Common Coaching Challenges and their Association with Coach and Contextual Characteristics

2009 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-96
Author(s):  
Ian Reade ◽  
Wendy Rodgers
Keyword(s):  
Education Program ◽  
Female Athletes ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Coach Education ◽  
Contextual Characteristics ◽  
Multiple Levels ◽  
Multiple Challenges

This study asked a group of coaches about the major challenges they encounter in their coaching experience. The study was conducted with a group that had recently completed an introductory coaching course, but they had widely varied coaching experience, and coached male and female athletes in a variety of sports at multiple levels. We were interested in the extent to which the challenges were specific to the coaches’ context, or varied according to the age, education or experience of the coach. Our results showed that coaches face multiple challenges, but dealing with parents was commonly cited as the most challenging in all contexts, indicating that a generic coach education program on this topic could be effective. Other challenges tended to be associated with specific contexts and generic coach education programs may not be able to effectively prepare coaches for those challenges.

scholarly journals The Learner-Centred Status of a Brazilian University Coach Education Program

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michel Milistetd ◽  
Pierre Trudel ◽  
Steven Rynne ◽  
Isabel Maria Ribeiro Mesquita ◽  
Juarez Vieira do Nascimento
Keyword(s):  
Education Program ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Sport Performance ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Coach Education ◽  
Learner Centeredness ◽  
Education Leaders ◽  
The Social ◽  
Higher Education Leaders ◽  
Performance Area

Previous research has suggested a shift from instructor-centred to learner-centred approaches in an attempt to improve coach education programs. To implement such crucial change it is essential to master the ‘new language’ and better understand educational contexts. The purposes of this article are to (a) highlight new social factors indicating an urgent need to change, (b) present a learner-centred framework based on the work of a recognized group of researchers (i.e., Blumberg, Cullen, Harris, and Weimer), and (c) analyse the learner-centeredness of a Bachelor in Physical Education program, especially with respect to its sport performance area. Based on the social factors explored throughout the text and the learner centred principles, results showed inconsistencies between the conceptual orientations mentioned in the ‘official documents’ and the teaching processes used in the Bachelor program. Recommendations for higher education leaders and instructors are explored.

The Evolution and Learner-Centered Status of a Coach Education Program

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyle Paquette ◽  
Pierre Trudel
Keyword(s):  
Education Program ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Coach Education ◽  
Functional Equilibrium ◽  
Learner Centered ◽  
Coach Development ◽  
History Of ◽  
Educational Paradigms ◽  
Pedagogical Approaches

The history of coach education in Western countries, much like higher education, has been shaped by societal influences and external drivers. The resulting trajectory includes a notable movement and shift in focus related to educational paradigms. Being learner-centered (LC) has become a central theme and mission by many coach education programs. The purpose of this case study was twofold: to explore the evolution of the historically rich coach education program of golf in Canada, and to assess the LC status of the most recently developed context of the program using Blumberg’s (2009) framework for developing and assessing learner-centered teaching (LCT). A series of program documents and interviews with seven coach development administrators involved in the program were analyzed. Findings revealed the turbulent epistemic evolution of the program and its pedagogical approaches, as well as the combination of internal and external drivers that triggered the shift from one extreme (instructor-centered teaching) to another (LCT) until finding a functional equilibrium. Moreover, the assessment of the program confirmed its claims of being LC. Discussions are presented on leading a LC change, facilitating learning, and using the framework to assess LC coach education.

An Ecological Perspective on Youth Career Education in Transitioning Societies: China as an Example

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (6) ◽  
pp. 651-664 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong Xie ◽  
Ning Kong ◽  
Sydney Skaggs ◽  
Anbo Yang
Keyword(s):  
Education Program ◽  
Career Education ◽  
Career Guidance ◽  
Contextual Factors ◽  
Ecological Systems ◽  
Ecological Perspective ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Guidance Services ◽  
Education In China ◽  
Further Development

Contextual factors have received increased attention in understanding the challenges and difficulties in translating career education and career guidance services from Western societies to non-Western societies, many of which are undertaking a shift from a socialist and collectivistic system to a more individualistic one. In this article, using China as an example, we discussed the contextual factors in different ecological systems, such as economical, educational, and sociocultural, and how they may facilitate or impede youth career education in a transitioning society. We reviewed a career education program in a Chinese senior middle school to illustrate such impacts. Additionally, we proposed strategies for further development of youth career education in China as well as in other countries with similar transitions. We introduced a framework of a diversified concept of career and several context-resonant career development theories to be considered in guiding youth career education programs in these transitioning societies.

scholarly journals Long-Term Incidence of Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Among Cross-Country Skiers: Cohort Study of Endurance-Trained Male and Female Athletes

Circulation ◽  
2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niclas Svedberg ◽  
Johan Sundström ◽  
Stefan James ◽  
Ulf Hållmarker ◽  
Kristina Hambraeus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Female Athletes ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Cross Country

The Perceived Legitimacy of Rule Violating Behavior in Sport

1983 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 438-448 ◽  
Author(s):  
John M. Silva
Keyword(s):  
Sport Participation ◽  
Female Athletes ◽  
The Other ◽  
Physical Contact ◽  
Levels Of Analysis ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Socialization Process ◽  
Organized Sport ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Polynomial Regressions

Some sport scientists have suggested that various rule violating behaviors (including aggressive player behavior) are normative behaviors perceived to be “legitimate violations” by participants (e.g., Silva, 1981; Vaz, 1979). In an attempt to determine if sport socialization influences the degree of perceived legitimacy of rule violating sport behavior, 203 male and female athletes and nonathletes were shown a series of eight slides. Seven of these slides clearly depicted rule violating behavior. The subjects rated the unacceptability-acceptability of the behavior shown on each slide on a scale of 1 to 4 (totally unacceptable-totally acceptable). Subjects were categorized according to: (a) gender, (b) amount of physical contact, (c) highest level of organized sport participation, and (d) years of participation. Regression and polynomial regressions indicated that male respondents rated rule violating behavior significantly more acceptable than females. Trend analyses on the other categorical variables indicated support for an in-sport socialization process that legitimizes rule violating behavior. This perceived legitimacy was considerably more pronounced for males than for females at all levels of analysis.

2: 15 p.m.: ANDROGEN LEVELS IN MALE AND FEMALE ATHLETES PARTICIPATING IN DIFFERENT SPORTS

1981 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 135
Author(s):  
W. W. Hutchison ◽  
R. Eichner ◽  
P. Martin ◽  
R. Strohbehn
Keyword(s):  
Female Athletes ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Androgen Levels

Psychological Effects of Caffeine on Players Performance

2020 ◽  
pp. 183-194
Author(s):  
Sajjad Ali Gill ◽  
Komal Shahbaz ◽  
Dr. Muhammad Tahir Nazeer
Keyword(s):  
Survey Research ◽  
Female Athletes ◽  
Psychological Effects ◽  
Primary Effect ◽  
Working Capacity ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Attention Level

The present study conducted to check the effects of caffeine on players performance through survey research. A caffeine-based 20 Statements (questionnaire) filed to the players, who were regular consumers of caffeine. 20 statements mentioned related to the positive effects of caffeine. Most of the players, who addicted to take caffeine on regularly basis approved all statements which showed that caffeine could affect the athlete's performance. The majority athletes agreed that caffeine enhanced their concentration, alertness and attention level. The primary effect of caffeine on vigilance granted by most of the players. Caffeine can enhance the working capacity of players by increasing their vigilances. Results show that caffeine helped them to train longer and harder which showed its benefits between male and female athletes, especially in off-season training periodization.

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