Module Details

Module Code: COAC C1313
Module Title: Introduction to Coaching Pedagogy
Title: Introduction to Coaching Pedagogy
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Myles Kelly
Module Author:: Myles Kelly
Domains:  
Module Description: Introduce learners to the principles of coaching pedagogy and practice in order to enhance and develop the individual and the group. Encourage learners to apply activity specific knowledge through thoughtful engagement in coaching practice, whilst developing an understanding of their role in facilitating participant learning.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate a critical understanding of key learning theories and pedagogical approaches to learning and coaching practice.
LO2 Explore and examine effective coaching skills, and critically reflect on a range of coaching pedagogy strategies which influence high quality learning outcomes.
LO3 Manage participants in small groups, communicate in group discussion and evaluation, and contribute appropriately as a member of a team.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Coaching Pedagogy Introduction:
Introduce the learner to the concept of pedagogy; introduction to key contemporary issues related to coaching; introduction to the coaching environment.
Coaching Pedagogy Approaches:
Identify and examine various pedagogical approaches; coach-centred pedagogy; learner-centred pedagogy, learning-centred pedagogy.
Practical Pedagogy:
Coaching session design and delivery; preparing coaching session plans; analysing and evaluating delivery; assessing learner progress.
Key Skills:
Small group management; communicate in group discussion and evaluation; demonstrate observation and evaluation skills; manage self-learning; apply critical thinking to reflect on various pedagogical theories.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment60.00%
Practical40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 60
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Self-Assessment – Summative Report of personal reflections, peer, staff and participant feedback on coaching practice.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Group Task – Group Presentation
No End of Module Formal Examination

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description Every Week 6.00 6
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Nash, C.. (2015), Practical Sports Coaching, Routledge.
  • Martens, R.. (2012), Successful Coaching, 4th. Human Kinetics.
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
This module does not have any other resources
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