sports coach UK is conducting a four year tracking study of coaches in the UK to examine their development as coaching professionals and to understand the long-term impact of coach education and support programmes.
Aims & Objectives
- Explore coaches' history and factors influencing entry into coaching
- Explore coach development in terms of education, qualification and experience
- Understand the impact of coach education and support programmes on coaches' experiences, knowledge and practice
- Identify the changing career profile of coaches
Methods
- Phase one: In-depth interviews with a varied sample of 20 coaches per year
- Phase two: Self-completion survey with a representative sample of 2000 coaches per year
Practical Implications
- Improve understanding of how coach education and development programs are targeted at coaches at different stages of development
- Improve the content and delivery of future coach education provision
- Provide recommendations for coach management and development, for both policy and practice
Project Leader: Melina Timson-Katchis
Other Information
- For the original research proposal click here
