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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Sport Coaching Theory And Practice 1 | |||
| Reference | HS3115 | Version | 1 |
| Created | October 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | February 2018 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 7.5 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| The module aims to introduce students to foundational pedagogical principles associated with sport coaching. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Compare and contrast traditional and contemporary pedagogical approaches toward the coaching process. |
| 2 | Appraise fundamental principles of skill acquisition in coaching. |
| 3 | Demonstrate the application of theoretical mechanisms and justify there use for coaching in a practical context. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The coach role in the coaching process, planning coaching practice, delivering the coaching sessions, evaluating coaching practice, acquisition, retention and transfer in skill acquisition, coach naturalistic decision-making, the coach-athlete relationship, enhancing stakeholder relationships. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Coaching practicals, tutorials, seminars, student workshops with support from 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 | |||||
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| 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 |
| Description: | 15 minute coaching practical with 15-minute viva. Students will be required to compare contemporary and traditional methods in the justification section. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| One component of assessment. Grade gained from assessment will determine overall module grade. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | In addition to the course entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | JONES, R., 2006. The Sports Coach as Educator. London: Routledge. |
| 2 | NASH, C., 2014. Practical sports coaching. London: Routledge. |
| 3 | NELSON, L., GROOM, R., & POTRAC, P., 2016. Learning in sports coaching: theory and application. London: Routledge. |
| 4 | POTRAC, P., GILBERT, W., & DENISON, J., 2013. Routledge handbook of sports coaching. London: Routledge. |