The module aims to provide students with an introduction to the coaching and teaching process and the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills in coaching and teaching groups and individuals. Principles of effective planning, organising, reflecting and conducting coaching sessions will be covered and introduced in lectures and further developed in practical sessions. In addition, students will be introduced to risk management issues that affect coaches and coaching sessions.

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Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre (with DVD facilities)
Appropriately and adequately equipped facilities for the practical activity to be undertaken (typically AstroTurf pitch or sports hall)
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities
Adequate supply of relevant video materials

Demonstrate knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles associated with coaching and teaching sport
Knowledge and Understanding

Demonstrate an ability to plan, organise and effectively conduct a coaching practical.
Application
Communication

Demonstrate an ability to reflect on your own ability to plan and conduct a coaching practical.
Reflection

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 sport of their choice and assist an experienced coach to furthewr develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of sports coaching. Student-lead independent study will be required specifically for assessment preparation.

There are two pieces of summative assessment for this module, they are as follows:

1) You are required to conduct a short coaching practical which is 10-minutes in duration. The coaching session will be delivered to your peers and will assess LO’s 1 and 2 of the module.

2) After conducting your practical coaching session, you are required to complete a 1000-word written reflection of the session and your experience. This will assess LO’s 1 and 3.

This module aims to provide you with an introduction to the coaching and teaching process and the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in coaching and teaching groups and individuals. Principles of effective planning, organising, reflecting and conducting coaching sessions will be covered and introduced in lectures and further developed in practical sessions. In addition, you will be introduced to risk management issues that affect coaches and coaching sessions.