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Department of Education, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


ED10143: Introduction to pedagogy of coaching

Click here for further information Credits: 6
Click here for further information Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 1
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 100%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
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Click here for further information Description: Aims:
To study the pedagogical skills necessary to develop a learning framework that provides opportunities for appropriate coach-athlete interactions designed to expedite skill performance. To acquire both theoretical and practical skills in order:
(a) to promote effective social interaction drawing on different types of subject knowledge;
(b) to employ appropriate teaching styles in the delivery of effective coaching sessions.

Learning Outcomes:
To develop the following:
* Ability to plan for coaching
* Ability to evaluate coaching effectiveness
* Ability to improve technical performance in a particular sport
* Ability to utilise different types of subject knowledge.

Skills:
Comprehensive and scholarly written communication (e.g. essays) T/F/A
Concise, time-bound and effective written communication (e.g. briefings / exams) A
Effective oral communication (e.g. practical demonstration) T/F/A
Ability to select, summarise and synthesis written information from multiple sources. T/F/A
Ability to apply theory into practice. T/F/A
Ability to select and use appropriate ideas to produce a coherent response to a pre-set question. T/F/A
Ability to produce work to agreed specifications and deadlines. A
Ability to work independently, without close supervision of guidance. A

Content:
Planning for coaching:
* Creation of a learning framework through specification of aims/objective, assessment, evaluation
* Coach as a more capable other; nature of the coach-athlete relationship
Improving technical performance in a particular sport:
* Principles of skill analysis; practices & planned feedback; communicating with athletes
* Group organisation and presentation skills; modifying coaching sessions for beginners, children, individuals and groups.
Subject knowledge development:
* Recognition of role of generic and specific types of coaching knowledge; distinction between subject matter knowledge and subject pedagogic knowledge (i.e. subject knowledge for teaching).
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

ED10143 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Education
  • UHED-AFB01 : BA (hons) Coach Education & Sports Development (Full-time) - Year 1
  • UHED-AKB01 : BA (hons) Coach Education & Sports Development (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 1

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