Will Roberts is a senior lecturer in sport and exercise at the University of Gloucestershire. His teaching and research interests revolve around two key areas; the sociology of sport, and coaching pedagogy. His PhD examines the role coaching has in providing social and personal change.

In this conversation we explore the challenges that coaches face when adopting a constraints led approach to coaching, we also discuss the importance of a strong understanding of human movement and bio-mechanics is important to support effective practice design.

We also delve into a project that he is leading that adopts a non linear approach to the development of physical literacy for children in schools and clubs.

Links

http://www.boingkids.co.uk/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Constraints-Led-Approach-Constraints-Based-Methodologies/dp/1138104078/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1B25QUU3TDNRA&keywords=constraints+led+approach&qid=1561498587&s=gateway&sprefix=constrants+%2Caps%2C192&sr=8-1