PEDAGOGICAL COMPETENCIES AND VOLLEYBALL COACHING IN HIGH SCHOOLS

Abstract

Pedagogical competencies and volleyball coaching competencies are important factors for teachers’ physical education. This is because their roles include teaching physical education activities according to the curriculum and coaching sports, which are extra-curricular activities. Having appropriate competence helps students receive proper learning, have basic skills in volleyball, and have knowledge, understanding, and a good attitude towards the sport. It also lays a foundation for self-development to compete at the school, provincial, and national levels, and achieve success in the international arena. Competence of physical education teachers related to teaching and coaching volleyball can be divided into 5 areas: 1) knowledge competence, 2) sports skills competence, 3) character competence, 4) behavioral competence, and 5) motivational competencies. These competencies serve as a key guideline for developing students' physical, emotional, social, and intellectual readiness. Teachers and coaches must therefore play a leadership role, planning appropriate learning and training, fostering discipline, fostering sportsmanship, a love of sports, understanding the rules, and utilizing their time wisely. For students with special talent in volleyball, coaches can also develop them into high-potential athletes through systematic and sequential training management and planning. This will result in students gaining greater experience, continuously developing their bodies and skills, and preparing them for competition at a higher level of excellence.