Mae fy mhrif ddiddordebau ymchwil yn ymwneud â hyfforddi chwaraeon ac addysgeg. Ar hyn o bryd mae fy mhrif ffocws ar archwilio arfer addysgeg hyfforddwyr chwaraeon gan ddefnyddio gwaith Lev Vygotsky. Yn benodol, sut y gall hyfforddwyr ddatblygu a chreu'r amgylcheddau dysgu gorau posibl ar gyfer chwaraewyr o bob lefel gallu. Roedd fy ngwaith doethuriaeth yn canolbwyntio ar ddatblygu chwaraewyr ar lefel mini rygbi (7-11 oed) yn Lloegr. Mae'r ymchwil wedi arwain at weithredu deddfau chwarae newydd yn y grwpiau oedran hyn. Mae'r gwaith hefyd wedi'i gyhoeddi mewn cyfnodolion ac wedi cael derbyniad da mewn cynadleddau Cenedlaethol a Rhyngwladol.
https://www.englandrugby.com/my-rugby/coaches/new-rules-of-play/
Cyhoeddiadau
Jones, R. L, Corsby, C.L.T. & Thomas, G. Ll. (2023). Bordering, connecting, and dispelling within sports coaching: Erasing the practitioner-scholar divide. Societies, 13(9), 201;
https://doi.org/10.3390/soc13090201
Mouchet, A., Morgan, K. &
Thomas, G. Ll. (2018). Pyschophenomenology and the explicitation interview for accessing subjective lived experience in sport coaching,
Sport, Education and Society, DOI: 10.1080/13573322.2018.1495189
Jones, R. L, Thomas, G. Ll., Nunes, R. L. & Viotto Filho, I.A.T. (2018). The importance of history, language, change and challenge: What Vygotsky can teach sports coaches.
Motriz. Revista de Educação Física, 24:2, DOI: 10.1590/s1980-6574201800020008
Thomas, G.Ll., Coles, T. & Wilson, M.R. (2016). Exploring mini rugby union coaches' perceptions of competitive activities.
Sports Coaching Review. DOI: 10.1080/21640629.2016.1244425
Jones, R. L & Thomas, G. Ll. (2015). Coaching as 'scaffolded' practice: further insights into sport pedagogy,
Sports Coaching Review, 4:2, 65-79, DOI: 10.1080/21640629.2016.1157321.
Thomas, G. Ll., & Wilson, M. R. (2015). Playing by the rules: A developmentally appropriate introduction to rugby union.
International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching,10:2+3, 413-423.
Thomas, G. Ll. & Wilson, M.R. (2014). Exploring a competitive developmental pathway for childhood rugby union.
Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health. DOI.10.1080/2159676X.2013.819373
Thomas, G. Ll., Morgan, K. & Mesquita, I. (2013). Examining the implementation of a TGfU approach in junior rugby using a reflective practice design.
Sports Coaching Review.
Penodau Llyfrau
Thomas, G.Ll., Morgan K., & Harris, K. (2016). Application of Albert Bandura's work to coaching. In L.Nelson, P.Potrac & R. Groom (Eds.),
Learning in sports coaching: Theory and application. London: Routledge. 22-33.
Jones, R.L.,
Thomas, G.Ll., Felix, T., Viotto Filho, T., & Edwards, C.. (2016) Yrjö Engeström, activity theory and coaching. L.Nelson, P.Potrac & R. Groom (Eds.),
Learning in sports coaching: Theory and application. London: Routledge. 113-122.
Cyflwyniadau cynhadledd drwy wahoddiad
Thomas, G.L., (2014).
Tactical & skill development through game centred approaches: Scaffolding coaching practice. Paper presented at the 'Youth Talent ID & Development Conference', Cape Town, South Africa.
Thomas, G.L., Wilson, M.R., Coles, T.E., (2014).
Introducing children to rugby: Shaping the game, retaining players and developing talent. Paper presented at the 'Youth Talent ID & Development Conference', Cape Town, South Africa.
Cyflwyniadau eraill mewn cynadleddau
Thomas, G.Ll., & Jones R.L., (2015). Scaffolding Coaching Practice. Third International Coaching Conference, Crewe, UK.
Thomas, G.L., Coles, T.E., Wilson, M.R., (2013).
Introducing children to rugby: Exploring mini rugby coaches' views on U9 rugby. Paper presented at the 'Second International Coaching Conference', Crewe, UK.
Thomas, G.L. & Wilson, M.R. (2012).
Producing a developmentally appropriate game for under-9 rugby union players. Presentation given at the 'ICSEMIS convention' in Glasgow, Scotland.
Thomas, G.L. & Wilson, M.R. (2012).
Producing a developmentally appropriate game for under-11 rugby union players. Presentation given at the British Psychological Society, Expertise and Skill Acquisition Network Annual Meeting, Liverpool, England.
