Knowledge of the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Model from the Perspective of Swimming Coaches in Jordan

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1 Department of Kinesiology, School of Sport Science, The university of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

2 Kinesiology, school of sport science, the university of jordan

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This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge regarding the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model among swimming coaches in Jordan, as well as to examine differences in knowledge levels based on coaching classification (A, B, C). To achieve this objective, a specialized test consisting of 48 multiple-choice questions was developed, covering the seven stages of the LTAD model: Active Start, Fundamentals, Learn to Train, Train to Train, Train to Compete, Compete to Win, and Active for Life. The study adopted a descriptive survey methodology, and the sample included certified swimming coaches registered with the Jordan Swimming Federation. Data were analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). An independent samples t-test and a one-way ANOVA were employed to identify differences based on coaching classification levels. The results revealed a generally low level of LTAD-related knowledge among swimming coaches (48.46%). Furthermore, no statistically significant differences were found based on coaching classification (A, B, C). The study recommends increasing specialized training courses on the LTAD model for swimming coaches and integrating LTAD concepts into the coach certification programs (A, B, C) under the supervision of the Olympic Committee.
 

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