Module Descriptors
SPORTS COACHING
SPOR40784
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Ashley Gill
Email: Ashley.Gill1@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 90
Independent Study Hours: 210
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- Coursework - Portfolio 1500 words weighted at 40%
- Practical - Deliver Coaching session weighted at 60%
- Practical - 10 minute presentation weighted at 0%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The context of coaching in modern day sport, including professional values, the role of a coach in a number of settings and consideration of contemporary policies and procedures associated with coaching.
Design and use a variety of assessment methods in order to analyse strengths and weaknesses and implement actions for improvement of two contrasting athletes. Evaluation of assessment methods.
Deliver a range of coaching sessions to demonstrate the ability to coach 1-2-1 and groups of athletes in at least two contrasting sports.
Reflection and analysis of the performance of the two contrasting athletes in order to self-evaluate personal coaching performance.
Design and use a variety of assessment methods in order to analyse strengths and weaknesses and implement actions for improvement of two contrasting athletes. Evaluation of assessment methods.
Deliver a range of coaching sessions to demonstrate the ability to coach 1-2-1 and groups of athletes in at least two contrasting sports.
Reflection and analysis of the performance of the two contrasting athletes in order to self-evaluate personal coaching performance.
Module Learning Strategies
Learners will follow a thirty week guided programme of study.
Direct contact: 90 Hours over 30 weeks. It is envisaged that 2 hours per week be dedicated to practical and 1 hour per week to the theoretical requirements of the module.
Independent Study Hours: 210 Hours. During this time students will compile the evidence for the 3 assessments, spend time observing and working with other coaches and conducting research on relevant coaching topic areas to further their knowledge of best practice.
Direct contact: 90 Hours over 30 weeks. It is envisaged that 2 hours per week be dedicated to practical and 1 hour per week to the theoretical requirements of the module.
Independent Study Hours: 210 Hours. During this time students will compile the evidence for the 3 assessments, spend time observing and working with other coaches and conducting research on relevant coaching topic areas to further their knowledge of best practice.
Module Resources
Variety of sports equipment. Fitness testing equipment. A suitable location for the delivery of sports coaching sessions. Access to an appropriately specified PC, with accompanying Word, PowerPoint, Adobe and Java software.
Module Texts
Carling, C., Reilly, M. & Williams, M. (2009) Performance Assessment for Field Sports, Routledge, Oxford.
Cassidy, T., Jones, R. & Potrac, P. (2008) Understanding sports coaching: The social, cultural and Pedagogical Foundations of Coaching Practice, 2nd Ed, Routledge, Oxford.
Jones, R. Hughes, M. & Kingston, K. (2008) An introduction to sports coaching: From science and theory to practice, Routledge, Oxford.
Cassidy, T., Jones, R. & Potrac, P. (2008) Understanding sports coaching: The social, cultural and Pedagogical Foundations of Coaching Practice, 2nd Ed, Routledge, Oxford.
Jones, R. Hughes, M. & Kingston, K. (2008) An introduction to sports coaching: From science and theory to practice, Routledge, Oxford.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Assessment Details
There are three assessments for this module.
Assessment 1: Produce a portfolio of evidence 1500 words [LO1&2] 40% weighting.
The portfolio must include; Influences on coaching in the modern day sporting environment; Assessment methods designed and used, including origin, design and practicality; Summaries of two contrasting athletes; Reflection upon the success of the range of assessment methods.
Assessment 2: Coaching Practical [ LO3] 60% weighting
Plan and deliver a number of coaching sessions, 2 of which will be formally assessed. Session plans and evaluations must be submitted. Some sessions will be 1-2-1 working with working with two contrasting sports.
Assessment 3: 10 min Presentation [LO4] 0% weighted
The presentation is a reflective evaluation of the development of the players coached in assessment 2. Objective evidence of the athletes progression should be referred to.
Students will receive formative feedback on coaching sessions within the coaching debrief. Students will also receive feedback from staff on outline plans of the portfolio prior to submission.
Assessment 1: Produce a portfolio of evidence 1500 words [LO1&2] 40% weighting.
The portfolio must include; Influences on coaching in the modern day sporting environment; Assessment methods designed and used, including origin, design and practicality; Summaries of two contrasting athletes; Reflection upon the success of the range of assessment methods.
Assessment 2: Coaching Practical [ LO3] 60% weighting
Plan and deliver a number of coaching sessions, 2 of which will be formally assessed. Session plans and evaluations must be submitted. Some sessions will be 1-2-1 working with working with two contrasting sports.
Assessment 3: 10 min Presentation [LO4] 0% weighted
The presentation is a reflective evaluation of the development of the players coached in assessment 2. Objective evidence of the athletes progression should be referred to.
Students will receive formative feedback on coaching sessions within the coaching debrief. Students will also receive feedback from staff on outline plans of the portfolio prior to submission.