•   Communication Skills SPO007AS4AE-3002 28.08.2023-15.12.2023  5   (COACH22SVI, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    - to develop verbal and non-verbal communication skills
    - to learn to analyse your own and others’ communication, interaction and self-expression by getting to know basic theories of interaction and communication
    - to improve active listening skills
    - to improve feedback and discussion skills
    - to improve verbal motivation skills
    - to learn basics of public speaking
    - to be inspired to learn about tactfulness and diplomacy in communication
    Contents
    1. The Act of Introduction (Theory, practical exercises)
    • How to introduce yourself and your colleagues in a professional manner
    2. Theory of Communication and Interaction (Lecture, discussion)
    • Major communication/interaction styles.
    3. Non-verbal Communication (Lecture on theory, practical exercises)
    4. Assertion; Empathy, Tact (Lecture and discussion)
    5. Informative Presentation
    • Students introduce one Communication culture they are familiar with
    6. Speech assignment
    • Instructions: structure, language, performance skills and non-verbal communication, energy, contact with the audience, and ethics of public speaking
    7. Active Listening (Theory, practical exercises including speech exercises)
    8. Constructive Feedback
    (Instructions and discussion, practical exercises after each speech)
    9. Inspirational/motivational speech in class
    (Speech assignments and active listening, feedback sessions and discussion)
    10. Talking to media (Discussion, theory, practical exercises)
    11. “Small talk” as a special skill (Practical exercises)
    • Practical exercise in “Farewell Cocktail Party” -situation
    • Small speeches as we toast to our achievements during DP studies)
    12. Written self-reflection assignment (min. two pages)
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.
    Teaching methods and instruction

    Learning objectives:
    • to develop verbal and non-verbal communication skills
    • to learn to analyse your own and others’ communication, interaction and self-expression by getting to know basic theories of interaction and communication
    • to improve active listening skills
    • to improve feedback and discussion skills
    • to improve verbal motivation skills
    • to learn basics of public speaking
    • to be inspired to learn about tactfulness and diplomacy in communication

    Responsible person

    Teppo Rantala

    Campus

    Vierumäki Campus

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

    Learning assignments

    The Act of Introduction (Theory, practical exercises) • How to introduce yourself and your colleagues in a professional manner 2. Theory of Communication and Interaction (Lecture, discussion) • Major communication/interaction styles. 3. Non-verbal Communication (Lecture on theory, practical exercises) 4. Assertion; Empathy, Tact (Lecture and discussion) 5. Informative Presentation • Students introduce one Communication culture they are familiar with 6. Speech assignment • Instructions: structure, language, performance skills and non-verbal communication, energy, contact with the audience, and ethics of public speaking 7. Active Listening (Theory, practical exercises including speech exercises) 8. Constructive Feedback (Instructions and discussion, practical exercises after each speech) 9. Inspirational/motivational speech in class (Speech assignments and active listening, feedback sessions and discussion) 10. Talking to media (Discussion, theory, practical exercises) 11. “Small talk” as a special skill (Practical exercises) • Practical exercise in “Farewell Cocktail Party” -situation • Small speeches as we toast to our achievements during DP studies) 12. Written self-reflection assignment (min. two pages)

    Enrollment

    29.05.2023 - 30.09.2023

    Groups
    • COACH22SVI
    • CONTACT
    • COACH21SVI
    Teachers

    Salla Aas

    Seats

    15 - 25

    Further information

    1. Class activity: attendance, activity during discussions, feedback situations, exercises etc. (50 %)
    2. Attitude/interaction in classroom: politeness and empathy towards others, listening and concentration skills, open-mindedness and effort to learn (25 %)
    3. Assignments: Speech, feedback sessions and written self-reflection (25 %)

    Degree Programme

    COACH Sports Coaching and Management

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    0.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5