Bosnia and Herzegovina Olympic Committee continues education for coaches
The Olympic Committee of Bosnia and Herzegovina, under the auspices of the Olympic Solidarity of the International Olympic Committee, organized another ina series of educational events – a one-day technical course for coaches on the topic ‘Scientifically based approach to the coaching profession.’
The training was carried out in the premises of the OK BiH on Saturday, December 17, 2022. year, in cooperation with the International Academy of Sciences and Arts in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Verlab Institute.
More than seventy coaches from Bosnia and Herzegovina had the opportunity to listen to lectures and learn from renowned regional and domestic experts. The training was opened by the President of the BiH Olympic Committee, prof. dr. Milanko Mučibabić, who welcomed the lecturers, guests and participants and stated that OK BiH will continue permanent education in all areas of sports, especially work with coaches, sports workers, athletes and everyone who contributes to the development and progress of sports in Bosnia and Herzegovina. “In addition to a series of activities and areas of activity, the commitment of the Olympic Committee of Bosnia and Herzegovina is to proactively act as an umbrella sports institution in the field of purposeful education of sports workers. Multidisciplinary educational activities, the synergy of scientific theory and practice is the basis for the development and future progress of Bosnia and Herzegovina. sports. The ultimate goal of the educational activities of sports workers is the application of new knowledge and skills in direct work with athletes and Bosnia and Herzegovina. national teams,” said the president of OK BiH, prof. Dr. Milanko Mučibabić.
The participants had the special honor of listening to academician prof. Dr. Asim Kurjak, who gave a lecture on the topic: “Science and the Olympic spirit in the joint battle for psychological stability and mental health.” Academician Kurjak emphasized the importance of scientifically based work in the coaching profession and sport in general as a social phenomenon. “It was with great pleasure that I responded to the invitation to lecture by the umbrella sports institution, the Olympic Committee of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Knowledge is the basis and pledge for the future, and scientific achievements and sports are inextricably linked. By working together, science and sport improve the mental and physical health of all generations and, ultimately, the overall health of society,” stressed Academician Kurjak.
