On successful completion of the course, the candidate has:
Advanced knowledge about
• landmark studies within group dynamics and team performance
• how team performance and its antecedents can be assessed, and how various assessment methods might influence the conclusions and practical implications
• the evidence behind group dynamics and optimal team performance
• coach-behavior and leadership in team performance
• individual motivation within teamwork
Skills
• can critically evaluate, interpret and disseminate empirical evidence of team performance in sport
• can critically evaluate assessment methods used in team performance-research
• can formulate relevant research questions and plan the conduction and implementation of team performance-enhancing research and interventions
General competence
• can communicate relevant knowledge through scientific and popular scientific channels
Historical overview of important team performance research
o Individual motivation within team-performance
o Team dynamics and performance
o Intra-team communication and performance
o Coach behavior, sport leadership and performance
o Study designs and assessments of team performance-research
1 semester
5
Spring, Autumn
Kristiansand
Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences