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This is a Literature Review study (also classified as: Observational).

September 10, 2025

A Qualitative Study on the Professionality of Taekwondo Breaking Team Leaders

Key Points

Seven core components of professional competence were identified, including instructional ability and athlete management.
Instructional ability ranked highest in importance among professionals, followed by athlete management and experience.
Data were collected through a literature review and in-depth interviews with eight taekwondo experts for qualitative analysis.
Findings suggest the need for enhanced training programs to improve professional competence and address challenges faced.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify the components, key factors, and challenges associated with the professional competence of Taekwondo breaking instructors. To achieve this, a combination of literature review and in-depth interviews was employed. The qualitative data were collected from eight Taekwondo breaking experts, consisting of six active instructors and two athletes currently involved in the field. The findings are as follows: First, seven core components of professional competence were identified—(1) instructional ability (5 sub-factors), (2) experience (5 sub-factors), (3) athlete management (5 sub-factors), (4) career guidance (3 sub-factors), (5) self-development (3 sub-factors), (6) attitude (4 sub-factors), and (7) credibility (6 sub-factors). Second, the components ranked in order of perceived importance were: instructional ability (1st), athlete management (2nd), experience (3rd), credibility (4th), attitude (5th), career guidance (6th), and self-development (7th).

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