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Let’s get physical

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: The study explores the entrepreneurial experiences of sport coaches/instructors and their operation, thus contributing to a nascent literature. There is minimal literature evaluating entrepreneurial experiences in different occupational contexts. This is particularly true in newer entrepreneurial occupations such as sports coaches/instructors and how they function as business owners. This study considers the challenges, drivers, motivations and perceptions sport coaches/instructors exhibit and face. The results provided a plurality of diverse practice and attitudes towards self-employment sports coaches/instructors. In terms of motivations, respondents revealed both necessity and personal enjoyment as a driver to career choice. Respondents stressed the challenges involved with self-employment sports coaching, which included time management and problems with financing the business.

Source: The International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

DOI: 10.1177/1465750317741878

Authors: Paul Jones, Amanda Jones, Nicola Williams-Burnett, Vanessa Ratten

Institutions: Coventry University, University of South Wales, Cardiff Metropolitan University, La Trobe University

Language: English

Topic: Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2769312412

FWCI: 12.03

Cites: 68

Cited by: 72

Related to: 10