Have you experience of sport or fitness coaching either as a participant or a coach? Are you inquisitive about how sport works behind the scenes?
In this free Open University course you will explore the influence of coaching and psychology through the lens of sports people and teams who have been successful. You will focus on coaching practices used with young people and adults, including research and advice of leaders in their fields. Featuring GB hockey player Alex Danson throughout the course, you will learn about how coaching and psychology have contributed to her success in sport.
By the end of the course, learners should be able to:
- Outline the influences of sport coaching and psychology for those developing their abilities in sport.
- Describe different aspects of effective coaching and the way in which a coach may influence young people and adults.
- Compare the psychological characteristics used in sporting careers to those you might need to shape your own future.
This course requires 24 hours of study to complete.
