How will the future coach look like? - CoachSG Conference 2018 1 Nov 2018 Dr Ho Mun Wai, Dr Coral Lim, Ms Josephine Tay - Sport Singapore
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How will the future
coach look like?
CoachSG Conference 2018
1 Nov 2018
Dr Ho Mun Wai, Dr Coral Lim, Ms Josephine Tay
Content: The big picture Problem in practice The strategic response Curriculum Industry and research Student life
The big picture
The big picture
Informed by
Policy Vision 2030 (SportSG)
Industry Taking the Leap: A
Manpower Manpower Study of the
Study Singapore Sports Industry
(SportSG & PwC)
Industry Healthcare ITM
Transformation
Map
Strengthening the
Nation through sport
Develops STRENGHTENS
HEALTH & friendships with Sport is more than
RESILENCE other nations about winning
amongst medals or keeping
Singaporeans fit; it can be
employed as a
national strategy to
stimulate positive,
deeply-embedded
values for
Nurtures BONDS people of Singaporeans and
Contributes to NATIONAL PRIDE different our nation.
Societal & Economic Ethos of backgrounds,
DYNAMISM EXCELLENCE cultures and
races
“We envision a Singapore where individuals and communities are strengthened through a
lifetime of sporting experiences. Sport becomes a journey and celebration of Singapore’s
people and places, uniting the nation, and inspiring the Singapore spirit.”
Vision 2030 recommendations
Opportunities Capabilities
1. Sports Pathways Committee 13.Singapore Sports Institute
2. Super Sports Clubs (ActiveSG) 14.Coaching Academy
3. Corporate Leagues 15.Sports Volunteer Framework
4. Seniors Fitness Ecosystem 16.Create a Leadership &
5. Encourage New Form of Recreation Character Development
as Sport through Sports Curriculum
6. Promote Unified Sports Access (Game for Life)
7. Sports Facilities Master Plan 17.Explore a Sustainable
8. Sports Events Strategy Resourcing Model for Sporting
9. SportCares Singapore
10.Enhance Sports Spectatorship & 18.Integrate Academy & Sporting
Viewership Curriculum
11.Enhance Affinity with Team Singapore 19.Create an Academy for Sports
12.Enhance Technology to Promote Professionals
Sporting Awareness & Lifestyle 20.Develop Professional Services
in the Sports Industry 6
Key manpower gaps
(Source: SportSG, 2015)
7
Healthcare ITM
8
Problem in practice
Progress thus far
10Activity 1 – How can the sport coaching
industry sustain the growth trajectory?
• What is the current status • What do you hope the
of the coaching industry coaching industry in
in Singapore? Singapore will become by
2030?Challenges /Gaps in coach
development
• Current: • Gaps
• Pedagogy - traditional • Elite performance
didactic method: • Non-homogeneous learners
coach demonstrate;
student imitate. • Non-homogeneous learners
• Focus – primarily • Values and Principles in
technical skills Sport
• Resources
• Competitive market placeElements of a coaching
philosophy
“In the end, it’s about the teaching, and
what I always loved about coaching was
the practices. Not the games, not the
tournaments, not the alumni stuff. But
Moral Values
teaching the players during practice (e.g. respect,
was what coaching was all about to honesty,
me.” sportsmanship)
– John Wooden
Objectives
Have Win
fun
Performance Develop
athletes Social Values
Values
(e.g. teamwork,
(e.g. diligence, self-sacrifice, being
resilience, encouraging)
confidence)The strategic response
Diploma in Sports Coaching
• Vision 2030 - build
communities and social
cohesion through sports
• Sport coaches – key
ingredient to achieve
outcomeAssembling a team
• Holistic worldview to support holistic development
of the future coaches.
Curriculum Student life
Mindful
collaboration
Research Industry
16A Vision of DSC graduates contributing
to the profession and community
• Alumni of DSC will provide the thought leadership
to the sports coaching community in Singapore.
• DSC alumni will be role models of best practices in
sports coaching at various segments, include elite,
children, youth, seniors, community, special needs
and special interest groups.
• Some of the DSC alumni will in future become the national
coaches or technical directors for the various sports. Some will
become policy makers, academics and researchers.
• Beyond Singapore, some DSC alumni will venture overseas to
work as expatriate coaches or run coaching academies that will
add value to the Singapore brand.
17Curriculum
The DSC Value Chain
Outcome
Delivery
channels
PET + CET + Projects
Design and
production with
industry
collaborations 19Enabling platforms under the DSC
portfolio
Programmes Scale
Dip in Sports Coaching 60/cohort
(DSC)
Part-time, DSC 50/cohort
SG-Coach 30 x 8 runs
Continuing Coach Education • Values & Principles in Sports- 30 x 24 runs
• Games For Life - 25 x 4 runs
CET Short courses • IOC Sport Administrators Programme
• Cert in Athlete Life Coaching
Integrated SG-Coach Gymnastics (2019)
SG-Coach Industry Certifications for students
Research/FYP Industry collaborations
20Curriculum Framework for the
Diploma in Sports Coaching in RP
National Sports Beyond coaching styles – CET
Associations (NSAs) GCA, GFL
Sports Business
Sport specific
technical skills
pedagogy management
Sports Professional
science practice
Beyond sport -
21
Character, values, ethicsDSC PET Curriculum Structure
(Cohort of AY18)
Yr Semester 1 Semester 2
1 B216 Marketing A113 Mathematics
G101 Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving B102 Organisational Behaviour
S202 Inclusive Physical Activity G107 Effective Communication
S262 Foundations of Kinesiology S224 Sports and Leisure Related Law
S261 Introduction to Sports Coaching S661 Practical Studies: Basketball
S662 Practical Studies: Football
2 Freely Chosen Module S212 Sports and Exercise Prescription
S263 Instructional Strategies for Sports and Games S264 Instructional Strategies for Sports and Games II
S211 Injury Prevention and Management S215 Sports and Exercise Nutrition
S204 Sociology of Sports, Health and Leisure S214 Sports and Exercise Psychology
S246 Exercise Assessment and Programming S266 Performance Analysis
S663 Practical Studies: Badminton
S664 Practical Studies: Table Tennis
3 S931 Industry Immersion Programme Elective (S322 Strategic Sports Development)
S362 Managing Developmental Athletes and Teams
S311 Human Motor Control and Development 22
G301 ProjectEAE for admissions in AY18
• EAE is a key platform to select suitable students to take up and EAE for AY17
succeed in DSC.
• The EAE exercise in Jul 2017 was purposefully fine-tuned and Applications by
candidates.
continued in 2018.
• Holistic assessment
• Academic merit. Coaches are essentially teachers.
• Sustained background in sports, e.g. throughout secondary.
Interview of candidates
• School representative, preferably leadership roles by faculty staff.
• Have a chosen sport(s).
• Beyond learn to play.
• Experienced coaching first hand.
• Inspired by coaches and want to role model. Shortlisting of
candidates.
Conditional offers prior
to ‘O’ levels.
23Part-Time Diploma in Sports Coaching
(PTDSC)
• 1st intake in Apr 2012, 7th intake in Oct 2018
• Intake 1 – 3 number graduated : 44
• Intake 4-6 current students: 81
• 5 Modular Certificates (MC) : Coaching Pedagogy,
Applied Sports Science, Professional Practice in
Coaching Sports Development and Sports Teams PTDSC intake 3 Practical
Management
• ELearning via PolyMall: Currently about 20% - 30%
of each module except the practical modules.
Moving towards 40% ELearning next term
• PTDSC delivery system: Revised in 2017 for long
term efficiency in planning and sustainability.
• 7th intake: Pilot run with ‘Funnel Approach’. 48. Mr Eric : PTDSC intake
4Activity 2 – Sport coaching curriculum • Most • Least • Wish to relevant relevant have
Industry
Platforms for collaborations
• 13 weeks, 1 day/week or equivalent, off or on site.
