Partner Details
Nelson and Colne College Group
Awards
Target Award
Award Description:Bachelor of Science with Honours - BSH
Recruitable Target
Alternative Exit
Recruitable Target
Alternative Exit
Programme Offerings
Part-Time
F2F-NCA-JAN
F2F-NCA-SEP
Educational Aims of the Course
The main educational aims of the programme are to: Provide a positive environment that engages independent student learning and develops transferable skills relevant to employment in the sport coaching and performance industry; Develop students’ academic knowledge and practical application of sport coaching and performance studies through a flexible and innovative learning environment; Develop critical, reflective practitioners using current best practices in the sport coaching and performance industry that aims to equip students with the underpinning knowledge and practical skills required for employment, further study and lifelong learning.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Explore the field of sports coaching and the roles and responsibilities required to become an effective practitioner.
2.
Monitor and analyse human responses to exercise both in a laboratory and field setting.
3.
Devise and evaluate strategies to ensure the welfare of participants to provide a safe and inclusive coaching environment.
4.
Monitor, analyse, select and apply appropriate procedures to enhance learning and performance within sport.
5.
Produce and evaluate strategies for maximising the participant experience and performance in relation to government policies and agendas.
6.
Conduct and present research to identify and investigate issues appropriate to the sports coaching and performance industry.
7.
Take ownership of personal learning and development including time management and organisational skills.
8.
Apply principles of research design and main methods of data collection, analysis and interpretation of information.
9.
Employ reflective skills to support academic work.
10.
Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and team-working ability.
11.
Explain the structure and functions of the major physiological systems and utilise procedures to measure these within exercise.
12.
Assess industry legislation and guidance, organisational policies and procedures and the application to practice.
13.
Examine somatic and cognitive human responses to exercise and how these can be affected by different environments.
14.
Critically evaluate human responses to exercise, sports performance and coaching.
15.
Analyse the role of a coach within the sector and apply the principles of good professional practice.
16.
Describe and assess the structure and roles of various sporting organisations, sports provision and physiological demands within sport.
17.
Analyse and apply academic theory and concepts to physiological performance, sports development and coaching practice.
18.
Critically evaluate the principles underpinning coaching practice and exercise training.
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Teaching and learning will comprise a combination of formal lectures, small group seminars, discussion forums, one to one tutorials, computer based learning and practical laboratory or coaching sessions. During the lectures, students will be introduced to core concepts with examples drawn from sports science and coaching contexts. Students will have the opportunity to apply knowledge gained in the lectures into a practical setting using specially designed activities during seminars and practical sessions in the Sports Science Laboratory, the Sports Hall or in the field. Seminars and practical sessions have been designed to allow students to gain ‘hands on’ experience of using equipment, testing procedures and field-based assessments. Theoretical and practical use of research methods has been built into the modules allowing the student to analyse data when it is collected to enhance understanding and utilisation of statistical methods.
Programme Structure
Programme Structure Description
This programme will be studied on a part-time basis and students will normally be expected to complete 60 credits per academic year. The schedule for the delivery of the modules will be determined by NCC and communicated to LJMU prior to students commencing on each stage of the programme.