Knowledge Of Coaches Research Articles

Screening the sports nutrition knowledge of athletic coaches in Sri lanka

Screening the sports nutrition knowledge of athletic coaches in Sri lanka

Analysis of the diet, weight-loss behavior, and nutritional knowledge of athletes and coaches in weightclass sports: influence of a coach's nutritional knowledge on athletes.

This study was conducted to investigate the nutritional knowledge of elite athletes undergoing weight loss and to identify differences in weight-loss strategies according to nutritional knowledge. The participants included 22 coaches and 88 elite athletes registered under the same affiliation. The survey involved translating the General Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire (GNKQ), and interviews were used to confirm the diet and weight loss patterns of the athletes. The coaches and athletes were divided into high-rank (12 coaches and 57 athletes) and low-rank (10 coaches and 31 athletes) groups based on GNKQ scores. Paired t-tests, correlation analysis, and logistic regression analysis were performed. GNKQ results showed significant differences between high-ranking and low-ranking coaches (p < 0.001). Furthermore, a significant difference in nutrition knowledge scores was also noticed between athletes with high-ranking and low-ranking coaches (p < 0.001). A strong correlation was observed between the GNKQ scores of coaches and athletes (r = 0.369; p < 0.001). The nutritional knowledge of coaches was also correlated with weight-loss strategies (weight loss attempt frequency; r = -0.235; p = 0.027; weight loss duration; r = -0.268; p = 0.012). Additionally, differences were observed in the intake of all nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and fat) in the diets of athletes (p < 0.001). Our study suggests that the nutritional knowledge of coaches indirectly affects athletes. Coaches have significant influence over athletes and possess experience with diet and weight-loss patterns. This insight should be effectively utilized to enhance the training and performance of athletes and coaches.

Knowledge, attitude and behaviour around concussion at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: part 2 – coaches, performance staff and players

ABSTRACT The objective of this observational cross-sectional study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and behaviour of coaches and performance staff (i.e. ‘coaching staff’), and players from the 32 teams qualified for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 regarding assessment and management of concussion in football. Two online surveys were developed: 1) coaching staff, and 2) players. The results were analysed descriptively. Eighty-four coaching staff and 229 players completed the survey. Concussion knowledge: 39% of coaching staff and 33% of players were aware of concussion protocol(s). Knowledge: concussion symptom onset time was correctly reported by 18% of coaching staff and 11% of players. Knowledge about risks related to sustaining a concussion or returning to play too soon varied in both groups. Attitude: 26% of coaching staff and 31% of players reported being very confident or confident in recognizing a suspected concussion. Half of the players (52%) reported to always report symptoms of concussion if feeling any. One (1%) member of the coaching staff and 24 (10%) players reported feeling that a player can return to play with mild symptoms after a concussion. Behaviour: Most coaching staff reported they would have supportive behaviour if faced with a suspected concussion on the pitch. Among players, 64% stated that they would leave the assessment to their team’s medical staff, and 4% would encourage their teammates to keep playing. In conclusion, coaching staff and players showed limited knowledge about concussion. Most coaching staff reported attitudes and intended behaviour towards protecting players’ health; whilst players' responses varied.

Self-Massage Training in Overcoming Post-Training Fatigue for Running Athletes

This service aims to provide training to athletes and track coaches in Gorontalo City regarding self-massage techniques to effectively overcome post-workout fatigue so that they can improve performance and speed up muscle recovery. This service was carried out at the Nani Wartabone Sports Center, Gorontalo City, which used some equipment, namely massage beds, mattresses, foam rollers, massage guns, mats, magnetic therapy back massagers, olive oil, and face towels. The method for this service was designed through field observation procedures, coordination with administrators, Focus Group Discussions, training, and evaluation. The results of this service show that the self-massage training carried out in Gorontalo City was proven to be effective in improving the skills and knowledge of athletes and coaches in dealing with post-training fatigue. The results of the training showed very satisfying participation, productive collaboration, and good application of the material by the participants. The self-massage technique taught was successfully implemented effectively, providing a positive impact on reducing fatigue and increasing the participants' body fitness.

