Sport & Exercise Science: Coaching or Bullying? – University Tutorial With Jon Cooper From Solent University
May 16 @ 10:30 - 11:15
In this live interactive Sport & Exercise Science tutorial, we will be joined by Jon Cooper, Lecturer in Sports Coaching in the Department of Sport and Health at Solent University, who will explore the question Coaching or Bullying?
The full context/introduction to this live and interactive discussion is provided in a Headliner recorded resource (see below). This recording can be watched as a class activity or independently in preparation for the discussion.
The role of a sports coach is to provide a safe and positive environment, that can promote sports participation, support talent development and facilitate peak performance. We have to assume that coaches are attempting to do the best they possibly can for every participant. However, it is all too common to experience poor practice, some of which could be perceived as bullying or even abusive. Whilst this may be unintentional, it is crucial to be aware of and understand what best coaching practice might look like and how we can ensure that all sport participants have a safe, enjoyable and beneficial experience.
The aim of this session is to discuss the challenges associated with various forms of sport coaching and consider the impact on sports performers. In essence, when does “good” practice become “poor” practice? The recorded Headliner video (below) introduces and defines sports coaching and present concepts of “best practice” within various sporting contexts. The live session will be an open discussion to consider the implications of coaching behaviours and considerations for supporting best practice.
The session aims to deepen students’ understanding of the topic whilst enabling them to access and experience a live online university tutorial.
Lecturer Profile: Jon Cooper
Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom, or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. This means that sessions will continue irrespective of possible school closures.
As a live, participative event, this session will not be recorded but access to the Headliner recording will continue to be accessible.
Suitable for: Key Stage 5, and equivalent, students studying or with an interest in studying Sport & Exercise Science, Sport Psychology and related subjects. Teachers and members of school staff, as always, are welcome too and participants can join as individuals from school/college or home, or as a group from school/college.
Preparation/Pre-Reading: Students are asked to watch the Headliner recording and consider some of the key issues and any questions raised.
The IT Setup: The event will be run on Zoom and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. If you are joining as a school group, we recommend connecting with one device and projecting on to a whiteboard. You will be able to interact with the university via a microphone and/or typed comments and questions. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.
Booking a Place: This is free for schools and colleges. If you would like to take part in this event, please register your interest using the link to the registration form below: