SE107-4-AU-CO:
Introduction to Coaching

The details
2023/24
Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
Thursday 05 October 2023
Friday 15 December 2023
15
19 September 2022

 

Requisites for this module
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Key module for

BSC C607 Sports Performance and Coaching,
BSC C608 Sports Performance and Coaching (Including Year Abroad),
BSC C609 Sports Performance and Coaching (Including Placement Year),
BSC C614 Sports Performance and Coaching (Including Foundation Year)

Module description

This module provides students with an introduction to the underpinning concepts and principles of sport coaching practice.

Within the module, students will explore a variety of topic areas including coaching behaviours and communication skills, practice designs and coaching approaches, developing a coaching philosophy, in addition to ethics and inclusivity in coaching. Specifically, this module provides students with the opportunity to plan, deliver, and reflect upon coaching practice, while also having access to several guest lectures and further CPD workshops to enhance student-coach learning and future employability.

Module aims

The aim of this module is to provide students with an introduction to the coaching process, by exploring key principles and concepts which inform the design and delivery of sport coaching practice.

Module learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the process and principles of planning, delivering, and evaluating sport coaching practice.
2. Develop a range of coaching behaviours and communication skills to support the coaching process
3. Discuss the importance of ethics, inclusivity, and safeguarding in coaching.
4. Understand a variety of coaching approaches and styles, in addition to their influence on practice design.

Module information

No additional information available.

Learning and teaching methods

This module is delivered via a mixture of face to face and online teaching methods including lectures, seminar based discussions, and practical coaching delivery. The module also includes the opportunity to engage with face to face and online CPD workshops, while also attending guest lectures delivered by industry professionals and national governing bodies.

Bibliography

The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course.
The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students.
Further reading can be obtained from this module's reading list.

Assessment items, weightings and deadlines

Coursework / exam Description Deadline Coursework weighting
Coursework   Assessment 1 - 500 Word Coaching Session Plan    40% 
Coursework   Assessment 2 - 10 Minute Practical Coaching Session and 500 word coaching plan     60% 

Additional coursework information

1. 500-word coaching session plan (40%) 2. 10-minute practical coaching session and 500-word coaching session plan (60%)

Exam format definitions

  • Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
  • In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary, for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.

Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.

Overall assessment

Coursework Exam
100% 0%

Reassessment

Coursework Exam
100% 0%
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Jason Moran, email: jmorana@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Jason Moran

 

Availability
No
No
No

External examiner

Prof Paul Potrac
Northumbria University
Professor
Resources
Available via Moodle
Of 33 hours, 9 (27.3%) hours available to students:
18 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
6 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.

 

Further information
Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (School of)

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