Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
AS10157 Coaching special populations |
| Credits: 5 |
| Level: Certificate |
| Semester: 2 at City of Bath College |
| Semester: 2 at Weston College |
| Assessment: EX 50%, PR 50% |
| Requisites: |
| While taking this unit you must take AS10156 |
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Aims:
* to provide knowledge and skills required in the effective coaching of children, people with disabilities, pregnant women, older participants and asthmatics within a sporting context; * to give learners both a theoretical and practical understanding of the key issues surrounding sport, disability, age, pregnancy and asthmatics. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this unit students will be able to: * recognise how sport and physical activity play an important part in the development of different populations; * discuss the factors influencing participation and provision of disability sport; * examine the key organisational agencies and their role in promoting sport equity within special populations; * explain the key coaching considerations when working with individuals from various populations. Skills: * communication; * application of number; * information technology; * basic management skills. Content: * examine physical education methods; * integration of adaptive and inclusive practises; * functional classification system for disability sport; * support of excellence; * suggested adaptations for traditional sports to cater for special populations; * assist in the delivery of a practical sports session for individuals with a variety of special needs; * coaching considerations within various special populations. |