KINE 1000 Chapter : Coaching and Power

• School: York University
• Department: Kinesiology & Health Science
• Course: KINE 1000
• Professor: Parissa Safai

Document Summary

Author uses research from professor-student relationships as not much research has been done on coach-athlete relationships: keep in mind coach-athlete relationships tend to be even closer (even on a professional level) One end relationship is strictly that of a coach and an athlete; other end coaches and athletes who have formed sexual/romantic relationships: varying degrees of friendship lay in between. When coaches and athletes are intimate: the power differential. 2 main danger areas when coaches have romantic/sexual relationships with their athletes: pertaining to a position of expertise (not an area as would be seen in any relationship) y relationship cannot possible be equal. favouring the player the coach is intimate with (consciously or not) or purposely withholding attention, etc. to prove that there is not favouritism y either way, both the athlete the coach is intimate with and the.