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 thorough knowledge of the:

• Characteristics of the selected sport, and its implications for the development of skills
• Organization and supervision of the selected specialisation sport, with a view to developing skills, experience of mastery, motivation and enjoyment.

Skills

The candidate:

• Can apply the above knowledge in their training activities
• Can guide and direct the athlete in learning situations in practice
• Has the ability to understand and address the individual athlete’s need for support and challenges in relation to learning and development.
  

General competence

The candidate can:

• Organize and supervise comprehensive training and learning activities for individuals and groups.

Course Description

The course aims to increase the student’s knowledge, understanding and reflection of the coach’s role in their chosen specialisation sport. To achieve this, the student will communicate, observe and analyse practical training and competition situations. He/she will work on specific issues relevant to the chosen specialisation sport in practical situations. The course and practical training includes the following topics:

• Planning training and setting goals
• Monitoring athletes in training and competition situations
• Dialogues with athletes
• The role of reflection

Teaching and Learning Methods

The main focus of the course is the acquisition of knowledge and competence in the field of practical training. The student must complete a minimum of 150 hours practical training. The student’s practical training will be monitored through supervision sessions with the teacher, and discussion seminars with students and the teacher. The subject teacher will observe the student during the practical training; the basis for the observation will be the student’s practical training topics and any other topics within the same area the student wishes to receive guidance in.. This should be clarified well in advance of the observation session. The course concludes with a mandatory practical training seminar based on submitted reflection papers.

Assessment Methods

In order to be awarded a final passing mark for the course, the student must fulfil the following assessment criteria:

• 150 hours of approved practical training
• Submission of a reflection paper
• Individual, oral presentation of a reflection paper, which is given a graded mark that counts for 100% of the final grade (spring semester)
• Attendance at mandatory practical training seminars

All components must receive passing marks in order to be awarded a final grade.

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