Training Versus Coaching: Aporia in the Debate of Professionalization

Abstract The demarcation debate about the professionalization of coaching is unfinished and still necessary. One reason for this debate is the transfer of the term coaching from the world of sports. Coaching is often compared and even equated with training. But does coaching in sports mean the same...

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Main Authors: Thomas Webers, Robert Zickermann
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-11-01
Series:Coaching | Theorie & Praxis
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1365/s40896-019-00030-z
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Summary:Abstract The demarcation debate about the professionalization of coaching is unfinished and still necessary. One reason for this debate is the transfer of the term coaching from the world of sports. Coaching is often compared and even equated with training. But does coaching in sports mean the same as training or can differences be made? Despite the rising popularity, coaching in sports has remained a vague concept. So on the other hand in business coaching: The reference to concepts like helping people helping themselves or advice without advice are paradoxical and non-discriminating. What can be resumed by this debate for the professionalization of coaching?
ISSN:2364-5148