Sports coaches' perception of health promotion: an exploratory study regarding philosophies, actions, barriers, and strategies.
As front-line players in sports clubs, coaches can create a positive context influencing athletes' health decisions and behaviours. However, coaches rarely engage in health promotion (HP) practices due to various obstacles. Coaching philosophy, encompassing beliefs, principles, and values, significa...
| Publicado en: | Health Promotion International Vol. 40; no. 4; pp. 1 - 13 |
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Oxford University Press / USA
Aug2025
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