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Table 3 Overview of findings in step 1

From: Development of an Educational Program for Non-Professional Soccer Coaches in Charge of Community-Based Soccer in Men with Prostate Cancer: a Qualitative Study

Sub-themes

Overarching themes

Summary of proposed learning goals

Empathy and potential identification

Theme 1 The Coach’s Qualifications

- Learning about the disease (prostate cancer and treatment program)

- Personal role of the coach (being an empathetic authority)

- Knowledge of how to support the health-promoting effects of the soccer training

- Theory and practice for warming up to prevent injury (FIFA 11+)

- Rules on the risk of injury and guidelines on participation by impaired players

- Theory on men, health- and disease-related behavior, including the importance of securing the men’s commitment, possibly through use of mentors

Authority

Knowledge of prostate cancer and treatment

Warm-up, exercises and games

Theme 2 Structure of the Training

Warm-up (FIFA 11+)

Autonomy and self-determination

Risk groups (pain)

Theme 3 Prevention of Injuries

Focus on training rather than matches

Gentle start/instruction

Establishing a commitment

Theme 4 A Non-Patient Environment

Less focus on disease