Current active course description (last updated 2022/23)
Basic Sports Coaching
IDR1011
Current active course description (last updated 2022/23)
Basic Sports Coaching
IDR1011
The course will give the student an introduction to the most basic topics in sports psychology and sports coaching. The students will get an introduction to the importance of these topics for people who train and do sports at different levels. Through theory and practical training management, one will look at how the trainer/instructor can help increase the effect of physical activity and training for the participants.
Admission to the programme.
Admission to the programme of study requires Higher Education Entrance Qualifications. Applicants who do not have Higher Education Entrance Qualifications and are 25 years of age or older may apply for admission based on their prior learning and work experience. A certificate or good conduct from the police (Childcare Certificate of Conduct) is required.
Knowledge:
Students will:
- have knowledge about different educational principles of instruction
- have knowledge about planning training -have knowledge about how to implement and lead a training session
- have knowledge about how to instruct in connection with training
- have knowledge about different types of personality and training
- have knowledge about competitiveness and collaboration -have knowledge about motivation, setting objectives and concentration
- have knowledge about feedback
- have knowledge about tension and tension regulation
- have knowledge about coaching methodology
Skills:
Students:
- can plan training based on athlete/client requirements
- can reflect on and discuss their own coaching practice
- can adjust their own coaching practice based on feedback
- can utilise different teaching principles during coaching
- can lead training so that athletes/clients experience communication and learning effect
- can provide sensible feedback to those participating in activities
- can lead training so that athletes/clients enjoy the training, as well as contribute to adapted tension levels
- can coach athletes/clients
General competence:
Students:
- have a conscious attitude towards the dissemination of physical activity and their own role as an instructor
- can reflect on the coaching role and the various challenges that it entails
- are able to analyse and assess different aspects of their own coaching function
- can receive feedback on how they perform their coaching role and adjust it accordingly
- are able to adapt their own instruction in relation to different groups
No tuition fees. Semester fees and cost of course literature apply.
Compulsory.
Lectures and practical instruction.
Evaluation using mid-term and final surveys. Students are also encouraged to participate in the central quality surveys.
Complex assessment:
Written school exam, 4 Hours. Counts 50/100 of the grade. Grade rules A-E, Best A, Fail F.Portfolio
Portfolio: 4 written assignments to be answered in groups of up to four candidates, counts 50/100 of the grade. Grade rules A-E, Best A, Fail F.
Mandatory participation 80%. Grading rule approved/not approved.
Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:
KR155L - Coaching and Sport Psykology 1 - 10 credits
IDR1048 - Basic Sport Coaching - 10 credits