Global ETD Search
Search theses and dissertations gathered from participating repositories worldwide. Every result links back to the library that holds it. No account is needed.
Results
Showing 1 to 20 of 20 for “"Coaching (Athletics)"”.
-
Coaches' use of and impressions of computer-mediated communication (CMC) media /
… how demographic factors such as age and coaching experience affected coaches' CMC use and opinions. Results indicated that over 76% of respondents never used any CMC media other than email and team websites in their interactions with players. Results also revealed that coaches' usage …
-
An investigation of techniques used for training distance runners and the development of a training program for high school distance runners
It was the purpose of this study to investigate the techniques of training used by the world’s leading distance runners and coaches. From this study a program of training was formulated that could be applied to high school distance runners. The methods used to obtain data for this study were (1) …
-
Actual and perceived coaches' sportspersonship behaviours and their relationship with young athletes' sportspersonship orientations
Hom' s (2008) model of coaching effectiveness provides a framework that outlines the antecedent factors that influence coaches' behaviours as well as the way in which coaches' behaviours can influence the psychosocial development of athletes. Perceived coaches" behaviours have been shown to predict …
-
Coach Effectiveness and Personality Assessments: An Exploratory Analysis of Thin Slice Interpersonal Perceptions
… agreement of personality assessments and coaching effectiveness based on thin-slice judgments of 30-second video clips of 9 recreation level coaches. Two hundred and six naive raters viewed the clips and rated the targets on coaching effectiveness and personality attributes. Ratings of …
-
The Relationship Between Agility and Strength Tests and High School Football Ability
The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a positive correlation between scores on a series of agility and general strength tests and the best prospective players in high school football.
-
An evaluation of a leadership development program for intercollegiate wrestling coaches
… of two online modules, comprising part of a coaching leadership course, in achieving the course objectives as defined by key stakeholders. In addition the study aimed to examine coaches' opinions regarding the ease and effectiveness of an online learning environment. This was accomplished in …
-
The Use of Coaching Techniques for Instructional Improvement by High School Principals in Iowa Schools
… on the frequency of their axching activities. Coaching was defined as the ongoing use of observation and oral feedback by a principal for the purpose of improving instructional techniques in the classroom. The atmosphere of the feedback conference should be collegial rather than evaluative. …
-
Coaching Behavior Preferences of Interscholastic Athletes
… purpose of this study was to determine whether coaching behavior preferences of interscholastic athletes differ as a function of gender and type of sport. The Coaching Behavior Questionnaire (CBQ; Martin & Barnes, 1999) was administered to 372 interscholastic athletes. The mean scores of the …
-
Female parent-coach experiences coaching daughters in youth sport
FEMALE PARENT-COACH EXPERIENCES COACHING DAUGHTERS IN YOUTH SPORTByCassandra J. Coble The purposes of this study were to examine the experiences of mothers who enter the role of parent-coach. Using Eccles Expectancy Value Model of Achievement-Related Choices (1991, 1998, 2004) and Model of Parental …
-
A Survey of Existing Interscholastic Athletic Training Rules in the Yakima Valley High Schools
If training rules as received in athletics are to be meaningful, they should serve a common purpose consistent with the practices of all who endeavor to preserve the discipline and training that constitutes wholesome growth though this medium. Therefore, this study explored present practices in …
-
Exploring predictors of sport commitment in coaches
The Sport Commitment Model (SCM) has been used to gain insight about the factors that influence people’s decision to continue participation in sport. Majority of the studies that are grounded in the SCM have been conducted with athletes. To date, few studies have examined sport commitment of …
-
A Survey of the Status of the Athletic Coach of the Public Secondary Schools in the Yakima Valley
The primary purpose of this study is to attempt to determine the administrative responsibility, academic training, and tenure of athletic coaches in public secondary schools in the Yakima Valley. It is desired that this study will serve as an aid in improving the coach’s status in the Yakima …
-
Anthropometric and physical fitness characteristics of badminton players in Icelandic youth national teams
The objects of this longitudinal study were i) to analyse which anthropometrical and physical fitness parameters characterize Icelandic youth badminton players, and ii) to determine if training of physical fitness has been sufficient for Icelandic youth badminton players. Data was collected from 21 …
-
The physical and physiological difference between soccer academy players and their non-academy teammates
Development of elite soccer athletes by means of sport academies has received a lot of interest recently from scientists looking for predicting factors of success. The aim of this study was to assess if there is a difference in physiological and/or physical attributes between players of a soccer …
-
NCAA Division I Athletes Preferences for Coaching Behaviors
… purpose of this study was to determine whether coaching behavior preferences of NCAA Division I athletes differ as a function of gender and type of sport. The Coaching Behavior Questionnare (CBQ; Martin & Barnes, 1999) was administered to 195 NCAA Division I athletes. Gender and sport type were …
-
The translation of Controlling Coach Behavior Scale (CCBS) from English to Icelandic and evaluation of psychometric properties of the Icelandic version
The Controlling Coach Behavioral Scale (CCBS) is a multidimensional self-report assessment instrument designed by Bartholomew et al. (2010). The Scale measures sport coaches´ controlling interpersonal style from the perspective of Ryan´s and Deci (2000a) self-determination theory. The aim of this …
-
Coaches' knowledge of injury and associated risk factors among young track and field athletes: A case study on the Western Cape Talent Development Programme (TDP) branch of the Mass participation, Opportunity and accessibility, Development and growth (MOD) programme for U12-U14 track and field athletes
… with a sound understanding of specialised coaching to teach developing athletes correct performance techniques, promote strategies to reduce the risk of injury, and be able to determine the need for medical attention in the event of an injury (9). The South African Department of Cultural …