VALS1000 Coaching Research and Evidence-Based Practices (5 cr)

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Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

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The course introduces the research objectives and methodological starting points of coaching.

Description

  • Key concepts, paradigms, models and theories of coaching

  • Multidisciplinary methodological approaches to coaching research

  • Effectiveness of coaching research and critical evaluation of research evidence

  • Research communication and popularisation of research findings

  • Participation, where possible, in an international conference   

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student will be able to:

  • evaluate the ethical and philosophical basis of coaching

  • analyze interdisciplinary research on coaching

  • critically evaluate research data  

Additional information

1. year, 1st and 2nd period 

Description of prerequisites

LitK Valmennustiede tai vastaavat opinnot

Study materials

Gould, D., Mallet, C. (2021) Sport Coaches’ Handbook (320 s.)

Champaign: Human Kinetics. ISBN: 9781718200999

Gavin, J. (2022) Foundations of Professional Coaching (312 s.)

Champaign: Human Kinetics. ISBN: 9781718209169 

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
Lectures (8h), report seminar (14h), and writing an essay.
Evaluation criteria:
Seminar work (25%) and written works (75%).
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Participation in teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish

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