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Wellbeing Coaching (EDUC91193)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2023
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Wellbeing Coaching examines the relationship between coaching (specifically coaching psychology) and wellbeing (specifically the wellbeing sciences) in the context of a growing desire for wellbeing cultures (in organizations, in community, in sport, in groups), and need for process and practices (such as a coaching approach) to navigate and organize change with wellbeing in mind. Students will be introduced to methodologies traditionally used within coaching and positive psychology research and others, developing skills in critically reading and engaging with the literature, which are critical skills for implementing wellbeing changes.
Key critiques and debates in the fields of coaching and the psychology of coaching will be examined, drawing on a range of disciplinary perspectives, with consideration around implications for applications of the science. Students will also be introduced to contemporary views and approaches in the field of coaching (e.g., current coaching approaches anchored to wellbeing science) by leading practitioners and scholars, with collective consideration of implications for research and practice. Students will learn how good coaches put the science of wellbeing to practice in their coaching approaches, how different types of coaching impacts organisational wellbeing and culture, and criticisms of, and advances in, interdisciplinary wellbeing-related research relevant to coaching.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Evaluate concepts, key works, scholars, and developments that have influenced the field of wellbeing coaching.
- Analyze and critique wellbeing related coaching research and practices.
- Identify and describe approaches and interventions to wellbeing coaching.
- Illustrate factors that impact the applications of wellbeing coaching.
- Demonstrate reflective practice regarding learning and professional application of wellbeing coaching approaches.
Generic skills
In this subject, students will develop the following set of key transferable skills:
- Ability to critically investigate, revise and review new ideas and approaches.
- Application of behaviour change methods.
- Problem solving skills that are creative, innovative and solution focused.
- High level communication skills.
- Ability to gather, interpret, and distinguish relevant supporting scientific evidence and data.
Last updated: 10 February 2024