Content will be delivered off-site by K2. The following learning strategies are therefore presented

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (14 hours)
8 hours - Performance Coaching Conversations Masterclass
3 hours (minimum) - Individual Supervision meetings with course tutor
3 hours (minimum) - peer support meetings

Guided Independent Study: (136 hours)
1 hour - Preparation for Masterclass - reading
20 hours - Reading as directed through the module
15 hours - Reflection on reading, with associated assessment preparation
20 hours - Experiential practice - preparation, delivery and follow up with performer
30 hours - Reflection on coaching conversations, with associated assessment preparation
20 hours - Preparation for and reflection on supervision meetings, with associated assessment preparation
20 hours - Other development activities (e.g., discussion forums, watching videos and interacting with other media) and reflection
10 hours - Assessment preparation

To be taken by K2 Client groups only

Taylor, J., & Wilson, G. (Eds.). (2005). Applying sport psychology: Four perspectives. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics
Whitmore, J, (2009). Coaching for Performance. London: Brealey Publishing
Williams, J. (Ed.) (2010). Applied sport psychology: Personal growth to peak performance. McGraw-Hill, New York. (6th Ed)

Performance Coaching Conversation Masterclass slides
Resources pack - videos, tools and guides from the Performance Room
Coaching Portfolio Folder

This module considers using contemporary psychological theory, and techniques to enable students to increase their knowledge and skills when working with individuals in performance-based situations. To this end, the module includes content on the following themes:

- Defining coaching and performance coaching
- Identifying the qualities, skills and behaviours required to coach and support performance improvement
- Understanding the content and structure of a performance coaching conversation
- Coaching process models - (e.g., the Push-pull model and Drama Triangle)
- The K2 performance model - using it to underpin coaching conversations
- Coaching with the Performance Pie and 3 Cs model
- Using tools and techniques with performers
- Getting going - core principles to support your coaching conversations

This module includes two pieces of summative assessment, both worth 50% of the overall module mark:

1) A 30 minute observed coaching conversation and oral reflection - 50% (assessing LO's 1, 2, 4) - demonstration of core questioning, reflection and directing skills; evidence of underpinning use of coaching process and K2 performance models; use of tools and exercises as appropriate (to be completed during the Masterclass)

2) Completion of Coaching Portfolio (2500 words) - 50% (assessing LO's 3, 5 and 6) - on-going reflective log of coaching conversations. Candidates must:
i) accumulate in excess of 10 coaching conversations with 10 hours of coaching (as minimum);
ii) complete a coaching log sheet and reflection for each of these coaching conversations
iii) complete 3 reflection sheets on selected readings on high performance or coaching topics
iv) complete 3 reflection sheets on peer discussions and/or supervision sessions
v) complete a written reflection on the application of skills, tools and expertise into the workplace role, including future development plans.

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):