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Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


AS20160: Intermediate sports coaching

Click here for further information Credits: 10
Click here for further information Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 1 at City of Bath College
Semester 1 at Weston College
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 40%, PR 60%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take AS10156 and After taking this module you must take AS20162
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
This unit will enable students to further develop and enhance their understanding of the coaching process, coaching behaviour and coaching practice. Students will adopt a range of coaching methods and techniques for working with individuals and teams collecting / evaluating information and gaining practical experience of coaching.

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this unit students will be able to:
* further develop and enhance the factors associated with the coaching process, coaching behaviours and coaching practice;
* identify and develop areas for producing an optimal coaching environment;
* develop and further enhance the skills required to become a competent coach;
* analyse and evaluate coaching performance.

Skills:
* communication;
* application of number;
* information technology;
* basic management skills.

Content:
* the coaching process: process characteristics, boundaries, typology, session preparation and planning, organisation, management, observation, delivery;
* the coaching behaviour: communication, problem solving, manner, decision making interpersonal skills, demonstration, feedback;
* the coaching practice: application of the coaching process and behaviours for effective coaching (implementation, evaluations, analysis, progression, differentiation);
* knowledge of areas for optimal coaching: techniques, tactics, fitness requirements, physiology, psychology, skill acquisition and motor learning.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

AS20160 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Learning Partnerships
  • UDAS-DFF02 : FdSc Sport (Coaching) (Full-time at City of Bath College) - Year 2
  • UDAS-LFF03 : FdSc Sport (Coaching) (Full-time at Weston College) - Year 2

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