Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Workshop
Module Offerings
4504SPRT-SEP-PAR
Aims
This module examines the theoretical and practical aspects of coaching pedagogy in order to examine contemporary coaching developments with a focus on the learning environments a coach can create. An understanding of the dynamics of coaching practice will be developed by challenging the ontological and epistemological assumptions in contemporary coaching. Focus is given to pedagogic models that encompass ecological dynamics, dynamical systems and non-linear pedagogy more broadly, as well as critical discussions of the knowledge required to coach in a dynamic, evolving and innovative vocation. Students completing this module will understand the role of the professional coach in the development of learners at all levels of participation. They will be able to appreciate both the theoretical and practical issues underpinning coach education and coach development, focusing on the knowledge required to operate effectively in professional sport coaching. Students will be able to discuss contemporary ideas relevant to the professional coach.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate current understanding of coaching behaviour in practice.
2.
Examine the theoretical and practical implication of contemporary coaching pedagogy, describing current models and systems for and of coach education and development
3.
Explain the technical requirements of skill development appropriate to a coached activity, with the inclusion of coach specific models.
4.
Demonstrate an ability to supervise a coaching team to provide safe, engaging sessions aligned to the objectives of the organisation and/or programme.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Topics covered in this module will include:
• Ecological Dynamics and Constraints;
• Based Approaches to Coaching; Linear and Non-Linear Pedagogy/Andragogy/Heutagogy;
• Coaching Design and Practice; Athlete/Participant Models of Learning;
• Coaching Knowledge (Inter, Intra, Professional);
• Coach Education and Theoretical Approaches to Learning; Coach Education Models; Coach Education (Formal, Nonformal, Informal);
• Approaches to Coach Education (Mediated, Unmediated); Systems for delivering Coach Education.
Additional Information:None.