5 ECTS credits
138 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4018358ENR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (E) Master - advanced level.
- During their sports career, elite athletes pass several phases: not only on sportspecific level (from talented athlete, over elite athlete to former elite athlete) but also on psychological, psychosocial, academic and professional level. Because every developmental phase requires specific mental aspects, it is important that athletes can handle these mental requirements in a concrete and specific way in order to make progress both within every phase and from one phase to the other.
- The focus is put on the 5Cs framework representing the skills and qualities of Commitment, Communication, Concentration, Control and Confidence, exploring
the key behaviours in (young) athletes and players and introducing the range of strategies that coaches, parents and players can employ to develop the ‘C’ through their training and matches.
- The exercise part of this course consists of exercises made during as well as outside the lessons and which need to finalised and presented by each student in an individual work book.
- 20 hours ex-cathedra lessons
39 hours exercises.
- The course can be taught in English.
- The course material consists of slides of lessons, scientific articles made available on Canvas and VUB digital library, a handbook and the individual workbook.
- The handbook is: Harwood, C., & Anderson, R. (2015). Coaching Psychological Skills in Youth Football: Developing The 5Cs. Bennion Kearny Limited. ISBN 978-1909125889
- Students need to buy the handbook and have it available before the first lesson.
- Presence during the lessons is compulsory. Students can not missed more than one lesson. Students who will be absent for a lesson need to inform via mail the professor before the start of the lesson they will miss. In this mail students need to provide information on the reason for their absence, how they will follow up and continue their active participation in exercises which are conducted during the lessons and how to will ensure to update their individual work book.
- The lessons are taught during a restricted number of weeks. The duration of the lessons is longer can vary between 4 to 5 hours (with regular breaks).
- Take into account that, if required, this course can be taught face-to-face (on campus) or in distance (online) or by a combination of both.
Educational Learning Outcomes related to the Master MOSS
Focus on academic scientific education
1. has specialist knowledge and insight in the international area of physical education, sport and movement sciences with a view to their implementation in the workfield (scientist)
2. has a 'free' inquisitive attitude, evaluates (his/her own) research results and is able to translate these to the various actors (scientist, professional innovator)
3. is able independently to elaborate and evaluate innovative practice examples on the basis of international scientific research information (scientist)
4. is able to report, present and discuss, orally and in writing, research results with colleagues and (non-)colleagues in a scientifically sound manner (scientist, promoter & adviser)
5. is able professionally to develop, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based movement promoting initiatives among different individuals and varied groups (scientist, promoter & adviser)
6. is able to detect, assess and communicate new trends in physical education, movement culture and movement sciences from specialist and advanced scientific knowledge and insights (scientist, promoter & adviser, professional innovator)
7. continues to develop him/herself (professionally, both in practice and in theory) by keeping abreast of current scientific evidence and new insights into the international discipline (scientist, professional innovator, promoter & adviser)
Focus on professional practice
1. is able to take leadership in an ethically responsible manner and to guide, manage and steer a group in an (unpredictable) professional, multidisciplinary context and divers context (educator & coach, manager)
2. is able, from a cross-disciplinary approach, to respond to the living environment and health status (physical, mental and social) of different individuals and varied target groups on the basis of specialist multidisciplinary insights (promoter & adviser, educator & coach)
3. is able to communicate professionally with both groups and individuals from various sectors (manager, promoter & adviser)
4. is able to deal holistically with the effects of the pressure (to perform) on him/herself, individuals and in a team environment (manager, educator & coach)
5. is able to participate in the strategic and/or operational management of an organisation (manager)
Educational Learning Outcomes related to this course
Acquiring knowledge on the development of the athletic career of talented athletes; the content and influence of different career stages; the development and use of mental skills; the content of mental support; the work of the mental support provider.
Acquiring skills regarding communication (within and in front of a group), interaction and cooperation, analysis and
evaluation of the own individual skills and of the group process, compiling a report (in the format of an individual
work book).
Acquiring the attitude of cooperation, of taking charge of a group, of a constructive and positive approach in the
communication.
Niet vertaald wegens geen uniforme Engelstalige vertaling beschikbaar.
11. kan ethisch verantwoord leiding nemen en een groep (bege)leiden en aansturen in een (onvoorspelbare) professionele, multidisciplinaire context (educator & coach, manager)
16. kan op een professionele wijze communiceren met zowel groepen als individuen uit diverse sectoren (manager, promotor & adviesverstrekker)
17. kan holistisch omgaan met de effecten van (prestatie)druk op zichzelf, individuen en in teamverband (manager, educator & coach)
19. kan participeren aan het strategisch en of operationeel management van een organisatie (manager)
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 75% of the final mark.
LEC Presentation determines 25% of the final mark.
Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the LEC Presentation category, the following assignments need to be completed:
- A student can only take the exam if she/he has met all of the following requirements:
1. 100% rate of participation in the exercises during the lessons;
2. having submitted an individual workbook before the date announced during the lessons and on Canvas. The procedure for submission of the individual work book will be announced during the lessons and on Canvas.
- The exam consists of presenting (individually or in group) an exercise and/or the individual workbook. The procedure for the exam will be announced during the lessons and on Canvas.
- The final mark for this course will consist of: (a) the mark for the exam (counts for 75% of the final mark), (b) submission of the individual workbook (counts for 25% of the final mark).
- Students who cannot or who are not eligible to take the exam in the first exam period can take the exam during the next exam period if they have submitted their individual workbook before the date announced during the lessons and on Canvas. The content, procedure for submission of the individual work book will be announced on Canvas. The exam will be oral.
- Take into account that, if required, the evaluation of this course can be done face-to-face (on campus) or in distance (online) or by a combination of both.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Teaching in Physical Education: standaard traject (120 ECTS, Etterbeek) (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Movement and Sports Sciences: Afstudeerrichting fysieke activiteit, fitheid en gezondheid - profiel sporttraining en coaching (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Movement and Sports Sciences: Afstudeerrichting sporttraining en coaching - profiel fysieke activiteit, fitheid en gezondheid (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Movement and Sports Sciences: Afstudeerrichting sporttraining en coaching - profiel sportbeleid en sportmanagement (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Movement and Sports Sciences: Afstudeerrichting sportbeleid en sportmanagement - profiel sporttraining en coaching (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Movement and Sports Sciences: Sports Training and Coaching Profile Profile Research (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Movement and Sports Sciences: Sports Training and Coaching Profile Profile Education (only offered in Dutch)