Factors Affecting and Challenges of Long Jump Performance in Some Selected First Division Athletics Clubs of Addis Ababa
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2012-08
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Addis Abeba university
Abstract
This study is conducted with ultimate objective of exploring factors that affect long jump
performance. Four sample first division athletics clubs were selected, from six Addis Ababa
first division athletics clubs,(Maremia betoch, federal police, Defense and Commercial Bank of
Ethiopia) using Comprehensive sampling technique. Thus, the subjects in the study were 29
athletes, 4 coaches, and 4 administrative staff. In this study descriptive survey method was
employed. Questionnaire was dominantly used as data collection instrument; unstructured
interview, documentary sources and observation were also used in the process. The data
gathered through questionnaires were analyzed by using frequency counts and percentages;
whereas the data gathered through interview and observation were analyzed. From the data
analysis, the major findings obtained were: - There is a gap between the club and coaches. That
means the coaches are not motivated by their monthly payment. The support from the club was
inadequate. From the findings the major problems and factors that affect long jump
performance are lack of scientific method of training and ignorant to the methodology of
coaching. As well as the problem of training area lack of qualified coaches for the event, Lack
of scientific training methods, lack of psychological skill training. Most of the athletes for long
jump were not selected according to talent scouting process and selection criteria, most of them
selected according to their current performance. This was one factor and challenge for low
performance of athletes in most clubs. Lack of motivation from coach, the concerned body and
from their own was also a problem. Lack of interest from athletes in the event because most
athletes were joins the event by the push of their coaches. Training area, training method of
coaches, coaching styles and lack of competition among clubs were a major factor that affect
long jump performance. Lack of attention for the long jump event and qualified coach for each
event were also a major challenge for first division athletics clubs of Addis Ababa.
Key words: Long jump, performance, training, approach run, take off, flight and landing
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Long Jump; Performance; Training; Approach Run; Take Off; Flight and Landing