Module Details
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COAC |
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Module Title:
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Coach Education 2 - GAA
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Title:
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Coach Education 2 - GAA
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| Module Level:: |
6 |
| Module Coordinator: |
Myles Kelly
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| Module Author:: |
Alan Nolan
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| Module Description: |
The aim of this module is to develop students’ ability to coach each element of the Gaelic Games Player Pathway to youth & adult Gaelic footballers and hurlers while critically evaluating their own and others' coaching performances.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Demonstrate a progression in ability to use and understand I.D.E.A.L. method, S.T.E.P.R. method, and the six HOW TO COACH skills to coach each element of the Gaelic Games Player Pathway model to youth & adult Gaelic footballers and hurlers in a team environment. |
| LO2 |
Plan, design, coach and evaluate youth & adult Gaelic Games related session plan activities in ways that are at all times consistent with the guidelines in: OUR GAMES – OUR CODE, THE JOINT CODE OF BEST PRACTICE IN YOUTH SPORT. |
| LO3 |
Use computer-based, video recorded and manual methods of analysing sporting performance |
| Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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| 8563 |
COAC C1315 |
Coach Education 1 - GAA |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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The Introduction to Gaelic Games Foundation Course
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| Indicative Content |
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Gaelic Games coach education structure
• Gaelic Games Coach education structure, process and award system • Mandatory coaching standards for Gaelic Games club and inter-county teams
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The Gaelic Games player pathway model
• The Gaelic Games player pathway model as it applies to child Gaelic footballers, hurlers and camogie players (The environment, The Game, The Player) • The player - The 6 key attributes developed over time through a coaching approach to help players reach their full potential :1. Passion 2. Respect 3. Responsibility 4. Commitment 5. Resilience 6. Creativity • The Environment - The 6 key player support pillars within the Environment strand of the Gaelic Games Player Pathway : 1. Coaches 2. Teachers 3. Families 4. Role Models & Peers 5. The Games Programme 6. The Gaelic Games System • The Game - Building player capacities so players become more competent at playing our Games. 1. Technical 2. Tactical 3. Physical 4. Psychosocial
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Role of the coach
• Roles and responsibilities of a Gaelic Games coach with particular emphasis on the needs of youth and adult Gaelic footballers and hurlers •Carrying out Gaelic Games related activities consistent with the guidelines in: ‘Our Games – Our Code, the Joint Code of Best Practice in Youth Sport’
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The skills of coaching
The I.D.E.A.L method of coaching a skill • The six ‘how to coach skills’ • The skills of Gaelic football and hurling • Correcting errors in the execution of Gaelic football and hurling skills, with reference to players’ head, hands and feet • The S.T.E.P.R. method of varying coaching activities • Communication in coaching
• all with particular emphasis on the needs of youth and adult Gaelic footballers and hurlers
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Coaching technical
• Coaching technical to Gaelic Games youth and adult Gaelic footballers and hurlers
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Coaching tactical
• Coaching team play and decision making to Gaelic Games youth and adult Gaelic footballers and hurlers
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Coaching physical fitness
• Coaching physical fitness to Gaelic Games youth and adult Gaelic footballers and hurlers
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Coaching psychological focus
• Coaching psychological focus to Gaelic Games youth and adult Gaelic footballers and hurlers
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Coaching participant feedback
• Using participant feedback to complement the development of the other elements of the Gaelic Games player pathway model in youth
and adult Gaelic footballers and hurlers
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Planning in coaching
• The importance of planning in coaching • Designing session plans for coaching each element of the Gaelic Games player pathway model to youth and adult Gaelic footballers and hurlers
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Evaluation in coaching
• The importance of evaluation in coaching • Evaluating the effectiveness of the coaching of each element of the Gaelic Games player pathway model, as the model applies to youth and adult Gaelic footballers and hurlers
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Performance Analysis
• Principles of Data Analysis
• Analysis facilities of Microsoft Excel
• Creating Performance Dashboards to provide insight
• Using Telestration tools to enhance player understanding
• The role of feedback within the coaching process
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Continuous Assessment | 60.00% |
| Practical | 40.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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Reassessment Description
If students fail they must complete a repeat assessment of their practical coaching abilities & a resubmission of log book portfolio over the summer period.
