Dissertation
Coaching Elite Athletes with Physical Disability: The views of Coaches and Senior Administrators in Australia
University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Sunshine Coast
2019
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25907/00224
Abstract
Sport for athletes with disability is increasing in both professionalism and popularity, yet the stigma, exclusion and physical barriers frequently experienced by persons with impairment has been anecdotally reported to be correspondingly prevalent in the sporting community. Given the identified importance of coaches to the development, training and success of athletes, it is critical that suitably trained and qualified coaches are appointed and supported to coach these athletes to their fullest potential, yet many people working within the para-sport environment report that recruiting sufficient quality coaches is problematic. Although there has been a substantial volume of research undertaken into the associated topics of para-sport, coaching, and training and professional development, there is a lack of research which specifically examines these factors in terms of the experience of coaching elite athletes with disability.
Details
- Title
- Coaching Elite Athletes with Physical Disability: The views of Coaches and Senior Administrators in Australia
- Authors
- Yvette Wareham
- Contributors
- Geoff Lovell (Supervisor)
- Awarding institution
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Degree awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- DOI
- 10.25907/00224
- Organisation Unit
- Tropical Forests and People Research Centre; School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Forest Research Institute; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450906502621
- Output Type
- Dissertation
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