Service quality management, coach knowledge through achievement motivation, and pencak silat student satisfaction in Kazakhstan

This study aimed to (1) analyze the effect of service quality on satisfaction through motivation, (2) analyze the effect of knowledge on satisfaction through motivation, and (3) analyze the direct effect of motivation on satisfaction. A correlational quantitative approach was employed, utilizing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Smart-PLS software. The subjects in the study amounted to 150 pencak silat athletes. The research instrument used a 1-4 Likert scale. Research Results indicated that the Average Variance Extracted (AVE) values were higher than 0.5 and 0.4, and composite reliability values were ≥ 0.7. Hypothesis testing revealed that: (1) service quality did not significantly influence motivation (t-statistic &lt; 1.96, p-value &gt; 0.05); (2) knowledge significantly influenced motivation (t-statistic &gt; 1.96, p-value &lt; 0.05); (3) motivation significantly influenced satisfaction (t-statistic &gt; 1.96, p-value &lt; 0.05); (4) motivation did not significantly mediate the effect of service quality on satisfaction (t-statistic &lt; 1.96, p-value &gt; 0.05); and (5) motivation significantly mediated the effect of knowledge on satisfaction (t-statistic &gt; 1.96, p-value &lt; 0.05). The R-square values indicated that the coefficient of determination for motivation was 0.548, suggesting that other variables in the study explained 54.8% of the variance in motivation. The coefficient of determination for satisfaction was 0.448, indicating that other variables explained 44.8% of the variance in satisfaction. In conclusion, this research provides in-depth insights into coach knowledge, student satisfaction, and motivation in Pencak Silat in Kazakhstan. The findings contribute to understanding the knowledge and qualifications of coaches, how to develop Pencak Silat in the region, and the impact of coach quality on tactics and strategies in Pencak Silat competitions. Keywords: Service quality, knowledge, motivation, satisfaction

Leg Muscle Power, Speed, and Flexibility Correlate with Mawashi Geri Chudan Kicking Performance in 12-14-Year-Old Boys at Dojo Victori's Karate

The purpose of this research is to know the relationship between legs muscles’ power, speed, and flexibility with mawashi geri chudan kicking toward boys Dojo Victori’s Karate athletes aged 12-14 years in 2022. The research method used is quantitative research through an experimental approach. Sampling technique in this research is purposive sampling with some requirements for population of boys’ Dojo Victori. This research is held starting from October 26th to November 16th, 2022. Statistical results show that legs muscle power is significantly related to the mawashi geri chudan kicking of 40.96%; leg muscle speed is significantly related to the mawashi gery chudan kicking of 56.25%; and leg muscle flexibility is significantly related to the mawashi gery chudan kicking of 72.25%. Subsequent statistical tests on all components have a simultaneously and significantly relationship to the kicking technique of 75.69%. Thus, the research will provide insight and knowledge for karate coaches to pay attention to the physical fitness components of their athletes, such as power, speed, and flexibility in the leg muscles. In addition, it is needed for further research on other components of physical fitness so that coaches get a complete and comprehensive understanding for the development of their athlete's abilities.

High school rugby coaches’ knowledge and opinions of concussion in KwaZulu Natal province in South Africa: an ecological cross-sectional study

