Introduction
This unit develops knowledge and skills in the area of sports coaching, with a large emphasis placed on coaching pedagogy highlighting the social, cultural and pedagogical concepts underpinning good coaching practice. It touches on the application of sports science principles outlined by the Australian Sports Commission to the coaching environment. Participation in this unit provides opportunities for national coaching accreditation through the Australian Sports Commission.
Summary 2021
Unit name | Sports Coaching |
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Unit code | ESP319 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education |
Discipline | Education |
Coordinator | Dr. Casey Mainsbridge |
Teaching staff | |
Level | Advanced |
Available as student elective? | Yes |
Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Critically investigate and explain contemporary coaching practices.
- Evaluate reflective tools which can be used to judge performance of athletes and own coaching performance.
- Identify, analyse, discuss possible implications of coaching practice, and outline strategies to counteract.
Fees
Requisites
Teaching
Teaching Pattern | 1 x 1 hr Lecture (online), 1 x 2 hr Tutorial (online). You will also be required to undertake observations |
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Assessment | Task 1: The coach as a reflective practitioner, 200 words (40%) Task 2: Case Study, 1500 words (40%) Task 3: SWOT Analysis, 500 words (20%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Flexible Study Options
Textbooks
Required | Refer Bookshop link |
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Recommended | Refer Bookshop link |
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