Module Descriptors
TEACHING AND COACHING PE NATIONAL CURRICULUM ACTIVITIES
SPOR40508
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Christopher Lee
Email: C.G.Lee@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 50%
- 2ND PORTFOLIO weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Texts
ASA (2011) Swimming teaching and coaching Level 1. Swimming Times
BAGA gymnastics manuals (regularly updated)
Dick, F. (1994) But first. British Athletics Federation
Grice, T.A. (2007) Badminton steps to success. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics
Kassing, G & Jay D, (2003) Dance teaching methods and curriculum design. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics
RYA (2002) Start sailing: Beginners handbook : RYA Training
BAGA gymnastics manuals (regularly updated)
Dick, F. (1994) But first. British Athletics Federation
Grice, T.A. (2007) Badminton steps to success. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics
Kassing, G & Jay D, (2003) Dance teaching methods and curriculum design. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics
RYA (2002) Start sailing: Beginners handbook : RYA Training
Module Resources
Access to Blackboard
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre (with video facilities)
Appropriately and adequately equipped facilities for the practical activity to be undertaken (typically sports hall, swimming pool, athletics track/complex, gymnasium, dance activities room, boating lake)
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities
Adequate supply of relevant video materials
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre (with video facilities)
Appropriately and adequately equipped facilities for the practical activity to be undertaken (typically sports hall, swimming pool, athletics track/complex, gymnasium, dance activities room, boating lake)
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities
Adequate supply of relevant video materials
Module Additional Assessment Details
A COACHING PORTFOLIO (1500 words) including a movement analysis of a dance, gymnastic and OAA activity weighted at 50%.
A COACHING PORTFOLIO (1500 words) including a movement analysis of a swimming stroke, athletics technique and badminton shot weighted at 50%.
Students will be required to complete 2 pieces of summative assessment:
1. Complete a coaching movement analysis portfolio that includes:
a) A movement analysis exercise will be performed on one specific technique in dance, gymnastics and outdoor activities (assessing LOs 1,2 and 3)
2. Complete a coaching movement analysis portfolio that includes:
a) A movement analysis exercise will be performed on one specific technique of each of the three sports being covered in the module (assessing LOs 1,2 and 3)
A minimum grade point 2 in all individual elements of assessment must be achieved and an average grade point 4 or above across both assessments is required to pass this module.
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
This form of assessment can be undertaken in video format in a classroom and in a field setting during practical sessions, hence formative feedback would be a normal part of a weekly session. The skill would be practiced at regular intervals during contact hours.
A COACHING PORTFOLIO (1500 words) including a movement analysis of a swimming stroke, athletics technique and badminton shot weighted at 50%.
Students will be required to complete 2 pieces of summative assessment:
1. Complete a coaching movement analysis portfolio that includes:
a) A movement analysis exercise will be performed on one specific technique in dance, gymnastics and outdoor activities (assessing LOs 1,2 and 3)
2. Complete a coaching movement analysis portfolio that includes:
a) A movement analysis exercise will be performed on one specific technique of each of the three sports being covered in the module (assessing LOs 1,2 and 3)
A minimum grade point 2 in all individual elements of assessment must be achieved and an average grade point 4 or above across both assessments is required to pass this module.
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
This form of assessment can be undertaken in video format in a classroom and in a field setting during practical sessions, hence formative feedback would be a normal part of a weekly session. The skill would be practiced at regular intervals during contact hours.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Students must be undertaking the BSc PE & Youth Sports Coaching Award.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (72)
36 x 1 hour tutor-led lecture programme
36 x 1 hour tutor and student led practical sessions
Independent Study Hours: (228)
72 hours tutor directed reading
60 hours assessment preparation
24 hours practice observations
72 hours additional independent reading, observation or practice teaching/coaching
36 x 1 hour tutor-led lecture programme
36 x 1 hour tutor and student led practical sessions
Independent Study Hours: (228)
72 hours tutor directed reading
60 hours assessment preparation
24 hours practice observations
72 hours additional independent reading, observation or practice teaching/coaching
Module Indicative Content
The module will cover the major aspects of technique applicable to dance, gymnastics and outdoor adventurous activities (OAA). Basic theoretical principles underpinning movement and safety will be covered in respect of each activity. The module will also focus on the application of the principles of teaching, coaching and instruction to the three activities being covered.
The module will also have a focus on individual sports. Currently these are anticipated to be swimming, athletics and badminton. The module aims to provide students with an introduction to basic techniques associated with each sport (and tactics where applicable). Basic theoretical principles underpinning movement and safety in each sport will also be covered. The module will also focus on the application of the principles of coaching, teaching and instruction to the three sports being studied.
The module will also have a focus on individual sports. Currently these are anticipated to be swimming, athletics and badminton. The module aims to provide students with an introduction to basic techniques associated with each sport (and tactics where applicable). Basic theoretical principles underpinning movement and safety in each sport will also be covered. The module will also focus on the application of the principles of coaching, teaching and instruction to the three sports being studied.