The Applied Coaching Science Research Group brings together a diverse group of researcher practitioners interested in extending our collective research knowledge and expertise to make a difference to the field. Image Coaching is in a dynamic and exciting period of growth and development. Today, coaching effectiveness is measured on a host of factors that contribute to the overall development of those being coached rather than just a single performance outcome. In addition, technology provides unprecedented access to knowledge and information.Coaches and coach developers have a responsibility to expand their own capabilities if they are to meet the demands of modern coaching and continually improve.Inspirational and motivational coaches energise others, expand horizons and enable people to realise their full potential. These ‘agile’ coaches stimulate interest, encourage commitment, motivate and enhance performance.Importantly, coaching can make a contribution over and above its sport-related role and can be critical to the success of organisations, businesses, teams and individuals.Coaching exists to enable performance at the highest level possible, to help define strategy and identify the key steps necessary to produce the desired results. Coaches can encourage critical thinking, reflective practice, collaboration and personal growth. The ultimate job of a coach is to make themselves redundant by fostering adaptive expertise.We are interested in collaborating with those in the broader coaching community, which includes:The Applied Coaching Science Research GroupPostgraduate research studentsThose involved in the MSc Performance Coaching and Development coursePractitionersIf you're interested in working with us, please contact Christine Nash.Email Christine NashAll sectors of the coaching community are welcome to find an outlet and positively contribute to research projects, events and associated activities. Each sector is explained below.Research GroupThe Applied Coaching Science Research Group (ACSRG), as suggested by the name, is focused on making a positive contribution to coaching practice. Whether that means understanding the role and functions of coaching or encompassing all the aspects of performance development, the ACSRG has extensive experience across all areas.This group is especially interested in all aspects of expertise in coaching and performance development. We appreciate that coaching is more than knowing the theory. It incorporates the ability to build relationships, communicate information in a meaningful way and manage your environment to ensure you get the best out of yourself and those around you. Our key research interests align to the following areas:adaptive expertiseapprenticeships and mentoringdecision makingdeveloping talentreflective practicetranslating theory to practiceThis list of research areas is not exhaustive, as we have been involved in many different fields, in sport and elsewhere. More information on specific research projects is available on the Research page.Visit our Research pageThe ACSRG is linked to the Edinburgh Sports Medicine Research Network, which includes the Edinburgh-Bath UK Collaborating Centre on Injury & Illness Prevention in Sport, an International IOC Research Centre of Excellence, and the Scottish Centre for Olympic Research and Education.Edinburgh Sports Medicine Research Network (ESMRN)Scottish Centre for Olympic Research and Education (SCORE)Postgraduate research studyThe ACS Research Group includes a number of PhD students at Moray House School of Education and Sport and across the University (see our ‘Members’ page for links to their profiles). Our postgraduate students come from all around the world and many are in key organisational positions in coaching and development. If you are considering applying for PhD study, please follow the guidance on our School's 'Postgraduate Research Degrees' pages.Visit the Postgraduate Research Degrees page MSc Performance Coaching and DevelopmentMembers of the Applied Coaching Science Research Group contribute to a number of programmes, but primarily the MSc in Performance Coaching and Development.This online MSc programme uses research-informed teaching to provide students with the opportunity to critically reflect and engage with some of the largest challenges in the field.Learn more about the MSc Performance Coaching and Development programmePractitionersResearch and practice are often considered as two different worlds with different values, which causes a gap between them. As our research is so closely related to practice, we actively encourage the involvement of those in the sector, such as practitioners, managers, decision makers and policy makers. ACSRG members Members of the Applied Coaching Science Research Group. ACSRG's research Some of the group's current projects and recent publications. This article was published on 2024-10-07