Final Year • Commence on Apr and Oct each year.
Project (FYP) • Students’ work.
Industry • 16 weeks, FT, on site.
Immersion • Commence on Apr and Oct each year.
• Students’ work under industry supervision.
Programme (IIP)
• Work of professionals/staff.
Commissioned • May incorporate FYP and IIP, such as for data
Project collection or field work.
• Open schedules.
27Industry Immersion Programme (IIP)
• IIP is an integral part of the DSC Curriculum (i.e. 20 weeks)
• Overseas IIP opportunity, eg, Hong Kong, Shanghai
• Local IIP SOT, eg, Thailand, Indonesia.
• Stronger focus on partnership with Coaching Academies to
deepen student learning
• Enhanced industry immersion of students through
matching of student sport skills with the needs of the
coaching academies
28IIP, with overseas assignments
Sin Jun Jie supported as bike mechanic in the Tour de
Bintan and the Bintan Triathlon in Indonesia as part of his
IIP with Bike School Asia. He looks forward to continuing
after his IIP with Ironman 70.3 Bintan (AY18S1).
Khwang Li Yi went on assignment at the Asian Sailing
Championship in Jakarta (Test event for Asian Games) as
part of her IIP with Singapore Sailing Federation (AY18S1).
Lim Zi Xyan was part of the Team Singapore’s coaching
panel at the Thailand National Championship in Bangkok
as part of his IIP with Wrestling Federation of Singapore.
(AY18S1)
29Industry Certifications 2018
DSC collaborates with NSAs and the industry to create opportunities for students to get
industry certifications.
• SFA Level 1 Technical Coaching course • Fundamental Gymnastics Coaching
(Jan 18) Course (Development Level) (Sep 2018)
• Basketball Level 1 Coaching course • IAAF Level 1 Course (Sep 2018)
(Jan/Feb 2018) • Regional FIFA Grassroot Coaching
• SBF Level I Coaching Course (April Programme, Nov 2018)
2018) • FAS AFC “C” Licence Coaching Course
• Introduction to Sailing (June 18). 10 (March 2019)
students and 3 staff. • IAAF Level 1 Officiating course (Mar
• FAS Grassroots Coaching (July 18) 2019)
• Premiere Skills Community Coaching
Course (September 2018)
Copyright © Republic PolytechnicDSC – Coaching Seminar 2018
The 4th annual event in the series held Guests and speakers included:
on 9th Feb 2018 was attended by some • Mr Ong Hock Meng Vincent - Head of Youth
60 students from DSC, SHL staff and Coaching who shared the changes in the
guests from the industry. athlete development and coach education.
• Mr Koh Yong Jin - Deputy General Manager, of
Purpose of series: Force 21, shared the challenges experienced
• Connect graduating students with the by new job-seekers in the coaching, sports and
industry and coaching fraternity. fitness industry.
• Connect graduating students the • Simon Siah of Freeplay LLP, which offers
changes in the coaching and the sports workshops on Fundamental Movement Skills to
industry coaches and parents, shared with the students
the importance of widening their experiences
and views, due to changes in sporting industry
with more companies moving into overseas
markets like China and Indonesia.
Coaching Seminar in Feb 2019 – Collaborating
with NYSI’s Youth Sports Conference.MOU with Singapore Athletics
Association (SAA)
• Since 21 February 2012
• Area of focus: Athletics coaching.
• Progress:
• Complete 5 runs, and benefitted 200 youth
participants, and nurtured 30 aspiring
coaches between 2012 and 2017.
• 10 DSC Coaches currently working part-time
with SAA or enrichment company over the
weekend.
• Programs in collaboration:
• Kid’s Activator Course (KA).
• IAAF Level 1 Coaching Course (NCAP
Technical).
• IAAF Level 1 Officiating Course to RP’s
Diploma in Sports Coaching (DSC) students.
