Module Details
Module Code: |
COAC |
Module Title:
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Sports Coaching
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Title:
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Sports Coaching
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Paula Rankin
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Module Author:: |
Niamh Spratt
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Module Description: |
The aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of the key planning, organisation and communication aspects required to be an effective coach.
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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 |
Develop a personal coaching philosophy based on the critical analysis of literature and personal experience. |
LO2 |
Apply knowledge of the pedagogical and organsational skills relevant to the planning and implementation of an effective coaching session. |
LO3 |
Review, evaluate and give constructive feedback to others engaged in coaching practice |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Analysis of the coaching process
Distinguish between the technical, tactical, physiological and psychological aspects of coaching and how they relate to the player development pathways
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Coaching philosophy
Developing a coaching philosophy through research and self-reflection.The importance of adopting a player-centered, games approach. The role of the coach. Principles of coaching.
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Safe and effective coaching
Components of an effective and safe coaching session
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Planning
Planning and organisation of coaching sessions; variations and progressions in coaching
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Implementing a coaching session
Demonstration, verbal instruction, coaching cues, feedback, observation, correction, questioning. Specific focus on coaching sports skills.
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Practice
Practice variability and distribution, amount of practice, whole or part practice
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Review
Review and evaluation of others coaching practice
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Coaching Children
Why children play and drop out of sport, safeguarding children, physical literacy
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 40.00% |
Practical | 60.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
No End of Module Formal Examination |
Reassessment Requirement |
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.
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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 |
Lecture |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Laboratory |
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Contact |
Practical class |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
Independent learning |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.13 |
77 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Martens, R. (2012), , Successful Coaching – 3rd edition, Human Kinetics.
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Stephen Mitchell,Stephen A. Mitchell,Judith Oslin,Linda L. Griffin. (2020), Teaching Sport Concepts and Skills, Human Kinetics Publishers, p.720, [ISBN: 9781492590484].
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Other Resources |
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FAI,
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IRFU,
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GAA Coaching Resources,
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iCoachKids,
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International Journal of Sports Science
& Coaching,
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Sports Coaching Review,
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Sport Ireland Coaching,
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