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Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


AS20162: Advanced 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 2 at City of Bath College
Semester 2 at Weston College
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 60%, EX 40%
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 AS10089 and take AS10156 and take AS20160 and while taking this unit you must take AS20158
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
This unit will further develop students' knowledge, understanding and practical application of the coaching process, coaching behaviour and coaching practice with the emphasis on developing strategies, to improve individuals' and teams' performance through critical analysis, review and evaluation. Students will have the opportunity to gain additional coaching / leadership awards in selected sports.

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this unit students will be able to:
* critically analyse factors associated with the coaching process, coaching behaviours and coaching practice in providing an optimal coaching environment;
* investigate coaching influences as part of the coaching process;
* critically analyse, review and evaluate own coaching performance;
* mentor and evaluate the coaching performance of peers;
* observe and monitor an elite coach in a chosen sport.

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

Content:
Critical analysis and application of:
* 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);
* philosophy of coaching: philosophy/behaviours, sport pedagogy, role of the coach in developing athletes, importance of coach - athlete relationships;
* influences on coaching styles and coaching process: investigate different / advanced coaching methods and coaching styles, external pressures, training programmes/schedules, psychological profiling and contemporary issues in sport, coaching and its social context.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

AS20162 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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