Information needs and information-seeking behavior of combat sport coaches
Keywords:
Information needs, information behavior, search for information, coach, combat sports, knowledge.
Abstract
This paper has as main purpose, make an approach to detect and identify information needs and information- seeking behavior of coaches in combat sports. Was applied a questionnaire to teachers of aikido, boxing, fencing, judo, karate, kendo, lima lama, wrestling and taekwondo selected by a non-probability sampling causality. In general, we find that the main topics of interest among instructors are training programs, nutrition and training diets. Moreover, coaches are more likely to use their experience, internet and courses for information. In contrast, we note that the library and the books are rarely used.Downloads
Download data is not yet available.
Article download
Crossmark
Published
2015-10-26
How to Cite
Vázquez-Moctezuma S. E. (2015). Information needs and information-seeking behavior of combat sport coaches. Documentación de las Ciencias de la Información, 38, 103-123. https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_DCIN.2015.v38.50811
Issue
Section
Articles
License
In order to support the global exchange of knowledge, the journal Documentación de las Ciencias de la Información is allowing unrestricted access to its content as from its publication in this electronic edition, and as such it is an open-access journal. The originals published in this journal are the property of the Complutense University of Madrid and any reproduction thereof in full or in part must cite the source. All content is distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 use and distribution licence (CC BY 4.0). This circumstance must be expressly stated in these terms where necessary. You can view the summary and the complete legal text of the licence.
