Phronetic social science: A means of better researching and analysing coaching?
Author
Hemmestad, L.B.
Jones, Robyn
Standal, O. F.
Date
2010Type
Article
Publisher
Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
ISSN
1357-3322 (Print)
1470-1243 (Online)
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The aim of this paper is to present the case for phronetic social science as an appropriate lens through which to view sports coaching. In doing so, we firstly define and then elaborate upon the principal concepts contained within phronetic social science as related to complex action, flexibility, moral reflection and power. By locating them within recent coaching research, the case is further made how such concepts can help coaching scholars and coaches to better understand the activity of coaching. Finally, a conclusion draws together the main points made, particularly in terms of how using such a perspective and conceptualisation of coaching could benefit future coach education programmes.
Journal/conference proceeding
Sport, Education and Society;
Citation
Hemmestad, L.B., Jones, R.L. and Standal, Ø.F. (2010) 'Phronetic social science: a means of better researching and analysing coaching?', Sport, Education and Society, 15(4), pp.447-459
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