YOUTH BASKETBALL COACHES’ EDUCATION COURSE.

Topic of the course: Introduction to Basketball science                           

Target group: Youth basketball coaches, Higher education students, Ex basketball players.

Duration of the course: to be completed in 5 weeks from the start.

Overall academic hours: 20 academic hours.

Study format: 100% online course.

Course platform: www.ibuvideo.com

Structure of the class: One online class duration is up to 60 min.

Study weekdays: Optional.

Evaluation: One reflection form (up to 200 words to every question) should be completed and sent to the course coordinator by email info@basketballstudies.com.

Structure of the topics: Course consist of 10 topics, two topics requested to be completed a week.

Diploma awarded: International Basketball University diploma and certificate of Lithuanian Basketball Coaches Association

Content of the course:

Session 1: Prof. Rutenis Paulauskas: Theory of sport training

Session 2: Prof. Rutenis Paulauskas: Characteristics of Basketball game

Session 3: Prof. Nerijus Masiulis: Scientific basis of training

Session 4: Prof. Nerijus Masiulis: Physiology of Basketball

Session 5: Prof. Rutenis Paulauskas: Technical training theory

Session 6: Prof. Nerijus Masiulis: Recovery in Basketball

Session 7: Dr. Mindaugas Balciunas: Integrating models of long-term athletic development to maximise the physical development of youth.

Session 8: Dr. Mindaugas Balciunas: International models of Youth basketball programs.

Session 9: Prof. Rutenis Paulauskas: Early sport specialisation: how to avoid it.

Session 10: Prof. Rutenis Paulauskas: Basics of talents identification in basketball.