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Overview

A theoretical analysis of what it means to be a quality coach and in doing so engage with contemporary debates around leadership, mentoring and ethics.

In SPEX 307 students will be introduced to concepts such as leadership, ethics, mentoring and coaching as they are understood within a sports coaching context. Yet these terms are also used outside of sport coaching. For this reason, in SPEX 307, students will develop an understanding of how these concepts can be transfered across a wide range of work environments.

About this paper

Paper title Coaching, Leadership and Mentoring
Subject Sport, Physical Education and Exercise
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,142.10
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
PHSE 101 or SPEX 207
Restriction
PHSE 330
Schedule C
Arts and Music, Science
Contact

Dean of the School of Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Sciences - 

Associate Professor Elaine Hargreaves: physical-education@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Course Co-ordinator: To be advised.

Teaching Arrangements

The majority of the teaching occurs in a lecture format, but there will be opportunities to engage with case studies.

Textbooks

No textbooks required.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of the paper the students will be able to:

  • Discuss the social, cultural, environmental and individual factors that influence coaching, leadership and mentoring practices
  • Critically evaluate the assumption that quality coaches are capable leaders, skilled mentors and ethical practitioners
  • Critically analyse current theories and practices and claims associated with coaching, leadership and mentoring
  • Critically reflect upon and evaluate the ethical and social implications of their knowledge and actions

Overview

A theoretical analysis of what it means to be a quality coach and in doing so engage with contemporary debates around leadership, mentoring and ethics.

In SPEX 307 students will be introduced to concepts such as leadership, ethics, mentoring and coaching as they are understood within a sports coaching context. Yet these terms are also used outside of sport coaching. For this reason, in SPEX 307, students will develop an understanding of how these concepts can be transfered across a wide range of work environments.

About this paper

Paper title Coaching, Leadership and Mentoring
Subject Sport, Physical Education and Exercise
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
PHSE 101 or SPEX 207
Restriction
PHSE 330
Schedule C
Arts and Music, Science
Contact

Interim Dean of the School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences: Professor Mike Sam

Teaching staff

Course Co-ordinator: To be advised.

Teaching Arrangements

The majority of the teaching occurs in a lecture format, but there will be opportunities to engage with case studies.

Textbooks

No textbooks required.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of the paper the students will be able to:

  • Discuss the social, cultural, environmental and individual factors that influence coaching, leadership and mentoring practices.
  • Critically evaluate the assumption that quality coaches are capable leaders, skilled mentors and ethical practitioners.
  • Critically analyse current theories and practices and claims associated with coaching, leadership and mentoring.
  • Critically reflect upon and evaluate the ethical and social implications of their knowledge and actions.
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