Background For Preparing Education Curriculum For Coaches Of Rhythmic Gymnastics

The goal of the article is to describe opinions Rhythmic Gymnastics (RG) specialists on the content of sports preparation, training and education for coaches of female rhythmic gymnasts interested in RG aged 7-9 years. Evaluation of the study of sixteen semi-structured interviews with experts (on a non-randomized selected group of specialists) was researched according to the method Repertory grid technique (RGT). The investigation by RGT, an analysis of interpersonal and intrapersonal data obtained by conversation between researcher and interviewee expert in RG training process. The results from the year 2014 are documenting the attitudes of qualified specialists in RG sports preparation and training. Experts deem set of exercises for correct body posture as most necessary component (RGT element) in the preparation of younger school age rhythmic gymnasts. The second is a set of exercises for no apparatus technique and a set of exercises for manipulation skills with hand apparatus. The set of exercises for classical dance (ballet) technique was considered by respondents as more necessary component of sports training that age. But in contrast, a set of exercises for orientation in space, the experts called as the least necessary component of sports preparation of young gymnasts. In terms of education of coaches are essential outcomes from categorization of all constructs (opinions of all coaches in research). Experts emphasize for instance about systematic approach to training process, its regularity, permanence and longevity, to training under the supervision of a coach and also unassisted exercise. A positive effect of RGT method is obtaining many individual constructs in terms of their uniqueness and attractions. Overall constructs can be evaluated as completely individually and uniquely spoken opinions and ideas of each individual respondent. In summary, the results of the analysis of actual interviews describe the attitudes and opinions of respondents to the training content of RG in Czech Republic. It is also possible to use the results for improving the education of coaches.