Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO COACHING AND TEACHING IN SPORT
XSPO40452
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COACHING PRACTICAL weighted at 50%
- COACHING EVALUATION weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Learning Outcome
An ability to:
1. demonstrate knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles associated with coaching and teaching
sport. (KU)
2. demonstrate an ability to plan, organise and effectively conduct a coaching practical. (C)
3. reflect on your own ability to plan and conduct a coaching practical. (R)
1. demonstrate knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles associated with coaching and teaching
sport. (KU)
2. demonstrate an ability to plan, organise and effectively conduct a coaching practical. (C)
3. reflect on your own ability to plan and conduct a coaching practical. (R)
Module Texts
Kidman, L. & Hanrahan, S. (1997). 'The Coaching Process: A Practical Guide to Improving your
Effectiveness.' Dunmore Press: Palmeston North ISBN: 0-86469-285-4
Effectiveness.' Dunmore Press: Palmeston North ISBN: 0-86469-285-4
Module Resources
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre (with video facilities)
Appropriately and adequately equipped facilities for the chosen activity (eg swimming pool, sports hall, astroturf or athletics facility)
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities
Adequate supply of videos
Appropriately and adequately equipped facilities for the chosen activity (eg swimming pool, sports hall, astroturf or athletics facility)
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities
Adequate supply of videos
Module Assessment
A COACHING PRACTICAL weighted at 50%.
A COACHING EVALUATION weighted at 50%.
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A COACHING EVALUATION weighted at 50%.
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Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will be required to complete 2 pieces of summative assessment:
1. Conduct and evaluate a short coaching practical. The conduct of a short (eg 10 minute)
coaching session to a small group will assess LOs 1 and 2.
2. A 1000 word written evaluation of the session will enable students to demonstrate LOs 1 and 3.
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via opportunities to practice
observing and analysing coaching sessions from video (in lectures) and during practical sessions.
1. Conduct and evaluate a short coaching practical. The conduct of a short (eg 10 minute)
coaching session to a small group will assess LOs 1 and 2.
2. A 1000 word written evaluation of the session will enable students to demonstrate LOs 1 and 3.
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via opportunities to practice
observing and analysing coaching sessions from video (in lectures) and during practical sessions.
Module Learning Strategies
12 x 1 hour tutor-led lecture programme
12 x 1 hour tutor-led practical sessions
18 hours tutor-directed independent study
108 hours student-led independent study
12 x 1 hour tutor-led practical sessions
18 hours tutor-directed independent study
108 hours student-led independent study
Module Indicative Content
The module aims to provide students with an introduction to the coaching process and the opportunity to develop
their knowledge and skills in coaching groups and individuals. Principles of effective planning, organising and conducting coaching sessions will be covered and introduced in lectures and developed in practical sessions.
In addition, students will be introduced to risk management issues that affect coaches and coaching sessions.
their knowledge and skills in coaching groups and individuals. Principles of effective planning, organising and conducting coaching sessions will be covered and introduced in lectures and developed in practical sessions.
In addition, students will be introduced to risk management issues that affect coaches and coaching sessions.