Md. Qumrul Islam | Head Coach, National Handball Men's Team, Bangladesh Handball Federation
Ms. Sharmin Akter Shanta | Lecturer, Department of Physical Education & Sports Science, DIU
Mr. Asif Iqbal | Lecturer and Coordinator, Department of Physical Education & Sports Science, DIU
This 6-day Basic Coaches' Course on Handball is designed to build a strong foundation in handball coaching by combining theory, sports science, and hands-on practice. The course equips participants with core knowledge of handball rules, fundamentals, and teaching methodology, as well as the scientific principles of sports training, conditioning, and recovery. Through structured daily evaluation and a capstone assessment, the course prepares aspiring coaches and instructors to confidently teach and organize grassroots handball training, and to qualify for advanced certification under the Bangladesh Handball Federation.
Bangladesh's handball ecosystem is expanding at a pace that current coaching infrastructure has not been able to match, creating a structural need for a foundational, university-anchored training pathway.
There is an existing national certification pathway via the Bangladesh Handball Federation (BHF), but aspiring coaches currently have no structured foundational program to build prerequisite knowledge.
Current Bangladesh government policy mandates sports instruction across the education sector, creating direct employment demand for individuals with standardized sports coaching credentials in schools and colleges.
The continued expansion of private academies and club-based training centers is generating further demand for trainers with recognized credentials.
A recognized foundational and national certification in handball coaching strengthens students' eligibility and competitiveness for fully funded coaching diploma programs at European sports universities.
This course aims to:
Equip participants with core knowledge of handball rules, fundamentals, and teaching methodology.
Teach scientific principles of sports training, conditioning, and recovery.
Develop practical competency in basic skills, offensive/defensive tactics, and team formations.
Prepare aspiring coaches to confidently teach and organize grassroots handball training and qualify for advanced BHF certification.
Module 1: Background of Handball, Methodology & Approach of Teaching Handball, Handball Key of Symbols. Science of Sports Training & Adaptation, Fundamentals of Handball as a Sport, Requirement of Handball, Fun Games Related to Handball, Warm-up & Cooldown in Sports, Handball Conditioning & Coordination Training.
Module 2: Fundamental Abilities of Handball [Running, Jumping, Throwing], Warm-up & Cooldown in Sports, Handball Conditioning & Coordination Training.
Module 3: Handball Skills & Techniques [Offensive & Defensive], Sports Conditioning (Fitness), Basic Handball Skills & Techniques Training.
Module 4: Basic Collective Play/ Handball Tactics [Offensive & Defensive], Sports Massage & Recovery, Tactics Training in Collective Form of Play.
Module 5: Teaching Handball as a Sport [Characterisation of Stages Teaching Process], Organization of Handball Events, Evaluation on Science of Sports Training, Handball Team Combination Through Various Formations [Offensive & Defensive].
Module 6: Evaluation on Handball Theory, Evaluation on Handball Practical.
The course is delivered in a blended mode featuring interactive classroom/online theory combined with on-court practical drill sessions.
Practical application includes evaluating athlete performance, instructing basic offensive and defensive skills, and demonstrating core physical abilities like running, jumping, and throwing.
After completing the course, participants will be able to:
Explain the fundamentals of handball, including its background, key symbols/terminology, rules, and requirements as a sport.
Apply basic teaching methodologies to introduce handball to beginners, including fun games, orientation activities, and stage-based instructional techniques.
Demonstrate core physical abilities required for handball including running, jumping, and throwing with correct technique and body mechanics.
Perform and instruct basic offensive and defensive handball skills, including passing, catching, shooting, and positional movement.
Apply scientific principles of sports training, including training adaptation, warm-up and cool down protocols, conditioning, coordination, and recovery/massage techniques.
Design and execute basic collective play and tactical formations, applying offensive and defensive strategies in team-based scenarios.
Organize and conduct handball training sessions and events, applying appropriate teaching processes suited to different skill levels.
Evaluate athlete performance and training outcomes through practical demonstration and theoretical assessment.
Demonstrate readiness to progress toward BHF's national coaching certification.
Target Audience:
Physical Education Teachers, School/College Sports Coaches, Sports Science Graduates, Club Players, and Sports Officiating Enthusiasts.
Entry Requirements:
Minimum of a Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or equivalent.
Prior experience playing sports or working in a physical instruction role is highly preferred.
Minimum Age: 18 Years.
Graduates can advance directly into advanced coaching certifications or regional referee officiating tracks.
Learners may also proceed to specialized Sports Management and Conditioning Micro-Credentials.
Standard 40x20 meter handball court with official goal frames and nets.
IHF-certified Handballs (Sizes 1, 2, and 3), adhesive resin (wax), and resin remover kits.
Training cones, agility ladders, tactical marker boards, audio-visual lecture classroom equipment, and a standard First Aid/injury wrapping kit.
On-Court Practical Competency & Drill Execution: 50%
Written Assignment (Tactical Playbook & Periodization Plan): 20%
Mock Officiating & Viva Voce: 20%
Class Attendance and Active Professional Participation: 10%
The course serves as a foundational credential acting as a genuine stepping stone to the Bangladesh Handball Federation's official certification track.
Tentative Course Fee: BDT 1,000
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