Conceptual model of educational parent–athlete interaction in sport

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to theoretically ground the educational interaction between parents and athletes in sporting activities. Another aim is to design a conceptual model basing on theoretical analysis. Scientific literature review and generalization methods were applied. This study illustrated by means of the conceptual theoretical model of parent–athlete educational interaction in sports and designed to demonstrate the expression of parent–athlete interaction, its action and empowering factors. Parent–athlete educational interaction in sport is a bi–directional system. Parents influence children; Children influence parents. The educational interaction depends on psychological support from parents, the child’s physical and emotional security, the coach’s positive coaching education strategy, competence and authority. The above listed elements confirm the importance athlete triangle: tri–dimensional interaction between parents, children and coaches.