Socioeconmic Factors Affectingathletic Training in the case of Some Selected Clubs in Addis Ababa
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2012-08
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Addis Abeba university
Abstract
This study examined the influence of socioeconomic factors that affecting athletics training in
the development of athletes. The independent variables are factors like training, environment,
maturation, education, ethnicity, coaching and instruction, parental influence, culture and
nutrition. On the other hand the dependent variable is athletes’ performance development or
career in first division athletics clubs in Addis Ababa.
Using stratified random sampling 92 athletes; 8 coaches and 4 administrative staff of clubs
selected by their position. Information about the clubs gathered using interview and desk
review, from Addis Ababa Athletics Federation. Data collected from the subjects by using
questionnaire.
The study result Athletics clubs in Addis Ababa do not follow standard procedures for
athletics development for the reasons of lack of training field, shortage of qualified and
experienced coaches, and materials.
Most athletics clubs in Addis Ababa organized in the base of governmental organization.
Parents have a significance influence on athletes’ performance development and career.
Qualified and experienced coaches all rounded coaches have great influence for athletics
development even in the absence of materials and training fields.
39% of athletes responded that their cultural background had influenced their athletic
performance.
The most influenced socioeconomic problems for athletic development in the clubs were
training fields, materials and qualified coaches.
Administrative problems: organizational and club managers were appointed by political
affiliation, not on professional basis which lacks knowledge and interest of athletics.
Unrelated and ill qualified leaders could not impact the development of athletics. No
coordination and cooperation among the clubs unto national team in Ethiopian Athletics
Federation. Personal interest outweighs organizational interest, mission and goal
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Factors Affecting athletic Training