FACTOR AFFECTING WOMEN COACHES PARTICIPATION IN SPORT COACHING,THE CASE OF MEKI ADMINISTRATION TOWN EAST SHOA,OROMIA REGIONAL STATE,ETHIOPIA

Abstract

The major purpose of this research was to assess the factor affecting women coaches towards sport coaching position the case of meki town administration. To this end, descriptive survey method was employed. The total population of the study was selected by purposive sampling techniques and there were 26 female physical education teachers,10 sport bureau workers and 10 project coaches. The source of data was obtained by primary data. Data collected from participant by questionnaires and interview were analyzed by using tables and interpreted by means of both qualitative and quantitative analysis method. Some of the major findings shows that, 76.6%.60% and 70% of PE teachers, sport bureau workers and sport project coaches respectively argued that family restrictions, 60% of sport bureau workers and sport project coaches were support attitudes, awareness and resources,70% and 60%project coaches and sport bureau workers replied that lack of spouse support, lack of interest and strong competition of men for coaching job and the self-sponsoring for coaching training were Factors influencing women’s involvement in coaching sports in Meki administration town. Suggested strategies to enhance women’s involvement include announcement and educations concerning women coaching, making coaching environment free of discrimination in coaching sports, promotion of women coaches and coaching.