Abstract
The aim of this research is to approach the characteristics in fencing coaches through the opinions of the parents of the athletes. The pattern of the research is phenomenon. A total of 10 parents, whose children participated in fencing competitions, participated in the study. In the study, the data were collected by using the “Personal Information Form” containing questions for parents and the semi-structured “Parental Interview Form” consisting of open-ended questions. In the study ‘Personal Characteristics Required by the Coach, Professional Skills the Coach Should Have, Communication Skills The Coach Should Have, Training Performance Expected from the Coach, Tournament Performance Expected from the Coach’ themes were reached. As a conclusion of the results obtained in the study, it is recommended that coaches take part in continuous development activities and establish a strong communication network with parents and athletes.
Highlights
Fencing is a sport that takes place on what is called a ‘strip’ or ‘piste’, about 14 meters long and 1,5-2 meters wide where the athlete wears a protective mask, gloves and white colored clothing and a tool used a weapon which resembles a sword
The aim of this research is to approach the characteristics in fencing coaches through the opinions of the parents of the athletes
In the study ‘Personal Characteristics Required by the Coach, Professional Skills the Coach Should Have, Communication Skills The Coach Should Have, Training Performance Expected from the Coach, Tournament Performance Expected from the Coach’ themes were reached
Summary
Fencing is a sport that takes place on what is called a ‘strip’ or ‘piste’, about 14 meters long and 1,5-2 meters wide where the athlete wears a protective mask, gloves and white colored clothing and a tool used a weapon which resembles a sword. It is a sport that consists of 3 branches called foil, saber and epee where the object is to score a point or touch by hitting your opponent by touching them (FIE, 2019). Fencing is a sport that is based on certain rules and techniques generally played indoors. It is an individual sport with many playing techniques that requires very functional use of the muscles by keeping together many variable factors in which mental properties are of great. The purpose of all parts is to improve athlete performance and achieve the targeted performance
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