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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Coaching Varying Populations
Reference HS3118 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 will provide students with the knowledge and experience required to deliver effective coaching to different population groups in society.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Demonstrate understanding of the coaching needs of different population groups.
2 Critically justify appropriate coaching activities for identified population groups.
3 Apply appropriate coaching theory and processes in coaching identified population groups.

Indicative Module Content
Coaching injured athletes; coaching children; coaching adolescents; coaching adults; coaching older adults; coaching individuals with additional support needs; coaching individuals with health conditions

Module Delivery
Lectures, including guest lectures from those working with different population groups, followed by seminars/workshops designed to implement learning. Learning supported by directed study and reading tasks.

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: Practical Exam Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3
Description: Presentation

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
One component from assessment. Grade gained from assessment will determine 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 None in addition to course entry requirements.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 HASSAN, D., DOWLING, S., & MCCONKEY, R., ed. 2016. Sport, coaching and intellectual disability. London, UK: Routledge.
2 KOHE, G.Z., & PETERS, D.M., ed. 2017. High performance disability sport coaching. London, UK: Routledge.


Robert Gordon University, Garthdee House, Aberdeen, AB10 7QB, Scotland, UK: a Scottish charity, registration No. SC013781