Using a participatory action research methodology, a coaching education intervention embracing the organising principles of a Continuing Professional Development program and the skill acquisition principles of non-linear pedagogy was designed and implemented to determine if the behaviours and coaching practices of sports coaches could be enhanced. This research aims to inform the fields of sports coaching education, sports pedagogy and ultimately coaching practices. It will also provide a practical example of Ecological Dynamics Theory and more specifically a tangible example of non-linear pedagogy: a Constraints-Led Approach, being used in the sport of volleyball to enhance coaching practices and player learning.
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