Course Description
This module aims to upskill the learner through a broad set of knowledge, skills and competencies with the overall aim of enhancing the personal health and wellness of the individual athlete or client within both the training environment and the wider society, community and employment setting. The programme is designed to offer the specialist coaching professional the skills to be effective in the promotion of better health and wellness. At the end of this module the learner will:
Topics
The topics covered on the programme include the below:
· Mindset
· Exercise & Movement
· Sleep
· Digital Health
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a critical understanding and knowledge of the impact and contribution of sport and exercise to the mental health of the individual athlete/client
- Critically evaluate strategies and techniques used to maintain positive health and wellness for the individual athlete or client
- Demonstrate an awareness of the effectiveness of interventions for the enhancement of physical and mental health within the wider community
- Design an evidence-based health and wellness intervention for individuals participating within a sport and exercise environment
Courses completed via Setanta Academy do not carry ECTS. Therefore, they cannot be used as credit on Setanta College programmes without completion of additional assessments.