Summative Assessment:

You will conduct an 8–10-minute interview with a stakeholder associated with physical education and sport coaching, or related industries. The topic of the interview shall be decided by you, but the themes discussed within the interview must be associated with those covered in the module. To conclude the podcast, you are required to produce a summary on how the themes of the interview can inform your own future practice. This summary needs to draw upon relevant literature and sociological or psychological theory and include clear actions on how you wish to improve your practice. You can use a range of options to conduct the recording of their podcast: smartphones, computers with a microphone, online web-based software, etc.

Formative Assessment:

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.

The topics will vary according to topical issues apparent at the time of delivery. The nature of exploring social, cultural and psychological issues in physical education and sport coaching means that the current issues in the subject area are fluid and constantly changing. Therefore, this module will aim to keep abreast of these current issues and integrate them into the teaching schedule of the module. Issues which are likely to be explored include teaching philosophy, behaviour management in practice, performing under pressure, stress and arousal in sport, teacher and coach education, and mental health.

Sociological and psychological theories will be explored early in the module to ensure you fully understand and select a theory suited to a social, cultural or psychological issue.

1. Articulate a well-informed, reasoned and critically justified discussion of selected social, cultural, or psychological real-life issues in physical education and sport coaching.

University Learning Outcome: LO3; Critical Reasoning and Collaboration, LO6; Communication

2. Critically reflect on gaps in knowledge, skills and behaviours, considering how you will take responsibility for engaging with lifelong learning opportunities to develop your professional practice, transferable skills and competencies.

University Learning Outcome: LO7; Reflection, LO8; Personal Development and Entrepreneurship

This module incorporates a tutor-led lecture programme, with a combination of theoretically informed seminars and practical sessions to support and apply learning. Students will be required to conduct tutor-directed independent study, as well as student-led enquiry and reading into research around contemporary topics related to sports coaching and physical education. Student-led independent study will be required specifically for assessment preparation.

Blackboard

Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre

Appropriately and adequately equipped seminar room

Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities

Access to laptops with a microphone integrated

Sports Hall / Astroturf

Cassidy, T., Jones, R., & Potrac, P. (2015). Understanding sports coaching. The social, cultural and pedagogical foundations of coaching practice. (3rd ed). London: Routledge.

Green, K. (2010). Key Themes in Youth Sport. London: Sage.
Lyle, J. (2017). Sports coaching concepts. A framework for coaching practice. (2nd ed). London: Routledge.

This module encourages you to reflect on the knowledge acquired and skills developed over the course of your studies to best inform your future coaching and teaching practices. Multiple topics and theories will be critically reviewed to help inform you on how to apply your newly acquired knowledge into real-word practice to the best of your capabilities and for the benefit of your athletes/learners.