This module has an exclusive focus on invasion games such as football, rugby, hockey and basketball. The module aims to provide students with an introduction to basic techniques (e.g. Passing, dribbling, shooting/scoring etc) and principles of play or tactics (e.g. Support play, balance in defence, penetration in attack etc) in team invasion games. The applications of these techniques and principles in a variety of team games will be considered. The application of a variety of appropriate and effective coaching/teaching techniques will be applied in the team games setting.

Contact Hours: (36)
12 x 1 hour tutor-led lecture programme
12 x 2 hour tutor and student led practical sessions

Independent Study Hours: (114)
18 hours tutor-directed independent study
40 hours student-led independent study into research and reading around sports covered
20 hours observing experienced coaches in various invasion game sports
16 hours assisting experienced coaches in various invasion game sports
20 hours student-led independent and group study into assessment preparation

Luxbacher, J.A. (2005) Soccer - Steps To Success (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics
Martens, R. (2004). Successful coaching (3rd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics
Rutherford, M. (2003) Rugby - Steps To Success Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics

Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre (with video facilities)
Appropriately and adequately equipped facilities for the chosen practical activity (typically Astroturf pitch or sports hall)
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities
Adequate supply of relevant video materials
Internet access sufficient to access to blackboard

Students will be required to complete 2 piece of summative assessment:
1. As a small group (typically 3/4 people) they will prepare a lesson plan then conduct a 20 minute coaching practical. This will be on an allotted coaching theme in a sport of their choice to a peer group of students. This will assess LOs 1, 2 & 3.
2. A 1000 word reflective commentary essay will detail how they felt both the group performed and also how they performed as individuals during the session. This will assess LO 4.

Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via opportunities to practice playing and coaching various sports during practical sessions. In addition, opportunities will exist to observe and analyse playing and coaching scenarios from video (in lectures) and during practical sessions.