Positive Coaching in Sport

The Positive Coaching in Sport course equips youth sport coaches with an innovative, athlete-centred methodology focused on inclusion, non-discrimination, mentoring, and positive role-modelling.

It aims to create a safe, supportive, and enjoyable sports environment, helping to prevent athlete dropout, promote well-being, and reduce barriers for children at risk of social exclusion.

Certifiers:

Montenegrin Olympic Committee
University G. d'Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara
Center for the Affirmation of Youth and Sport
Sport Innovation Hub

Course description

Throughout this course, you will be introduced to the core principles, strategies, and real-world applications of positive coaching in sport. The learning experience is designed to be interactive, reflective, and practice-oriented, allowing you to connect theory with your own coaching context.
  • The main goals of this course are the following ones:
  • To provide youth coaches with an innovative coaching methodology focused on pedagogy.
  • To promote non-discrimination, inclusion and equality in sport.
  • To encourage the coach’s role as a role model and mentor.
  • To make sport a more positive and enjoyable experience for all athletes.
  • To prevent sport drop-out, especially in situations related to abuse.
  • To protect and enhance athletes’ well-being (both physical and psychological).
  • To reduce barriers to participation for children at risk of social exclusion.
  • To develop coaches who apply reflective practice and continuous improvement in their work.
By the end of the course, you will have developed the skills and confidence to implement a positive coaching framework that prioritises respect, inclusion, motivation, and holistic athlete development. Ultimately, this course aims to support coaches in creating safe, enjoyable, and meaningful sport experiences, contributing to a healthier and more sustainable future for sport at all levels. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. Co-funded by the European Union
Throughout this course, you will be introduced to the core principles, strategies, and real-world applications of positive coaching in sport. The learning experience is designed to be interactive, reflective, and practice-oriented, allowing you to connect theory with your own coaching context.
  • The main goals of this course are the following ones:
  • To provide youth coaches with an innovative coaching methodology focused on pedagogy.
  • To promote non-discrimination, inclusion and equality in sport.
  • To encourage the coach’s role as a role model and mentor.
  • To make sport a more positive and enjoyable experience for all athletes.
  • To prevent sport drop-out, especially in situations related to abuse.
  • To protect and enhance athletes’ well-being (both physical and psychological).
  • To reduce barriers to participation for children at risk of social exclusion.
  • To develop coaches who apply reflective practice and continuous improvement in their work.
By the end of the course, you will have developed the skills and confidence to implement a positive coaching framework that prioritises respect, inclusion, motivation, and holistic athlete development. Ultimately, this course aims to support coaches in creating safe, enjoyable, and meaningful sport experiences, contributing to a healthier and more sustainable future for sport at all levels. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. Co-funded by the European Union

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Fee:

0 €

Length

5 hours

Credits

0.5

Starting date

14 Apr 2025

Modules:

5

Languages:

EN

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