SE107-4-AP-CO:
Introduction to Coaching

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The details
2023/24
Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn & Spring
Undergraduate: Level 4
Inactive
Thursday 05 October 2023
Friday 22 March 2024
30
01 November 2021

 

Requisites for this module
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Key module for

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Module description

This module provides students with an introduction to the underpinning concepts and principles of sport coaching practice.

Within the module, students will explore a variety of topic areas including coaching behaviours and communication, practice designs and coaching approaches, ethics and inclusivity in coaching, developing a coaching philosophy, alongside being introduced to performance analysis and its role in supporting the coaching process. Specifically, this module provides students with the opportunity to design, deliver, and reflect upon coaching practice both individually and collaboratively.

Module aims

The aim of this module is to provide students with an introduction to the coaching process, by exploring key principles and concepts which inform the design and delivery of sport coaching practice.

Module learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the process and principles of planning, delivering, and evaluating coaching practice.
2. Describe and understand different coaching behaviours, approaches, and practice designs.
3. Discuss the importance of ethics, inclusivity, and safeguarding in coaching.
4. Develop a range of communication and presentation skills to support the coaching process.
5. Demonstrate the ability to work and coach collaboratively with others.
6. Critically reflect upon past and present coaching experiences.

Module information

No additional information available.

Learning and teaching methods

This module is delivered by a mixture of teaching methods including lectures, webinars and practicals.

Bibliography

The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course.
The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students.
Further reading can be obtained from this module's reading list.

Assessment items, weightings and deadlines

Coursework / exam Description Deadline Coursework weighting

Additional coursework information

1. 500-word written coaching session plan (20%) 2. 10-minute coaching session delivery as a pair (20%) 3. 15-minute individual coaching session delivery (40%) 4. 5-minute reflective presentation (with 3 minutes for questions) (20%)

Exam format definitions

  • Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
  • In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary, for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.

Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.

Overall assessment

Coursework Exam
100% 0%

Reassessment

Coursework Exam
100% 0%
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Thomas Leeder, email: thomas.leeder@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Thomas Leeder, Dr John Mills, Dr Ed Hope, Dr Jason Moran, Dr Andrew Hammond, Mr Alex Porter& External Coaching Staff
School Undergraduate Office, email: sres(Non essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create the full email address)

 

Availability
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External examiner

Prof Paul Potrac
Northumbria University
Professor
Resources
Available via Moodle
Of 1015 hours, 2 (0.2%) hours available to students:
1013 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).

 

Further information
Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (School of)

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