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The Stress of Coaching
The Physician and Sportsmedicine
|July 12, 2016
Summary
Coaching can cause significant psychophysiological stress for individuals in the profession. This stress is present across all sports, not limited to major competitive levels.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Occupational Health Psychology
Background:
- Coaching is a demanding profession with potential negative impacts on well-being.
- Previous research has identified stress as a factor in various professions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the psychophysiological stress experienced by coaches.
- To determine if stress in coaching extends beyond major sports.
Main Methods:
- The study examined the psychophysiological stress levels in coaches.
- Data was collected across various sporting disciplines.
Main Results:
- Coaching is confirmed to precipitate psychophysiological stress.
- Significant stress was observed in coaches across a wide range of sports, including non-major ones.
Conclusions:
- Coaches are susceptible to considerable psychophysiological stress.
- Interventions to mitigate coaching stress should consider all levels of sport.
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