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Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2008/09


AS10156 Introduction to sports coaching

Credits: 10
Level: Certificate
Academic Year at City of Bath College
Academic Year at Weston College
Assessment: CW 40%, PR 60%
Requisites:
While taking this unit you must take AS20161 and take AS20160
Aims: This unit will enable students to appreciate and develop a clear understanding of the coaching process, coaching behaviour and coaching practice. Students will adopt a range of coaching methods and techniques for working with individuals and teams collecting / evaluating information and gaining practical experience of coaching.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this unit students will be able to:
* identify the factors associated with the coaching process, coaching behaviours and coaching practice;
* develop and practice the skills required to become a competent coach;
* analyse and evaluate coaching performance.
Skills:

* communication;
* application of number;
* information technology;
* basic management skills.
Content:

* the coaching process: process characteristics, boundaries, typology, session preparation and planning, organisation, management, observation, delivery;
* the 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).