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Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


AS30222: The professional coach

Click here for further information Credits: 12
Click here for further information Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)
Click here for further information Period: Academic Year at City of Bath College
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 100%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites:
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
This unit will allow students to understand and apply the multi-dimensional approaches and requirements of the professional coach.

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this unit students will be able to:
* Distinguish between coaching & teaching pedagogy;
* Identify how the professional era has changed coaching;
* Critically evaluate the scientific and holistic approaches to coaching;
* Appreciate the multi-dimensional nature of the professional coach;
* Understand the qualification requirements of the professional coach.

Skills:
Intellectual: (T, F and A) Knowledge of coaching / teaching pedagogy and an appreciation of the multi-dimensional nature of professional coaching. Compare, contrast and systematically analyse the science of coaching.
Professional: (F) Independent research, presentation skills, report writing.
Practical: (T, F and A) Analyse, observe, research and reflect on coaching theory and practice.
Key: (F and A) Planning, communication, problem solving & decision making skills.
(T: Taught, F: Facilitated, A: Assessed)

Content:
* Differentiate between coaching & teaching pedagogy
* The history and modern developments in sports coaching
* The professional era and all it entails
* Apply the technical, tactical and management requirements of the performer and coaching process
* Further enhancement of practical coaching skills
* Coaching / Performance observation and analysis
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

AS30222 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Learning Partnerships
  • UDAS-DFB08 : BSc (hons) Sport (Coaching) (Work-based Learning) (Full-time at City of Bath College) - Year 1
  • UDAS-DPB08 : BSc (hons) Sport (Coaching) (Work-based Learning) (Part-time at City of Bath College) - Year 1

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.