BackgroundConcussions in Rugby Union are common with an increased risk to adolescent players. Coaches are key to injury prevention and a greater understanding of their knowledge and sentiments may guide future initiatives. There is a lack of data on rugby coaches, especially in South Africa. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge and opinions of high school rugby coaches regarding concussion management.MethodsThis cross-sectional study of 37 high school rugby coaches in South Africa, was conducted via a self-reported questionnaire. Concussion knowledge was scored for correct answers only with closed-question scaling methods to measure the importance of items of concussion management using a graphical rating scale. An attitude scale (Likert) was used to assess self-reported opinions and behaviours. Associations were calculated for participant characteristics and overall concussion injury knowledge.ResultsMore participants showed good overall knowledge of ≥ 75% (n = 22, 59% vs. n = 15, 40%), especially those with greater coaching experience (p = 0.021). Player welfare was perceived more important than player performance (185 vs. 164), with concussion prevention most important (184 of 185). Appealing characteristics of an injury prevention programme were the improvement of player skill (173, SD ± 0.75, mean 4.68), being adaptable (171, ± 0.86, 4.62), and being completed in the warm-up (167, ± 0.93, 4.51). The biggest perceived barriers were duration (138, ± 1.59, mean 3.73), effort (130, ± 1.56, 3.51), compliance and lack of knowledge (both 127, ± 1.68, 3.43).ConclusionThese results support the implementation of ongoing concussion education for rugby coaches and identify areas for promoting awareness and knowledge of concussion injury prevention, identification, and specific management of younger athletes. Appealing characteristics and barriers are highlighted and may allow for improved implementation and adherence to concussion prevention programmes.

FACIAL EMOTION RECOGNITION SYSTEM

Face Emotion recognition play a significance role in fields like aid, border management, police work, banking services, and client product. Facial expressions is wide utilized in social communication since they convey heaps of knowledge regarding folks, like moods, emotions, and alternative things. during this paper, we tend to review facial feeling recognition victimisation CNNs and highlight totally different algorithms and their performance impact. Further, we tend to demonstrate that utilizing CNNs during this field - ends up in a considerable performance increase. By forming associate ensemble of recent deep CNNs, we tend to get a FER2013 take a look at accuracy of 91.2%, outperforming previous works while not requiring auxiliary coaching knowledge or face registration. Key Words: Facial Expression, Confusion Matrix, Emotion Optimizer, Haarcascade classifier

EXPLORING THE PERCEPTIONS AND UTILIZATION OF VIRTUAL REALITY IN TENNIS COACHING: INSIGHTS FROM HIGH-PERFORMANCE AUSTRALIAN COACHES

BACKGROUND Innovation plays a crucial role in elite sports, including tennis, where technological advancements have significantly impacted the competition environment (e.g.,Hawkeye), equipment (e.g., racquet development), and training (e.g., SwingVision). However, the progress made in enhancing mental resilience and skill acquisition practices in tennis has not kept pace with these other areas. Virtual reality (VR) training and its advancements have been consistently evolving over the past decade in commercial, research, and sport settings, including the realm of tennis. Despite the existence of VR tennis programs, the reasons for the technology not being integrated into training or tournament environments at the sub-elite and elite levels remain unknown. Therefore, the objective of this study was to explore the opinions and knowledge of high-performance tennis coaches regarding VR. RESULTS The results revealed that 50% coaches had personal experience with VR, which 39% had experience with VR-tennis specifically. Limited technological capabilities of VR-tennis emerged as a consistent barrier for elite level athletes. Moreover, coaches highlighted limitations such as high costs and limited real-time manipulations, which further hinder the adoption of VR in tennis. CONCLUSIONS The viewpoints shared by coaches in this study can assist future VR companies in finding ways to access the elite tennis market, provide guidance to coaches interested in incorporating VR into their coaching methods, and foster the development of new practices for mental and motor skill learning through VR innovations.

Supporting Coaches to Learn Through and From Their Everyday Experiences: A 1:1 Coach Development Workflow for Performance Sport

This paper overviews an intensive 1:1 coach development workflow developed and used in U.K. performance and high-performance sport. The workflow has been field tested with over 60 coaches in mainly Olympic and Paralympic settings in a variety of sports. The workflow proposes six main stages: “beginning new relationships,” “seeking first to understand,” “preparing for reflective conversations,” “engaging in reflective conversations,” “working with difference,” and “supporting change.” The stages are tailored pragmatically to context, and the workflow does not suggest a fixed sequence. The application of the workflow requires adaptive expertise based on considerable coach development experience and a breadth and depth of coaching and coach development knowledge. The workflow suggests the need for coach developers to build and support trusting, collaborative, and supportive relationships with the coach, as a foundation for the coach development task. Coach development practices and the workflow are continually being developed and refined in a U.K. context, and future work will provide case studies, evidence of outcomes, and refinements to the work.

