The module focuses on invasion games. Currently these are anticipated to be 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 application 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.

1. Complete a written class test (50 minutes). This will consist of students viewing, analysing and commenting on a series of video clips drawn from invasion games sports undertaken during the module. Typically, students will be asked to analyse and comment upon individual techniques, skills and simple tactical situations. This will assess LOs 1, 2 and 3, and be 100% of the module assessment. [FINAL]

Additional Assessment Details (include 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.

Anders, E., & Myers, S. (2008). Field Hockey: Steps to Success. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Biscombe, T., & Drewett, P. (2010). Rugby. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics
Luxbacher, J.A. (2005). Soccer: Steps to success. (3rd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics
Wissel, H. (2011). Basketball: Steps to Success. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

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 astro-turf pitch or sports hall)
Adequate balls, bibs, cones, goals in sports store
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key features of basic techniques and principles of play (tactics) associated with invasion games.
Application
Communication
Knowledge and Understanding

2. Demonstrate the ability to apply basic technical and tactical knowledge to the analysis of game related situations.
Analysis
Application

3. Demonstrate the ability to make sound judgements in accordance with basic theories and concepts related to invasion games sports performance.
Learning
Enquiry
Problem Solving

This module incorporates a tutor-lead lecture programme and practical sessions, however, at times student-lead sessions with the tutor facilitating will be utilised. Students will be required to  conduct tutor-directed independent study, as well as student-lead enquiry and reading into research around sports and coaching topics covered in the module. Students will have to observe experienced coaches in an invasion games activity of their choice and assist an experienced coach in an invasion games activity of their choice. Student-lead independent study will be required specifically for assessment preparation.

The module focuses on invasion games and will aim to provide you 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 application 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.