32MOU with Singapore Gymnastics
• Since Aug 2018
• Area of focus: Fundamental
Gymnastics for coaches of all
sports.
• Programs in collaboration:
• Curriculum development for
integrated SG-Caoch Level 1
(Gymnastics)
• S667 Fundamental
Gymnastics with SG-Coach
Level 1.SHL Collaborates with
Football Association of Singapore (FAS)
Event: Launch of AFC “C” Coaching Certificate Course for Diploma in Sports Coaching
Date: Saturday, 15 March 2014
Venue: Republic Polytechnic
This is the first ever customised
coaching course by FAS for any
tertiary institution. The course will
be held over 2 weeks at RP and
conducted by the AFC certified
trainers.
The students who will complete
the course will be licensed to coach
football anywhere in the Asian
region.Collaboration with Professor Masamitsu Ito of Nippon Sports Science University • Prof Ito is an international renowned expert in sports coaching. • In May 2017, DSC students was privileged to attend a special lecture from him regarding contemporary development in sports coaching and preparations for the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics. • In Nov 2018, Prof Ito is scheduled to conduct an academic benchmarking exercise for the DSC.
IOC Sports Administration Programme • Collaboration between the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) and the RP. • First run: 26 to 28 Oct 2017 • Second run: 28 Sep to 12 Oct 2018. • Speakers from Senior Management of SNOC, SportSG, NSAs, as well as experts from the industry and RP. • Event affirms RP’s SHL as an thought leader in the area of sports studies.
Workshop in Collaboration with CoachSG:
Values and Principles in Sport & Game for Life
• Collaboration between CoachSG and RP
• Pilot runs: 5 Apr & 2 Oct 2017
• The DSC Faculty conducted the workshops
• Event affirms SHL’s position in Coach
Development in Singapore
• From Jul 2018 – DSC appointed by CoachSG to
offer 24 runs of VPS workshops.Research – Sample of initiatives by the DSC team
in 2018
Projects
DSC curriculum development
Action research on DSC academic benchmarking
A Conceptual Framework for Choosing Problem-Based Learning (PBL) or
Traditional Approaches in Sport Coaching
Supporting aspirations and developing lifelong learners: A self-
determination theory approach to enhance students’ self-directed learning
Developing an Internship Framework for Professional Identity Development:
A Study of Sports Coaches and Outdoor Educators in Singapore
Developing of an e-learning programme for youth coaching for NYSI
38Activity 3 – Collaborations • Who? • What?
Student life
Highlight of ‘Student Life’ programmes
• Student life is enriched by various programmes, including FWOP, SOT, industry certification
programmes, and various other activities including:
• Student leaders and volunteers in various RP programmes, eg: Orientation Programme 2017,
Open House 2017, example: Haziq, Valerie, Pak Lin, Jerel Ng, etc.
• RP representation at POL-ITE Games, example: Laurence Xavier, Jia Yuan, Marco, etc.
• National representation at SEA Games, example:
• Students: Darren Lee,
• Alumni: Syasha, Syaheeza, Rahim.
• Attendance at Pre-U Seminar: Khwang Li Yi, Jayden,
• DSC Sports Day for Year 1 and 2. 7 Jul 2017, 5 July 2018.
• DSC Sports cum Alumni Day. For all PET and CET current students and
alumni. 9 Dec 2017. Next event: 15 Dec 2018.
• IPPT. Nov 2017. Basic Fitness test week : 7- 11 May 2018; Next event: 2
Nov 2018.
• Active Isolated Stretching Workshop sharing (Lifeskill event) – conducted by
Alumni (Cheryl Low) – 6 & 7 June
• DSC Year 1 Mentor-mentees care hour: 4 July 2018 (Sharing of Alumni
Nicholas Chan)
• DSC Year 1 Camp – 12 & 13 Sept
• Collaboration with Nanyang Constituency YEC - Expertise on modifying of
games for the purpose of inclusion of the less-abled. Oct 2018. 41Student Overseas Trip – Tokyo (Japan) • 30 students and 2 lecturers • Date: 12 to 18 Mar 2017 • Deepening student learning through visits at the National Sport Science University, Tsukuba University and other organizations.
