Citation:North, J (2013) A critical realist approach to theorising coaching practice. In: The RoutledgeHandbook of Sports Coaching. Routledge. ISBN 978-0-415-78222-7

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Deep Objects and structures with associated

causal powers and liabilities (mechanisms)

Events Generated by objects,

structures and mechanisms in

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Empirical Events actually perceived (observed/experienced)

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