The Coaching Centre led by Professor
Robyn Jones has a proven track record in delivering research and
development consultancy support to sport and sport coaching organisations, nationwide
and internationally.
Some of
the coach education work currently done by the WRU, British Gymnastics and the
FA of Wales among others is both informed by Cardiff Met research and delivered
by Cardiff Met staff (other organisations use Cardiff Met Research; for example
the GAA).
We are
proud to have strong links with some of the most influential professional
associations internationally relating to sports coaching. These include the
International Council for Coaching Excellence and the European Coaching
Council.
We offer a range of cutting edge services: Coach
Education and Development;
Qualifications (Professional
Doctorate and a MSc in Sports Coaching ); One-to-one, group or whole organisation
training, bespoke short course and general CPD; Coaching strategy and
systems analysis
and design.
The expertise of our staff is extensive:
Coach education and development
Critical sociology of sports pedagogy and coaching,
looking at sports participation,
and how that experience is framed by coaches.
Pedagogy in Physical Education and Sport Coaching settings
The development of professional practice in sport
coaching
The value of, and improving, development
pathways
Reflective practice and the potential it has for
developing effective practice and facilitating human flourishing
Participant and coach modelling
Coaching strategy, workforce planning and
management
Profile and recognition
Developmental and
evaluative research
Our clients:
Welsh Rugby Union
The Football Association
Football Association of Wales
Welsh Gymnastics
