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ScribdTranslationsCommunication is the act of transmitting information or knowledge to someone.
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Communication also refers to the content of what is communicated or the fact of being in relationship with someone.
and if we look up the word communication in the dictionary, we will find several definitions, for example it is
an action of linking, connecting, contacting things...
Communication is the key to success in all areas because it plays the most important role thanks to it.
we can explain our opinions, transfer messages, give orders and also ask questions.
As much as communication is the key to success in all areas, there are several types of
communication and in this research I talk to you about sports communication.
The importance of communication in sports:
Communication is a skill that transcends all spheres of human activity. Indeed, when a
A group of people fights for certain goals, this becomes particularly important.
Communication in sports does not receive all the attention when discussing methodology. However, a
A team with good communication often has more success. But what is good communication?
How to achieve this?
First of all, it is necessary to specify that communication, as a means of contact and interaction
between human beings goes beyond sport. Indeed, the ability to communicate at such levels
The complexities of language and other channels have been the foundation of the development of our societies.
This skill actually enables the development, cooperation, and coordination of work. Like
in the history of theTower of Babelwhen human beings cannot communicate, they cannot
no longer achieve their goals.
Communication in sports:
Sport, as a human activity, is not exempt from the need for communication. To understand the
rules, working in a team or interacting with opponents and the public, whether through speech or gestures
Whether through gestures, communication is always present. Thus, we can find it in:
The training sessionsworking with physical trainers and technical staff requires a
excellent communication. It is particularly regarded as 'good' when it is fluid and
that the receptors correctly capture the message.
The games: especially among teammates, athletes must get along well on the playing field.
Understanding what the other person is going to do through a glance, a gesture, or a phrase from a distance is
fundamental.
What is communication?
Communication occurs when a sender transmits a message to a receiver through a channel. The latter
it can be linguistic or paralinguistic. Nevertheless, communication is never clear, concise, and direct. In
Generally, there are several interferences.
In the field of sports, these interferences are of particular importance. It is therefore essential that the
athletes acquire the skills necessary to overcome them. Among the main interferences, we
we can emphasize:
Noisy saturated environments: the places where sports activity develops regularly are often
loud noises from the supporters. And this can make communication difficult between the
participants.
Presence of rivals: often, messages must be coded. This occurs when team members
get along very well.
Multiple roles: in a team, there can be many participants, and at the same time, many
of different roles. If communication is not well structured, it can cause problems.
Assertive communication: fundamental in sports:
Psychologically, communication is a pillar on which team members can rely.
to rely in order to accomplish their tasks according to certain guidelines. A vertical communication
as well as a framework from thecoachesallows for clear rules.
Furthermore, assertive communication is achieved when an athlete, in addition to receiving orders
strategic, is part of the process in which these decisions are made. Indeed, when an athlete feels
an integral part of a project, this means that he feels heard, that he has a voice within the team.
An athlete needs to feel recognized beyond theirsports capabilities.Therefore, the more he participates in
the communication process, the better its performance and that of its team will be.
The role of the coach
Coaches, in addition to being a point of reference, are those who convey the operational guidelines.
of the team. Therefore, assertive communication will mainly depend on the means of transmission
from the coach. Here are some tips to achieve it:
Be clear and concise: it is pointless to leave certain aspects related to the game open to interpretation. It is necessary to
at least try to be clear in the ideas, concepts, and the way they are transmitted.
Being direct: communication through intermediaries is not the most assertive and often generates
the effect of the Arabic telephone.
Use multiple resources: communication is not always oral. A coach needs to
to gesture, to write, to draw and to use all available means to convey one's ideas.
Allow integration: a coach must ensure that their team feels heard without any
it does not interfere too much with his game ideas. He must then establish a bidirectional communication
in which feedback is the tool for receiving needs andemotionsof its athletes.
Convincing: the fact of being charismatic depends on assertive communication. Indeed, if athletes
trust their coach and understand the way he communicates things, he will be more
easy to convince them that they can achieve their goals.
Feedback: another key to communicate in sports:
When the message dies with the receiver without the possibility of receiving a response, there is a problem.
Feedback is the basis of communication focused on achieving objectives.
athletes.
This is undoubtedly a way for team members at all levels to receive an evaluation.
of the exercise and may also pass it on. This applies to both athletes and coaches.
When one notices aconflictobvious among athletes of the same team or with their coaches, this
means that the corresponding means were not used to solve it. Hence the importance of employing
assertive communication mechanisms in which all members of a team can express their
opinions and resolve conflicts in appropriate environments.
Although all these aspects may not seem to be an essential issue in the field of sports, they are
closely linked to communication and directly reflected on the playing field. It is therefore always good to
take them into account and put them into practice!