PROFESSIONAL WORK PERFORMANCE IN ADVENTURE SPORTS: CASE STUDY WITH A SURF COACH

ABSTRACT

The purpose of the study was to analyze the context of professional work performance of a surf coach from Florianópolis city, Santa Catarina. Qualitative research and case study procedures were adopted conbining participant observation and semi-structured interviews. Thematic Analysis was used for data analysis. It was verified that the coach’s context of professional work performance comprises a broad and complex system, marked by her participation in various activities and social interactions, with full participation in her place of professional work. The coach’s pedagogical intervention for teaching/coaching surfing is conditioned by seasonality, the environmental conditions to practice this sport, and the focus of sports instruction. Essentialy, the coach’s personal goal is to share her surfing lifestyle.

Keywords:
Sports coach; Profession; Adventure sports; Surfing