Guidelines to Promote and Develop the Skills of Physical Coaches for Basketball Clubs in Henan Province

Lai Wei; Pattarapon  Maharkan

doi:10.60027/iarj.2026.e293722

Authors

Lai Wei Bangkokthonburi University, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1124-3739
Pattarapon Maharkan Bangkokthonburi University, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5761-7036

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60027/iarj.2026.e293722

Keywords:

Physical Coaches, Physical Coaches’ Skills, Basketball Clubs, Henan Province

Abstract

Background and Aim: Before the introduction of coaching positions such as physical coaches into China, the head coach and assistant coach were required to be responsible for all the training of the athletes, and the coaches' energy and concentration were limited. So, the main objective of this research was to develop guidelines to promote and develop the skills of physical coaches for basketball clubs in Henan Province.

Materials and Methods: This research employed a mixed-methods design, combining quantitative and qualitative approaches. This study designed a questionnaire on the training path of professional basketball physical coaches. Distributed online to the physical coaches of 10 teams in Henan basketball clubs. The questionnaires (IOC=0.67) were analyzed and sorted to obtain the survey results. A total of 5 experts were interviewed to improve the skills of strength and conditioning coaches at a basketball club, based on the current situation database, including 2 managers and 2 basketball physical coaches. The focus group method will involve a total of 9 experts—a connoisseurship method using 5 experts, including 2 managers and 3 basketball physical coaches.

Results: The finalized management guideline was developed under the ICCE framework. The results indicated that, based on the ICCE framework and questionnaire analysis, most dimensions demonstrated moderate to high problem levels (＞3.60). Consequently, the management guideline encompassed five key dimensions: 15 guidelines of exercise programming and periodization, 15 guidelines of assessment and testing, 15 guidelines of first aid and emergency response, 15 guidelines of nutrition basics, 15 guidelines of professionalism and ethics, a total of 75 guidelines to promote and develop the skills of physical coaches for basketball clubs in Henan province.

Conclusion: The guidelines cover the design of training plans based on player characteristics and competition rules and dynamic adjustments, the establishment of a comprehensive and scientific evaluation system and the accurate use of data, the mastery of first aid skills, regular drills and emphasis on prevention, the formulation of nutrition plans according to different stages and attention to details, as well as continuous learning, enhanced collaboration, adherence to professional norms and other aspects, forming a systematic and targeted skill development direction.

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