Students must be undertaking the BSc PE & Youth Sports Coaching award. or the FdSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education award

ASA (2015) Swimming teaching and coaching Level 1. Swimming Times
Benn,B., Benn, T and Maude, P(2007). A practical guide to teaching gymnastics. Leeds : Coachwise Ltd.
Grice, T.A. (2008) Badminton steps to success. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics
Lau, R & Purvis, E (2016) Developing Effective Practice for Swimming Teachers. YPD books
Pocknell, L & Smith, F (2006). A practical guide to teaching dance. Leeds:Coachwise
GCSE PE Skil Area Orienteering Ozone Magazine available from British Orienteering

1. DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE KEY FEATURES OF GOOD TECHNIQUE IN DANCE, GYMNASTICS, OUTDOOR ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITIES (OAA) AND SELECTED INDIVIDUAL SPORTS ACTIVITIES.
Application
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning

2. DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO APPLY BASIC THEORETICAL PRINCIPLES TO THE ANALYSIS OF DANCE, GYMNASTICS, OAA AND SELECTED SPORTS MOVEMENTS OR TECHNIQUES.
Analysis

3. DEMONSTRATE AN ABILITY TO CORRECTLY IDENTIFY FAULTS AND APPLY APPROPRIATE CORRECTIVE PRACTICES IN DANCE, GYMNASTICS,OAA AND SELECTED SPORTS MOVEMENTS OR TECHNIQUES. Application
Communication

This module covers key aspect of the PE National Curriculum sporting activities except the invasion games. These are covered in another module.

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.

A COACHING PORTFOLIO (1500 words) including a movement analysis of a dance, gymnastic and OAA activity weighted at 50%. (Final assessment)

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) Final assessment.

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)

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.

Access to Blackboard or Moodle
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, outdoor activities centre)
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities
Adequate supply of relevant video materials

Contact Hours: (72) A tutor-led lecture programme  and tutor/ 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

This module covers key aspects of the PE National Curriculum sporting activities with the exception of invasion games.

You 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.

This module will also have a focus on individual sports and aims to provide you 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.