UNVEILING THE COACHING EXPERIENCES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS ON THE ATHLETES OF PARA GAMES- A QUALITATIVE INQUIRY
Dave G. Filipinas, Porferia S. Poralan
Master of Arts in Education major in Physical Education, St. Mary’s College of Tagum, Inc. Graduate School Department, Tagum City, Philippines
Abstract
This phenomenological This phenomenological study was designed to explore and understand the challenges faced by Physical Education teachers coaching athletes in Para games. This study was conducted in secondary public schools in the divisions of Davao del Norte, Tagum City and Panabo City were 14 physical education teachers coaching athletes in para games participated in in-depth interviews and focus group discussion. Using the thematic analysis, major themes emerged: savoring triumphs as Para games coach, encountering coaching challenges, witnessing unfair treatment to Para games athletes and struggles in adhering instructions. To address the phenomenon coaches did the following strategies: utilization of differentiated techniques, pursuing professional activities and celebrate and appreciate athletes’ ability and performances. Moreover, the following were the insights of the participants such as: necessary provisions for coaches, and fostering an inclusive environment to Para athletes and adhering to desirable values. The results implied that the teachers had a lot of problems and difficulties while coaching athletes in Para games. They also needed assistance from other networks, parents, and other people around them, Nevertheless, teachers were still to adapt to the new approaches needed in coaching athletes in Para games.
Keywords: physical education, coaching athletes, Para games, physical education teachers, phenomenological inquiry, thematic analysis, Davao del Norte
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EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)
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Published on : 2025-01-09
Vol | : | 11 |
Issue | : | 1 |
Month | : | January |
Year | : | 2025 |