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reported significantly higher stress levels than their male counterparts, t(197) = −2.87, p = .01... more reported significantly higher stress levels than their male counterparts, t(197) = −2.87, p = .01, on all subscales. Overall, levels of stress were not significant by NCAA divisions I, II, and III F(2,201) = 1.25, p = .29, suggesting that coaches across all levels experience stress. Findings highlight the importance of monitoring work-life balance across all collegiate athletic divisions and the need to understand why females report higher levels of stress and how this can be improved. Future research should consider how burnout can be avoided through coaching education and training interventions that might aid coaches who perceive their work environment as stressful.

The nearly two dozen case studies in this realistic, timely book will help future and current coa... more The nearly two dozen case studies in this realistic, timely book will help future and current coaches of youth sports develop successful strategies to avoid or overcome obstacles and become more aware of the need to remain professional and consider the implications of their actions. Based on real-life situations, it considers ethical and practical dilemmas from sports in locations across the country.

These compelling case studies illustrate everyday scenarios—such as teaching style conflicts, scheduling issues, cheating, confidentiality decisions, and working with over-involved parents—that occur in school coaching and athletics. The cases and the thought-provoking discussion questions that follow allow readers to work through the types of dilemmas they will face in their coaching careers and then carefully formulate their responses and decisions. A resource list for each case allows readers to further explore the issues and develop their personal responses to each situation. An accompanying instructor's manual, available upon adoption, includes possible responses to all discussion questions.

Beginning Racquetball is written for beginning racquetball classes and players and is an easy-to-... more Beginning Racquetball is written for beginning racquetball classes and players and is an easy-to-read manual on the basics of the game. It is designed to provide the beginning student with the bare necessities about game rules, competent play, and basic strategies of racquetball. Detailed illustrations help students visualize grips, ball placement, and player movement on the court. Instructions directed at beginning racquetball teachers help customize drills and games to class size and student ability. The book covers equipment and safety; scoring; grips; forehand and backhand swings; offensive and defensive strokes; serves and returns; strategies; terminology; and ways to gain a competitive edge. There are also sections on drills and competitive play for students who want to get serious about the sport, including information on racquetball associations and official rules of play. Features An easy-to-read style helps students understand the elements of the game. Detailed illustrations help students visualize grips, ball placement, and player movement on the court. Instructions directed at racquetball teachers aid in classroom drills and games. Chapters on weight training and nutrition give students a competitive edge.

Papers by Timothy Baghurst

One of the many challenges faced by coaches is being able to understand and support each athlete ... more One of the many challenges faced by coaches is being able to understand and support each athlete as an individual while simultaneously developing collective efficacy within the team. Individual athlete behaviors are typically categorized as ego-oriented or task-oriented. Although the motivational characteristic of an ego-oriented athlete is measured by their comparison to others, the task-oriented athlete is measured by skill improvement. Therefore, the development of collective efficacy requires the coach to observe ego-oriented and task-oriented behavior and apply strong leadership to foster task over ego. The purpose of this article is to identify the different characteristics of ego-oriented versus task-oriented motivation, how an ego-oriented athlete is developed, and how a coach can influence athletes toward task-oriented behavior by being a positive role model, creating a mastery environment, and developing a cohesive team setting.

Schole: A Journal of Leisure Studies and Recreation Education, Sep 1, 2017

Abstract Demographic trends related to the baby-boomer generation suggest that the future will ne... more Abstract Demographic trends related to the baby-boomer generation suggest that the future will necessitate significant increases to the workforce serving this population. Recreational-therapy services are no exception, as this area of practice ties directly to the anticipated health-care and quality-of-life needs of this growing segment of society. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of a 30-hr service-learning project on recreational-therapy students' preferences regarding future employment in settings that serve older adults. Participants were a convenience sample of 23 recreational-therapy students who participated in a 30-hr service-learning project over the course of one semester. At the beginning and end of the semester, participants completed a single-item questionnaire asking them to rank-order their preferences regarding the client populations they would like to work with in the future. The Wilcoxon rank-sum test was utilized to determine changes in student preferences. Results indicated that prior to the service-learning project, older adults were the least desired population among five available options; however, after the service-learning program they were identified as the second most desired population. Findings suggest that participation in a service-learning program can increase recreational-therapy students' relative preference for working with older adults and should be considered when developing or revising academic programs.

Strength and Conditioning Journal, Jun 1, 2019

ABSTRACT RACQUETBALL IS A COMPLEX SPORT THAT INVOLVES MULTIFACETED MOVEMENT PATTERNS AND MUSCULAR... more ABSTRACT RACQUETBALL IS A COMPLEX SPORT THAT INVOLVES MULTIFACETED MOVEMENT PATTERNS AND MUSCULAR INVOLVEMENT. ANALYZING THE UNIQUE DEMANDS OF THE SPORT AND THE NEEDS OF THE ATHLETE PROVIDES STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING SPECIALISTS WITH THE REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE AND PREVENT INJURY. TO DATE, THERE IS NO MODEL THAT IDENTIFIES NOR PROVIDES SPORT-SPECIFIC PROGRAMMING FOR RACQUETBALL. THEREFORE, THE AIMS OF THE ARTICLE ARE TO EVALUATE THE PHYSIOLOGICAL DEMANDS OF RACQUETBALL, IDENTIFY THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF RACQUETBALL ATHLETES, AND DEVELOP SPORT-SPECIFIC TRAINING METHODS THAT WILL MAXIMIZE PERFORMANCE AND REDUCE RISK OF INJURY.

