Training and psychosocial patterns during the early development of Portuguese national team athletes

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2013

Authors

Andre Barreiros (Author) Other; Jean Cote (Author) Other; Antonio Manuel Fonseca (Author) FADEUP

Journal

Title: High Ability Studies

Vol. 24

Pages: 49-61

ISSN: 1359-8139

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 3 Citations

Scopus - 4 Citations

Scientific classification

FOS: Social sciences > Educational sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-005-03X

DOI: 10.1080/13598139.2013.780965

Abstract (EN): This study explored the early development of expert athletes compared to a group of athletes that did not achieve an expert level of performance despite being involved in youth events with their national squads. In particular, the activities, training patterns, and psychosocial influences that characterized their paths in competitive sports were examined. Male and female participants (N=42) from different sports were interviewed. Overall, athletes showed several commonalities. However, experts were selected to national squads later and also started thinking about investing in becoming elite athletes later. Non-experts revealed more parental pressure and less individual training with coaches.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 13