Process for learner centred, competence-based and effective coaching clinics in coach education

Abstract

This thesis has been commissioned by the Haaga-Helia UAS, Degree programme in sports coaching and management with a goal to improve the learning process of two courses Coaching practice 1 (5ECTS) and Advanced coaching practice 1 (5ECTS) that focuses on strength and conditioning themes and training methods. The development process has been done mainly during the academic year 2020-2021 when the author was working as a trainee instructor in the programme. Literature used in this thesis is focused mainly on the sports coaching and learning theories and design, as the main objective of the thesis is to develop the existing learning environment and improve the student outcome on strength and conditioning and coaching skills. As the final product this thesis is the learning process, evaluation and reflection methods and materials that are in use in the form of two courses in the degree programme in sports coaching and management.