An Evaluation of Swimming Coaching Programs

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10.2991/yishpess-cois-18.2018.131How to use a DOI?

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evaluation, coaching program, swimming

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the context, input, process and product for the implementation of swimming sports training program in Bengkulu City. The research was conducted at Tirta Cempaka Swimming Club and Tirta Rafflesia Swimming Club. All the components contained in the training program which included 2 coaches, 20 athletes, 20 athlete’s parents were used as subjects of the study. Data collection techniques employed include observations, questionnaires, tests and measurements, and documentations. Quantitative and qualitative descriptive analysis were employed as data analysis techniques. The results of the evaluation carried out on the performance improvement program in Bengkulu City showed that (1) with regards to the ‘context’, the goal of the training was good and parental support to the athlete was substantial but there were some parents who were less supportive to the athletes; (2)When it comes to the input, the level of competence of the trainer was good, but the physical ability level and athlete attractiveness were found not to be good enough. Other supporting factors such as facilities and infrastructures and training qualifications was found to attain an ideal achievement, although some training equipments were still not available. (3) For the process, generally, the training process was running well. In the selection of a training program and carrying out analysis on an existing program with respect to the field condition, the coach had run the program well and the athletes were quite active in running the training program that had been given. Finally, (4) with respect to the product, generally, swimming clubs in Bengkulu city showed good results in regional competitions but have not been in impressive in national and international level.

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© 2018, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Indra Gunawan
AU  - Sugeng Purwanto
PY  - 2018/12
DA  - 2018/12
TI  - An Evaluation of Swimming Coaching Programs
BT  - Proceedings of the 2nd Yogyakarta International Seminar on Health, Physical Education, and Sport Science (YISHPESS 2018) and 1st Conference on Interdisciplinary Approach in Sports (CoIS 2018)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 519
EP  - 522
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/yishpess-cois-18.2018.131
DO  - 10.2991/yishpess-cois-18.2018.131
ID  - Gunawan2018/12
ER  -