In this unit, students are encouraged to engage with the many challenges that confront sport coaches at all levels, with a particular focus on professional and performance coaching. Because sport coaching is largely action based, students are challenged to deconstruct the lived experience of coaching. Ongoing professional development, critical thinking, and working with others are themes threaded throughout the unit. In relation to the pragmatics of coaching, this unit will help coaches to actively build their professional competence. Hence a specific focus is placed on program planning, communication skills and delivery style, management skills, ethical and legal obligations, business and financial considerations, and research and computer skills.
Unit details
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Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
AHE2251
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Articulate the underlying principles of periodised planning and create their own periodised plan using Visual Coaching Pro on-line program; | ||
| 2. | Locate, understand, and critically evaluate sport coaching research; | ||
| 3. | Create and deliver a professional oral presentation to an audience of their peers using electronic media; | ||
| 4. | Communicate and work professionally with others; and | ||
| 5. | Employ safe coaching principles and identify legal obligations. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Session 3: On-line quiz (supervised) | 20% |
| Test | Session 7: On-line quiz (supervised) | 20% |
| Assignment | Program development and planning assignment | 30% |
| Presentation | Group Case Study Presentation | 30% |
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