层采用包容性方法。在设计培训计划期间，HLC 的决策过程中展示了共性。在与运动员联系、观察运动员、与主教练交谈以及将他们的方法与他人整合时，沟通是另一个重要的考虑因素。一种自信、灵活的适应情境需求的方法是显而易见的，并得到了回忆和从以前学习和测试过的各种策略中进行选择的能力的支持。为人际和社会因素在 HLC 与运动员和教练的关系中的重要性提供了证据。在未来的 S 和 C 教练发展材料中纳入支持多功能、动态决策的策略，将支持教练在教练过程的所有阶段发挥更有效的表现。