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SMGT10100

Academic Year 2022/2023

Theory of Coaching I (SMGT10100)

Subject:
Sports Management
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Public Hlth, Phys & Sports Sci
Level:
1 (Introductory)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Ross Neville
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module is an introduction to the science and research in coaching and coaching practice. Fundamental topics will be covered such as the coaching process and how to structure a coaching session. The aim of the module is to provide students with an awareness of the current coaching literature and how this can inform coaching practice.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:

-Plan a coaching session
-Have an understanding of the coaching process
-Articulate their own coaching philosophy
-Awareness of coaching styles
-Review current coaching literature
-Understand how to facilitate athlete centred coaching

Indicative Module Content:

-Coaching philosophy
-The coaching process
-Coach education
-Coaching styles
-Coach athlete relationship
-Athlete centred coaching
-What is learning?
-Creating a coaching session

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24

Specified Learning Activities

36

Autonomous Student Learning

65

Total

125


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module will be delivered through a variety of formats for optimal student engagement. Students are required to actively engage within their learning, this will be in the format of class contributions, peer learning, presentations and groups discussions. Opportunities will be given to students to choose some content that can be covered, affording autonomy over their learning.

Lectures will be delivered through a mixture of live online lectures and pre recorded lectures. There will be activities imbedded on bright space including quizzes, forums and surveys students will be expected to complete.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

An interest in sport and some experience with coaching, either as an athlete or as a coach.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment: Individual Assignment Unspecified n/a Graded No
50
Yes
Assignment: Individual assignment. Unspecified n/a Graded No
50
Yes

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Tonya Allen Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Adam Grainger Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Eleni Theodoraki Tutor