“The increased focus on evidence-based practice in sports has allowed exercise physiologists and researchers to play a more important role for athlete development and performance. This development has strengthened International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance’s role as we place a substantial focus on the practical applications of our research.”
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“To quote Editor Emeritus Carl Foster in a previous editorial, “We may not have improved the ability of coaches to guide their athletes as much as we would like to think.” In the future, our research should have a more direct impact on the behavior and practices of athletes and coaches.”
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“…..sport communities themselves should also include support staff with research competence and responsibility for implementing scientific knowledge into the organization.”
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“Although the improved physiological understanding of sport performance published in future editions of International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance will be an important contributor, our impact on sports will only succeed if new knowledge leads to improved coaching and positive changes in athletes’ behavior and practices.”
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“If we succeed with this strategy, we will verify the practical impact of applied research in sport and, at the same time, positively influence our future (scientific) impact factor. So, let’s close the gap between research and practice to discover new land together.”
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O.Sandbakk
Let’s Close the Gap Between Research and Practice to Discover New Land Together!
International Journal Of Sports Physiology and Performance — Volume 13 #8 — September 2018 — page 961

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