A Systems Analysis Critique of Sport-Science Research

• Published in: International journal of sports physiology and performance Vol. 16; no. 10; p. 1385
• Main Authors: McLean, Scott, Kerhervé, Hugo A, Stevens, Nicholas, Salmon, Paul M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.10.2021
• Subjects: Athletes; Humans; Sports; Systems Analysis; systems thinking; causal loop diagrams; systemic change; research–practice gap

The broad aim of sport-science research is to enhance the performance of coaches and athletes. Despite decades of such research, it is well documented that sport-science research lacks empirical evidence, and critics have questioned its scientific methods. Moreover, many have pointed to a research-p...