This module has an exclusive focus on football coaching. The module aims to provide students with an introduction to basic football 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 games. The application of these techniques and principles in a variety of situations and contexts will be considered. Furthermore, specific coaching pathways and qualifications for each sport delivered will be disseminated. The application of a variety of appropriate and effective coaching/teaching techniques will be applied in the team games setting.

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Curneen, G. (2013) The Modern Football Coach 2014: A Four Dimensional Approach, Bennion Kearney Ltd., U.K.

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

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

3. Develop the ability to make sound judgements in accordance with basic theories and concepts related to football performance.
Learning
Enquiry
Problem Solving

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 football games. 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’s 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 football during practical sessions. In addition, opportunities will exist to observe and analyse playing and coaching scenarios from video (in lectures) and during practical sessions

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

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 football coaches and assist an experienced coach to further develop their skills, knowledge and understanding of football coaching. Student-lead independent study will be required specifically for assessment preparation.

This module has an exclusive focus on football coaching and aims to provide you with an introduction to basic football 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 games. The application of these techniques and principles in a variety of situations and contexts will be considered. Furthermore, specific coaching pathways and qualifications for each sport delivered will be disseminated. The application of a variety of appropriate and effective coaching/teaching techniques will be applied in the team games setting.