Sports Science MA, Coaching, Leadership and Sports Organisation, 7.5 credits

Aim

The course aims to provide fundamental knowledge in coaching, leadership, and organization with a focus on sports. Moreover, its objective is to impart both theoretical and practical insights into the application of coaching with an aim of fostering personal and athletic development.

Course objectives

After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- Possess thorough knowledge and understanding of sports coaching theory and methodology.
- Possess proficient practical skills in coaching to promote and develop athletes appropriately for performance enhancement at both individual and group levels.
- Independently integrate and apply knowledge and skills in sports coaching with a focus on coaching, leadership, and organization in sports.
- Possess a comprehensive understanding of complex phenomena and issues within sports coaching for performance, with a focus on coaching, leadership, and organization in sports.

Content

Theories within:
- Coaching methodology
- Coaching and leadership models
- Coaching from an organisationsal perspective
- Social, behavioral, and mental aspects of sports performance

Practical training in:
- A coaching approach
- Coaching conversations
- Coaching skills

Entry requirements

A Bachelor degree with at least 180 credits, including a degree project of at least 15 credits, in Sports Science, Sports Medicine or Physiotherapy. 

OR A Bachelor degree consisting of at least 180 credits, including a degree project of at least 15 credits, and a minimum of 60 credits in one or more of the following subjects: clinical epidemiology, exercise physiology, testing methods in sports science, kinesiology, biomechanics, coaching and leadership, sports nutrition, sports medicine, training sciences. 

AND English course 6, or equivalent.

Selection rules and procedures

The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.

Teaching form

The course is delivered in English. The teaching methods vary and include individual and group exercises. Examples of teaching methods include lectures, literature studies, seminars, workshops, and practical exercises.

Examination form

1101: Module 1 - Written assignment, 0.5 Credits
Grade scale: Two-grade scale
Written reflective report of your “top performance pattern.

2101: Module 2 - Oral presentation, 0.5 Credits
Grade scale: Two-grade scale
Oral presentation of your “top performance pattern".

3101: Module 3 - Written assignment, 1.5 Credits
Grade scale: Two-grade scale
Written reflective report (“Coaching training”).

4101: Module 4 - Written assignment, 4 Credits
Grade scale: Three-grade scale
Qualitative interview report (“Developing mastery”).

5101: Module 5 - Oral presentation, 1 Credits
Grade scale: Two-grade scale
Within sports organisations.

Link to subject-specific grade criteria: www.miun.se/betygskriterier

The examiner has the right to offer alternative examination arrangements to students who have been granted the right to special suport by Mid Sweden Universitys disabilities advisor.

Grading system

Three-grade scale

Other information

Course certificate, credit transer, appeal, etc are regulated by the Higher Education Ordinance.