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SPG203: The Reflective Coach

Module Title	The Reflective Coach
Module Code	SPG203
Module Tutor	Sarah Dibble
School	Sport and Exercise
CAT Points	15
Level of Study	5
Pre-requisites	None
Co-requisites	None
Restrictions	None
Brief Description	Many traditional coach-education programmes have relied on increasing a coach’s theoretical knowledge-base with the assumption that transfer of knowledge will occur. This module will promote learning through the use of reflective techniques which provide the link between theoretical knowledge and its application in practice. Students will study the theoretical concepts of reflective practice and consider its value and uses for working coaches. Through active and experiential learning students will be encouraged to consider how the development of reflective learning techniques will provide them with an essential and sustainable skill for life long learning and professional development.
Indicative Syllabus	Students will be encouraged to use reflective techniques to help them learn, solve problems and to inform and improve their coaching practice. A range of reflective models and theories will be studied in order to gain a deeper understanding of the process of reflection and students will be given opportunities to apply these techniques in different coaching scenarios. Students will be encouraged to consciously make sense of what has been learned and draw on various information sources, including experiential and theoretical coaching, behavioural and pedagogic constructs, to formulate plans to improve practice and facilitate continuing progression in learning.
Learning Outcomes	i. Knowledge and understanding On successful completion of the module the student should be able to: a) Identify the process of learning through reflection b) Apply reflective techniques to justify strategies to improve his or her own coaching c) Identify sources of information that helped or stimulated reflection d) Demonstrate time-phased reflection e) Provide evidence of conscious learning progression f) Create solutions to coaching problems using a variety of experiential and academic sources to inform best practice g) Demonstrate understanding that reflective learning is a life-long learning and professional development tool essential for coaches. ii. Skills The learning activities associated with this module are intended to develop the following: Transferable skills: a) Communication and literacy b) Independent learning and working c) Problem-solving
Learning and Teaching Activities	Staff/student contact: 30% Student private study: 70%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide)	001: 100% Coursework: Standard (4000 words)
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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