Abstract:
The main objective of this study was to assess the practice and challenges of some selected Arsi
zone Oromia regional state athletics clubs. To achieve the intended objective of this study,
descriptive cross sectional quantitative and qualitative research approaches was employed the data
were collected through questionnaire interview and observations. From athlete (N= 153), coach
(N=9) and club administration (N = 3). Stratified sampling technique was used to select the
training center found in Arsi zone. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 165 sample
athletes from four sample clubs. Quantitative data analysis method was employed as the major
technique The data were entered into SPSS.Version 23, then frequency, percentages and one sample t test
used.The finding of this study reveals coach coaching style were not appropriate, coaches do not have
skill and knowledge of coaching and not specialized by coaching, inadequate available of facility
and equipment, coach, administration and athletics federation do not work cooperatively, lack of
handling properly and environment not conducive to supervise the material while the athletes
practice and also there was no the culture of repairing, constructing and replace, factors that
influence training program to implement effectively were lack of administration properly, and
shortage of equipment and facility environment, attitude of community and family, budget
allocate for fulfill necessary equipment, coach, club manager and other concerned body were
lack of cooperatively work and to implement training program properly. Whereas, researchers
recommend that club manager must make the necessary arrangements and club officials should
pay attention to athletes and allocate enough budgets to ensure the necessary special training
facilities and equipment’s, upgrade the coach’s education level, increase number of coaches and
training places, give orientation, workshops and seminars. The zone youth and sports offices
should re-consider athlete-coach ratio, and require commencing intensive coaches’ education
program in various athletics sub-disciplines, the club should solve the problems of training area,
facility and materials found in selected club should be properly handling by coaches, athletes
and club administration.
