School of Sport
Applicants: Postgraduates
MSc / Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Coaching
Programme Director: Mr Alan Lynn (alan.lynn@stir.ac.uk)
......."the MSc Sports Coaching at Stirling is an ideal opportunity for coaches who are looking to develop a better awareness of their own practice and challenge their thinking about how become a more effective coach. By offering both full and part-time options it will cater for the needs of all coaches as they balance personal development with getting the job done." Richard Gordon, Director of Coaching and Development, Scottish Swimming.
Why study on this programme?
The climate for developing sport and coaching in Scotland and the UK has never been more positive. With major international events like the Olympics and Commonwealth Games being hosted here over the next decade, sport has a profile and expectation never before experienced. In particular, coach education and development have become a major focus for policy and funding decisions by government. The establishment of the UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC) across 4 levels and different coaching contexts has provided an opportunity to review and modernise existing coach qualification and learning programmes. This course intends to fully integrate with the UKCC (post Level 3) and to develop partnerships with National Governing Bodies in the delivery of challenging and stimulating coach development programmes.
We have devised an MSc programme that is:
• Flexible to your circumstances
• Delivered by staff who are experienced coaches
• Grounded in your coaching practice
• Intended to be integrated with the UKCC (post Level 3)
• Interesting and challenging
Entry requirements
It is expected that successful applicants will have an Honours degree at 2:2 or better, in addition to appropriate coaching qualifications and experience. Applicants who do not hold the requisite academic qualifications, but possess significant coaching experience and qualifications may be accepted on the course, subject to discussion with the Programme Director, Alan Lynn.
In all instances it is recommended that potential applicants discuss these matters with the Programme Director prior to making their formal application.
Since the programme is taught in English, applicants from overseas are expected to demonstrate fluency in English (IELTS 6.5 or above)
What skills will I gain if I complete this programme?
In addition to the sports specific coaching skills you will be developing in your practice, we aim to develop coaches who:
• Can analyse and reflect on their coaching practice
• Evaluate and adjust their coaching process
• Can amend coaching practice to take account of each individual
• Understand the socio-ethical context of their coaching practice
• Can access and assimilate complex knowledge domains
• Effectively solve current and future problems
• Develop the capacity to make decisions under pressure
• Have clear personal development goals
What subjects will I study?
You must attain 180 SCQF points to be awarded an MSc in Sports Coaching. You will achieve this by successfully completing seven taught modules and an applied research project or dissertation.
For the award of the Postgraduate Diploma students must successfully complete taught modules equivalent to 120 SCQF points. For the award of the MSc students must successfully complete the Diploma programme and achieve a passing grade in the applied research project or dissertation.
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Research Methods for Sport (15) |
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Applied Coaching Project or Dissertation (60) |
How will the programme be delivered and assessed?
A flexible, blended approach to learning will characterise the degree. One delivery method will be a traditional, classroom based approach, with further web-based sessions through the Universities’ VLE – WebCT. Assessment modes will also be blended according to the learning programme and outcomes. Accessibility of the curriculum will be in line with institutional policies and it is anticipated that coaches with disabilities, as well as coaches of athletes with disabilities, will form part of the cohort on a regular basis. Assessment will be conducted in such a way as to adhere to adult learning principles. This means that content and learning demonstrate relevance, problem solving, learning by doing, a strong element of self-direction and ownership, are based on the learner’s experience, and have clear goals. Assessment modes will vary according to the context of each module.
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Karen Caldwell School of Sport University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA UK |
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Tel: + 44 (0) 1786 466498 |
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Fax: + 44 (0) 1786 466477 |
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Email: karen.caldwell@stir.ac.uk |
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Web: www.stir.ac.uk/sport |