This investigation was supported by the Ministry of Education and Science of Spain(DEP2009-10253);FPU Program of the Ministry of Education,Culture and Sports(FPU12/05606).
The aim of this study was to analyse the rate and content of 10,430 messages,sent by 21 handball coaches in 21 matches,in relation to score and match phase.Three situations were defined as regards score:large victory,...
Individual differences in biological maturation present challenges for coaches involved with youth soccer players.Youth in the same chronological age group vary in terms of stage of maturity(pre,circum-and post-pubesc...
Purpose It is well recognised that injury prevention training can reduce injury incidence,however current coach education pathways do not provide grass-root coaches with the knowledge and confidence to deliver such tr...
Gymnasts are exposed to intense training,frequent competitions,controlled diets and high levels of psychological distress in youth age.These aspects can negatively affect athletic performance and have health consequen...
Numerous studies have been conducted on alcohol and sports among student athletes focusing on the causes, consequence, and intervention measures. However, information is scarce about the perspectives of coaches on alc...
supported by the Irish Research Council(Grant No.GOIPG/2014/914)
Purpose: This study aims to identify the concussion-related training and education needs of Gaelic Athletic Association(GAA) coaches in Ireland,as well as the preferred method of concussion education delivery.Methods:...
The aim of this study was to examine athletes’ and coaches’ attitudes and intentions with regard to doping, using the theory of planned behavior (TPB) model. This model [1], explains all the behaviors which are rela...
Strength and conditioning coaches have become a vital part of sport programs. The majority of college and professional teams have one or more strength and conditioning coaches on their staff. Currently there is limite...