Coaching in Sport and Health

Knowledge:

• Develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of a selection of relevant theories within coaching and coaching psychology.
• Gain a fundamental knowledge of dialog philosophy and psychology.
• Develop understanding and skills to work as a reflective practitioner within coaching and related forms of dialogue.

Competencies:

• Reflect on the coaching relationship in theory and practice and assess the significance of the relationship in specific contexts.
• Evaluate theories and develop reflective skills regarding the theory-practice connection, including writing a logbook for a number of completed coaching sessions (logbook entries will be part of the written assignment).
• Expand the applications of the coaching profession in relation to specific problem-solving.
• Communicate research-based knowledge and discuss coaching professional and scientific issues.

Skills:

• To be able to relate research and theory to various work and development situations where coaching and coaching psychology may be relevant.
• To be able to connect theories to practice and apply coaching in practice and relevant contexts at a theory- and evidence-based level.
• To develop an understanding of one's own role in the coaching context.