2-Introduction to Scientifics sports coaching.pptx

Scientific sports coaching is the application of research-based knowledge and modern technology to enhance athlete performance. It combines principles from physiology, biomechanics, psychology, and nutrition with data-driven tools such as performance analysis, wearable devices, and load monitoring. This approach helps coaches design effective training programs, prevent injuries, and support athletes’ physical and mental development, ensuring systematic and evidence-based progress.

1. Introduction to sports coaching Yasir Ali Session 2014-16 GCUF

2. Coaching  is a form of development in which an experienced person, called a  coach , supports a learner in achieving a specific personal or professional goal by providing training and guidance.

3. What is Sports Coaching? Sports coaching can be defined as the process of motivating, guiding and training an individual in preparation for any  sporting , hobby, career, or event. Most professional sports people have coaches to help them, train and compete. It’s a common misconception that only elite athletes can benefit from the guidance of a sports coach.

4. Sports Coaching Sports plays an important role in our life. Some people participate in sports simply for fun, while others view it as a fundamental part of their lives and strive constantly to do better. Whatever, your motivations for taking part in sports, a coach can help you to not only motivate but can also maximize your level of enjoyment in whichever activity you choose.

5. Sports Coaching To achieve great things in sports, we do not have to put our bodies and mind through extensive training programmes, either. The most important aspect of improving sports performance is to strive everyday to be fitter, faster, stronger and sharper then we were the day before.

6. Coaching Process The coaching process is complex but has been broken down to a simple cycle of planning, delivering and analyzing. According to miles (2003), the coaching process is a continuous succession of observation, analysis, goal setting, planning, evaluation and action planning for next cycle.

7. Role of a sports coach The rule of sports coach is hugely varied, but it mainly involves: Teaching rules, techniques and tactics to beginner. Providing an objective view to help teams and individuals enhance performance. Helping those involved in top-level sports deal with pressure faced in a highly competitive environment.

8. Benefits of Sports Coaching 1. Increase long term participation in sports. 2. Transfer abilities to other sports. 3. Improve sporting performance. 4. Creates a healthier nation. 5. Develop valuable life skills. 6. Injury prevention. 7. Improve academic performance.