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Department of Education, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


ED20385: Planning for the athlete in context

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
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: Before taking this unit you must take ED10376
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
To allow the student to examine the contexts that impact on their performance.

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this unit students will:
* Contribute to the understanding of what is required to work with the elite athlete in a performance context;
* Demonstrate a critical understanding of the subject knowledge to implement effective planning;
* Introduce and develop the ability to reflect on their ability to plan effectively;
* Consider evaluative judgements on the outcomes of effective planning;
* Evaluate an athletes performance and also their own planning;
* Apply effective planning practice and critically analyse the outcomes through reflective practice.

Skills:

* Communication: (T, F, A)
* Application of Number: (F)
* Information technology: (T, F,)
* Basic Management

Skills:
(T, F, A)

Content:

* Working with the elite athlete in various performance contexts, e.g. social, financial, environmental
* Application of effective planning
* Scientific support for the elite athlete
* Impact and consequences of effective planning
* Effective communication of plan (Information Systems)
* Evaluating athletic performance and planning
* Reflection on the planning process.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

ED20385 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Education
  • UHED-AFF06 : Foundation Degree in Sport (Sports Performance) (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UHED-APF06 : Foundation Degree in Sport (Sports Performance) (Part-time) - Year 2

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