- Type Learning
- Level Advanced
- Time Weeks
- Cost Paid
Sports Coaching
Issued by
Deakin University
Earners of this micro-credential explored practical coaching principles and strategies to assist them to become more effective, successful coaches, developing their leadership skills and learning how to apply these to improve both individual and team performance in a wide range of cultures and contexts. The academic credit earned from this micro-credential is equal to one unit of postgraduate study at Deakin University at masters level (Australian Qualifications Framework Level 9)
- Type Learning
- Level Advanced
- Time Weeks
- Cost Paid
Earning Criteria
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Successful completion of an online course. Completion of the course typically requires 120 hours including assessment
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Assessment required application of multiple skills to complex tasks, including analysis of their impact as a coach, contrasting the effectiveness of different leadership styles, development of a coaching plan and reflecting on success and failure in a sporting context. Assessment tasks were tutor marked
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The academic credit earned from this micro-credential is equal to one unit of post graduate study at Deakin University at masters level and equivalent to 7.5 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
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Investigated the impact of a coach-centred or player-centred approach on player development and performance and applied those principles in practice
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Recognised the changing landscape of coaching/leadership and applied innovative approaches to coaching that move beyond instructing
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Investigated the role successful coaches play in developing a positive and cohesive team culture and applied this in practice
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Analysed the difference between the thinking and the instinctive brain and evaluated how their separate functions impact key moments when applying frameworks and strategies for coaching the mental game
Standards
AQF Level 9 or Masters
7.5 credits