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LP20569: Advanced sports coaching

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2012/3
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department for Health (administered by the Learning Partnerships Office)
Further information on credits Credits: 12
Further information on unit levels Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Further information on teaching periods Period: Semester 2 at City of Bath College
Semester 2 at Weston College
Further information on unit assessment Assessment: CW60EX40
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites:
Further information on descriptions 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.

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;
* Analyse coaching influences as part of the coaching process;
* Critically analyse, review and evaluate own coaching performance;
* Apply advanced coaching strategies.

Skills:
Intellectual:
* Improving own learning and performance (T, F, A)
* Applying theory to practice (T, F, A)
* Developing reflective practice in self and others (F, A)
* Academic writing skills (F, A)
* Research skills (F, A)
Professional
* Reflective practice (F, A)
* Communicating professionally (T, F, A)
* Working independently and autonomously (F)
Practical
* Theory to practice (T, F, A)
* Self organisation and management (F)
Key
* Communication (F, A)
* Work logically and systematically (F, A)
* ICT (F, A)

Content:
In both practical and theoretical environments critically analyse and apply:
Coaching process: process characteristics, boundaries, session preparation and planning, organisation, management, observation, delivery;
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 (use of game sensed), external pressures, training programmes/schedules, profiling and use of Psychological Skills Training (PST).
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

LP20569 is a Stage Required Unit on the following programmes:

Programmes administered by the Learning Partnerships Office
  • UHHL-DFF05 : FdSc Sport (Coaching) (Full-time at City of Bath College) - Year 2
  • UHHL-LFF05 : FdSc Sport (Coaching) (Full-time at Weston College) - Year 2

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2012/13 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2013/14 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2012/13.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.