Information Package

Master's of Exercise and Sportive Performance without Thesis

SPS518

COUNSELING TECHNIQUES FOR HEALTH AND FITNESS INSTRUCTORS

Course Code
SPS518
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Apply basic facilitation and intervention skills when working with people in exercise and health settings.
  2. Understand the fundamental concepts or behavior change including goal setting and strategizing.
  3. Understand and enhance interpersonal communication skills.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe course includes the discussion of psychological strategies and counseling techniques and skills for increasing exercise adherence of person for health and fitness instructors.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week The Helping Relationship
2nd Week Establishing Personal and Professional Boundaries
3rd Week Invitational Skills & Paraphrasing
4th Week Reflecting Feelings & Meaning
5th Week Challenging Skills
6th Week Goal-Setting Skills
7th Week Resolution Skills : Understanding and resolving interpersonal conflict
8th Week Outcome Evaluation/Termination
9th Week Supervise Practicum
10th Week Supervise Practicum
11th Week Supervise Practicum
12th Week Supervise Practicum
13th Week Supervise Practicum
14th Week Supervise Practicum
Recommended or Required ReadingChang, V., Scott, S. & Decker, C. (2009). Developing Helping Skills: A Step-by-Step Approach , Belmont, CA: Brooks-Cole Thompson Learning.
Egan, G. (2007). The skilled helper: A problem-management and opportunity-development approach to helping (8th edition). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.
Gavin, J. & Gavin, N. (1995). Psychology for health fitness professionals. Illinois Champaign: Human Kinetics.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Project
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 1 50
Project 1 20
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 3 6 18
Preparation for Quiz 2 10 20
Individual or group work 2 10 20
Preparation for Final exam 1 12 12
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 4 4
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 4 4
Homework 4 16 64
Total Work Load184
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6.13
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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