6 ECTS credits
150 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4018699ENR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (E) Master - advanced level.
The first part of this course aims at translating specific (theoretical) concepts prevalent in HRM into specific competences (i.e., knowledge, skills, experience and attitude) which are significant for HR managers to use in a sport context.
In the second part, these competences will then be translated into specific behaviors which can be used by HR managers in a sport context.
In the third part, a behavioral change model will be discussed which can be used with personnel. The evaluation is made by way of a group presentation, brought by all students together.
Take into account that, if required, this course can be taught as a combination of both distance and face-to-face (on campus) education.
- 8 hours ex-cathedra lessons
16 hours exercises.
54 hours individual work and self-study
- The course material consists of slides of the lessons and scientific articles made available on Canvas and VUB digital library.
- Presence during the lessons is compulsory. Students who will be absent for a lesson need to inform via mail the professor before the start of the lesson they will miss.
- The lessons are taught during a restricted number of weeks. The duration of the lessons is longer can vary between 4 to 6 hours (with regular breaks).
- During the lessons students will make, present and discuss exercises individually as well as in group.
- 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 a 'free' inquisitive attitude, evaluates (his/her own) research results and is able to translate these to the various actors (scientist, professional innovator)
2. is able independently to elaborate and evaluate innovative practice examples on the basis of international scientific research information (scientist)
3. 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)
4. is able professionally to develop, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based movement promoting initiatives among different individuals and varied groups (scientist, promoter & adviser)
5. 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
The student will gain insight into the importance of social, communicative and leading-taking skills, how to use these in near-real life situations with a sport context (e.g. municipality, private) and how to use a model of behavioral change.
1. has specialized knowledge and understanding in the domain of PE, sport en movement sciences in order to implement these (scientist)
3. has a ‘free’ researcher attitude, evaluates (own) research results in a critical way and is able to translate these for different actors (scientist, professional innovator)
4. is able to develop and evaluate independently innovating applied projects on the basis of international scientific research information (scientist)
6. is able to report, present and discuss orally as well as in writing research results in a correct way to (non) PE, sports and movement scholars (scientist, promotor, provider of advice)
8. using specialized and advanced scientific knowledge and insights is able to detect, evaluate and communicate new trends in PE, movement culture and movement sciences (scientist, promotor & provider of advice, professional innovator)
9. continues to develop (professionally) in a permanent way (applied as well as theoretical) by being in the known about the actual scientific evidence and the new insights in het domain (scientist, promotor & provider of advice, professional innovator)
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Other Exam 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. during the lessons having actively participated in the exercises and the preparation of the group presentation. Information on the group presentation will be announced during the lessons and on Canvas;
2. not having missed more than one lesson.
- The exam during the first exam period is a group presentation. All students are required to actively participate in the preparation and the presentation of the group presentation and in the discussion during and/or following the group presentation.
- The final mark for this course will consist of: (a) the groups presentation (counts for 50% of the final mark), (b) the responses to the questions of the professor (counts for 25% of the final mark) and (c) the active participation of all students who are part of the group (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 an individual workbook before the date announced 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 Linguistics and Literary Studies: Profile Profile Literary Studies
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 sportbeleid en sportmanagement (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 onderwijs (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: Afstudeerrichting sportbeleid en sportmanagement - profiel fysieke activiteit, fitheid en gezondheid (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Movement and Sports Sciences: Sports Policy and Sports Management Profile Profile Sports Policy and Sports Management (only offered in Dutch)