Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
AS20160 Intermediate sports coaching |
| Credits: 10 |
| Level: Intermediate |
| Semester: 1 at City of Bath College |
| Semester: 1 at Weston College |
| Assessment: CW 60%, PR 40% |
| Requisites: |
| Before taking this unit you must take AS10156 and After taking this module you must take AS20162 |
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Aims: This unit will enable students to further develop and enhance their understanding of the coaching process, coaching behaviour and coaching practice. Students will adopt a range of coaching methods and techniques for working with individuals and teams collecting / evaluating information and gaining practical experience of coaching.
Learning Outcomes: At the end of this unit students will be able to: * further develop and enhance the factors associated with the coaching process, coaching behaviours and coaching practice; * identify and develop areas for producing an optimal coaching environment; * develop and further enhance the skills required to become a competent coach; * analyse and evaluate coaching performance. Skills: * communication; * application of number; * information technology; * basic management skills. Content: * the coaching process: process characteristics, boundaries, typology, session preparation and planning, organisation, management, observation, delivery; * the coaching behaviour: communication, problem solving, manner, decision making interpersonal skills, demonstration, feedback; * the coaching practice: application of the coaching process and behaviours for effective coaching (implementation, evaluations, analysis, progression, differentiation); * knowledge of areas for optimal coaching: techniques, tactics, fitness requirements, physiology, psychology, skill acquisition and motor learning. |