A global survey exploring tackle training knowledge, attitudes and practices of women's rugby union coaches

The coaching and performance context in women's rugby is not well understood, despite growing popularity worldwide. The aim of this study was to describe the knowledge, attitudes and tackle training practices of women's rugby coaches in relation to tackle safety and performance. A globally distributed online survey exploring coaches’ knowledge, attitudes and practices towards tackling women's rugby was completed by 357 coaches (mean age 41 ± 0.6 years) from 58 countries. The cross-sectional survey was distributed from March 2023 to June 2023. Survey development was guided by the Health Action Process Approach and informed by coaching experts, research evidence synthesis, and guidelines for international tackle safety programmes. Coaches believed that the risk of tackle injury in women's rugby is high and that proper tackle technique for safety is very important. More than 75% of coaches had never completed a tackle-specific training course, with only 39% aware of the availability of such courses. Time spent on controlled-contact and full-contact activities varied from 0 to 40+ min per week, averaging 10–20 min for both types of training. Barriers to the effectiveness of tackle training related to sociocultural factors, coach knowledge gaps, training environments, and player training considerations. Coach education, improved infrastructures, and physical development were ranked the highest priorities for improving tackle safety and performance. These findings inform future implementation strategies for tackle safety and performance in the context of women's rugby, highlighting the need to involve coaches in providing practical solutions, and the role of education and institutional/organisational support in facilitating such improvements.

What makes community sports programs successful? A group concept mapping study to identify effective elements

Adults in socially vulnerable positions can benefit from participation in community sports programs. However, there is a lack of knowledge about the effective elements of these programs. To identify these elements, we consulted three groups of stakeholders: social sports coaches, program coordinators, and social workers. The effective elements were systematically arranged by means of group concept mapping (GCM), a mixed-methods approach for organizing thoughts. The social sports coaches (n = 14) mentioned 152 effective elements, the program coordinators (n = 5) mentioned 81 effective elements and the social workers (n = 8) mentioned 115 effective elements. Overlapping effective elements were mentioned by all three stakeholder groups, such as the role of the social sports coach, a safe sports climate, and structure of sports programs. However, the sport-specific knowledge and skills of coaches were mentioned only by program coordinators. Moreover, only the social workers provided elements that were protective in nature, such as not overburdening the participants. Average importance scores differed for these elements within groups and between groups. In conclusion, various effective elements were deemed necessary for community sports programs to be successful. Moreover, GCM appeared a successful tool to systematically identify effective elements of an intervention from the perspective of relevant stakeholders.

Peningkatan Pengetahuan dan Keterampilan Organik dan PNS Politeknik Angkatan Darat dalam Penanganan Cedera Olahraga

Injury is one of the most common health problems experienced by TNI members in carrying out their duties as soldiers. Injuries to the TNI cause performance that is not optimal in carrying out tasks, especially field tasks. This community service activity aims to increase the knowledge and skills of coaches, organics, and civil servants in the Army Polytechnic environment. The activity was carried out on 24 August 2023 at the Politeknik Angkatan Darat, involving 19 organics and civil servants as participants. The activity began with the material delivery, then measuring participants' knowledge and skills in injury management. The activity results increased from 10.26 ± 1.24 to 12.47 ± 2.25. So, with the Community Service activities carried out, Poltekad Organics and civil servants can carry out independent handling of acute and subacute sports injuries to optimize healing and prevent recurrent injuries.

