Coach Training Program
The coaching program is a one-year post-secondary program at Bosön Idrottsfolkhögskola.
About the Program
The Coach Education Program is a one-year post-secondary program at Bosön Idrottsfolkhögskola. The program provides you with fundamental knowledge of the physical, psychological, social, and athletic factors that influence health and athletic performance. The curriculum combines theory and practice in a unique environment. Based on current research, you’ll gain valuable knowledge and new perspectives in areas such as sports leadership, coaching, exercise science, sports psychology, nutrition, and lifelong participation in sports. Sports leadership is about leading within the world of sports. Successful leadership is based, among other things, on a well-developed understanding of individual and group processes, good self-awareness, and the ability to manage conflicts.
Purpose
The coach training program provides you with personal development and the skills to lead and inspire people to engage in health-promoting physical activity and sports. We build on the Swedish Sports Confederation’s strategic work, with the goal of offering sports opportunities to everyone, regardless of ambition, age, or other circumstances.
Who is this program for?
The coaching program is for anyone who wants to work as a coach in the sports community, regardless of age, sport, or whether it’s recreational or elite.
Here's what you'll get
- Coaching and Sports Leadership
- Exercise Science
- Sports Nutrition
- Sports Psychology
- Sports Medicine
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Outdoor Recreation
- Practical Training, strength, endurance, speed, flexibility, coordination
After successfully completing the program, you’ll be eligible to apply for Active Sweden’s national personal trainer license. The program offers international internships through Erasmus. You’ll have access to Sweden’s most comprehensive fitness facility.
Facts
Contact Person
Lina Oljeqvist
School Coordinator, Bosön Idrottsfolkhögskola
Welcome to our Open House on March 22 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Application and Admission Requirements
If you wish to enroll in the coaching program, you must have completed high school with approved basic eligibility or the equivalent. Assessment of prior learning, in the form of professional experience, may be required. We prefer that you have experience as a coach. You must be able to participate in all practical components of the program in order to benefit fully from the training and prepare for a future career as a coach.
Cost
4,000 SEK per academic year for outdoor activities, gym memberships, insurance, field trips, photocopying, book loans, etc. Additional costs for certain course materials may apply. The program is eligible for student financial aid, which means you can apply for financial aid from CSN at the post-secondary level.
Meals and Lodging
Not included in the course fee. Accommodation is available atSportcampus Bosönfor students studying at Bosön: Idrottsfolkhögskola.
Here's what students and teachers have to say about the Coach Training Program
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What this program has given me
Noah landed his dream job as a strength and conditioning coach for the Frölunda hockey team
