MSC INTERNATIONAL BASKETBALL COACHING AND MANAGEMENT

• Master

  Degree

• English

  Language of instructions

• 2 years

  Years of study

• Full-time

  Study mode

• Lithuania, Kaunas

  Location

OBJECTIVES The goal of the joint study programme of the second cycle Basketball Coaching and Management is to train a Master of Sport able to evaluate different basketball coaching and management systems, programmes and their structures applied in various European countries, use advanced technologies in basketball coaching, creatively solve complex problems, make the right conclusions, relate practical experience with acknowledged professional competence training and learning models on the basis of international level achievements in fundamental and applied interdisciplinary science and technology. COMPETENCES Upon the completion of the study programme, a student will be able to: Understand and analyse basketball coaching theory and issues in modern coaching. Know and critically evaluate modern basketball trends in social, economic and theoretical aspects. Understand application of quantitative and qualitative research methods in basketball coaching. Understand the strategic objectives of European sport and the development priorities; be able to analyse and evaluate the change of basketball in the world and Europe; prepare for the challenges and leadership. Apply adequate research methods in the area of basketball. Design and implement a research project in the field of modern basketball coaching; be able to apply appropriate methods and analyse them critically. Interpret the research data constructively and assess data dissemination. Analyse the significance of basketball coaching, different strategies and prospects, exercise the synthesis of science and theory in solving complex problems of education in a systematic and creative way, provide conclusions for sports professionals and the public. Demonstrate purposefulness and originality while identifying and analyzing the needs, formulating solutions and evaluating strategies in the context of basketball coaching. Present his / her own and other persons’ organizational and scientific research-based solutions clearly and convincingly; submit strategic proposals for basketball and sports activities to coaches, training specialists and the public on their basis. Analyse critically, distinguish values and form strategies; develop basketball coaching skills in his/ her workplace. Develop a professional practitioner’s critical self-awareness and self-esteem, analyse the content of a basketball workout, practically substantiate the methods needed for training. more information: https://www.lsu.lt/en/studies/study-programmes/masters-degree-studies/msc-international-basketball-coaching-management/