Characteristics of learning and training of elite athletics in Brazil: the perspective of experienced coaches

• Main Author: Caregnato, André Felipe
• Publication Date: 2020
• Other Authors: Ordonhes, Mayara Torres, Silva, Marcelo Moraes, Cavichiolli, Fernando Renato
• Format: Article
• Language: eng
• Source: Journal of Physical Education (Maringá)
• DOI: 10.4025/jphyseduc.v31i1.3122
• Download full: https://periodicos.uem.br/ojs/index.php/RevEducFis/article/view/45947
• topic: Athletics; coaches; athletes; teaching; sport; Atletismo; treinadores; atletas; ensino; esporte

The present study sought to verify the perspective of the coaches regarding the teaching, learning and training process in Brazilian Athletics. Semi-structured interviews were applied to six Brazilian athletics coaches with participation in the Olympic Games. From the interviews, two categories were defined: formation and development of athletes; talent and long-term training. About the age indicated to start in athletics, the coaches reported that the ideal (f = 56.90%) is that the athlete starts in the sport in the youth. However, they chose not to stipulate a single age group to start in the sport. Characteristics that induce the organization of a work model in athletics (f= 26.14%) were frequent in the speeches. There was a lack of specific parameters on how the profession of coaching should be exercised - in this case athletics - it is necessary to have structures that enable the development of the coach’s career.