Construction of Professional Competency Indicators for Rhythmic Gymnastics Coaches

Abstract

This study aimed to establish the professional competency indicators for rhythmic gymnastics coaches. A literature review was performed to explore the current developments of rhythmic gymnastics and the professional competency of athletic coaches. The Delphi technique was used to identify the professional competency indicators for rhythmic gymnastics coaches from 10 experts. The weighted scores of all indicators were determined by analytic hierarchy process. The results are as follows: (1) The professional competency indicator system for rhythmic gymnastics coaches consists of seven indicators for the dimension of professional knowledge, eight indicators for the dimension of professional skill and four indicators for the dimension of professional attitude. (2) The most important dimension in the professional competency indicator system for rhythmic gymnastics coaches is professional skill, followed by professional attitude and professional knowledge. (3) The key indicators of the dimensions of professional knowledge, professional skill and professional attitude are apparatus manipulation knowledge, choreographic ability and professional dedication respectively. It is hoped that the professional competency indicators for rhythmic gymnastics coaches proposed by this research could be a reference for the government and related agencies in cultivating the rhythmic gymnastics coaches.