The Coach in Sport

IVB240

The content of the course will focus on developing own skills and knowledge as a trainer in selected sport. Students will acquire, through research-based knowledge, key knowledge in relation to the trainer role and skills development.

No tuition fees. Semester fees and cost of course literature apply.

KNOWLEDGE

Candidate

¿ Has knowledge of key theories within social science subjects in selected sports.

¿ Can plan, implement and evaluate high level training in selected sports.

¿ Can evaluate the importance of different forms of feedback in the coach role.

¿ Can critically analyze the talent concept and talent selection.

SKILL

Candidate

¿ Can organize and evaluate training situations with a view to the participants' learning outcomes in a broad sense. Be able to convey crucial skills in selected sports.

¿ Can individualize learning and training situations based on the participants' level and background

¿ Are familiar with and be able to apply different types of guidance in their practice practice

¿ Have the ability to reflect on own values, sports values ¿¿and possible dilemmas in the coaching process

GENERAL COMPETENCE

Candidate

¿ Has the ability to analyze the trainer's role in selected sports from the theoretical perspective in social science subjects in sports

Evaluation using mid-term and final surveys. Students are also encouraged to participate in the central quality surveys.

Assignments

The students must produce 3 ¿ 4 assignments, which can be written homework assignments, in-class tests, or oral presentations.

Evaluation: pass or fail.

The assignment must be validated (pass) before a student is allowed to take the exam.

Attendance

Minimum 80% participation in practical activities, laboratory tuition and student presentations. Evaluation: pass or fail.

Final exam

Oral exam. 30 minuts. Individual. Internal and external examiner. Evaluation A-F

100 % of grade setting

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:

IVB240-2 - The Coach in Sport - 15 credits