Sport Science MA, Coaching, Leadership and Organization, 7,5 credits

Aim

The course aims to deepen knowledge in coaching, leadership and organization with a focus on sports. Furthermore, the purpose is to provide a theoretical and practical knowledge of the use of behavioural models in the development of sporting achievement.

Course objectives

After completing the course the student should be able to:
- Develop and guide athletes appropriately for individual and group performance outcomes.
- Demonstrate applied knowledge of the importance of different psychological and social factors that affect athletes’ performance.
- Independently integrate and use knowledge of coaching, leadership and organization in sports
- Deal with complex phenomena and issues in coaching, leadership and organization in sports

Content

Theories in:
- Performance Psychology
- Social and Psychological Aspects of Sports Performance
- Coaching and leadership models
- Behavior analytics of organization development

Entry requirements

A Bachelor degree consisting of at least 180 credits, including a degree project of at least 15 credits in sports science, physical education, physiotherapy or psychology.

Or

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

And

English course 6/English course B from Swedish Upper Secondary School (Gymnasium) or the 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. Detailed information is given in the study handbook.

Examination form

3000: Written reflective report (“Top performance pattern”), 0.5 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)

4000: Oral presentation (“Top performance pattern”), 1 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)

5000: Written reflective report (“Coaching training”), 1 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)

6000: Qualitative interview report (“How do you develop mastery”), 5 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U), Pass (G), or Pass with distinction (VG)

The course is examined through compulsory assignments on campus (that require physical presence) together with an individual written assignment.

The examiner has the right to offer alternative examination arrangements to students who have been granted the right to special support by Mid Sweden University’s disabilities adviser.

Retaking of passed exams to improve grades is not permitted by Mid Sweden University.

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

Examination restrictions

Students registered on this version of the syllabus have the right to be examined three (3) times per year according to this syllabus. For modules that require physical presence, examination is only offered once (1) per year.

Grading system

Fail (U), Pass (G), or Pass with distinction (VG)

Other information

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