Module Descriptors
COACHING AND TEACHING INDIVIDUAL SPORTS
SPOR40912
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Jack Bullock
Email: jack.bullock1@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- Exam to assess knowledge of individual Activity 1 weighted at 33%
- Exam to assess knowledge of individual Activity 2 weighted at 34%
- Exam to assess knowledge of individual Activity 3 weighted at 33%
Module Details
Indicative Content
The module follows on from the Semester 1 Coaching and Teaching in Sport (15 Credit) module, however, this 15 credit aspect has an exclusive 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.
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.
Assessment Details
A COACHING PORTFOLIO (1500 words) including a movement analysis of a swimming stroke, athletics technique and badminton shot weighted at 50%. (assessing LOs 1,2 and 3)
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via opportunities to practice observing the various sports undertaken during practical and lecture sessions, plus material on Blackboard.
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via opportunities to practice observing the various sports undertaken during practical and lecture sessions, plus material on Blackboard.
Texts
ASA (2011) Swimming teaching and coaching Level 1. Swimming Times
Grice, T.A. (2007) Badminton steps to success. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics
Lau, R & Purvis, E (2016) Developing Effective Practice for Swimming Teachers. YPD books
Grice, T.A. (2007) Badminton steps to success. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics
Lau, R & Purvis, E (2016) Developing Effective Practice for Swimming Teachers. YPD books
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 and athletics track/complex)
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 and athletics track/complex)
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities
Adequate supply of relevant video materials
Learning Outcomes
1. DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE KEY FEATURES OF GOOD TECHNIQUE IN SELECTED INDIVIDUAL SPORTS ACTIVITIES.
Application
Communication
Knowledge and Understanding
2. DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO APPLY BASIC THEORETICAL PRINCIPLES TO THE ANALYSIS OF SELECTED SPORTS MOVEMENTS OR TECHNIQUES.
Analysis
Application
3. DEMONSTRATE AN ABILITY TO CORRECTLY IDENTIFY FAULTS AND APPLY APPROPRIATE CORRECTIVE PRACTICES IN SELECTED SPORTS MOVEMENTS OR TECHNIQUES.
Application
Communication
Application
Communication
Knowledge and Understanding
2. DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO APPLY BASIC THEORETICAL PRINCIPLES TO THE ANALYSIS OF SELECTED SPORTS MOVEMENTS OR TECHNIQUES.
Analysis
Application
3. DEMONSTRATE AN ABILITY TO CORRECTLY IDENTIFY FAULTS AND APPLY APPROPRIATE CORRECTIVE PRACTICES IN SELECTED SPORTS MOVEMENTS OR TECHNIQUES.
Application
Communication
Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (36) A tutor-led lecture programme and tutor/ student led practical sessions. Typically there will be 12 hrs of contact on each of the 3 individual sports. Independent Study Hours: (114) 20 hours tutor-directed independent study 24 hours student-led independent study into research and reading around sports and coaching topics covered 25 hours observing experienced coaches in an individual sport(s) of your choice 25 hours assisting an experienced coach in an individual sport(s) of your choice 20 hours student-led independent study into assessment preparation
Web Descriptor
This module follows on from Coaching and Teaching in Sport, and will focus exclusively on individual sports.
Currently these are anticipated to be swimming, athletics and badminton. The module 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.
Currently these are anticipated to be swimming, athletics and badminton. The module 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.