Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture

Practical

Seminar

Tutorial

Workshop

Module Offerings

4500SPSEFC-SEP-PAR

Aims

This module aims to provide an introduction into the theories and practice of sports coaching, highlighting key concepts underpinning good coaching practice. In addition, the practical element of this module offers the opportunity to apply theory and practice of sports coaching, to your own coaching and thus develop coaching practice.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Define the different roles, responsibilities, and components of effective coaching.
2.
Demonstrate the ability to plan and deliver an effective coaching session.
3.
Demonstrate the ability to successfully reflect upon delivery of effective coaching session.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:To provide students with an introduction to the pedagogical aspects of sports coaching practice. To develop students’ understanding of a variety of learning theories that are potentially productive approaches for developing the skills, knowledge, and understanding of athletes. To allow students to develop their practical coaching skills and techniques and encourage achievement of National Governing Body qualifications. To offer students the opportunity to apply theory and practice of sports coaching to their own coaching practice.
Module Overview:
This module aims to provide an introduction into the theories and practice of sports coaching, highlighting key concepts underpinning good coaching practice. The practical element of this module offers the opportunity to apply theory and practice of sports coaching to your own coaching and thus develop coaching practice.
Additional Information:This module introduces learners to the concepts of effective coaching and the sports coaching process. Particular attention is given to the role and responsibilities of the sports coach and how they operate within the sport coaching context. Learners will demonstrate the ability to successfully plan and deliver a safe and effective coaching session, reflecting upon its completion demonstrating the ability to apply theory to practice. Some of the teaching sessions will contain practical based activities, where students will be required to use their analytical and problem-solving skills to enhance their own learning. Learners should complete the required and recommended reading to widen their knowledge and understanding, and their ability to apply material. Students will be required to evidence this in their assessments, that will enable knowledge and application to be assessed.

Assessments

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