The Development of Competencies for Sports Coaches in International Schools

Materials/methods. The study of competencies was conducted using in-depth interview techniques with five experts. The research instrument was a semi-structured interview form, analyzed using analytic Induction. The development of competencies was conducted using the Delphi technique with 17 selected experts. The research instruments were open-ended questionnaires and rating scale questionnaires. The consistency of experts' opinions was analyzed using the median and interquartile range. The consistency of competencies was examined with 264 SCI. The research instrument was a rating scale questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Second-order Confirmatory factor analysis.

Results. 1) The study of competencies revealed that knowledge competencies comprised six main terms, skill competencies comprised seven main terms, ethical competencies comprised four main terms, and personal characteristic competencies comprised five main terms. 2) In developing the competencies, the expert group agreed with the constructed competencies, and their opinions were consistent, passing all criteria. 3) Examine the consistency of competencies for SCI shows that p-value of 0.21, relative χ2 of 1.07, GFI of 0.93, AGFI of 0.91, NFI of 0.97, CFI of 1.00, Standardized RMR of 0.03, and RMSEA of 0.01. It was concluded that the null hypothesis was accepted, indicating that the research model was consistent with the empirical data.

Conclusion. The results contribute to the understanding of competencies for SCI and emphasize important indicators suitable for developing SCI competencies and establishing policies for universities that offer international physical education programs.

Keywords: Competencies, sports coaches, international schools

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