There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

The aim of this module is to provide you with the depth of knowledge and understanding relating to player welfare. This module will introduce you to the current theory and practice concerning safeguarding and improving athlete development and welfare. It aims to provide you with an understanding of athlete needs, stages and transitions and how this can be translated into practice and how you can contribute to the development of safe and effective sporting environments. Consideration of child protection issues, mental health, communication, policy, dual career, equality and inclusion, and conflicting demands will also be central to this module. You will be encouraged to consider how this knowledge and understanding can be translated into your own coaching practice. The overall outcome of this module is for you to have a greater understanding and awareness of issues surrounding athlete development that you can use to improve your coaching to become a more effective coach.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate an understanding of issues relating to the safeguarding of athlete welfare (e.g. injury, child protection, bullying, mental health, de-selection) and their influence on applied practice.

LO2: Use the holistic career model to identify potential transitional phases for athletes, which have implications for welfare.

LO3: Apply relevant literature to interpret how issues relating to safeguarding athletes and transitional phases may influence athlete development and welfare.

LO4: Identify coach related behaviours which could influence athlete development and welfare.