Edukasi Gizi Pencegahan Dan Penanganan Anemia Pada Atlet Muda Wanita Di Papua

Anemia is one of the crucial problems that are often experienced by female athletes. The occurrence of anemia in athletes will cause the training process cannot run optimally so that the increase in ability at a higher level does not occur. The purpose of this community service was to increase the knowledge of athletes, teachers and coaches, especially female athletes by providing nutritional education about the prevention and management of anemia in SMANKOR Papua. Thus, the creation of the good physical condition of female athletes who are able to score achievements. This activity took the form of nutritional education conducted by giving materials, discussions, evaluations and mentoring. The activity began with a pre-test and was done post-test at the end of the activity. The event was conducted online attended by students, teachers and coaches of SMANKOR Papua. The results showed differences in knowledge of students, teachers and coaches about the prevention and management of anemia, before and after nutrition education and mentoring. Thus, it can be concluded that nutrition education and assistance regarding the prevention and management of anemia affect the knowledge of students, teachers and coaches at SMANKOR Papua

Assessment of basic life support theoretical knowledge of football coaches after traditional and online education

Athletes are at risk for cardiac arrest and arrhythmia due to high physical activity during intense training and matches. When such a situation occurs, it is crucial that those around the athlete are able to provide basic life support (BLS) to prevent death from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Therefore, in this study, football coaches were given both online and traditional face-to-face BLS training, and then it was aimed to investigate whether the training model affected the increase in BLS knowledge. The study was conducted between 21 April and 21 May. A pre-test measuring theoretical BLS knowledge was applied to 261 football coaches. Then the coaches chose voluntarily basis what type of BLS training (traditional or online) they would receive. After the training, the post-test was applied to the participants. The obtained results were evaluated and the score increases between the 2 groups were compared. The overall level of knowledge was significantly higher in both course models after education (64&gt;86.5 for the Traditional group and 63.9&gt;83.6 for the Online group). Results showed that the mean increase in post-test scores was higher in the traditional education group (22.5 points for the traditional group and 19.6 points for the online group, p&lt;0.001). In conclusion, although traditional education seems to be more successful than online education in our study, there is no clear answer about the effectiveness of tranining models. Online BLS education may serve as an alternative to traditional education for groups that cannot participate in traditional education. Rather than choosing one over the other, an adaptive approach can be tailored to the needs of different groups.

“There’s No One-Size-Fits-All Approach”: Challenges and Strategies Coaching Preschooler Sport in Canada

Coaches are seminal figures within sport, playing a key role in youths’ development, particularly when their approach and practices suit the age and context in which they are coaching. However, little is known about coaches’ experiences within early years (&lt;6) sport. This case study examined coaches’ experiences in early years sport, revealing challenges-faced and strategies drawn-upon for effective coaching. Semistructured interviews with 10 coaches (Mage = 37.8; 7 male) leading multisport, soccer, dance, rugby, hockey, and t-ball programming to children 2–5 years contributed insights. Key challenges included children’s resistance to participate and varied ability levels; however, these were mitigated by creative best practices focused on age-appropriate delivery (e.g., use of stories/imagination, “classroom” management). Notably, effective strategies were often offered by coaches from private and club-based programs, whereas community-based volunteer coaches received less age-specific training and resources and had more turnover. Broader societal-level challenges related to parental expectations and pressures were also discussed. Findings highlight early years sport as a unique context in which interpersonal and intrapersonal coaching knowledge appear most critical. Identified best practices may support early years sport coaches in their day-to-day roles while highlighting the importance of preparing all early years sport coaches to deliver effective age-appropriate programming.

A Self-Reflective Toolkit of Adult-Oriented Coaching Practices in Masters Sport

The Adult-Oriented Sport Coaching Survey (AOSCS) assesses psychosocial coaching practices for coaches who work with adult athletes. The AOSCS can be used as a self-assessment tool for coaches’ professional development, but there is a need to better understand its relevance for coaches. The purpose of this study was to explore coaches’ perspectives of the AOSCS as a self-assessment tool for reflecting, intuitively appraising, and provoking elaborations on contextually embedded psychosocial practices when coaching adult athletes. Thirteen Canadian coaches (nine women/four men, aged 59–78 years) completed the AOSCS prior to watching a webinar regarding the research on coaching Masters athletes and the development of the AOSCS. Each was subsequently shared a copy of their AOSCS results and interviewed about their perceptions of the relevance and utility of the AOSCS. Interviews were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis, which resulted in three higher order themes (relevance of the AOSCS, using the AOSCS, and input from others) with six subthemes. The coaches see the AOSCS as provoking meaningful coach reflection, introspection, and learning intrapersonal coaching knowledge that serve ongoing coach development. As such, this paper outlines evidence with respect to the prospective relevance and practical utility of the AOSCS.

