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Purdy, Laura and Jones, R.L. (2011) Choppy Waters: Elite Rowers’ Perceptions of Coaching. Sociology of Sport Journal, 28 (3). pp. 329-346. ISSN Print: 0741-1235 Elecronic: 1543-2785.
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The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between elite rowers and their coaches. We were particularly interested in how the rowers constructed and
negotiated the interactions and pedagogical actions of the coaches. Drawing upon participant observation and the principal researcher’s reflexive journal, data were collected over a five-month period while ten rowers participated in a preparatory training camp for subsequent selection to compete at upcoming major events. The
data were analyzed inductively (Rubin & Rubin, 1995). The findings demonstrate the importance of social expectations within the coaching context. Such expectations have to be at least partially met if the coaching “contract” is to be honored(Jones, 2009). Not doing so, puts at risk the respect of athletes, without which coaches simply cannot operate (Potrac, Jones & Armour, 2002).
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | Staff and students at the University of Worcester can access the full-text of this article via the Official URL. External users should check availability with their local library or Interlibrary Requests Service. |
| Uncontrolled Discrete Keywords: | elite rowers, rowing, coaching, sport |
| Subjects: | G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) L Education > L Education (General) |
| Divisions: | College of Business, Psychology and Sport > School of Sport and Exercise Science |
| Depositing User: | Laura Purdy |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Apr 2012 09:45 |
| Last Modified: | 17 Jun 2020 16:56 |
| URI: | https://eprints.worc.ac.uk/id/eprint/1554 |
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