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[スポーツ文化-B-10]Development and Evaluation of Sports Integrity Materials for Preventing Power Harassment in Competitive Sports(政)

*Taichi Yasunaga1, Shingo Shiota2 (1. Waseda University, 2. Shizuoka University)
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In competitive sports, issues such as violence, harassment, and para-doping are prevalent, underscoring the critical need for sports integrity. An examination of domestic incidents in Japan reveals that power harassment is particularly pronounced, exacerbated by the entrenched hierarchical dynamics between coaches and athletes and the ambiguous distinction between coaching and harassment. This problem is compounded by both a lack of ethical awareness among coaches and the strategic and non-strategic tolerance of power harassment by athletes, making it challenging for coaches to recognize their inappropriate behaviors. Despite efforts to adhere to proper coaching practices, it remains difficult for coaches to self-identify these missteps through routine interactions.Recognizing the essential role of education in addressing these challenges, the development of educational materials and curricula has been advocated. However, research into practical methods and the measurement of their effectiveness remains inadequate. Additionally, most training programs focus primarily on the transmission of knowledge about risks, offering limited opportunities for coaches to introspect on their coaching styles or to engage in dialogue with peers.This study introduces educational materials designed to facilitate the identification of previously unrecognized causes and issues in coaching practices. Drawing on sabotage analysis from safety ergonomics, the materials compel instructors to envision scenarios where harassment might occur. This paper reports on the outcomes of a pilot training program delivered to university students preparing for teaching careers.

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