Module Details

Module Code: PRTC C2802
Module Title: Coach Education and Practice 2
Title: Coach Education and Practice 2
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Myles Kelly
Module Author:: Donal Doyle
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is for the learner to explore more advanced pedagogical knowledge, skills and principles underpinning effective coaching pedagogy and practice which will enhance their own coaching practice.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Examine advanced pedagogical coaching practice where high quality learning outcomes are achieved within a coaching and pedagogy context, across a range of activities.
LO2 Use pedagogical concepts and models in order to optimise learning experiences for all learners involved.
LO3 Manage self-learning by setting and meeting targets; develop an understanding of how to construct a reasoned discussion; apply critical thinking to evaluate observed practice in reflection of pedagogical theories.
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
Advanced Pedagogical Coaching Practice:
Identify and examine advanced pedagogical coaching practice approaches; learner-centred pedagogy, learning-centred pedagogy; game based pedagogy.
Practical applications of different pedagogical coaching strategies:
Designing a programme of coaching practice illustrating suitable progression. Theoretical and practical exploration of a pedagogical model.
Key Skills:
Manage participants in small groups and communicate in group discussion and evaluation; demonstrate an ability to observe and evaluate; develop an understanding of how to construct a reasoned discussion; apply critical thinking to evaluate observed practice in reflection of various pedagogical theories.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Practical50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Keep a reflective journal on all coaching activities undertaken.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Individual Coaching Assessment in Self Selected
Sport.
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 2.00 2
Practicals Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
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.
  • Gilbert, Wade. (2016), Coaching Better Every Season, Human Kinetics, p.416, [ISBN: 9781492507666].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Pill, S.. (2013), Using Appreciative Inquiry to explore Australian football coaches’ experience with game sense coaching., Sport, Education and Society,
    http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13573322.2013. 831343
  • Harvey, S., Cushion, C. & Massa-Gonzalez, A. N.. (2010), Learning a new method: Teaching Games for Understanding in the coaches’ eyes, Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 15, p.361.
Other Resources
Discussion Note: