Coaching Behavior and Student-Athlete Performance in a Women’s Universty in China

Abstract

Coaching in the realm of sports has transcended its traditional boundaries, evolving into a multifaceted discipline that encompasses much more than simply teaching technical skills or devising winning strategies. Coaches are now recognized as pivotal figures who wield immense influence over the development, motivation, and performance of student-athletes.This study determined the relationship between coaching styles and student-athlete performance with the end view of developing a comprehensive guide for a team-building program for both the coaches and athletes.The researcher used the descriptive-comparative correlational research design,The researcher will only select the athletes who are actively involve in the sports program of the university and who are bonafide athlete of Hunan Women’s University during the conduct of the study. The researcher made use of the researcher-made questionnaire which was the main tool to gather the data in this research.Statistical Treatment of the Data includes Frequency Count and Percentage,Weighted Mean,t-test/Analysis of Variance (F-Test),Pearson’s r.The analysis of athlete respondents' perceptions reveals a high level of satisfaction and positive perception regarding their relationship with the coach.The self-assessment of student athlete respondents demonstrates a noteworthy trend of consistent and high levels of self-assurance and confidence across various dimensions of their athletic performance.There is strong positive correlations observed between coach behavior and athlete self-assessment and it underscores the importance of supportive, communicative, and motivating coaching approaches in enhancing athlete performance and well-being. Based on these findings, the study proposes six measures such as prioritizing sports programs and strengthening injury prevention programs.