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Students will be required to complete 2 pieces of summative assessment:
1) 50 minute in-class, short answer, unseen test (assessing LOs 1, 2 & 3), worth 50% of the overall module
2) A 1000 word reflective coursework essay that tasks the student to analyse their own learning & development as a coach that they experienced during the module (assessing LOs 1, 3 & 4) worth 50% of the module assessment.

In addition, as part of their NGB award, students will typically undergo various types of informal & formal assessment primarily centred around planning, organising and conducting short coaching sessions (assessing LO 3), worth 0% of the module assessment. (Such assessments are typically used by NGB's to establish student competence levels for award of level 1 coaching certification).

The module aims to develop students knowledge and ability in coaching and teaching. Content will cover various coaching and teaching models, styles and philosophies. Principles of effective teaching and coaching will be considered across a range of sports and in a range of contexts, for example, adapting activities to suit individual needs. Various methods of analysing sports performance, including observation, self-report and notation analysis
will be covered. Students will also attend one National Governing Body (NGB) level 1 coaching award from a choice of sports these typically being Athletics, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Rugby or Swimming.

8 x 1 hour tutor-led lecture programme
8 x 1 hour tutor-led practical or workshop or seminar sessions
An average of 22 hours coach educator-led contact time (dependent on sport chosen) spent completing an NGB level 1 coaching award in a sport chosen by the student
12 hours tutor-directed independent study
100 hours student-led independent study

Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre (with video facilities)
Appropriately and adequately equipped sports facilities including an astro-turf and sports hall.
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities.
Appropriate match analysis software and IT facilities