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Scottish Sport Futures Putting the Person First - Taking a Person-Centred Approach to Coaching

Course Details

When:
20/02/2026 at 11:30 AM until 1:30 PM
Where:
online, Online
Contact Details:
Graeme Doig (graeme@pkds.org.uk)

Course Information

Module 1: Putting the Person First - Taking a Person-Centred Approach to Coaching

This module aims to upskill and increase the knowledge of practitioners who are working with people in a sport and physical activity environment on the importance of understanding their why and coaching values, human connection, and establishing and building relationships to create a person-centred coaching environment.

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Understand and articulate practitioners coaching “why” and what drives them to coach
  2. Explore the difference between person centred coaching and service centred coaching
  3. Explore the importance of human connection and the role a practitioner plays in establishing this within their coaching practice
  4. Understand and explore the importance of understanding participant needs and establishing, building and maintaining relationships
  5. Increase understanding of the broader impact coaching and physical activity can have on participants

Date: 20th February

Time: 11:30 - 13:30

Sign Up: Group 688 - E&T Module Registration Form (Practitioners) – Fill in form

Module 2: Trauma Informed Sport and Physical Activity

This module aims to upskill and increase the knowledge of practitioners who are working with young people in a sport and physical activity environment on the importance of human connection and the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and sport and physical activity.

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Explore GIRFEC and SHANARRI and the importance of these models in a sporting context.
  2. Understand what Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are and how they affect individuals.
  3. Explore the role a coach can play supporting an individual through the rupture, relate, repair cycle.
  4. Understand the key principles for adopting a trauma informed practice in a sporting session.

Date: 25th and 26th February (must attend both sessions)

Time: 11:00 – 13:00 both days.

Sign Up: Group 689 - E&T Module Registration Form (Practitioners) – Fill in form

Both modules are endorsed by the Chartered Institute for Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) and offer endorsed CPD points.