1 x 1 hour in class test covering outcome 1
1 x module file (portfolio) covering outcomes 2, 3 & 4 (1500 words)

The module file (portfolio) will contain a record of sport and activity coaching undertaken with written and video evidence of analysis of coaching demands and evaluation of own and peer coaching performance and development.

Formative feedback
As this unit requires the student to work closely with both the tutor and (peer) performers throughout, there wil be a continuous process of giving and receiving feedback, particularly during and after practical sessions and workshops. In addition, the student is required to present a module file for assessment. Formative feedback will be provided by the tutor via a series of interim reviews of the module file approximately every 6 weeks.

This unit outlines the key concepts used in describing human movement. An understanding of the physical laws and mechanical aspects governing human movement, and how these laws affect human performance is developed. This knowledge is used in the analysis of sport-related movement, and to underpin the understanding of the coaching process. Learners are required to prepare for and undertake an in class test. They then plan the coaching process, and apply appropriate skills and techniques in practical coaching settings. They also reflect on personal coaching practice and the coaching practice of a peer in order to effect improvement in coaching performance.

45 Hours Contact:-
15 x 1.5 hours tutor-led lecture/coaching programme.
15 x 1.5 hours tutor-led and/or student-led coaching, workshop, and assessment programme.

105 Hours student-led guided independent study:-
45 hours research/reading
15 hours revision
45 hours module file completion

Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture room.
Appropriately and adequately equipped learning resource facility.
Various media such as books, journals, publications, computer-based resources and videos to provide current information and research findings. Internet access to research findings.
Audio-visual equipment.
Appropriate sports facilities.

Crispfield, P/Houlston, D and Simpkin, A Coaching Sessions: Your Guide to Planning and Goal Setting (Coachwise Ltd, 1996)
Hall, S. Basic Biomechanics (McGraw-Hill, 1998)
Martens, R. Successful Coaching (Human Kinetics, 1996)
Walder, P. Mechanics and Sport Performance (Feltham Press, 1994)
Wirhed, R. Athletic Ability and the Anatomy of Motion (Mosby-Wolfe, 1997)

Additions
Cox, R. (2002). Sport Psychology. Concepts and Applications, 5th Edition. New York.
Crisfield P (ed) (1999) The successful coach: guidelines for coaching practice. The National Coaching Foundation McGraw-Hill.
Cross N and Lyle J. (eds) (1999) The coaching process: principals and practice for sport.: Butterworth-Heinemann Oxford
Knudson and Morris - Qualitative Analysis of Human Movement - Human Kinetics 2002
Lyle J. (2002) Sports coaching concepts: a framework for coaches' behaviour. Routledge, London :
McGinnis - Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise - Human Kinetics 2004