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Introduction Reflection is commonly known as experiential learning Experiential learning has been looked at in great depth and models produced of the learning process by Argyris and Schön 1978 Kolb 1984 Boud Keough and Walker 1985 All models involve a form of reflection on experience A contrast between experiential learning and learning from experience Usher and Solomon 1999 cited in moon 2004 has been found The creation of learning by experience is when different challenges are completed daily Experiential learning will involve reflection and questions can be asked of yourself by saying what has gone well and saying what could be improved it is only when the learner actively engages in reflecting on the experience that the learning may be recognised and applied Anderson Boud and Cohen 1995 The aim of this paper is to consider the different ideas and theories that involve reflective practice This paper will also describe and discuss the practical issues associated with becoming a reflective sports coach What should coaches reflect on How might coaches reflect When is the most appropriate Time for reflection Chris Argyris and Donald Schön created the idea of single loop learning and double loop learning in 1978
