Abstract
Previous researchers have focused on the feedback behaviors of an individual that coaches, as well as individuals that teach physical education. However, the feedback behaviors of an individual in the dual role of physical educator and coach have been undetermined. The purpose of this study was to observe the feedback behaviors of an individual in the dual role of physical educator and coach. This study focused on observing individuals giving verbal and non-verbal feedback to students in their role as a physical educator and giving feedback to athletes in their role as a coach. Observations of three individuals that coached and taught physical education at the secondary level took place for data purposes. A modified version of the Arizona State University Observation Instrument was used to collect data. There are many variables that affect the behaviors of the coach or teacher. Providing proper feedback may affect player or student performance. Performance goals should be similar in both environments. Providing specific congruent feedback may benefit students and athletes. Coaches may have more knowledge in the sport they coach compared to the unit they teach, effecting the delivery of feedback in the two different environments. The coach may have a more controlled environment than the physical education teacher due to number of participants and environment size. In the future, researchers should focus on the rate per minute feedback is being delivered. Due to the difference in the class size of a physical education class and the number of athletes being coached, the rate of feedback varied. Comparing the feedback ratio (feedback to students or athletes) in the two different environments is also recommended for future studies.