trænerforms

Trænerforms is a Danish term used to describe the different coaching forms or coaching styles that a trainer may employ in guiding learners or athletes. It encompasses the ways a coach communicates, assigns tasks, provides feedback, and structures practice.

The concept is used across sports, physical education, and professional training contexts. It emphasizes that coaching is not a single method but a repertoire from which a trainer selects according to learners' needs, goals, and contexts.

Common forms include: directive or instructional coaching (clear guidance and structured practice); collaborative or facilitative coaching (learner input and joint planning); autonomy-supportive coaching (support for self-directed goal setting and decision making); feedback-oriented coaching (regular, specific feedback); and reflective or mentoring coaching (longer-term development and reflection).

Application and effectiveness: Coaches tailor forms to learner age, skill level, motivation, and sport or task. Effective coaching often blends styles and adapts over time. Research suggests that autonomy-supportive and collaborative approaches can improve motivation and skill retention, while excessive directive coaching may limit autonomy and long-term engagement.

Related topics include coaching, sports pedagogy, and instructional design.