Exploring The Lived Experiences During Covid-19 Pandemic: The Sports Coaches Perspective

Abstract

Sports coaching has been considered a process of transforming a young child in preparation for sports competition and recreational activities that are suited to the changing demands of a sports society. This complex profession entails the development of training in which an individual is aiming for full attainment of skills, personal goals, and career opportunities. This study aimed to identify the experiences of Physical Education teachers who are sports coaches during the COVID-19 pandemic based on their lived experiences. Furthermore, the researchers utilized a qualitative descriptive phenomenological design using Colaizzi’s strategy for data interpretation and analysis of qualitative information, including in-depth interviews and document analysis. The findings of the study revealed several themes and subthemes that described how these sports coaches continue their coaching activities and sports programs during COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the findings of the study, a proposed intervention activity is formulated that included some activities to improve the sports performance of the athletes and to continue sports activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.