SR3D007 - Performance Football Coaching 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2029 | Version 4

Associated Module Information

Module Code: SR3D007
Module Title: Performance Football Coaching
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Sport
Faculty Sub Group: Sports Coaching
Module Leader: Grant Kalahar, Jonathan Jones
Module Team: Rachel Murray, Ben Stait, Ioan Paval
First Intended Intake: SEP 2017 Final Year of Intake: 2022
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 40 Credit Level: 6
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100095 - sports coaching
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 4
Valid From 01 Jul 2023
Valid To 31 Jul 2029

Module Aims

The module aims to immerse students in the role of performance football coaching and build upon their understanding of the demands placed upon the modern-day football coach. In remaining true to academic standards this module draws from a wide theoretical base, suitable for level 6 study and actively challenges students to deliver well-informed football practices and programs. The concept of the module is in line with the demands of industry in aiming to develop students who are theoretically aware but are also practically applied.

Content Summary

Underpinning principles of performance football coaching including:

- The football employment landscape and associated demands

- Technical and tactical adaptations and associated player/coach learning

- The application of contemporary and integrated coaching concepts

- Advanced intervention strategies

This module will facilitate the development of Personal Development Planning (PDP) through the delivery of the key skills identified in the module descriptor.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 48
Practical classes and workshops 48
Independent Study 200
Directed Study 104
Total Hours Selected 400

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Evaluate the wider impact of theoretical propositions and critique considering both theory and practice.
LO2 Design and deliver research informed, evidenced-based and engaging football coaching sessions.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment Practical Test 1 Students will provide a detailed session plan and deliver a practical football coaching session. The portfolio will contribute to the NGB award embedded within the module. 25 N/A 70 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Portfolio 1 Students will submit a portfolio detailing 16 planned practical sessions within a systematic training program which clearly integrates outcomes within tactical, technical, physical, and psycho-social dimensions of coaching practice. The portfolio will contribute to the NGB award embedded within the module. 0 N/A 30 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Practical Test 1
Portfolio 1

Reading List

https://rl.talis.com/3/southwales/lists/5EC2F5BE-F4BD-6448-ABAD-497A9AE89DAC.html