University’s new course is a class act for coaches
paisley’s university is setting up a course that aims to boost the level of coaching practice across scotland.
the university of the West of scotland’s Msc sport coaching programme, which gets under way in september, is aimed at those who support athletes in sport and want to challenge and innovate their coaching practice.
uni bosses say the programme draws on a range of disciplines, including sport psychology, sport conditioning, and performance analysis.
they add that the aim is to give those working in the coaching sector the opportunity to advance their practice through better understanding of the science behind sport.
the programme is designed as a pathway for career development in the sports coaching profession.
students will be supported by experts with extensive experience in sports practice and research.
programme leader for Msc sport coaching, Dr Hayley Mcewan is a sports psychologist and former team gb triathlete.
she has competed at european level and brings track experience into the classroom.
Dr Mcewan said:“Having that real-world insight allows me to bring my own experience into my teaching practice. It helps bring theory alive for students in the classroom as I have the perspective as an athlete, researcher and practitioner.”
she added:“at the heart of this course, which has been developed in response to demand from the coaching sector, is a coach-centred approach to developing reflective, analytical and critical thinking skills to influence the potential of athletes.” For more information on this course visit www.uws.ac.uk