Eliminating the dichotomy between theory and practice in talent identification and development: Considering the role of psychology

Journal of Sports Sciences

Volumn 22, Issue 5, 2004, Pages 395-408

  Abbott, Angela ^a   Collins, Dave ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Dynamic; Multidimensional; Psychology; Talent identification and development

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; ATHLETE; ATTITUDE; HEALTH PRACTITIONER; HUMAN; INDIVIDUALITY; LEARNING; MENTAL PERFORMANCE; MOTIVATION; PHYSICAL ACTIVITY; PHYSICAL CAPACITY; PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECT; PSYCHOLOGY; SKILL; SPORT; SUPPORT GROUP; THEORY; TRAINING;

HUMANS; MOTIVATION; PERSONALITY; PSYCHOMOTOR PERFORMANCE; SELF CONCEPT; SPORTS;

EID: 2342651367     PISSN: 02640414     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02640410410001675324     Document Type: Article

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