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Department of Education, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


ED20413: Educational psychology for sport and coaching

Click here for further information Credits: 6
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 50%, EX 50%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites: After taking this unit you must take ED20417
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
The aim of this unit is to introduce students to the importance of educational psychology for sport and coaching. The unit aims to do this by:
* Introducing them to key constructs and theoretical frameworks linked to learning and teaching.
* Demonstrating how such theoretical frameworks have important practical implications in sport and coaching contexts.
* Exposing them to current ideas and research surrounding the above frameworks in sport and coaching.

Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
* Understand and explain key theoretical frameworks and constructs in educational psychology.
* Appreciate that such ideas have significance to learning and teaching in sport-related areas.
* Outline the specific implications of such ideas for sport and coaching in general.

Skills:

* Comprehensive and scholarly written communication
* Ability to select, summarise and synthesise written information from multiple sources
* Ability to develop rigorous arguments through precise use of concepts and models
* Ability to relate theory to practice
* Ability to select and use appropriate ideas to produce a coherent response to a pre-set question
* Ability to produce work to agreed specifications and deadlines
* Ability to work independently.

Content:
The following topics will be covered:
a) Metacognition
b) Attribution theory
c) Cognitive development
d) Gifted and talented populations
e) Anxiety and self-esteem
f) Classroom Management.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

ED20413 is Optional on the following programmes:

Department of Education
  • UHED-AFB01 : BA (hons) Coach Education & Sports Development (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UHED-AKB01 : BA (hons) Coach Education & Sports Development (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 2

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