SR2S180 - Sports Coaching and Leadership (On-line) 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 4

Associated Module Information

Module Code: SR2S180
Module Title: Sports Coaching and Leadership (On-line)
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Sport
Faculty Sub Group: Criminology
Module Leader: Robyn Pinder
Module Team: Chris Emsley
First Intended Intake: SEP 2018 Final Year of Intake: 2023
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100096 - sports development
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 4
Valid From 01 Sep 2022
Valid To 31 Aug 2030

Module Aims

The module aims to:-


Advanced the students understanding of the sports science principles that underpin coaching practice and to
apply coaching skills in practice in a range of contexts.

Content Summary

This module will build on the theoretical knowledge and practical skills taught within the Level 4 coaching
modules. Teaching in this module will continue to use both theoretical and practical learning mediums to advance
students coaching knowledge and practical skill delivery. As a result, the students will be expected to use their
advanced knowledge and coaching skills to plan and deliver practical sports sessions to a wide range of specific
populations.

Learning and Teaching Methods

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

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate the ability to design, deliver and evaluate coaching activities.
LO2 Critically appraise effective coaching provision for specific populations.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 Students will plan, deliver and evaluate a coaching session. 20 N/A 50 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Essay 1 Students will submit an essay outlining the specific needs of a population and design a coaching session that accommodates the populations needs. 0 2000 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 ✔ ✔
Essay 1 ✔ ✔

Reading List

Burton, D. and Raedeke, T. (2008) Sport Psychology for Coaches. Human Kinetics: USA

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

Jones, R L. (2006). The sports coach as educator re-conceptualising sports coaching. London: Routledge.

Jones, R.L., Hughes, M. & Kingston, K. (2008) an introduction to Sports Coaching from science and theory to practice. London: Routledge.

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

Lee, M. (2006) Coaching Children in Sport principles and practice. London: Routledge.

Martens, R. (2012) Successful Coaching. (4th ed.) Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics

Mitchell, S.A. (2013). Teaching sport concepts and skills - a tactical games approach (3rd Ed). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Nash, C. (2015) Practical Sports Coaching. Routledge.

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

Robinson, P, (2010) Foundations in Sports Coaching. London: Routledge.

STAFFORD, I. 2011 Coaching Children in Sport. London: Routledge

Wallis, J. (2016) Becoming a Sports Coach. Routledge, 2016.

Wrisberg, C., (2007) Sport Skill Instructions for Coaches. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.