University of Groningen
Performance behaviour in elite sports
Blijlevens, Suzan
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10.33612/diss.109492160
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Blijlevens, S. (2019). Performance behaviour in elite sports. Rijksuniversiteit Groningen. https://doi.org/10.33612/diss.109492160
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This dissertation was financially supported by NOC*NSF
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Performance behaviour in elite sports
PhD thesis
to obtain the joint degree of PhD at the University of Groningen and Vrije Universiteit Brussel
on the authority of the
Rector Magnificus of the University of Groningen Prof. C. Wijmenga,
and Rector Magnificus of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel Prof. dr. C. Pauwels,
and in accordance with
the decision by the College of Deans of the University of Groningen. and
This thesis will be defended in public on Wednesday 4 December 2019 at 16.15 hours
by
Suzan Jeanine Elize Blijlevens
born on 4 April 1990 in Breda, the Netherlands
Supervisors Prof. P. Wylleman Prof. C. Visscher Dr. M.T. Elferink-Gemser Assessment Committee Prof. C. Andries Prof. D. Gould Prof. C.G. Harwood Prof. N. van Yperen
Table of content
Chapter 1
General introduction
7
Chapter 2
Acquisition and maintenance of excellence: the challenges faced by Dutch top-level gymnasts throughout different stages of athletic development
25
Chapter 3
Psychological characteristics and skills of top-level Dutch gymnasts in the initiation, development and mastery stages of the athletic career
59
Chapter 4
The perceived challenges and psychological competencies of Dutch baseball players transitioning to play baseball in the United States
95
Chapter 5
Psychological competencies of world-class and competitive elite beach volleyball players: a qualitative approach
131
Chapter 6
The assessment of performance behaviour in high-potential and elite athletes: instrument development, content validity and practical value of a coaching tool