INTED2014 Proceedings, 2014

• The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS®) ... more • The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS®) and how it can be integrated into strength and conditioning programs of all levels. • We utilized current literature and previous FMS ® field experience to develop and recommend approaches for implementing FMS® protocols into strength and conditioning programs. • Description of FMS® Movements: The FMS® is a comprehensive biomechanical efficiency screen which is comprised of seven movements that have been deemed fundamental to athletic performance (7). Those movements include the; deep squat, hurdle step, in-line lunge, shoulder mobility, active straight-leg raise, trunk stability push-up, and rotary stability. • Process of Integrating FMS® into a Strength and Conditioning Program: FMS® should be integrated at the beginning of an athletic season, approximately 1/3 of the way through the season, and immediately after the season concludes. These assessment periods provide the strength staff with several opportunities to observe changes in functional capacity over the course of a season. • Next Steps following Integration of the FMS® into a Strength and Conditioning Program: After the integration of the FMS®, interpreting and disseminating the results are integral for developing a specific exercise regimen of all ages, ability, and movement capacity.

Case Studies in Coaching: Dilemmas and Ethics in Competitive School Sports Coach Wooden, like mos... more Case Studies in Coaching: Dilemmas and Ethics in Competitive School Sports Coach Wooden, like most truly "successful" coaches, understood that winning and losing games was secondary to teaching life lessons: "The University of Chicago's Coach Amos Alonzo Stagg was congratulated by a local reporter after a good season back in the 1920s: 'You did a great job!' Coach Stagg paused, then replied, 'I won't know how good a job I did for twenty years. That's when I'll see how my boys turned out.' The wins and losses matter: 'How my boys turned out,' mattered more to Coach Stagg. It mattered more to me too."-Coach John Wooden Middle school and high school coaches typically execute their practice plans with expertise, yet they sometimes are less prepared to deal with overly involved players, parents, and myriad pressures associated with coaching. Former coaches Baghurst and Parish offer assistance in dealing with some of the challenges faced by coaches in Case Studies in Coaching: Dilemmas and Ethics in Competitive School Sports. Drawing upon the coaching experiences of 17 contributors of actual real-life situations, the authors present 21 cases in which coaches are confronted with personal, professional, or ethical issues they must immediately address. Although each case study is brief (2-6 pages), the authors provide sufficient background information to contextualize the situation so the reader understands the realities and challenges facing the coach. The authors suggest that the decisions made or actions taken by the coach potentially will affect his or her career, make a difference in the lives of players, and impact the team, parents, school, and community. This book uses a story-telling, conversational approach with the goal of engaging the reader in the situation with the coach as the focal point. The authors seamlessly blend descriptive information with quoted exchanges between coaches, players, and other individuals involved in the scenario. Specifically, the cases deal with coaching styles, use of facilities, academic ineligibility, running up the score, work-job balance, coaching girls versus boys, coach-to-coach and coach-with-athlete relationships, handling pressures from boosters, parents, and school administrators, athlete injuries, adherence to school and team policies, cheating, eating

Strategies, Sep 1, 2017

here are many benefits for students associated with physical activity. From improved test scores ... more here are many benefits for students associated with physical activity. From improved test scores to improved mental health, keeping these programs in schools benefits the overall educational experience (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). However, physical education (PE) programs are at risk of being reduced or completely removed. According to a report conducted by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies (2013), nearly half of school administrators reported making significant cuts to PE, arts and recess to allow more time for reading and mathematics instruction. An undercurrent of these cuts is the fear of litigation because PE programs and activities could lead to injury and subsequent lawsuits (Barrios, Jones, & Gallagher, 2007). This fear is not something that can be ignored, but it also does not need to outweigh the many benefits associated with PE programs.

Journal of amateur sport, May 15, 2018

The Physical Educator, 2018

After-school physical activity programs for youth can develop and extend physical and mental skil... more After-school physical activity programs for youth can develop and extend physical and mental skills necessary for health across the life span. With the considerable time and effort required to operate such programs, it is important that youth are achieving tangible goals and benefit from the programs. Unfortunately, many after-school programs lack any formal evaluation process, and it is unclear whether participants accrue benefits. Using the experiences of developing and evaluating multiyear after-school programs, we discuss variables that should be considered in the design and operation of an effective after-school program. Examples include how to market the program, what to include, how the program’s size can affect outcomes, and how to effectively assess program effectiveness. Recommendations can be applied to other sport and physical activity–based programs to the benefit of program staff and participants. Subscribe to TPE

International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, Jan 25, 2019

The purpose of this study was to provide a detailed analysis of the research literature in sport ... more The purpose of this study was to provide a detailed analysis of the research literature in sport coaching for one decade (2005-2015). This study followed a similar process to Gilbert and Trudel's (Analysis of coaching science research published from 1970-2001. Res Q Exerc Sport 2004; 75: 3) study by following a four-step process: (1) an exhaustive search process was conducted on the sports coaching literature between the years 2005 and 2015, (2) articles were obtained and reviewed, (3) inclusion and exclusion criteria were executed; researchers negotiated themes and type of research method for each article for validity purposes, and (4) an analysis of the literature was conducted. There were 612 sport coaching-related research articles published between 2005 and 2015 in 119 different journals. Three researchers independently evaluated whether each article was sport coaching-specific or not, and agreement exceeded 90%. Researchers then coded and negotiated (inter-rater reliability) the type of research method employed for each study and the themes for each article until absolute (100%) agreement was achieved. Findings demonstrate a general increase in sport coaching publications over the 11-year period, and most articles (49%) utilized a quantitative research approach; in addition, sport psychology was the most reoccurring theme among the articles in this review. These findings provide valuable insight for future scholarly work in the field of sport coaching to enhance the coaching literature-base and are discussed later in this paper.

North American Journal of Psychology, Mar 1, 2018

Routledge eBooks, Jul 25, 2023