Identifying and solving problems in sport coaching
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-22 | - |
Program Overview
Identifying and Solving Problems in Sport Coaching
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.
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.
Structure and Content
This module focuses on rigorous and objective methods to identify and solve problems faced by coaches. It will include:
- The philosophical basis of making sense of evidence
- Professional judgement and decision-making
- Problem solving using qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods
- Search strategies to explore current knowledge and gather evidence.
- Solving problems using behaviour-change and implementation science.
Key Facts
- Module code: SPSP065
- Start date: 22 Sep 2025
- Application deadline: 8 Sep 2025
- Duration: 11 weeks
- Time commitment: 10 hours per week
- Credit value SCQF: 20
- SCQF level: Level 11
- Fees: Home: £967; International: £1,344
- Mode of study: part time
- Delivery: online
Module Coordinator
Dr Andrew Kirkland
Employability
The module focuses on enhancing decision-making and problem-solving abilities as a sport coach, which are fundamental to professional practice in coaching and are transferable to a wide variety of industries.
University of Stirling
Overview:
University of Stirling is a public university located in Stirling, Scotland. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs, with a focus on providing a flexible and engaging learning experience. The university is known for its commitment to research and its dedication to making a positive impact on the world.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
The university provides a welcoming environment for new students, offering a variety of welcome activities to help them adjust to life at Stirling. The campus is known for its beautiful setting and offers a range of facilities and resources for students, including accommodation, sports facilities, and a library.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Flexible undergraduate degree courses:
The university offers over 170 flexible undergraduate degree courses.Commitment to research:
The university is dedicated to research and its impact on the world.Focus on sport:
Stirling is known as Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence, offering a strong combination of sport and education.Academic Programs:
Other:
The university has a Strategic Plan 2030 that outlines its vision for the future. The plan aims to make a difference in people's lives and be a force for good in the world.
