Behavioral Coaching in the Development of Skills in Football, Gymnastics, and Tennis.

Allison, Mary Ghesquiere; Ayllon, Teodoro

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ERIC Number: EJ230280

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1980

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Behavioral Coaching in the Development of Skills in Football, Gymnastics, and Tennis.

Allison, Mary Ghesquiere; Ayllon, Teodoro

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, v13 n2 p297-314 Sum 1980

To find complementary procedures to enhance sports skill acquisition in 23 11 to 35 year olds, a coaching method involving several behavioral techniques was developed that focused on remediaton of errors. Behavioral coaching was immediately effective in increasing the correct execution of complex skills in all three sports. (Author/CL)

Descriptors: Athletics, Behavior Modification, Football, Gymnastics, Teaching Methods, Tennis

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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