Achieving international podium success with a positive sport experience.
Positive coaching strategies (e.g., athlete – centred, autonomy – supportive, caring, transformational) have been highly regarded for their holistic approaches in creating supportive sport environments, enhancing motivation, and supporting athlete well – being. Despite calls for more positive approa...
| Publicado en: | International Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology Vol. 24; no. 7; pp. 1359 - 1379 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Sep2026
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