الأسلوب القيادي لمدربي الكراتيه في الأردن

Abstract EN

The study aimed at identifying the predominant leadership styles among Jordanian karate coaches self-perception and from the player's perception.

Also, identifying the differences between the male and the female player's perception and the coaches self-perception of the leadership styles.

The leadership scale for sport was applied to 29 coaches and 52 players (male 31, female 21).

The results showed that coaches self-perception of their leadership style, positive feedback was the predominant one followed by training and instruction while the autocratic was the less exhibited one.

On the other hand players perception of their coaches leadership style, training and instruction was the predominant style followed by positive feedback while the autocratic was the less exhibited one.

No significant differences were found between male and female players perception of their coaches leadership style, where as differences were found between the coaches self- perception and the players perception on democratic style in favor of the players and on positive feedback in favor of the coaches.

Some recommendations were suggested for the coaches and the decision makers at the Jordan Olympic Committee and the Jordan Olympic Center for leaders preparation .