Datasheet1_Judo for older adults: the coaches' knowledge and needs of education.docx

This study aimed to explore the views of judo coaches on their perceived knowledge (PK) and needs for education (NE) for training older practitioners. In total, 470 international (Europe = 48%, Americas = 22%, Africa = 23%, Asia = 5% and Oceania = 2%) judo coaches (IJF: level 1 = 55,3%, level 2 = 33%; judo black belt: 3,4 ± 1,7 dan; F = 15%; university education: 68% >BA) responded an online survey encompassing demographic information and 35 items relevant to training older adults (Aging process; Safety and First Aid; Organization & Environment; Physiology and Fitness; Psychology & Mental Health; Teaching & Training) to be rated on a 7-point Likert scale for PK and NE. Non parametric statistics (p > 0.05) was applied to ascertain differences and relationships between PK and NE, respectively. A bivariate go-zone plot was used to highlight items with the lowest PK and the highest NE mean values. The coaches reported high PK (4.5 ± 0.3 pt) and NE (4.7 ± 0.1 pt) values, with significant higher PK values emerging for high education levels and judo experience. In considering their unique needs and special role, the judo coaches presented valuable insights to develop a sustainable educational curriculum tailored to train older judo practitioners.

本研究旨在探讨柔道教练对其感知知识（PK）及对教育培训需求（NE）的认知，以培养资深运动员。总计470位国际柔道教练（欧洲占比48%，美洲占比22%，非洲占比23%，亚洲占比5%，大洋洲占比2%）（国际柔道联合会：一级教练占比55.3%，二级教练占比33%；柔道黑带：3.4±1.7段；女性教练占比15%；大学教育：68%拥有学士学位以上）参与了在线调查，调查内容涵盖人口统计学信息及与培训资深运动员相关的35项内容（老化过程；安全与急救；组织与环境；生理与体能；心理学与心理健康；教学与训练），这些内容均需在7点李克特量表上对PK和NE进行评分。采用非参数统计方法（p>0.05）以确定PK与NE之间的差异和关系。通过双变量目标区域图来突出显示PK最低和NE平均评分最高的项目。教练们报告了较高的PK（4.5±0.3分）和NE（4.7±0.1分）值，高教育水平和柔道经验显著提高了PK值。在考虑其独特需求和特殊角色时，柔道教练们提供了宝贵的见解，以开发适应资深柔道运动员培训的可持续性教育课程。