Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Workshop
Module Offerings
4501SPRT-SEP-PAR
Aims
This module is aimed at giving the students an introduction to the experiential, theoretical, contextual, and applied nature of coaching. The module will introduce students to the contexts within which sport coaching operates and how sport organisations collaborate to produce sport at participation and performance levels. Students will also be afforded opportunities to ‘experience’ coaching, and relate this to their understanding of the theoretical principles underpinning coaching science, sport management and coaching practice.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate an understanding of which legislation and organisational policies and procedures are relevant for coaches, and how these impact on a Coach’s day-to-day role and responsibilities.
2.
Examine the ‘Coaching Process’ and how the various roles and other internal and external influences (for example, volunteers/welfare officers) can add value to the coaching environment.
3.
Investigate the theoretical and practical knowledge of the skills required and parameters of each role of a coach and how to deploy them appropriately and safely in line with policies and procedures.
4.
Articulate own interest in coaching, the need to have a coaching philosophy, and the broader impact coaching can have upon participants: e.g. self-confidence, and communities.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The Coaching Experience:
• The coaching process
• Observation and experience of coaching practice
• Evaluate professional coaching practices
Coaching Knowledge:
• Introduction to learning and reflective practice
• Planning principles and practice
• Communication and feedback
• Coaching science e.g. skill learning, physiological, and developmental factors
The Coaching Sector:
• Structure of coaching in the UK
• Role of national organisations e.g. NGB’S (e.g. UK Coaching, Sport England) and UKCC
• Technology as a tool to improve coaching delivery
Coaching Different Populations:
• Structure of Sport Development in the UK
• Coaching target populations (e.g. children, elite athletes, disabled participants)
Coaching Applications:
• Sport/coach specific knowledge
• Coach Education and Development
Additional Information:None.