LEVEL OF ASSOCIATION BETWEEN THE IMPORTANCE ATTRIBUTED AND PERCEIVED COMPETENCE OF SPORTS COACHES

Abstract

The aim of this study was to verify the level of association between the Importance Attributed to the competences and the professional Competence Perceived of sports coaches from the State of Santa Catarina. 213 coaches who work with individual and team modalities participated in the investigation. For data collection modified and adapted versions of the Scale of Self-Perception of Competence were used. Chi-square test for single groups and Spearman’s correlation tests were used for statistical data analysis. Besides confirming the constructs of investigated dimensions, the evidence found allowed for the identification of some professional potentialities and professional needs, Professional Knowledge of Theory and Methodology of Sportive Training standing out.