The research takes a comprehensive look at sports coaching across the UK thus filling a significant knowledge gap.
For the first time it is possible to make an accurate assessment about the number of coaches in the UK, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
The research profiles coaching qualifications, paid coaches, full-time and part-time coaches.
It considers why individuals become coaches and the problems they experience including issues such as licensing, litigation and insurance.
The results show that there is significant public interest in coaching: 1.2 million individuals are currently involved in some kind of coaching activity in the UK - one in fifty people - however, a vast majority of this is informal and voluntary.
For example, only around 470,000 coaches have a coaching qualification, 230,000 are paid to coach, and only 60,000 coach full-time.
To view or download the whole report please click on the link below (please be patient whilst the document downloads).
Sports Coaching in the UK - Final Report (Please note this file is 4mb and may take a while to download)
Sports Coaching in the UK - Press Release
