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The purpose of this study is to identify the microstressors that contribute to
stress in university physical education & sport coaches. A 17 - item survey was
administered to randomly selected subjects (N = 193) to assess occupational stressors (os) on a 7-point Likert scale. For statistical purposes, independent t-test
and Pearson correlation were used at level of (P>O.O5).
Findings revealed that coaches stay at more than a moderate level to os. The
greatest amount of persieved stress was (Iualitative and qualitative overload followed by time pressure. The comparisons of os indicated that there is no difference
between P.E major and P.E major coaches; and coaches with & without a second
job. Howerer, the effect of gender on os was significant. Females perceived a greater source of stress especially in time pressure. There was also no significant
relationship between academic degress to stress