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The module develops student's knowledge about Sports Coaching and Sports Pedagogy. It identifies contemporary themes and future trends, engendering a critical awareness of the parameters of pedagogy through research and the study of various practical contexts. The module is recommended for students with an interest in coaching.

Advanced delivery techniques; specific coaching scenarios; critical analysis of own and others' performance. Analysis of teacher/coach behaviour; characteristics of effective teaching/coaching sessions - planning, management, mentoring, progression, continuity and safe practice in specific contexts.

i. Knowledge and understanding
On successful completion of the module the student should be able to:
a) demonstrate a critical awareness, through research, of the concepts pertaining to the delivery and management of coaching;
b) critically review and reflect upon personal assumptions about practice in a selection of practical contexts;
c) based upon individual research, critically evaluate practice in chosen areas of interest.

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

Transferable Skills:
a) critical thinking skills;
b) evaluation skills.

Staff/student contact: 20%
Student private study: 80%

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