Psychology and Coaching (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

Period 1 and 2

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Descriptions of implementation methods can be found in Haaga-Helia's website: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/implementation-types

Intro

Do you want to become the kind of coach who inspires both performance and personal growth? In Psychology and Coaching, you’ll explore how to build motivating environments, develop strong coach–athlete relationships, and support young athletes’ social and emotional development using Positive Youth Development (PYD) principles.

This course gives you practical tools to shape a healthy sport environment and collaborate effectively with key people like parents and other coaches. Through real-world examples, interactive tasks, and reflection, you'll deepen your understanding of what great coaching truly means—and how you can become the kind of coach who makes a lasting impact.

Materials

Dweck, C. S. 2018. Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. New York: Ballantine books.
Deci, E. & Ryan, R. 2017. Self-Determination Theory: A Basic Psychological Needs in Motivation, Development and Wellness. The Guilford press. New York.

Gilbert, W. 2017. Coaching better every season: A year-round system for athlete development and program success. Human Kinetics.

Teaching methods and instruction

Contact teaching
Class discussions
Practical workshops

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

TBA

Learning assignments

Reading assignment (Dweck, C. S. 2008, 2018. Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. New York: Ballantine books.)

Article review (Hodge, K. Henry, G. & Smith, W. 2014. A case study of excellence in elite sport: Motivational climate in a world champion team. The sport psychologist, 28. Human kinetics)

Autonomy supportive coaching video clips group assignment

Achievement goal theory group assignment (drama pedagogy)

Assessment methods

Reading assignment
Group examination