Critically Evaluate How Current Sports Coaching Policy Is Shaping Coaching Developments
Attending a university degree course and from previous involvement within sport, I have recognised that several coaching philosophies are utilised within coaching. These experiences have provided me with a viewpoint that one philosophy does not fit all, due to different environments, abilities, ages and sporting backgrounds/traditions which will affect the way a certain sport or skill is coached. Lyle (2002) argues that coaches should not conform to one ideal philosophy; instead creation of an individual philosophy is necessary, as there is no set way of coaching. Lyle (2002) instead suggests that the coaching is a social process, with an emphasis upon the interpersonal dimension relating to ethical and moral questions for a coach to consider. Throughout this essay it will be necessary to outline my own philosophy, drawing upon the backgrounds which have helped to formulate it. Particular attention will be given to the coaching documentation and developments that currently present themselves to the UK and the countries coaches.
The major aim outlined within the coaching documents of this decade is the call for coaching to be considered a profession, by the year of 2012 (DCMS, 2002, SCUK, 2006). Furthering upon this wish is the aim of the country to have a sports system that is the envy of the world by 2016 (SCUK, 2007). Therefore it is clear to see that coaching is attempting to progress, despite scepticism in the likely progress from Lyle (2002) and Jones (2007). It is clear to me that many of the aims of the Coaching Task Force document (DCMS, 2002), UK Action Plan for Coaching (SCUK, 2004) and the latest 3-7-11 document (SCUK, 2007); continue place emphasis on similar goals. For example, all three documents are of the opinion that greater quantity and better quality coaches are needed. This could infact raise the question that coaching has not developed at the rate necessary for professional status. This is an assertion held by Jones (2007) who points to the
The major aim outlined within the coaching documents of this decade is the call for coaching to be considered a profession, by the year of 2012 (DCMS, 2002, SCUK, 2006). Furthering upon this wish is the aim of the country to have a sports system that is the envy of the world by 2016 (SCUK, 2007). Therefore it is clear to see that coaching is attempting to progress, despite scepticism in the likely progress from Lyle (2002) and Jones (2007). It is clear to me that many of the aims of the Coaching Task Force document (DCMS, 2002), UK Action Plan for Coaching (SCUK, 2004) and the latest 3-7-11 document (SCUK, 2007); continue place emphasis on similar goals. For example, all three documents are of the opinion that greater quantity and better quality coaches are needed. This could infact raise the question that coaching has not developed at the rate necessary for professional status. This is an assertion held by Jones (2007) who points to the
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