This module will be delivered in a one-hour lecture and one two-hour practical per week. Any course-related issue or questions that may arise will be discussed at lectures. Course lecture summaries, course calendar, announcements and other course-related material will be available on Blackboard, a virtual learning environment. Students can contact lecturer outside of class hours to discuss formative feedback given on written reports, PowerPoint Presentation, and group project work.
Module Aim:
The aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of the key planning, organisation and communication aspects required to be an effective coach.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Analyse and reflect on different coaching philosophies that influence their own coaching philosophy.
LO2
Appraise important elements of interpersonal communication in sports coaching.
LO3
Formulate pedagogical and organizational skills relevant to the planning and implementation of an effective coaching session.
LO4
Synthesise knowledge of variations and progressions within and across coaching practices.
LO5
Review, evaluate and give constructive feedback to others engaged in coaching practice
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Analysis of the coaching process
Distinguishing between the technical, tactical, physiological and psychological aspects of coaching and relating it to player development pathways
Coaching philosophies
Coaching philosophies and the importance of adopting a player-centered, games approach.
Safe and effective coaching
Components of an effective and safe coaching session
Communication
Communication styles and their application in coaching.
Planning
Planning and organisation of coaching sessions; variations and progressions in coaching.
Practice variability and distribution, amount of practice, whole or part practice
Review
Review and evaluation of others coaching practice
Current concepts in coaching
Examples of current concepts include: burnout, the female athlete triad and early/late specialisation in sport
Coaching diverse population groups
Knowledge and skill for understanding diverse populations. Accommodating different learning abilities and physical skill by planning, coaching and evaluating performance.
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
60.00%
Practical
40.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Essay
Essay on a topic related to coaching
1,2
20.00
n/a
Reflective Journal
Personal reflective e-portfolio/diary
1,2,3,4,5
20.00
n/a
Presentation
Group presentation/workshop
1,2
20.00
n/a
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Practical coaching assignment 1
4,5
15.00
Sem 1 End
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Practical Coaching assignment 2
4,5
25.00
Sem 2 End
No End of Module Formal Examination
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment