Identifying and solving problems in sport coaching University of Stirling

Overview

The sport coaching environment can be complex and dynamic, with coaches under pressure to bring innovation into their practice. This can lead to a reliance on what may have previously worked rather than considering what the most important problem to be solved is.

In this Identifying and solving problems in sport coaching module, at University of Stirling you’ll: 

Explore methods to observe your coaching context and the demands of your sport.  

• Learn to identify problems, gaps and questions that merit further investigation. 
• Identify and critically explore methods of data collection, interpretation and analysis. 

• Learn to practically synthesise data (report, verify, validate, and evaluate your findings).

Objectives

• Identify and justify a problem to be solved in your coaching context;
• Devise and defend, with reference to appropriate theories/concepts and literature, your approach to solving a particular coaching problem;
• Appraise methods of evidence analysis to enhance coaching practice;
• Engage with critical thinking and problem solving discussions.