Learning outcome

After successfully completing the course, the candidate will have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence.

Knowledge

The candidate has:

• A thorough overview of selected theories of learning and motivation
• An understanding of upbringing, education and the transmission of values in a sports educational perspective
• Basic understanding of the impact the coach’s role has on children’s and young people’s athletic and personal development.
  

Skills

The candidate:

• Has the ability to apply pedagogical theories in the field of sport education
• Can plan, organize, implement and evaluate their own sports teaching
• Has the ability to independently - and with a critical eye - acquire and apply pedagogical theories and perspectives in the field of sport
• Has the ability to reflect on sport pedagogy in practice and theory.
  

General competence

The candidate can:

• Communicate subject content in relation to both theory and practice
• Integrate sports educational practice and theory
• Develop sports pedagogical reflection.

Course Description

The following themes will be emphasized:

• Various approaches to knowledge and learning
• Skill developments, including communication skills
• Teaching methods and learning strategies in working with athletes
• Sports didactics in theory and practice
• Motivation and mastery
• The Learning Environment
• Play and creativity in sport

Teaching and Learning Methods

The course aims to promote interest in the subject and an inquiring attitude towards both the profession and society. The student will gain knowledge by relating new experiences to those acquired earlier. The course aims to create an active learning environment in which an inquiring attitude and learning are of primary importance. Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning, and participation in the student group is therefore important in achieving this. The course includes lectures, student presentations, debates, and case/group work.

Assessment Methods

Four-hour individual examination; graded assessment.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean