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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Coaching Psychology | |||
| Reference | HS3116 | Version | 4 |
| Created | June 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | November 2017 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | June 2022 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide students with insight into the psychological concepts, theories and models which relate to sport coaching, and an understanding of how to use these to enhance the performance of athletes. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Discuss the role of psychology in relation to sport coaching. |
| 2 | Create a needs analysis strategy for psychological development of athletes. |
| 3 | Critically analyse psychological data. |
| 4 | Discuss the application of psychological concepts, theories and models to an area of sport coaching practice. |
| 5 | Demonstrate the necessary professionalism through attendance at learning opportunities required for safe practice. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Coach-performer relationship; Athlete-athlete relationship; Team cohesion; Social support; Psychological needs analysis and interventions; Psychological skills; Confidence; Motivation; Anxiety; Personality; Concentration; Health and wellbeing; Behaviour change; Leadership; Communication. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Blended delivery comprising on campus and online learning and engagement. This will include - Digital Learning Resources, Tutorials, Workshops and Practical sessions. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 120 | 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: | Practical Exam | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Academic Poster | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 0% | Outcomes Assessed: | 5 |
| Description: | Minimum module attendance requirement of 80% | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 grade based on the grading proforma. Component 2 is a minimum modular attendance requirement of 80%. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | Component 1 A and Component 2 Pass |
| B | Component 1 B and Component 2 Pass |
| C | Component 1 C and Component 2 Pass |
| D | Component 1 D and Component 2 Pass |
| E | Component 1 E and Component 2 Pass |
| F | Component 1 F and/or Component 2 Fail |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None in addition to course entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | COTTERILL, S. 2012. Team Psychology in Sports: Theory and Practice. Oxon: Routledge. |
| 2 | NICHOLLS, A.R. & JONES, L. 2013. Psychology in Sports Coaching: Theory and Practice. Oxon: Routledge |
| 3 | WEINBERG, R.S. and GOULD, D., 2019. Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 7th ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. |