Syntheses

16 year old Charlie Osborne on his way to a 7th place finish at his first adult Sport Climbing Nationals. Image courtesy of Jennie Jariel.

Research > Syntheses

In Brief: A synthesis of a topic combines evidence and ideas in order to create a broader understanding of a subject than the individual research could provide alone.

Project Movement Science (MoveSci): Movement Science Frameworks and Practical Application
NEW [Early Jan, 2024] | Periodization of Skill Training (POST) for Movement Specialist Coaches
NEW [Late Dec, 2023] | Using OPTIMAL Theory to Integrate Motivation and Movement
NEW [Mid Dec, 2023] | The Adaptive Toolbox for Decision-making – a collaboration with Dr. Patrick Matros
NEW [Mid Dec, 2023] | Building Functional Variation using the “Wrong way” approach
NEW [Mid Dec, 2023] | Creating a Coaching Communication Loop for Feedback Goals
Exploiting a Perception and Action Framework to Win the Dominion River Rock Competition
Coming soon: From Solution Provider to Learning Environment Designer — the shifting role of a coach according to Ecological Dynamics
Coming soon: Priming exercises for Movement – a collaboration with Dr. Patrick Matros
Coming soon: Building intelligent learners with a Representative Design framework

Developing Climbing Talent from Youth through Adult
Information for Parents, Coaches, Youth Program Managers, and National Federations

Developing Climber Mobility
Research, Case Studies, and a Framework for Improving Climbing Mobility

Climbing Risk Factors
Risk Factors and Practical Implications for Training