Module Details

Module Code: COAC_2
Module Title: Coach Education 3 - GAA
Title: Coach Education 3 - GAA
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Myles Kelly
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 and adult Gaelic footballers and hurlers in an individual player and team environment while critically evaluating their own and others' coaching performances.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate enhanced ability and understanding of how to use 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 test and challenge youth and adult Gaelic Games players in an individual and team environment.
LO2 Evaluate, plan, design and coach youth and adult Gaelic Games related session plan activities both for an individual player and full team 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.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
6991 SPRT H1337 Coach Education 1 - GAA
6995 SPRT H2337 Coach Education 2 - GAA
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
Award 1 Child / Youth / Adult Course
 
Indicative Content
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
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
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’
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 at minimum reference to players’ head, hands and feet positioning • 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
Coaching technical
• Coaching technical to Gaelic Games youth and adult Gaelic footballers and hurlers
Coaching tactical
• Coaching team play and decision making to Gaelic Games youth and adult Gaelic footballers and hurlers
Coaching physical fitness
• Coaching physical fitness to Gaelic Games youth and adult Gaelic footballers and hurlers
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
Coaching psychological focus
• Coaching psychological focus to Gaelic Games youth and adult Gaelic footballers and hurlers
Rules
The Gaelic Games rules as they apply to youth and adult Gaelic footballers and hurlers.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle requirements for youth and adult Gaelic footballers and hurlers.
Nutrition and Hydration
Nutrition and Hydration requirements for youth and adult Gaelic footballers and hurlers.
Talent Identification
Talent Identification & development for youth and adult Gaelic footballers and hurlers.
Communication
Importance of verbal and non verbal communication, listening, questioning in Gaelic Games coaching.
Planning in coaching
• The importance of planning in coaching • Designing programme plans for coaching each element of the Gaelic Games player pathway model to youth and adult Gaelic footballers and hurlers
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 • Designing and implementing interventions to improve the effectiveness of the coaching of each element of the Gaelic Games player pathway model
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment60.00%
Practical40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Portfolio % of Total Mark 60
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Completion of a Coach Education log book to include Adult / Youth appropriate session plans, reflections and course workbook learnings. 10,000 word max
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Assessment of planning and practical coaching abilities throughout the semester.
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.
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.

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 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Practicals Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 1.50 18
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 5.53 83
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • O'Connor, Gerard. (2019), Give us a game, 2nd.
  • Nally, Colm. (2020), Games Based Training Sessions for Gaelic Football.
  • Nally, Colm. (2018), Gaelic Football Games Based Activities.
  • 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].
  • Morrison, John. (2013), Advanced Game Sense: 16 Sample Gaelic Football Sessions to Play the Game, Dublin Gaelic Athletic Association Dublin, [ISBN: ISBN: 9780955].
  • 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].
  • O'Connor, Gerard. (2011), Give us a Game: The Games Book for Hurling and Gaelic Football, Leinster Gaelic Athletic Association Dublin, [ISBN: ISBN: 9780955].
  • O’Connor, Gerard. (2007), Ready to Play, Dublin GAA.
  • Pat Daly. (2003), Complete Coaching Guide to Hurling and Football, Techman.
  • Nash, C.. (2015), Practical Sports Coaching,, Routledge New York, [ISBN: ISBN: 9781444].
  • Marten, Rainer. (2012), Successful Coaching: Americas Best Selling Coaches Guide, 4th Edition, Human Kinetics.
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). Gaelic Athletic Association Fun Do Pack.
  • Journal, Gaelic Athletic Association Wall ball sessions, Wall Ball: Football Sessions for the Wall (developed by Gerard O’Connor).
  • Journal, Gaelic Athletic Association Wall ball sessions, Wall Ball: Hurling and Handball Sessions for the Wall (developed by Gerard O’Connor).
  • Gaelic Athletic Association Lesson plans, Lesson Plans for football (developed by Gerard O’Connor).
  • Gaelic Athletic Association Lesson plans, Lesson Plans for Hurling (developed by Gerard O’Connor).
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). Journal, Gaelic Athletic Association Coach Education Programme - Award 2 Adult manual / Award 2 youth manual.
  • Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). Gaelic Athletic Association Coach Education Programme - Gaelic Athletic Association Award 2 logbook.
Other Resources
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