Relathionship between pedagogical content knowledge and coaching methods

Abstract

The aim of this study was to know the relationship between the Pedagogical Content Knowledge and the planned Coaching Methods in early phases of basketball learning. The participants were three coaches. Each coaches’ task was analyzed: U’12 male team (n = 394), U’12 female team (n = 427), U’14 female team (n = 459), as well as their own view. The variables studied were PCK’s dimensions and coaching methods. A descriptive and inferential analysis were carried out for the planned tasks (Chi-square, Contingency coefficient y Residuals adjusted standardized) and another one for content of interviews. The outcomes showed the predominance of plays over exercises. There are close ties among the knowledge of the content, curricular pedagogy, goals, players, strategies and contexts that explain the sort of coaching method chosen.