Course Description
Context
Topics
The topics covered on the programme include the below:
Topic 1
- Course Introduction
- Coaching Styles
- Learning Styles
Topic 2
- Understanding Interdisciplinary Approaches
- Leading an Interdisciplinary Coaching Team
- Effective Skills for Assistant Coaches
Topic 3
- Practical Coaching Style
Topic 4
- Skill Development
- Types of Practice
- Sequences of Practice
Topic 5
- Individual or Group
- Group-Based Practice Design
Topic 6
- Communication Approach
- Coaching Preparation
Topic 7
- Applied Practice: Practice Design
Topic 8
- Learning Stage
- Behaviour Modeling
Topic 9
- Prior Learning and Teachable Skills
- Assessing Athlete Progress
Topic 10
- Practical: Assessing Coaching Impact
Topic 11
- Introduction to Reflective Practice
- Engaging Athletes in Reflective Practice
Topic 12
- Practical: Reflective Practice Approaches
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Be better equipped to design, organise and implement practices while gaining an understanding and appreciation of interdisciplinary approaches
- Understand coaching and learning styles, and the relevance of matching behaviours
- Appreciate and understand athlete/player learning stages and prior learning
- Develop an understanding of creating the habit of reflection on coaching effectiveness
