Module Details

Module Code: ENVI C1801
Module Title: Introduction to the Coaching Environment
Title: Introduction to the Coaching Environment
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Myles Kelly
Module Author:: Myles Kelly
Domains:  
Module Description: Introduce learners to the key principles of creating an effective coaching environment. Engage the learners into the process of investigating and understanding the skills, abilities, theories and systems of the holistic coaching environment.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of the key principles of creating an effective coaching environment.
LO2 Identify and explain the relevance of understanding the individualised needs and wants of the participant within the coaching environment.
LO3 Demonstrate an understanding of role of the coach within the coaching environment and significant others.
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
The WHY:
Understanding the Coach – Establishing your coaching philosophy, reflective practice, self-analysis, beliefs, assumptions, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, role, function, context, knowledge.
The WHO:
Introduction to Understanding the Participant - Needs & Wants – biological, psychological and social factors.
The WHAT:
Overview to Understanding your Sport – Technical, tactical, physical, psychological and social. Technical/tactical models and sport specific curriculum.
The HOW:
Understanding the Learning Environment – Pedagogy – Practice activities, communication, coach behaviours, situated learning, schema, motor learning, discovery learning, problem solving, planning, reviewing.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Practical50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Complete a 2000 word written report outlining key principles of the coaching environment in your chosen sport. Students will be required to relate the principles to module content.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,3
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.
  • Rainer Martens. (2012), Successful Coaching, Human Kinetics Publishers, [ISBN: 1450400515].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Martindale, R. J., Collins, D., & Abraham, A.. (2007), Effective Talent Development: The Elite Coach Perspective in UK Sport, Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, Vol. 19, p.187.
  • Mills, A., Butt, J., Maynard, I. & Harwood, C.. (2014), Examining the Development Environments of Elite English Football Academies: The Players’ Perspective, International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 9, p.1457.
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Martindale, R. J., Collins, D., & Daubney, J.. (2005), Talent development: A guide for practice and research within sport, Quest, Vol. 57, p.353.
  • Harwood, C.G.. (2008), Developmental consulting in a professional football academy: The 5Cs coaching efficacy program., The Sport Psychologist, 22, p.109.
Other Resources
Discussion Note: