Leadership behaviors of coaches, perceived by athletes in basketball and self efficacy in youth sport.

Journal Title: Antropomotoryka. Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 27, Issue 78

Abstract

Introduction: Leadership provided by the coach is mainly instrumental in enhancing the motivational state of the group [6]. The motivational state of the group is the ultimate basis of performance effectiveness. Research in leadership process and athletes self- efficacy in sports may significantly contribute to the understanding of sport performance. Aim. This project was initiated to describe and distinguish types of behaviors made by basketball coaches in the opinion of the players. The study included athletes’ preference for specific leader behaviour and athletes perceptions of their coaches' behaviour in relation to athletes self –efficacy. Material and methods. The study covered 50 professional basketball players between 16-18 years old. Tools: Leadership Scale for Sports (SPS) in polish adaptation by Z. Wałach –Biśta [14], General Self Eficacy Scale (GSES) R. Schwarzer, M. Jerusalem i Z. Juczyński [9]. Results: Statistical calculations revealed the compatibility of respondents in the analyzed parameters. The studies have shown correlation between level of self efficacy and and the 2 sub-scans of the SPS questionnaire: training and instruction and democratic beahavior. Conclusions: Coaches should be aware of the athletes’ self - efficacy to be able to modify their behavior accordingly.<br/><br/>

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Iwona Janas

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Iwona Janas (2017). Leadership behaviors of coaches, perceived by athletes in basketball and self efficacy in youth sport.. Antropomotoryka. Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences, 27(78), 39-46. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-273779