Summative:

The assessment consists of a 15-minute practical coaching session. You are required to demonstrate an applied understanding of the coaching process by delivering a session that reflects an informed and purposeful coaching pedagogy. The session should develop an aspect of performance and utilise appropriate strategies/ approaches, have a clear session structure, and demonstrate effective communication.

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 explores coaching pedagogy and its influence on practice in sport and physical activity settings. Students will examine key theories of learning and development and how these inform coaching decisions, session design and participant engagement.

The module also focuses on pedagogical decision making, exploring how coaches adapt their approaches based on context, experience and individual needs, and developing an understanding of how and why coaching practice is shaped by pedagogical thinking.

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the coaching process by planning and delivering a practical coaching session informed by relevant coaching principles and skill development strategies.

Learning Outcome: LO1; Knowledge and Understanding, LO2; Application and Problem Solving

2. Critically explain the rationale behind session design, drawing on appropriate coaching theory to support analysis of planning and delivery decisions.

Learning Outcome: LO3; Critical Reasoning and Collaboration, LO5; Research Skills

In this module, you will explore the principles of coaching pedagogy and how they shape the way effective sessions are taught and delivered. Through immersive and simulated learning activities, you will experience different pedagogical approaches in practice and reflect on how they can be applied to create inclusive sessions that meet the needs of all participants. Alongside these experiences, you will engage with theory to understand how pedagogical choices influence coaching practice. This learning culminates in the design and delivery of your own coaching session, where you put theory into practice and critically evaluate your approach.

lecture theatre

sports hall

astroturf pitch

sports equipment

Bell, B., (2020). Introduction to the constraints-led approach. Application in football. Academic Press.

Breed, R., and Spittle, M., (2020). Developing games sense in physical education and sport. Human Kinetics.

Gill, A.G., (2021). Foundations of Sports Coaching. Routledge.

Shaping Coaching Practice dives into the art and science of coaching, helping you understand the thinking behind great coaching sessions. You’ll explore different ways people learn, how to design effective sessions, and how coaching decisions are shaped by context, experience, and theory. This module challenges you to go beyond just doing, you'll start coaching with purpose. If you’re ready to move from instinct to informed practice, this is where it begins.