A Case Study of an Experienced Coach in Disability Sports

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

The purpose of this study was to explore lifelong learning of an experienced coach in disability sports and how the coach learns how to coach disability sports in various learning situations.
To conduct this study, an experienced coach in disability sports was selected as a participant for this study. Data collection was done by using a variety of qualitative research techniques including formal interviews, informal interviews, observations, and field notes. The formal interviews were recorded and transcribed with the field notes. Data were analyzed by using thematic analysis method. A member check was conducted to ensure data trustworthiness.
The results of this study revealed that friend, sports, coaching, and special education played a significant role in developing her coaching until her college education and the coach utilized various learning sources in formal, non-formal, and informal learning situations.
In light of the findings of this study, it might be a good idea to infuse various learning situations into formal education for developing an effective coaching education program for disability sports.