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SPC301: Coaching Science

Module Title Coaching Science
Module Code SPC301
Module Tutor Gavin Chesterfield
School Sport and Exercise
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 6
Pre-requisites Before taking this module you must pass SPC202
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description This module further develops student's critical awareness of the key scientific principles underpinning coaching. Application to a range of specific populations will be considered. The module content will reflect the on-going trends and initiatives in coaching and provide the students with valuable and up-to-date knowledge of current practices and approaches. The module is unique in that it draws information from a range of science perspectives to provide the students with a critical awareness of contemporary issues currently not otherwise available from any single discipline.
Indicative Syllabus The components of successful sports performance; performance profiling; the development of training programmes; observation and analysis of athlete performance; observation and analysis of coach performance; preparation for competition.
Learning Outcomes

i. Knowledge and understanding
On successful completion of the module the student should be able to:
a) Demonstrate a critical awareness of the organisation and structure of coaching in the UK;
b) Describe and evaluate the performance profiling process;
c) Critically appreciate the characteristics of an effective athlete or coach performance.



ii. Skills
The learning activities associated with this module are intended to develop the following:

Transferable skills:
a) Communication and literacy
b) Problem solving

Subject specific skills:
a) performance profiling of coaches and athletes;
b) critical appraisal of the effectiveness of an athlete or coach performance.
Learning and Teaching Activities

Staff/student contact: 20%
Student private study: 80%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 50% Coursework: Standard (1500 words or equivalent)
02: 50% Written Exam: End of year, unseen, closed book: 2.00 hours
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

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

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