Performance Coaching and Training (Eindhoven)
About the programme
Why this programme?
- Learn how to boost athletes, professionals, and artists to their peak potential through mental coaching.
- Gain hands-on coaching experience in the Netherlands, applying theory to real-world scenarios.
- Explore a comprehensive range of mental techniques tailored to the performance domain for immediate application.
More about Performance Coaching and Training
In our society, top-level performances assume an increasingly prominent role. By now, it has become a well-known fact that mental aspects play a significant role when it comes to top-level performing achievements. However, very often these mental aspects are still underrated, although they are equally important when to deliver an outstanding achievement. If a performer does not live up to his full potential, it is worthwhile to take a closer look at these mental aspects. What about his or her motivation? Which psychological aspects are significant in order to get into a ‘flow’ or to carry out a top-level achievement? What is it that constitutes a person’s concentration or focus? Mental techniques may help to enhance the achievement.
The Performance Coaching and Training (PCT) programme is an exchange programme that is conducted in English, with the emphasis on the field of mental coaching. This programme is offered by Fontys University of Applied sciences, HRM and Psychology (The Netherlands). The aim of this programme is for participants to apply performance psychology knowledge in (daily) practice. Participants will have the opportunity to put the theory that they have learned in the programme into practice by coaching performers during their stay in The Netherlands. In this course programme, you will learn theory and about the most useful mental techniques that can be applied to athletes, professionals, musicians, performing artists or other people who work in a performance domain.
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.
Admission requirements
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.
How to apply for this exchange programme
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.
Contact person for exchange students:
Ms. Marjolein Nispeling
Tel.: +31 (0) 8850 82734
E-mail: hrmandpinternational@fontys.nl
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
How will your course programme be recognised by your home university?
Fontys will provide you with a so-called ‘Transcript of Records’, which will clarify the results that you have achieved. Depending on your results, you will receive a maximum of 30 ECTS credits. ECTS credits are recognised throughout Europe. The agreement between your home university and Fontys University of Applied Sciences will usually include a condition whereby the credits that you obtain will be recognised and transferred into the records kept by your home university.
Practical information
- Start moment(s)
- September, February
- Location
- Eindhoven
- ECTs
- 30
- Language
- English
- Duration
- 1 semester (20/21 weeks)
- Contact hours
- 15 hours per week
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