Table 1 Descriptive Characteristics of Coaches
From: Coaches’ Perceptions of Common Planning Concepts Within Training Theory: An International Survey
Gender | Age | Academic qualification | Location | Coaching qualification? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Male (92%) | 18–34 (38%) | School leaving qualifications (8%) | UK/Ireland (36%) | Yes (84%) |
Female (8%) | 35–54 (52%) | Bachelor’s degree (31%) | Europe (not incl. the UK or Ireland) (23%) | No (16%) |
55–64 (8%) | Masters degree (49%) | North America (23%) | ||
65+ (3%) | Doctoral degree (11%) | Asia (4%) | ||
South America (4%) | ||||
Africa (0%) | ||||
Oceania (11%) |
Years coaching | Individual or teams sports | Personal participation in sport | Level of athlete(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
1–5 (20%) | Team (42%) | Yes (92%) | Amateur/Recreational (14%) |
6–10 (29%) | Individual (58%) | No (8%) | Regional (25%) |
11–15 (20%) | National (29%) | ||
15+ (31%) | International (32%) |