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This module aims to introduce students to the major principles that underpin coaching practice. Students will develop an understanding of the variety of roles that are undertaken by a coach and the skills needed to coach .Students will investigate the importance of applying a range of theoretical principles and systems in order to coach effectively.

This module is Category A under the University's Active Engagement in Learning Scheme. This means that absence from specified sessions will result in loss of marks (5% from the final module mark for each occasion of non-attendance).

This module will investigate the importance of developing coaching philosophies along with an appreciation of coaching holistically; the knowledge of systems (qualitative and quantitative) that enable sports performance to be analysed from a technical, tactical and strategic perspective; the knowledge of means to profile individual performers to assess their strengths and weaknesses as performers: theories of motor learning and their application to the development of skilled performance within sport; the nature of the relationship between coaches and athletes: the influence of motivation on sports performance and how motivation can be enhanced through a variety of techniques and exercises; the function of effective goal setting as a means of enhancing motivation and performance

A student passing this module should be able to:

·         Appreciate the roles of a coach and the differences in roles of various coaching positions.

·         Recognise the role of the coach in developing the athlete/team.

·         Identify their own strategic objectives and coaching philosophy.

·         Appreciate the importance of integrating sport science and pedagogical principles in coaching practice.

Explore the fundamental theoretical bases that underpin coaching.

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.