Athlete Development and Performance Network

Summary

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Our purpose is to form research collaborations that will enhance athlete development and performance by providing contemporary evidence-based approaches rather than relying on traditional outdated practices. We aim to:

conduct multidisciplinary research into athlete development and performance. This will include developing a greater understanding of talent development environments, performance under pressure, and coach/teacher professional learning.
provide evidence-based recommendations to key stakeholder organisations and individuals.
publish our research in a wide range of outputs.

Supervisors

Professor Donna O'Connor, Dr Kellie Burns, Associate Professor Wayne Cotton, Dr Steve Georgakis.

Research location

Sydney School of Education and Social Work

Program type

Masters/PHD

Synopsis

Advancing understanding of best practice in sports education
We bring together sport researchers from across the University, government and non-government agencies, organisations and associations to enhance athlete development and performance.

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Opportunity ID

The opportunity ID for this research opportunity is 2646

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