The importance of reflection and evaluation processes in daily training sessions for progression toward elite level swimming performance

Self-regulated learning (SRL) involves self-directed metacognitive subprocesses and motivational beliefs that facilitate more effective efficient learning. We investigated whether youth swimmers who are on track to becoming elite apply SRL frequently in their daily training sessions compared with not this track. Insights into swimmers’ use of training-centered could advance understanding about underlying individual characteristics contribute optimal engagement and, consequently, progression toward level swimming performance. collected data (evaluation, planning, reflection, speaking up, effort self-efficacy) performance for 157 aged 12–21 years (73 males 84 females). The results a multivariate analysis covariance revealed significantly higher scores reflection processes during high-performing but lower lower-performing (p < 0.05). A closer examination the group showed those demonstrating greater improvement season scored evaluation after evidencing less Significant between-group differences remained adjusting weekly hours. Youth characterized by frequent training, which suggests these efficient. Ultimately, quality may result improvements season, levels, chance reaching