Applied Coaching Research Journal Research Journal Volume 3 | Page 41

APPLIED COACHING RESEARCH JOURNAL 2019, Vol. 3
Receiving Coaching
Receiving coaching is also linked positively to physical and mental health. A greater proportion of coached
participants reported excellent or good physical and mental health, than individuals who participate in sport or
physical activity without a coach, or those who have never participated in sport or physical activity.
49%
46%
48%
Participation
(coached)
Mental Health
Never
participated
Participation
(not coached)
Physical Health
37%
32%
22%
Figure 4: Mental and physical health ratings according to participation status
Time Spent Receiving Coaching
A greater proportion of coached participants also rated their mental and physical health as good or excellent
compared to those who participated in sport/physical activity (PA) but did not receive coaching.
46% 50% 54% 56%
42% 43% 48% 52%
35% 38% 40% 50%
23% 24% 30% 39%
1-50 51-100 101-150 150+
Receive coaching
Excellent/good mental health
Participate in sport/PA but not coached
Excellent/good mental health
Receive coaching
Excellent/good physical health
Participate in sport/PA but not coached
Excellent/good physical health
Minutes spent receiving coaching
Figure 5: Proportion of people who rated their physical and mental health as good or excellent according to
time spent taking part in physical activity
Coached participants reported
healthier BMI than participants
who were not coached and those
who have never participated in
sport or physical activity.
Figure 6: Proportion of participants
belonging to BMI group according to
participation status
48% 46% 35% Normal weight
31% 32% 34% Overweight
17% 18% 28% Obese
Participation
(Not Coached) Never
Participated
Participation
(Coached)
A positive association exists between coaching and receiving coaching, and physical and mental health, although we
cannot conclude that coaching or receiving coaching results in better mental or physical health. It could be that those
who report more positive mental and physical health ratings seek out coaching or coached opportunities, or other
activities. Further investigation is warranted to provide evidence of the dual benefits of coaching for both the coach and
the participant.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
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