Book chapter
Using the Principle of Scaling to Improve Skill Acquisition and the Overall Sporting Experience in Children’s Sport
Human Factors and Ergonomics in Sport: Applications and Future Directions, pp.43-56
CRC Press
2021
Abstract
The notion of scaling, as it applies to junior sport, suggests that variables such as equipment, playing area, and rules should ideally be matched to the capabilities of the child. This chapter provides a discussion of the importance of scaling in children’s sport and the potential links between scaling, backyard games, and drop-out from junior competitions. A summary of the results from research is included to provide the reader with an overview of the typical approaches that have been employed to investigate the effects of scaling, and to also highlight the specific benefits of scaling that have been reported in the research. The final sections focus upon the need for a principled approach towards scaling characterised by the application of a theoretical framework to underpin the implementation of scaling in research and practical contexts. Considerations for practitioners are provided to help guide the application of scaling by sporting associations.
Details
- Title
- Using the Principle of Scaling to Improve Skill Acquisition and the Overall Sporting Experience in Children’s Sport
- Authors
- Adam Gorman (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyIan Renshaw (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyJonathon Headrick (Author) - Griffith UniversityChristopher McCormack (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
- Contributors
- Paul Salmon (Editor) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical SystemsScott McLean (Editor) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical SystemsClare Dallat (Editor) - Outdoor Education GroupNeil Mansfield (Editor) - Nottingham Trent UniversityColin Solomon (Editor) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Sport Sciences - LegacyAdam Hulme (Editor) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems
- Publication details
- Human Factors and Ergonomics in Sport: Applications and Future Directions, pp.43-56
- Publisher
- CRC Press
- DOI
- 10.1201/9781351060073-5; 10.1201/9781351060073
- ISBN
- 9781351060073
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering; School of Social Sciences - Legacy; School of Law and Society; Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99479308202621
- Output Type
- Book chapter
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