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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 |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
| Practicals |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
| Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.13 |
77 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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O'Connor, Gerard. (2019), GIVE US A GAME, 2nd.
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O'Connor, Gerard & Coogan, Willy. (2013), All the Right Skills: A unique skills and training guide for the game of hurling, Dublin Gaelic Athletic Association Dublin, [ISBN: ISBN: 9780955].
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Morrison, John. (2013), Advanced Game Sense: 16 Sample Gaelic Football Sessions to Play the Game, Dublin Gaelic Athletic Association Dublin, [ISBN: ISBN: 9780955].
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Nally, Colm. (2020), Games Based Training Sessions for Gaelic Football.
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Nally, Colm. (2018), Gaelic Football Games Based Activities.
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O'Connor, Gerard. (2011), Give us a Game: The Games Book for Hurling and Gaelic Football, Leinster Gaelic Athletic Association Dublin, [ISBN: ISBN: 9780955].
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O’Connor, Gerard. (2007), Ready to Play, Dublin GAA.
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Pat Daly. (2003), Complete Coaching Guide to Hurling and Football, Techman.
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Horgan, B. and O'Connor, G.. (2013), Building Physical Skills: A Strength and Resistance Training Manual for Young Players, Dublin Gaelic Athletic Association Dublin, [ISBN: ISBN: 978095].
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Nash, C.. (2015), Practical Sports Coaching,, Routledge New York, [ISBN: ISBN: 9781444].
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Marten, Rainer. (2012), Successful Coaching: Americas Best Selling Coaches Guide, 4th Edition, Human Kinetics.
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Lee, Martin. (1993), Coaching Children in Sport, Taylor & Francis.
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Peter O'Donoghue. (2014), An Introduction to Performance Analysis of Sport, 1. 9, Routledge, London, p.274, [ISBN: 9780415739863].
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Tim McGarry,Peter O'Donoghue,Jaime Sampaio. (2013), Routledge Handbook of Sports Performance Analysis, Routledge, p.491, [ISBN: 9780415673617].
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Tim McGarry,Peter O'Donoghue,Jaime Sampaio. (2013), Routledge Handbook of Sports Performance Analysis, Routledge, p.491, [ISBN: 9780415673617].
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Hughes, M. and Franks, I.M.. (2004), Notational analysis of sport: systems for better coaching and performance in sport., 2nd ed., Routledge London, [ISBN: ISBN: 9780415].
| | Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). Coaching Resources,
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Leinster Gaelic Athletic Association. TURAS Coaching Resource,
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Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). Gaelic Athletic Association Fun Do Pack.
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Journal, Gaelic Athletic Association Wall ball
sessions, Wall Ball: Football Sessions
for the Wall (developed by Gerard
O’Connor).
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Journal, Gaelic Athletic Association Wall ball
sessions, Wall Ball: Hurling and
Handball Sessions for the Wall
(developed by Gerard O’Connor).
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Gaelic Athletic Association Lesson
plans, Lesson Plans for football
(developed by Gerard O’Connor).
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Gaelic Athletic Association Lesson
plans, Lesson Plans for Hurling
(developed by Gerard O’Connor).
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International Journal of Performance
Analysis in Sport Performance analysis
topics, International Journal of
Performance Analysis in Sport.
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Ford, P., de St Croix, M., Lloyd, R.,
Meyers, R., Moosavt, M., Oliver, J.,
Till, K. and Williams, C. 2011, The
Long-Term Athlete Development model:
Physiological evidence and application,
Journal of Sport Sciences, 29:4, 14,
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Suppiah, H.T., Low, C.Y. and Chia, M.
2015, Detecting and developing youth
athlete potential: different strokes for
different folks are warranted, British
Journal of Sports Medicine, 49, 5,
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International Journal of Perfromance
Analysis in Sport. Journal.
| | Supplementary Article/Paper Resources |
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Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). Journal, Gaelic Athletic Association Coach
Education Programme - Award 1 Adult
manual & Award 1 youth manual.
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Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). Gaelic Athletic Association Coach
Education Programme - Gaelic Athletic
Association Award 1 logbook.
| | Other Resources |
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Gaelic Athletic Association. Website,
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Leinster Gaelic Athletic Association. Website,
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IT Carlow Library. Scientific Journals,
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