Students’ Life, SOT to Telunas
• Completed the 5 runs of the Student Overseas Trip (SOT) to Telunas, Batam.
• Accomplished objectives of team bonding, service-learning.
• Incorporated Kids Activator programme whereby students experienced
coaching to the local community.
43Fun-filled applied learning
Dressed up for Doing
moot court in a performance
sports law analysis in SEA
lesson Games
Training with
Applying
young athletes
Instructional
in Beijing
Skills in
Sports School
coaching
students in
schoolsFWOP, Industry visit to
Singapore Sports Institute
• A comprehensive programme was delivered at the
Freshmen Orientation Programme 2017 and 2018.
• Many thanks to Singapore Sports Institute once again to
have hosted budding DSC coaches on their first industry
visit as a ember of the coaching community.
• Staff shared insights with Freshmen at the Diploma Talk to
help them learn about the expectations and programmes in
DSC. "What we do in the dark shine in the light." Work hard
daily and aim to achieve quality results!
• William Low (Y3 in AY2016) who has been an active student
leader and has taken numerous coaching courses in
football, shared his learning journey with the freshmen.
45Careers
Key employment sectors in sports
coaching
• Public sectors
• Demand for sports coaches:
• SportSG – Coaches for ActiveSG
• PA – Coaches in community sports
• MOE – Coaches for CCAs and school teams
• Primarily outsourced to private coaching academies or
free-lance coaches.
• NSAs
• Limited numbers and mainly at the senior levels
• Private sector
• Primary employers of sports coaches
• Primarily on part-time or free-lance basis.
• Need to be ‘MOE-ready’Framework for career development of
sports professionals
Leadership
Specialisation 1
Specialisation 2
Specialisation i
Specialisation i
Specialisation 2
Specialisation 1
and senior 1. Deepening within
management the profession
2. Progression with
Specialisation 1
Specialisation 2
Specialisation i
Specialisation i
Specialisation 2
Specialisation 1
Managerial enlarged roles
and
Professional
3. Progression with
specialisation
Specialisation 1
Specialisation 2
Specialisation i
Specialisation i
Specialisation 2
Specialisation 1
Executive,
Operationals 4. Conversion
and vocational between domains
Sports Coaching Other sectors, eg, Sports ManagementCareers movements among sports
coaches
• Career pathway of sports coaches
• Mid-career conversion from other professions
• Career coaches who progress to others, eg, as educators, policy
makers, professionals in various fields, business owners, etc.
• Thus, the support system for coaches’ career development should entail:
• Career conversion
• Specialisation
• Skills deepening and
• Progression with enlarged roles (promotion)
• Support system – Include a coherent education and continuing training
system for coaches throughout their careers.
• Formal academic programmes, eg, Diplomas, Degrees.
• Formal industry certifications, eg, the CoachSG
• Non-certifiable continuing education programmes
• Programmes available locally and overseas, but the public and
private sectorsLilfe-long learning opportunities
(Examples)
• Academic courses:
• DSC, PTDSC, DSES, SDSES (RP)
• BSSM (NTU), B-PE and Sports (SUSS), B-Physiotherapy (SIT),
• B-Sports Studies (Stirling), B-Sports Management (Northumbria), B-Sports Science
(ECU, Edinburgh Napier)
• Overseas.
• Industry Certifications:
• SG-Coach Series (Incl BSS, ISS, Levels 1-3; Master, Sr Master and Principal Master)
• Overseas programmes: ASCA, ACSM, ACE, etc.
• Continuing Education and Training courses for coach development
• IOC Administrative Course (SNOC)
• CSLM (PA, RP)
• CALC (SportSG, RP)
• CCE (SportSG, NYSI, RP)Activity 4 – Attributes of sports coaches in the future • Technical knowledge/skills • Soft skills
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