The aim of the module is to produce students who can critically evaluate their emerging practice, take responsibility for their own professional development and build upon existing knowledge skills and competencies to become confident, effective and enthusiastic education professionals.

The content will include the topics outlined below, however, the topics may vary according to topical issues in the area that are apparent at the time of delivery.

Amongst others, here are a series of suggested teaching topics: The Coach as a Learner; What Do Coaches Learn and Can New Knowledge Be Applied?; Professionalism in Coaching; Coach Education: The F.A. Coach Education/Professional Development Pathways; The FA’s Coach Education and Development Programme: Research Informing Practice; Examining the Impact of The F.A. Youth Coach Education Programme; International Models of Coach Development and Practice; CPD Provision for the Football Coaching Workforce: What can be learnt from other professions?; A Life and Career in Football Coaching; The Application of Reflective Practice: Reflective Learning in the Practices of FA Football Coaches; Working with Adults in a Professional Environment; Working with Children in a Professional Environment; Safeguarding: Sports Coaches and their Responsibilities; Future Directions in Coaching Research; The Future of Sports Coaching.

There are 2 pieces of summative assessment associated with this module. Each piece of assessment does not have to be passed in order to pass the module overall. Details of the assessment(s) are below:

Assessment 1 (LO1 + LO2): Pod-cast/Audio Recording
The first assessment will be in the form of a pod-cast/audio-recording, which will account for 50% of the module grade. The audio recording should last for a minimum of 6 minutes, and no more than 8 minutes in duration. The pod-cast/audio-recording will focus upon communicating theoretical and experiential knowledge to critically evaluate the role of the football coach and appraising emerging knowledge, skills and understanding of a variety of sector specific issues.

Assessment 2 (LO3 + LO4): Viva Voce (FINAL ASSESSMENT)
The second assessment will be in the form of a viva voce, which will account for 50% of the module grade. The viva voce will be 10 minutes in duration. The viva voce will focus upon the self-reflection of students’ professional development, evidence of progress towards meeting some of the current professional standards for football coaching practitioners, and identifying further professional training and experience required for employment in the sector.

The pass criteria is explained within the course handbook. All students must attempt both of the assessments, with 40% as the criteria at which a pass will be achieved. If students do not submit, or fail to achieve a pass grade in their assessment, then the ramifications of this are detailed in the course handbook.

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Students will be given the opportunity to explore the best practice for conducting a pod-cast/audio-recording within a seminar. This will enable the students to be prepared for their summative assessment. Furthermore, students will be given the opportunity to prepare and practice with peers for their viva-voce assessment. Informal tutor feedback will be provided during seminars.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30 hours
15 x 1 hour lectures covering the central topics and indicative content of the module.
15 x 1 hour seminars discussing, analysing and critiquing issues surrounding the central content.

Specify the number of Guided Independent Study Hours attributed to each type of activity (e.g. reading /assessment preparation). Total hours should equate to Guided Independent Study Hours identified on page 1 of this form.

Guided Independent Study: 270 hours

30 hours to complete online learning via independent learning activities (ILA’s) (e.g. Bb quizzes, tasks, view video content). This will include; 5 x 1 hour video-lecture delivery
5 x 3 hour guided learning activities based around lecture content.

14 hours reflection on skills and completion of a skills audit.
14 hours reflection upon CPD and formulating an action plan for future development.
50 hours of assigned reading prior to assessment one of the module.
20 hours for increasing knowledge of, and preparations for the use of technology to produce a ‘pod-cast/audio-recording’ and a ‘viva-voce’.
50 hours of assigned reading prior to assessment two of the module.
20 hours for reflection upon assessment feedback and identification of future needs.
72 hours student-lead independent study and personal reading.

Lyle, J., Cushion, C. (2010) Sports Coaching: Professionalisation and Practice, Churchill-Livingstone, U.K.

Allison, W., Abraham, A., Cale, A. (2016) Advances in Coach Education and Development: From Research to Practice (The F.A.), Routledge, U.K.

Knowles, Z., Gilbourne, D., Cropley, B., Dugdill, L. (2014) Reflective Practice in the Sport and Exercise Sciences: Contemporary Issues, Routledge, U.K.

Barker-Ruchti, N., Barker, D. (2015) Sustainability in High Performance Sport: Current Practices-Future Direction, Routledge, U.K.

Lecture Theatre with SMARTboard and projector
Seminar classroom with internet connectivity and whiteboard
Appropriately and adequately stocked textbooks in the library (see above)
Blackboard module site

1. Analyse and communicate theoretical and experiential knowledge to critically evaluate the role of the football coach, or support staff, and the occupational demands of this role.
Communication; Enquiry; Knowledge and Understanding; Analysis

2. Critically appraise emerging knowledge, skills and understanding of a variety of sector specific issues and use this to show evidence of becoming a reflective practitioner.
Knowledge and Understanding; Analysis; Reflection

3. Make appropriate use of self-reflection and feedback to inform academic and professional development, and evidence progress made towards meeting the current professional standards for football coaching practitioners.
Application; Reflection

4. Reflect upon professional development and identify further professional training and experience required for employment in the sector.
Reflection

This module will enable you to critically evaluate emerging practice, take responsibility for your own professional development and build upon existing knowledge skills and competencies to become confident, effective and enthusiastic education professionals.

The content will include the topics outlined below, however, content may vary according to current issues in the area that are apparent at the time of delivery.

Amongst others, here are a series of suggested teaching topics: The Coach as a Learner; What Do Coaches Learn and Can New Knowledge Be Applied?; Professionalism in Coaching; Coach Education: The F.A. Coach Education/Professional Development Pathways; The FA’s Coach Education and Development Programme: Research Informing Practice; Examining the Impact of The F.A. Youth Coach Education Programme; International Models of Coach Development and Practice; CPD Provision for the Football Coaching Workforce: What can be learnt from other professions?; A Life and Career in Football Coaching; The Application of Reflective Practice: Reflective Learning in the Practices of FA Football Coaches; Working with Adults in a Professional Environment; Working with Children in a Professional Environment; Safeguarding: Sports Coaches and their Responsibilities; Future Directions in Coaching Research; The Future of Sports Coaching.