Performance Development - Physical Training and Coaching (MID403)

• Training methods in individual and team sports
• Coaching methodologies
• Shared mental models
• Roles in sports
• Sports physiology
• Test selection, administration and evaluation
• Design of training programs
• Periodization

Upon the successful completion of the course, the candidate should demonstrate the following competence:

Knowledge

• Possess a deep understanding of coaching principles and various coaching frameworks, with an emphasis on sport performance improvement.
• Understand the distinctions and parallels between coaching methods in team sports versus individual sports.
• Understand various scientific approaches to sports research and assessment.
• Possess a deep understanding of physiological responses to strength training and conditioning.
• Understand the nuances of training load and adaptation, considering different periodization models and respective life phases of the athlete.

Skills

• Able to use observation categories to analyze practical coaching from an interpersonal perspective. Students will develop skills that are directly applicable in the workplace, especially in coaching and leadership, where the ability to analyze and understand interpersonal relationships is crucial for effective team development and communication.
• Able to analyze team training. Through the analysis of team training, students will acquire skills that can be transferred to practical situations in both sports and business, where understanding and improving team dynamics is important for success in the workplace.
• Able to assess the social context of coaching, particularly regarding harassment/abuse and why there are so few female coaches. This will provide students with valuable insights into the social challenges related to coaching, equipping them to create safe and inclusive working environments in both sports and other professions.
• Able to explain how different types of training, as well as various life stages, affect physiological processes and the individual’s physical performance. The skills students acquire here is highly sought after in the job market, especially in elite sports, health, and the fitness sector, where understanding how training is adapted to an individual's life stage and needs is essential.
• Able to identify and communicate clearly with athletes/coaches and colleagues about tests, assess the validity and reliability of various tests, choose appropriate tests, and administer test protocols correctly and safely. The skills developed here are critical in professional settings where accuracy and safety in the use of tests are important, preparing students well for tasks in sports research and coaching.
• Able to calculate energy expenditure during activities and exercises using various scientific methods related to sports research and activity analysis. This competence is highly relevant in the job market, particularly in sports, health, and research, where there is a need to conduct accurate analyses of energy expenditure to improve performance and health.

General competence

• Possess the expertise to engage in discussions about ethical considerations and the impact of research related to strength and conditioning, coaching, and coaching education.
• Possess the ability to devise sport-specific periodized training strategies for athletes across diverse sports.

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The module is requires in-person attendance for 3-4 sessions, totaling no more than 9 lecture days throughout the semester. The module incorporates diverse instructional methods, including lectures, group activities, seminars, and hands-on tasks.

A module worth 15 credits is estimated to demand 400-450 hours of work from the student.