Collegiate athletes perceptions of the coaching profession.
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Diane L. Gill, Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: In this study, we examined college athletes’ interest in and perceptions of
the coaching profession. A total of 201 U.S. Division I athletes (100 males,
101 females; 119 White, 81 minority, 1 race unknown) completed measures
of a) their intention of entering the coaching profession, b) reasons they
would want to enter the coaching profession, c) perceived barriers that
would prohibit them from considering the coaching profession, and d) their
perception of discrimination in the coaching profession. Results indicated
that men were more likely than women to intend to enter coaching at the
Division I and professional levels. Gender and racial differences were found
in reasons for entering the coaching profession and barriers that prohibit
athletes from entering the profession. Women were more likely than men
to agree that male and female coaches were treated differently, and
minority athletes were more likely than White athletes to agree that
coaches are treated differently in sport based on their race/ethnicity.
These results may partly explain the lack of women and minority coaches.
Collegiate athletes perceptions of the coaching profession.
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Language: English
- Date: 2008
- Keywords
- coaching, gender, profession, race, women, college athletes, athletics, sports science