Department of Education, Unit Catalogue 2007/08 |
ED10142 Lifestyle management |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Certificate |
| Semester: 1 |
| Assessment: CW 100% |
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Aims: This unit provides the student with a detailed knowledge and understanding of the lifestyles of sports performers from a coaching and performance perspective. The student will understand the important factors that impact on the lifestyle of sports performers; have a knowledge of a variety of lifestyle management approaches; compare the approaches taken by sports institutions and organisations internationally; and understand the roles and responsibilities of organisational providers in the management of sports performers in the UK. Students will assess the specific lifestyle needs of elite performers using profiles, interview and SWOT analysis techniques, and identify specific strategies to enhance a performer's lifestyle management.
Learning Outcomes: The student will understand the important factors that impact on the lifestyle of sports performers; have a knowledge of a variety of lifestyle management approachesl compare the approaches taken by sports institutions and organisations internationally; and understand the roles and responsibilities of organisational providers in the management of sports performers in the UK. Students will assess the specific lifestyle needs of elite performers using profiles, interview and SWOT analysis techniques, and identify specific strategies to enhance a performer's lifestyle management. Skills: The following key skills are either taught (T) and/or facilitated (F) and/or assessed (A) in this unit: 1. Written communication (F/A) 2. Oral communication skills (T/F/A) Content: Factors: performance issues, selection issues, coach relationships, health, finance, travel, education, accommodation, employment, retirement, media. Lifestyle management approaches: Career and education - school level, further education, higher education, employment, full-time athlete, special needs approach, professional sport, home based, based at training centres, ACE, scholarships. Transitions in sport: Dealing with injury, retirement, changing location, changing coach, Life after sport. Dealing with pressures: Contracts, agents, finance, media, coach, family and peer pressure. Institutions and organisations internationally: Australian institute of Sport, USOC at Colorado, INSEP in Paris, Calgary, UKSI sites. Roles and responsibilities: Aims of organisations, athlete performance enhancement, legal responsibilities, duty of care, health and safety, moral responsibilities, financial support, career development. Lifestyle management strategies: Holistic approach to lifestyle, Quality training and wellness, Rest and recovery, injury prevention, stress management and relaxation techniques, time management. |