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ED50324: Coaching, pedagogy and practice

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2013/4
Follow this link for further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Education
Follow this link for further information on credits Credits: 12
Follow this link for further information on unit levels Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Follow this link for further information on period slots Period: Modular (no specific semester)
Follow this link for further information on unit assessment Assessment: CW 100%
Follow this link for further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
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Follow this link for further information on unit content Description: Aims:

* to provide an opportunity for students to apply theory of coaching pedagogy to the practical environment, thus developing and improving their personal critical praxis.
* to encourage original and creative problem solving within students through providing challenging learning situations specific to sports coaching.
* to encourage students to question and critique current taken-for-granted sports coaching knowledges.
* to encourage students to question and critique their own sports coaching assumptions and practice.

Learning Outcomes:
Having studied this unit, students will be able to:
* work flexibly and adaptably in accordance with the needs of the complex, dynamic, and social sports coaching environment
* employ enhanced oral and written communication skills in relation to sports coaching
* plan, organise and reflect (self-evaluation) in relation to their personal sports coaching practice
* utilise enhanced pedagogic skills with regard to practical problem solving with the sports coaching environment
* exercise enhanced self-confidence and decision-making according to the needs of each sports coaching situation
* exhibit a critical consciousness in relation to the act of sports coaching.

Skills:
Problem analysis, and reflection (T/F/A)
Independent working (F/A)
Problem-solving within a practical Sports Coaching environment (F/A)
Oral communication (F)
Written communication (F/A)
Planning and organisation of Sports Coaching sessions (F/A)
Analytical evaluation of Sports Coaching (F/A)
Key Skills
1. Make critical use of the literature of the field of Education (T/F/A).
2. Make critical use of professional experience in the field of Education (T/F/A).
4. Analyse, interpret and critique findings and arguments (T/F/A).
6. Draw appropriate conclusions from and education research study, taking account of its strengths and limitations (T/F/A).
9. Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems (T/F).
10. Evaluate research and variety of types of information and evidence critically, also making informed judgements in the absence of complete data (T/F/A)
11. Initiate change in practice appropriately (T/F/A).
12. Contribute to professional debate in the field of education (F).
13. Act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional level (F).
14. Communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences (T/F).
15. Evaluate their own academic and professional performance (T/F/A).
16. Manage change effectively and respond to changing demands (F).
17. Manage time, prioritise workloads and recognise and manage personal emotions and stress (F).
18. Develop new or higher level skill, for example in information technology (T/F/A).

Content:
This is predominantly a practical unit. Its content relates to:
* theoretical facilitation
* linking theory to practice through appropriate reflection and engagement
* engagement in practical sports coaching related experience
* reflection on coaching practice in relation to pedagogical theory
Coaching process (i.e. planning, sports coaching and evaluating). At least 60 hours of this must be spent actively/pedagogically sports coaching. Students are responsible for arranging their own sports coaching placements. The practicum is largely self-directed, although staff are available for consultation and assistance where necessary.
Follow this link for further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

ED50324 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Education
  • THED-APM34 : MA Coach Education and Sports Development (Part-time)

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2013/14 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2014/15 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2013/14.
* 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.