INTERAKSI PELATIH DAN ATLET DALAM PENETAPAN TUJUAN

WASTI DANARDANI,

2008 | Tesis |

The purpose of this study was to comprehend the interaction between the synchronized swimming athletes and the coach throughout the coaching sessions by focusing on the goal achievement. The comprehension of the interaction between the coach and the athlete can be used as the supporting element to achieve goal and even to excel in their performance. The research participants were the synchronized swimming athletes between the ages of 14 – 16. They were members of the national synchronized swimming team. They were chosen from the synchronized swimming clubs throughout Yogyakarta. The research was done by using the descriptive qualitative. The design was used to describe, to summarize numerous conditions, situation, or other social phenomena found within the society. The data were gathered using observation and interviews. The result indicated that good training process was based on the good communication between the coach and the athlete. The interactive communication between the coach and athlete fulfilled the five aspects of communication. The coach did not do any special dialogs to discuss the athletes’ goal achievement. However, the goal achievement was done in the form of athlete assignment. The coach applied the goal achievement subjectively whereas the athletes had their goal achievement objectively. The goal achievement produced temporary stress for the athletes in which it became a motivation in the training process. Key Word : interaction, goal setting, coach, atlet.

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