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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Coaching Science | |||
| Reference | HS3102 | Version | 4 |
| Created | March 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | June 2010 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| The module aims to educate students on the complex and often uncertain nature of coaching. The module guides students to understand coaching as a multifaceted domain. In addition knowledge will be developed of different pedagogical strategies, principles of skill learning and coach education initiatives. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Appraise the role of the coach in the coaching process. |
| 2 | Evaluate traditional and contemporary pedagogical strategies for athlete development in coaching practice. |
| 3 | Apply key principles in the instructional process when coaching. |
| 4 | Compare and contrast theoretical mechanisms for coach learning and development. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Coaching philosophies; coach as educator and orchestrator; pedagogical coaching strategies; talent development; motivational climate; traditional motor learning strategies; contemporary learning initiatives; learning and development orientations; modes of instruction; practice structures; conveying information; provision of feedback; coach mentoring; communities of practice; reflective coaching; learning and development in coaching; models of coaching. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Tutorials and seminars supported by directed and private study. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Poster Presentation | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Poster presentation assessed with a grading proforma. Overall grade determined as follows: | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | Rows 1-5: Minimum of 3 A’s, 1 B and maximum of 1 C Rows 6-8: Minimum of 2 B’s and maximum of 1 D Row 9: Pass |
| B | Rows 1-5: Minimum of 3 B’s, 1 C and maximum of 1 D Rows 6-8: Minimum of 1 B and maximum of 2 D’s Row 9: Pass |
| C | Rows 1-5: Minimum of 3 C’s, 1 D and maximum of 1 E Rows 6-8: Minimum of 3 D’s Row 9: Pass |
| D | Rows 1-5: Minimum of 4 D’s Rows 6-8: Minimum of 2 D’s And a maximum of 1 E or F in rows 1-8 Row 9: Pass |
| E | Rows 1-8 Minimum of 2 E’s and Maximum of 1 F Row 9: Fail |
| F | Rows 1-8 Failure to achieve any of the above Row 9: Fail |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of Stages 1 and 2 of the BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science course, or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| A pass will not normally be awarded for this module unless the student has attended a minimum of 80% of all learning opportunities. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | CASSIDY, T., JONES, R. and POTRAC, P., 2009. Understanding Sports Coaching. London: Routledge. |
| 2 | JONES, R., 2006. The Sports Coach as Educator. London: Routledge. |
| 3 | NASH, C., 2015. Practical Sports Coaching. London: Routledge. |
| 4 | A current and comprehensive list of references will be supplied on an annual basis to reflect the evolving nature of relevant topic areas. |