Research and Insights on Professional Standards for Strength and Conditioning Coaches in the United States
This study utilizes literature review and logical analysis to examine the historical background,content,and characteristics of professional standards for strength and conditioning coaches in the United States.The objective is to provide theoretical guidance for the formulation of professional standards for strength and conditioning coaches in China.The findings reveals that the framework of professional standards for strength and conditioning coaches in the United States encompasses three levels:professional domains,standard dimensions,and basic requirements.These standards are characterized by their comprehensiveness,developmental nature,and practicality.Drawing upon the extensive experience in building professional standards for strength and conditioning coaches in the United States,and considering the research and formulation of professional standards for strength and conditioning coaches in China,several recommendations are proposed.These include clarifying the organization responsible for standard development,empowering frontline strength and conditioning coaches,promoting the professional development of strength and conditioning coaching based on professional standards,and establishing integrated professional standards for both pre-service and on-the-job strength and conditioning coaches.
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