Continuous Professional Development in Europe

Authors

  • Peter Farrell
  • Merlin Van de Braam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v20i57.418

Keywords:

Continuous professional development, Coach education

Abstract

With the game ever evolving, coaches need practical support and education on an ongoing basis. The present study summarizes the results of a survey of 24 European nations on Continuous Professional Development (CPD) practices within tennis coach education. Data was collected at the European Coaches Symposium held in Portugal in September 2011. Results from the study showed the different incentive strategies used for engaging coaches in CPD, the use of online resources for engaging in CPD, as well as the prevalence of mentoring programmes across Europe. Results are discussed in relation to improving CPD procedures in Europe and worldwide, as well as potential future directions for CPD.

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Published

2012-08-31

How to Cite

Farrell , P., & Van de Braam, M. (2012). Continuous Professional Development in Europe. ITF Coaching & Sport Science Review, 20(57), 30–33. https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v20i57.418

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