ADVANCED SPORT COACHING A

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Overview

In this subject you will be taught to further advance the theoretical knowledge, competencies and skills at the advanced coaching level. Specifically, you will be provided with an understanding of the high performance environment for athlete preparation and competition. The content and practical skills provided will include topics wider than … For more content click the Read more button below.

In this subject you will be taught to further advance the theoretical knowledge, competencies and skills at the advanced coaching level. Specifically, you will be provided with an understanding of the high performance environment for athlete preparation and competition. The content and practical skills provided will include topics wider than traditional coaching and include short and long-term athlete planning, management of the high performance program, organisational culture and values, and leadership and communication styles for different stakeholders.

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Office of the Provost

School

Subject coordinator

Maris Lidums

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 2 - UG

AQF level

Level 6 - Advanced Diploma

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Learning resources

Recommended - Book - Coaching Better Every Season: A Year-Round System for Athlete Development and Program Success

Recommended - Book - Sports Coaching professionalisation and practice

Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Apply knowledge of sport coaching theory and practice to manage and support elite athletes with different personality types.

Transmit knowledge effectively with a range of stakeholders in the context of high performance sports programs.

Identify the risks associated with sport coaching and employ selected strategies to minimize these risks.

Practice responsibly in accordance with accepted national and international sports coaching professional standards.

Review best practice in coaching principles and to improve individual coaching practice.

Learning activities

Students will undertake a range of learning activities through online and face to face activities, individual and group tasks, development of sport plans, and apply their knowledge and skills during practical sessions.

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