This programme includes two courses (2 x 15 ECTS). In the first course, the focus will be on individual coaching, whilst in the second course, the focus will be on team coaching. Both courses will be taught on the basis of competencies, whereby the modules will provide a balanced mix of knowledge and skills and practice.

Learning Outcomes

After successfully completing this programme, participants should have an in-depth understanding of performance psychology, should be capable of applying the theory to daily (performance) practice, developing and training the mental skills of individuals, teams and their coaches and interacting in performance environments.

Target Audience & Entry Level

This programme has been designed for international students and Dutch students wishing to study in international environments. To be eligible for participation in this advanced programme, you must have:

• Successfully acquired 60 ECTS in (Applied) Psychology / Sport Science (or equivalent).

• A good command of the English language, equal to IELTS 6.0/TOEFL Internet 80.

• Successfully completed Programme I prior to enrolling in Programme II.

Programme Format

This programme includes two quarterly programmes, as follows:

Programme I: Individual Coaching (15 ECTS)

This programme will be divided into theory, skills and practice lines. During the first practical assignment you will coach an individual with a view to optimizing mental skills in order to achieve better performance. The target audiences include people who are working intensively on improving their performances, such as athletes, performing artists, musicians, professionals in business occupations. This part of the programme will be done in student pairs. Based on an intake interview you will draw up a coaching programme. This coaching programme is aimed at achieving improved performance. You will be asked to support the coaching plan on theories from (sport and) performance psychology and apply mental techniques such as goal setting, imagery, relaxation and self-talk. The process and the effectivity of the coaching plan will eventually be assessed. At the end of the skills programme, also an individual assessment will be conducted. The assessment consists of a 20-minute session in which you work with the coachee on a specific tool/mental coaching technique.

Programme II: Team coaching (15 ECTS)

This programme will be divided into theory, skills and practice lines. During the ‘team coaching’ module of the ‘ Performance Coaching and Training’ programme, students (in project groups) will be required to develop a mental training plan for enhancing team performance in the practical environment. The second assignment (practice) is developing and running a team workshop. In this workshop, team performance will be the main focus. To improve team performance mental aspects such as group dynamics, team cohesion, leadership and communication will be taken into account. The report Include techniques and strategies for team building, drawing up a strategy plan, coaching a coach in a multidisciplinary team coaching environment, to enhance performance and developing and implementing an evidence-based team training programme with a view to enhancing team performance. A skills assessment and theory assessment is also a part of the team coaching module.

Applications should always be submitted via the International Exchange (or Erasmus) Officer at the home university. If several versions of the programme are offered, please indicate for which version you would like to apply to (Programme I, Programme II, Programme III, etc.) This officer will send your application request (nomination) to Fontys. Once Fontys has accepted the application, your Fontys study department will send you a link to a web application called Mobility Online. Added to the link you will receive all necessary information and a manual.

Please take a look at the tutoriol beneath to see how it works.

Contact person for exchange students:
Ms. Marjolein Nispeling
Tel.: +31 (0) 8850 82734
E-mail: hrmandpinternational@fontys.nl

How to apply for bachelor students in the Netherlands

How to fill out your online application form in Mobility Online

Already studying in the Netherlands as a bachelor student?

This international program is also available for students taking part in a bachelor program in the Netherlands, as part of their studies (minor). If you are studying at Fontys School of HRM and Psychology, please sign in at our own portal . All the other students (either from another school of Fontys or another university of applied sciences) can apply by filling out this form. Questions? Please send an email to tpteamc@fontys.nl.

Contact information for bachelor students in the Netherlands:
E-mail: minorhrmenp@fontys.nl

Contact person for information about the programme Performance Coaching and Training:

Mrs. Marjolein Nispeling
Tel.: +31 (0) 8850 82734
E-mail: hrmandpinternational@fontys.nl

Address:
Visiting address: De Witte Dame | Emmasingel 28 5611 AZ Eindhoven 
Post address: P.O. Box 347, 5600 AH Eindhoven, the Netherlands