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Coaches of athletes with a physical disability: a look at their learning experiences
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | McMaster, Sarah Culver, Diane Werthner, Penny |
| Copyright Year | 2012 |
| Description | Literature has shown that research on coaches of athletes with a physical disability is lacking. The purpose of this study is to examine the learning experiences of coaches in disability sport. Five coaches participated in this study. Data included two semi-structured interviews and two non-participant observation sessions with each coach. Thematic analysis was employed using theory of human learning as a theoretical framework. Results indicated three main themes influencing the coaches' learning and development: (a) their biographies, (b) how they chose to learn (i.e. through formal, non-formal and informal learning situations) and (c) the learning opportunities provided by their sport. The coaches noted the usefulness of varied learning situations, and identified a lack of resources and few non-formal and formal learning opportunities specific to disability sport. |
| Related Links | http://ruor.uottawa.ca/bitstream/10393/20684/3/McMaster_Sarah_2012_thesis.pdf |
| Ending Page | 243 |
| Page Count | 18 |
| Starting Page | 226 |
| ISSN | 2159676X |
| e-ISSN | 21596778 |
| DOI | 10.1080/2159676x.2012.686060 |
| Journal | Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health |
| Issue Number | 2 |
| Volume Number | 4 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited |
| Publisher Date | 2012-06-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Journal: Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health Special Education Disability Sport Coach Development Coach Education Para Sport Learning Situations |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Health (social science) Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Social Psychology Sports Science |
