Prerequisites for Module
Successful completion of Stages 1-3 of the BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science course, or equivalent; and A recognised level I coaching qualification.
Corequisite Modules
HS4106 Principles of Sports Coaching
Working towards a recognised level II coaching qualification
Precluded Modules
HS4104 Principles of Sports Conditioning
HS4105 Sports Conditioning in Practice
Aims of Module
This module's practical content provides opportunity for students to engage in experiential learning. Students participate in a range of coaching activities, designed to encourage an appreciation of evaluation and behaviour change strategies.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Critically evaluate the nature of mentoring in sports coaching.
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Critically evaluate personal practice through reflection and feedback.
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Critically analyse the process of behaviour change.
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Synthesise theory to inform modification to personal coaching practice.
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Indicative Module Content
Video feedback and reflection; reflective discussion with ‘significant others’; professional development through experiential and problem based learning; personal development through structured mentorship; modification of coaching behaviour ‘in action’; peer modelling.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures
| 12 | Practical Coaching
| 24 |
Directed Study
| | Assessment Preparation
| 36 | Case Study Working
| 36 |
Private Study
| | Reading
| 42 |
Mode of Delivery
This module will be partly practical-based and aspects of each class will be video-recorded. Students must be prepared to sign a video release form prior to enrolling on this module.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4
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Component 1 will be assessed by presentation coursework
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | JONES, R., 2006. The sports coach as educator: re-conceptualising sports coaching. London: Routledge.
| | 2. | International Council for Coach Education: www.icce.ws
| | 3. | Reflective Practice (Journal)
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Additional Notes
This module has been identified as being central to the objectives of the course and therefore failure may not be condoned.
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