Applied Coaching, 7.5 Credits

Contents

Education is a scientific discipline where knowledge is created about the processes through which the human being is formed and about the changes in social, cultural and historical circumstances in which these processes are embedded. The pedagogical field deals with, for example, different aspects of upbringing, education, learning, teaching and other processes. In sport pedagogy these processes are studied within a sport framework. Questions, for example, can be raised regarding how and why certain values, knowledge and skill arise, how and why they are maintained, and how they vary within and between generations, groups and individuals. The teaching- and coachingprocess are problematized within sports. Theoretical knowledge about different leadership styles, coach philosophy and other factors affecting individual and group performances will be taken into practice and analysed within the sports practice.

Expected learning outcomes

After the course is completed the student shall: - have knowledge about teaching and coaching within various sports practices - know about and understand factors affecting individual and group performance - be able to apply different leadership/coaching methods depending on various demands for individuals and groups - be able to analyse their own leadership style - have developed skills to serve as a coach through various leadership exercises - be able to transform theoretical knowledge into practice and use the theoretical content to analyse the practice.

Required Knowledge

Form of instruction

The course will be facilitated through a net based platform where lectures, seminars, tutorials and coaching exercises will be carried out by support from information and communication technology. In order to apply certain key elements of coaching the student is required to have access to a team or group of athletes.

Examination modes

The student can be examined through written, oral and practical elements. Examination will be made both continuously through the course and at the end of the course. The course is graded using three grades: Pass with distinction, Pass and Fail. The course work is examined at the ordinary examination or re-examined at a later occasion during the same semester. An opportunity to re-examine the course work is normally given in the following fall semester provided the student has requested it. Students who receive the grade Fail at examination are requested to assign to the examinations the next time the course is given. Re-examinations based on the same syllabus are guaranteed within two years after the first registration on the course. A student has the right to change examiner for a course based on a written request to the head of department after two fails on the same course or a part of a course. ACCREDITATION OF PRIOR LEARNING The Director of Studies decides on the accreditation of prior learning based on a student’s written request. The request shall indicate the course that the accreditation will apply to. The request shall be accompanied by certified copies of course certificates including information about the institution delivering the course, time for the course, subject area, academic level, credits and examination results. Course curricula, literature lists, and if applicable copies of project reports or thesis work shall be attached.