The use of reflective practice to support mentoring of elite equestrian coaches

Autor: Jo Winfield, Jane Williams, Martin Dixon
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2013
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Zdroj: International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 162-178 (2013)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1741-8305
Popis: Many equestrian coaches are self employed and receive no formal support for development after completion of their lead body qualification. This study investigated a potential solution to maintain professional enthusiasm and engagement. Three elite coaches were selected through purposive sampling to engage in a distance mentoring scheme, and data collected via interviews and self-reflection. Key results drawn down from emergent themes were sub-divided into four reflective aspects and four mentoring themes. During this process coaches developed a positive cognitive awareness of their own ability facilitating ownership of their practice. Findings suggest the mentoring process supportive and aided development of self-reflection.
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