Summative

You are required to produce an audio recording that reviews a practical coaching session. This review should analyse the key components of a coaching session, as well as identify the ‘good practice’ and areas for development of the coach delivering the session. The audio recording should be 10 minutes in duration and will assess LO’s 1 and 2.

It is important that you draw upon some literature throughout the audio recording. Furthermore, you can use a range of technology to conduct the recording of your podcast, using default audio-recording on your devices or apps from the IOS/Android stores.

Formative

Formative assessment will form a key aspect of preparing students for their summative assessment. All students will receive a formative assessment opportunity as part of the module.

This module introduces the core components of a coaching toolkit, developing the essential skills, knowledge and behaviours required for effective coaching in sport and physical activity settings. Students will engage in practical tutoring through a combination of tutor-led and student-led coaching sessions.

Students will plan and deliver key elements of coaching sessions with peers, focusing on session structure, communication, confidence and decision making. The module also develops an understanding of safe and inclusive coaching practice, including health and safety, safeguarding and equality.

Students will reflect on their coaching experiences to identify strengths and recognise areas for future development as emerging practitioners.

1. Analyse the key components of a coaching session, identifying examples of good practice in planning, delivery, and communication.

Learning Outcome: PLO1; Knowledge and Understanding, PLO3; Critical Reasoning and Collaboration

2. Evaluate coaching performance by reflecting on strengths and areas for development, using appropriate coaching theory and terminology.

Learning Outcome: PLO8; Personal Development and Entrepreneurship, PLO7; Reflection

This module takes an experiential, learner-centred approach to developing your coaching knowledge and practice. You will engage in immersive simulated coaching sessions, taking turns to deliver and participate in activities with your peers. Through tutor modelling, peer interaction, and structured reflection, you will build confidence and competence in leading sessions. Feedback from tutors and peers will support your ongoing development, with an emphasis on learning by doing and taking increasing responsibility as a novice coach.

Lecture theatre

Sports hall

Astroturf pitch

Sports equipment

Gill, A.G., 2021. Foundations of Sports Coaching. Routledge, U.K.

Resende, R. & Rui Gomes, A. (2021). Coaching for Human Development and Performance in Sports. Germany: Springer International Publishing.

Cope, E. and Partington, M. (eds.), 2020. Sports Coaching: A Theoretical and Practical Guide. 1st ed. Routledge, U.K.

In The Coaching Toolkit, you'll build the skills and confidence to start leading your own coaching sessions in sport and physical activity. Through a mix of tutor guidance and peer-led practice, you’ll learn how to plan, deliver, and reflect on real coaching experiences. Whether you're new to coaching or looking to develop your style, this module gives you the tools to communicate effectively, make good decisions, and coach in a safe and inclusive way. Perfect for anyone ready to step off the sidelines and start coaching with purpose.