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<journal-id>2184-1004</journal-id>
<journal-title><![CDATA[PsychTech & Health Journal]]></journal-title>
<abbrev-journal-title><![CDATA[PsychTech]]></abbrev-journal-title>
<issn>2184-1004</issn>
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<publisher-name><![CDATA[PsychTech & Health Journal]]></publisher-name>
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<article-id>S2184-10042025000100041</article-id>
<article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.26580/pthj.art80-2025</article-id>
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<article-title xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[Determinant factors of success in elite competitive swimming: The perceptions of Olympic coaches]]></article-title>
<article-title xml:lang="pt"><![CDATA[Factores determinantes de sucesso na natação competitiva de elite: As percepções de técnicos olímpicos]]></article-title>
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<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Raposo]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[António Vasconcelos]]></given-names>
</name>
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<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Ferreira]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Carlos]]></given-names>
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<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Antunes]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[André]]></given-names>
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<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Rosado]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[António]]></given-names>
</name>
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<aff id="Af1">
<institution><![CDATA[,University of Lisbon Faculty of Human Kinetics ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[ ]]></addr-line>
<country>Portugal</country>
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<pub-date pub-type="pub">
<day>00</day>
<month>04</month>
<year>2025</year>
</pub-date>
<pub-date pub-type="epub">
<day>00</day>
<month>04</month>
<year>2025</year>
</pub-date>
<volume>9</volume>
<numero>1</numero>
<fpage>41</fpage>
<lpage>58</lpage>
<copyright-statement/>
<copyright-year/>
<self-uri xlink:href="http://scielo.pt/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&amp;pid=S2184-10042025000100041&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://scielo.pt/scielo.php?script=sci_abstract&amp;pid=S2184-10042025000100041&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://scielo.pt/scielo.php?script=sci_pdf&amp;pid=S2184-10042025000100041&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="en"><p><![CDATA[Abstract This study explored the perceptions of 33 Olympic swimming coaches from 12 national federations on key factors influencing elite performance, focusing on coach education, professional context, engagement with science, training planning and monitoring, and multidisciplinary team collaboration. Using a validated 76-item online questionnaire, data were analyzed with descriptive statistics and non-parametric tests. Nearly all coaches held university degrees and valued initial academic training, prioritizing ongoing education through peer interaction and professional development. Over half regularly consulted scientific literature. Despite the emphasis on exclusive coaching dedication, one-third of coaches held second jobs, reflecting occupational instability at the Olympic level. Professional practice involved assessing technical, psychological, and physiological indicators. Greater coaching experience, particularly through multiple Olympic participations, led coaches to assume more responsibility in athlete preparation, emphasizing technical and dryland strength training and multidisciplinary team contributions, especially from psychologists. Three models of psychologist integration were identified: full team integration, inclusion in the medical department, and external consultancy. The study concludes that coaches believe success is underpinned by the convergence of academic training, competitive experience, systematic monitoring, technical specialization, and multidisciplinary support, while the full professionalization of coaching remains a significant structural challenge.]]></p></abstract>
<abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="pt"><p><![CDATA[Resumo Este estudo analisou as percepções de 33 treinadores olímpicos de natação, de 12 federações nacionais, sobre os principais fatores que influenciam o desempenho de elite, nomeadamente a formação de treinadores, contexto profissional, relação com a ciência, planeamento e monitorização do treino, e colaboração multidisciplinar. Recorreu-se a um questionário online validado de 76 itens, analisado com estatísticas descritivas e testes não paramétricos. Quase todos os treinadores têm formação universitária, valorizam a formação académica inicial e dão prioridade à educação contínua, sobretudo pelo contacto com colegas e formação profissional. Mais de metade consulta regularmente literatura científica. Apesar de se valorizar a dedicação exclusiva ao treino, um terço dos treinadores mantém outro emprego, evidenciando instabilidade profissional mesmo ao mais alto nível. A prática inclui a avaliação de indicadores técnicos, psicológicos e fisiológicos. Com maior experiência, sobretudo após várias participações olímpicas, os treinadores assumem mais responsabilidades na preparação dos atletas, destacando o treino técnico, o trabalho de força fora de água e o contributo das equipas multidisciplinares, especialmente dos psicólogos. Foram identificados três modelos de integração do psicólogo: plena, no departamento médico e consultoria externa. Conclui-se que o sucesso depende da convergência entre formação, experiência, especialização técnica e apoio multidisciplinar, mantendo-se desafios de profissionalização.]]></p></abstract>
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<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[elite swimming]]></kwd>
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<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[multidisciplinary team]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[professionalization]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="pt"><![CDATA[natação de elite]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="pt"><![CDATA[treino de alto rendimento]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="pt"><![CDATA[formação de treinadores]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="pt"><![CDATA[equipa multidisciplinar]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="pt"><![CDATA[profissionalização]]></kwd>
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