Factors that Affect Hurdle Performance in Some Selected First Division Atheletics Clubs in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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2012-08
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This study is conducted with ultimate objective of exploring factors that affect hurdle
performance. Four sample first division athletics clubs were selected, from six Addis Ababa first
division athletics clubs,(Maremia betoch ,Fedral Police, Defense and Commercial Bank of
Ethiopia) Comprehensive sampling technique. Thus, the subjects in the study were 31athlets, 4
coaches, and 4 administrative staff. In this study descriptive survey method was employed.
Questionnaire was dominantly used as data collection instrument; unstructured interview and
observation were also used in the process. The data gathered through questionnaires were
analyzed by using frequency counts and their percentages; whereas the data gathered through
interview and observation were analyzed. From the data analysis, the major findings obtained
were: - There were less communications between the athletes and coaches. Because athletes
attitude towards the coach was very low, the support that the clubs were inadequate, from the
finding the major problems of hurdle race were lack of scientific method of training and ignorant
to the methodology of coaching, As well as the quality and quantity of training track, Lack of
qualified coaches, Injuries in relation to training and lack of psychological skill training, the
interest of the athletes and the coaches were very low, motivation of the athletes themselves and
coaches to motivate the athletes were less and total benefits (food and drink, pocket money, sport
wear, reward and monthly payment) of the athletes as well as coaches were unsatisfactory
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Hurdle; Clearance; “Rhythm Sprinting; Performance; Training; Takeoff and Landing