Evaluation of Sport Psychology Knowledge of Coaches at the Buleleng Volleyball Academy (ABVB)

Currently, the program contained in the training periodization focuses on physical training programs, techniques, and tactics for playing volleyball. However, the psychological condition is to blame if an athlete's performance fails. The generational difference between coaches and athletes greatly disrupts interactions, so a unique approach is needed that touches the psychological side of athletes in providing training and improving performance. This research aims to describe the level of understanding of coaches at the Buleleng Volleyball Academy (ABVB) regarding the psychology program of training periodization. This research is a descriptive analysis research, with 12 ABVB trainers as research subjects. Data were collected through observation and survey techniques with research instruments using two questionnaires. The first questionnaire determines the role of psychology in sports, and the second examines the coach's ability to implement psychology in training programs. Data analysis with data triangulation. This research was carried out during the Covid-19 pandemic, so it was carried out via Google Forms. The research results show that coaches understand the role of sports psychology but need to learn the form of training given to athletes. The conclusion is that ABVB coaches own sport psychology knowledge but have yet to apply it in handling athletes, so strengthening is needed to make coaches better at using it in training.

Enhancing Short Track Speed Skating Performance through Improved DDQN Tactical Decision Model.

This paper studies the tactical decision-making model of short track speed skating based on deep reinforcement learning, so as to improve the competitive performance of corresponding short track speed skaters. Short track speed skating, a traditional discipline in the Winter Olympics since its establishment in 1988, has consistently garnered attention. As artificial intelligence continues to advance, the utilization of deep learning methods to enhance athletes' tactical decision-making capabilities has become increasingly prevalent. Traditional tactical decision techniques often rely on the experience and knowledge of coaches and video analysis methods that require a lot of time and effort. Consequently, this study proposes a scientific simulation environment for short track speed skating, that accurately simulates the physical attributes of the venue, the physiological fitness of the athletes, and the rules of the competition. The Double Deep Q-Network (DDQN) model is enhanced and utilized, with improvements to the reward function and the distinct description of four tactics. This enables agents to learn optimal tactical decisions in various competitive states with a simulation environment. Experimental results demonstrate that this approach effectively enhances the competition performance and physiological fitness allocation of short track speed skaters.

‘It’s more like checking in with an old friend’: A qualitative study of medical students’ experiences with longitudinal coaches throughout medical school

Purpose Coaching in medical education facilitates learners’ growth and development through feedback, goal-setting and support. This study explored how coaching relationships evolve throughout medical school and the impact of longitudinal coaching relationships on medical students’ approach to feedback and goal setting in the clinical years. Method In this qualitative study using a constructivist paradigm, authors purposively sampled 15 senior medical students at University of California, San Francisco, to participate in individual semi-structured interviews (October–November 2021). The authors used an inductive approach to thematic analysis. Results The authors identified four themes: First, the student-coach relationship deepened over the course of medical school. Second, students identified factors that sustained and strengthened the student-coach relationship over time: a strong foundation to the relationship, the non-evaluative nature of the relationship, coach supportiveness and responsiveness, and coach knowledge of the institutional landscape. Third, coaches provided individualized advice, assessed trajectory, and guided feedback interpretation. Lastly, students applied skills of soliciting and responding to feedback and creating learning goals, originally learned through coaching experience. Conclusions Coaching relationships, grounded in trust, evolve to meet students’ changing needs as they grow into physicians. Students apply feedback and goal-setting skills learned with the coach in clinical settings with other supervisors.