Functional action analysis: a psychological model for the development of a problem-solving competence in game sports.
Coaches are amazed by exceptional player performances in game sports. A psychological concept – problem-solving competence – has gained attention as one explanatory factor for such performances. We present a conceptual analysis of problem-solving competence and introduce a theory-informed, practice-...
| Publicado en: | International Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology Vol. 24; no. 5; pp. 912 - 930 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Jun2026
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