Naslov
Pedagogical competencies of coaches

Autori
Alajbeg, Anna ; Hraste, Mladen ; Mršić Zdilar, Ana

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
ICERI 2021: 14th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation: Proceedings / Gómez Chova, L. ; López Martínez, A. ; Candel Torres, I. - Valencia : International Academy of Technology, Education and Development (IATED), 2021, 2784-2789

ISBN
978-84-09-34549-6

Skup
14th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation, ICERI 2021

Mjesto i datum
Online, 08.11.2021. - 09.11.2021

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
athletes ; coaches ; education ; pedagogical competencies ; sport

Sažetak
The pedagogical competencies of coaches have recently become the focal topic of sports pedagogy which aims to maximise the role of coaches in the process of education of children and youth. A pedagogically competent coach is expected to possess and apply knowledge and skills, but also personal characteristics in order to be a positive role model with whom children and youth can identify, i.e., a role model who is gladly admired and respected by children. The aim of this paper, based on previous research, is to analyse the risk factors which directly and indirectly affect the educational outcomes of children if their coaches do not possess adequate pedagogical competencies. In addition, the authors state and explain the pedagogical competencies that coaches should possess and continuously improve. The authors also indicate the harmful effects of the coaches` application of inadequate pedagogical procedures on the psychophysical development and sports achievements of children. A pedagogically incompetent coach can negatively affect the formation of the child's personality, moral and social development. Poor relationships between coaches and children often result in children’s emotional, psychosomatic, and social problems, which may even lead to their giving up on sport altogether. In the conclusion of the paper, the authors propose the development of strategies and the provision of multiple support to coaches throughout the education system, as well as continuous insight, monitoring and counselling by external experts. This is the only way to create the preconditions for the optimal psychophysical development of children and their athletic and personal achievements.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Pedagogija, Kineziologija

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