Contrasting Learning Psychology Theories Applied to the Teaching-Learning-Training Process of Tactics in Soccer

Research in sport pedagogy and its applied recommendations are still characterized by a contrast between the different learning theories from psychology. Traditional their corresponding approaches to specific case of teaching “how play [team sports like soccer]” subject compatibilities incompatibilities. We discuss how behaviorism as an approach game shows more incompatibilities with nature tactical actions when compared constructivism. As coaches strive teach make players team perform, we argue that requires will help develop way (i.e., behavior) without taking away autonomy adaptiveness. The teaching-learning-training process for playing should then be conducted harmonize characteristics contents, context, individual(s) at hand. provide two illustrated examples portray recommended fit key contents observed behavior. finally coherent design games provides minimal conditions approaches, such priority elaborating activities along player development process. conclusion, interactionist theory is one best serves therefore defend principles can tailor own strategy many tools.