SR4S055 - Effective Coaching (online) 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 3

Associated Module Information

Module Code: SR4S055
Module Title: Effective Coaching (online)
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Sport
Faculty Sub Group: Sports Coaching
Module Leader: Melanie Tuckwell
Module Team: Thomas Overton, Andy Thomas
First Intended Intake: JAN 2018 Final Year of Intake: 2026
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 7
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100095 - sports coaching
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 3
Valid From 01 Sep 2022
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

To enable students to develop an advanced understanding of critical self-reflective skills through the use of video analysis. The ability to analyse and identify key coaching styles, behaviours and feedback techniques required in advanced coaching situations. In addition, students will develop an in depth understanding of the interdisciplinary approaches that contribute to the coaching process including their ability to recognise and develop current coaching practice and coaching philosophy.

Content Summary

The module content includes:-
• Models of the Coaching Process
• Coaching Behaviours
• Profiling of Coaching Behaviours
• Advanced Coaching Styles
• Use of reflective practice, in-action, on action and retrospective methods
• Use of Feedback
• Motivational climate including participants learning styles
• Emotional Intelligence
• Self analysis skills
• Structuring Practice
• Coaching Philosophy

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 24
Independent Study 100
Directed Study 76
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Identify and critically evaluate valuable coaching skills to enhance coaching practice
LO2 Provide critical synthesis of the impacts and challenges surrounding the use of reflective tools and methods within sport coaching.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Essay 2 Essay following interview with a coach on reflective practice 0 2000 40 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Essay 1 Essay on effective coaching behaviours informed by video coaching session 0 3000 60 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Essay 2
Essay 1

Reading List

Cassidy, T, Jones, R. Potrac, P. (2008) Understanding Sports Coaching the social, cultural and pedagogical foundations of coaching practice (2nd ed). London: Routledge.

Jones, R., Armour, K. And Potrac, P. (latest ed.) Sports Coaching Cultures. London:Routledge.

Jones, R.L. (latest ed.) The Sports Coach as Educator. London: Routledge.

Jones, R.L., Hughes, M. & Kingston, K. 2013. An introduction to Sports Connecting theory to practice. London: Routledge.

Kidman, L. (2001) Developing decision makers: An empowerment approach to coaching. Christchurch, NZ: Innovative Print Communications Ltd.

Kidman, L (2011) The coaching Process: a practical guide to becoming an effective sports coach (3rd ed). London: Routledge.

Knowles Z, D, Cropley B & Dugdill L. 2014. Reflective Practice in the Sport and Exercise Sciences -Contemporary Issues London: Routledge.

Lyle, J. (2002) Sports Coaching Concepts. London: Routledge.

Moon, J.A. (2008). Reflection in learning & professional development: theory & practice. Abingdon, Routledge

Navin, A. 2011. Sports Coaching A reference Guide for Students, Coaches and Competitors. Wiltshire: Crowood Press