Student Athletes And Teacher Coaches’ Taekwondo Participation As Strategy On Leisure And Life Satisfaction And Promotion Of Physical Fitness

Abstract

Study Purpose. The purpose of this research was to investigate whether involvement in taekwondo by student athletes and teacher coaches is related to serious leisure activities and levels of life satisfaction in connection to the promotion of physical fitness

Materials and Methods. In this research project, a descriptive correlational research design served as the approach that was applied. The researcher established and prepared the interview and observation technique based on comprehensive readings and reviews of literature and studies. Before coming up with the list of interview questions, many books, periodicals, journals, published and unpublished research papers, thesis, and dissertations relevant to student athletes were evaluated and consulted.

Results and Discussions. There is a considerable association between the satisfaction that student athletes have with their promotion to leisure and lifestyle and the contentment that teacher coaches have with their jobs. On the other hand, there is not a substantial association between the promotion of student athletes' physical health and the coaching provided by teachers.

Conclusion           Teacher coaches should prioritize teaching student athlete the nitty gritty of the taekwondo as serious leisure and lifestyle through different programs and trainings aligned to the taekwondo.