Sports Psychology & Coaching - Booking Package
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Duration
Approx 3 months
Qualification
QQI Level 5
Awarding Body
QQI
Start Date
February 2019
Sports Psychology & Coaching - Booking Package
The Sports Psychology course is an important add on skill for Sports Coaches and is aimed at individuals who are working with teams or athletes, as well as those who work in the leisure industry.
The Sports Psychology course is designed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge to change behavior in a sporting context. It will enable participants to develop an understanding of the psychological principles that underpin coaching techniques.
The Sports Coaching / Team Working course aims to introduce the learner to the skills required to effectively coach an individual or team. As a sports coach / Team Leader, you will be able to identify the technical, tactical and team skills required for an individual or team to participate in a particular sport while promoting an enjoyable and positive experience for participants.
Entry to this course is by direct application to the college. There are no previous academic requirements.
Course price €999
Discount of €379 when enrolling on both courses together - usual price €1,378
QQI Minor Award in Sports Psychology (6N4665)
QQI Level 5 Minor Award in Team Working (5N1367)
The courses will run over 2 evenings per week at Portobello Institute, Dominick Street.
Content covered:
The Development of Sports Psychology
Sports Psychology and Performance
Arousal, Stress and Anxiety
Concept of Motivation in Sport
Goal Setting
Leadership and Coaching
Sports Coaching content:
Skill related competencies
Motives and needs monitor personal strengths and weaknesses as a team participant, including interpersonal communication skills and problem solving skills
Physical fitness
Mental (Psychological) fitness
Game-Related competencies
Team play
Playing rules, Injury prevention and First Aid management
Planning and evaluation in setting team objectives and subsequent evaluation, to include control mechanisms such as ongoing feedback and documentation and performance measurement
Coaching related competencies; analysis of the roles, responsibilities, characteristics and skills of team members, including leaders, coaches and trainers
Skill Development; an analysis of the elements and stages of team development (strong practical emphasis)
Practice and Competition (strong practical emphasis)
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