Syncretism Of Coaching Science In Ancient Greece And Modern Times

Authors

Ioannidis Theodoros, Lycee of Thessaloniki
Kariofu Marija
Stefanović Đorđe, Faculty of Sports and Physical Education, University of Belgrade

Abstract

The aim of this theoretical scientific study was to investigate thoroughly into the phenomenon of sports training as comprehended both in ancient Greece and in modern times by establishing objective truth. Research into relevant information revealed levels of syncretism between how ancient Greeks understood the phenomenon of sport training and contemporary coaching theory/science. The science of sport training is included in the scientific system of sports, and, like other scientific disciplines, has its structural elements, i.e., its general information, function, basic concepts, methodology, and relationship with practice. There are several systems in sports: the system of preparing the athlete, the human-machine system, the training system, the system of performance in competition, etc. The application of coaching science/theory in practice is essential for the process of coach education.

Keywords

ancient greece, modern times, coaching science/theory, scientific systems in sports, practice

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