Feasibility of Parkour-style training in team sport practice: A Delphi study

STRAFFORD, Ben, DAVIDS, Keith, NORTH, Jamie and STONE, Joseph (2024). Feasibility of Parkour-style training in team sport practice: A Delphi study. In: Expertise and Skill Acquisition Network (ESAN 2023), Manchester, UK, 17-18 May 2023. [Conference or Workshop Item]

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Abstract
To better understand the potential applications of Parkour-style training for athlete development, this study aimed to interrogate expert consensus on the feasibility of integrating Parkour-style training into team sport practice, by employing a three-round, online Delphi method. Strength and conditioning coaches and talent development coaches working in team sport settings were invited to participate. Twenty-four coaches completed Round One, 21 completed Round Two and 20 completed Round Three. In Round One, coaches answered 15 open- ended questions across four categories: (1) General Perceptions of Parkour-style training; (2) Potential Applications of Parkour-style training; (3) Designing and Implementing Parkour-style training Environments; and (4), Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment. Responses from Round One were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis with deductive and inductive coding resulting in 78 statements across three dimensions (Application of Parkour Style Training in Team Sports; Designing and Implementing Parkour-style training Environments; Overcoming Potential Barriers when Integrating Parkour-style training). In Rounds Two and Three, coaches rated these statements using a four-point Likert scale and measures of collective agreement or disagreement were calculated. This study established consensus around a set of design principles for integrating Parkour-style training into team sport practice routines.
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