Phronetic social science: A means of better researching and analysing coaching?

Liv B. Hemmestad, Robyn L. Jones, Øyvind F. Standal

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Abstract

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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)447-459
Number of pages13
JournalSport, Education and Society
Volume15
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 9 Oct 2010

Keywords

  • Bent flyvbjerg
  • Coaching
  • Phronetic social science

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