Coaching and training as influential factor, affecting sport at universities level

Abstract

Background : In Pakistan, the performance of the university athletes is not satisfactory with reference to preparedness for such kind of athletes to compete in international level. Therefore, this study intends to focus upon the role of proper coaching and training as factor in the production and preparedness of university level athletes to participate at international level sports. Purpose: The main purpose of the current study was to investigate the existence of coaching and training as factor influencing sport participation and performance of the athletes at universities level. Material : The total 671 athletes and 31 director sports were selected from both public and private sector universities as sample through random sampling technique. Data was collected through Self-administered, Likert type questionnaire. Results: Our results revealed that improper coaching and training affect sport performance of the athletes both in public and in private sector universities. Furthermore, the influence of coaching and training were found more at private sector universities in comparison with public sector universities. Also, there were no significant gender-wise (male, female) as well as category-wise (director sports, athletes) responsive differences were observed. Conclusion: It was concluded that improper coaching and deficit facilities, lack of responsible coaching, negative reinforcement and unavailability of trained coaches negatively affect the sports performance of athletes. In addition, insulting, shouting, verbal abusing of coaches and trainers, as well as discrimination and nepotism hinder sports activities at universities.