Toward a Sociology of Strength and Conditioning Coaching. Issue 3 (June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mills, Joseph P.; Gearity, Brian
• Is Part Of: Strength and conditioning journal. Volume 38:Issue 3(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-06
• Subjects: preparation -- effectiveness -- psychology -- theory -- research -- science -- social; Physical education and training -- Periodicals; Bodybuilding -- Periodicals; Muscle strength -- Periodicals; 613.7
• DOI: 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000198
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1524-1602

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT: A GAP IS SAID TO EXIST BETWEEN SPORT SCIENCE AND COACHING RESEARCH AND REAL-WORLD PRACTICE BECAUSE OF THEIR DIFFERENT REALITIES. MOREOVER, THERE IS VERY LIMITED RESEARCH AND THEORIZING ON THE SOCIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING (S&C) COACHING. THE DISCIPLINE OF SOCIOLOGY AND ITS SUBDISCIPLINE THE SOCIOLOGY OF SPORT COACHING OFFER A WEALTH OF TOOLS TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES AND ENHANCE COACH EDUCATION, PREPARATION, AND ULTIMATELY EFFECTIVENESS. THUS, THE PURPOSE OF THIS ARTICLE IS TO PRESENT SOCIOLOGY TO THE FIELD OF S&C BY DEMONSTRATING HOW A SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE COULD PROVIDE VALUABLE INSIGHTS INTO S&C COACHES' EVERYDAY ISSUES.