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 knowledge of:

• Key theories, themes, issues in the field of sport pedagogy / coaching / leadership
• Research and development in the field
• The subject area’s history, traditions and role in society, and is able to update their knowledge within the discipline
• Equal relationships between athlete - coach / staff – leadership and can reflect on, and be able to apply various leadership and learning methods
• Various approaches to learning and leadership in sport. Learning and development is viewed as a comprehensive process in a lifecycle perspective

Skills

The candidate can:

• Apply professional knowledge and relevant results from research and development of practical and theoretical issues and on the basis of theory and research findings make reasoned choices
• Apply knowledge in their practices with groups or individuals and reflect on their own practice.
  

General competence

The candidate can:

• Organize and implement activities that aim to develop groups and individuals within the field, with reflective and well-founded scientific justifications
• Convey key subject matter such as theories, issues and solutions both in writing, verbally and through other appropriate forms of expression
• Exchange views and experiences with others with backgrounds in the field and thereby contribute to the development of good practice

Course Description

• Communication
• Power
• Motivation
• Goals
• Confidence
• Emotional skills
• Teamwork / group processes
• Leadership / leader development

Teaching and Learning Methods

A flexible learning situation will be used which maintains a professional approach within the established framework of the course.

Some of the subject material will be presented in the form of lectures, while other topics will be approached through self-study under guidance. The course material will be rendered more concrete by relating it to the students’ own experiences, thus motivating and engaging them to participate and discuss the relevant issues. Students are encouraged to be well prepared when attending lectures, participate in discussions and present questions and responses to the subject material they have read or encountered in the lectures.

Students may also be asked to present a verbal analysis of a topic related to the subject drawn from the curriculum, or a relevant topic which they find of interest.

Assessment Methods

• Home examination in groups. Graded marks.

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