Course aims and key topics
This course will give you a firm foundation of the fundamentals of coaching of any sport at any level. The key topics include the Zambian Sports Coaching Framework, coaching philosophies, coach styles, sport pedagogy, coaching programme theories, human performance, Injury prevention and management in the coaching context. The expansive topics will include:
- What a coaching philosophy is and how to develop the most effective philosophy to develop your athletes;
- What a coaching style is and how you can develop the most effective style to develop your athletes;
- How to develop and apply effective strategies consistent with philosophy and style and purpose;
- The importance of coaching programme theory and how to develop and increase the speed of your participants;
- How to plan out an entire season;
- How to write and maintain an effective practice plan;
- The best practices to help sports participants to learn;
- How to motivate all participants to get the best out of them;
- How to effectively communicate to your athletes, parents, and all other members of your team community.
- How to assess your facilities and practice equipment;
- The importance of plyometric training and how to develop and increase the speed of your participants;
- How advise your athletes and participants on proper nutrition and hydration as needed as an athlete;
- How to manage your team effectively;
- How to avoid risk management issues;
- How to properly manage yourself as a coach
Learning outcomes for the course
On successful completion of the course, learners will be able to:
Knowledge and Understanding -
- Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of human performance, Injury prevention and management in the coaching context
- Identify and evaluate importance coaching philosophies and coach styles
- Demonstrate fundamental understanding of sport pedagogy and coaching programme theories
- Demonstrate fundamental understanding of the Zambian Sports Coaching Framework
Practical and transferable Skills
- Digital literacy skills
- Critical thinking, problem solving , decolonial analysis and growth mind-set
- Planning, delivering and evaluating an effective sports coaching lesson
