Coach Education Systems in Europe: A Competencies Comparison

Authors

  • Hrvoje Zmajic

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v19i54.534

Keywords:

Coach education, Competencies, Cross-country comparison

Abstract

The following article outlines and compares coach education across Europe. It discusses trends towards coaching becoming a recognised profession in Europe. The article then compares job types within coaching with the competencies associated with those roles. In addition it looks at contact hours across different syllabi, and how they compare with recommended ITF syllabus load.

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References

ATP (2011). Retrieved 12 July 2011 from http://www.itftennis.com/ juniors/rankings/

Duffy, P., Crespo, M. & Petrovic, L. (2010). The European framework for the recognition of coaching competence and qualifications - implications for the sport of athletics. New studies in Athletics, 25- 1, p27-41.

ENSSEE. (2008). Review of the EU 5-Level structure for the qualification and recognition of coaching qualifications. Proceedings of the 2007 Convention for the Recognition of Coaching Competence and Qualifications. Rio Maior, Portugal, 22 September 2007, pp. 1-27,

ITF (2011). Retrieved 12 July 2011 from http://www.itftennis.com/ juniors/rankings/

WTA (2011). Retrievied 12 July 2011 from http://www.wtatennis.com/ page/RankingsSingles/

Published

2011-08-31

How to Cite

Zmajic, H. (2011). Coach Education Systems in Europe: A Competencies Comparison. ITF Coaching & Sport Science Review, 19(54), 10–13. https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v19i54.534

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