4B028E-Introduction to Sports Coaching (Online)- Curriculum Information

4B028E - Introduction to Sports Coaching (Online) 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2032 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code:	4B028E
Module Title:	Introduction to Sports Coaching (Online)
Faculty:	Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group:	Sport
Faculty Sub Group:	Sports Coaching
Module Leader:	Robyn Pinder
Module Team:	Chris Emsley
First Intended Intake:	SEP 2026	Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value:	30	Credit Level:	4
Language:	English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh:	0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes:	100095 - sports coaching
HECOS Code Weighting:	100

Document Version Information

Version	1
Valid From	01 Sep 2026
Valid To	31 Jul 2032

Module Aims

Introduce core principles and methods underpinning inclusive, participant-centred coaching.

Develop students’ knowledge of how to design, deliver, and evaluate safe and effective coaching sessions.

Build students’ confidence in applying reflective practice to support their development as a coach.

Content Summary

This module introduces the core principles and practices of sport coaching. You will examine key areas such as developing a coaching philosophy, promoting inclusive practice, planning and delivering coaching sessions, safeguarding participants, and working effectively with diverse groups. Learning takes place through flexible online materials, combining theoretical concepts with practical applications. This approach allows you to engage with content at your own pace and apply your learning during placement experiences. By completing this module, you will build the knowledge and skills required for effective coaching, aligned with industry expectations and professional standards. It provides a strong foundation for your degree by focusing on safe, inclusive, and participant-centred coaching. You will also begin to develop reflective practice, an essential skill for continuous improvement in your coaching career.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type	Hours
Problem/Challenge Based Learning	56
Guided Study	104
Placement	50
Formative assessment	30
Summative assessment	60
Total Hours Selected	300

Learning Outcomes

#	Learning Outcome
LO1	Demonstrate understanding of key concepts, methods and behaviours associated with planning, delivering and evaluating coaching sessions.
LO2	Reflect on personal coaching experiences to identify strengths, areas for development and shape a coaching philosophy/identity.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category	Assessment Type	Description	Duration	Word Count	Weight (%)	Best of?	Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment	Performance (Onsite) 1	The practical assessment provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate effective planning, delivery, and communication skills, in line with professional standards and expectations in sport coaching.	20	N/A	50	No	100
Asynchronous Assessment	Portfolio	Together, these tasks promote deep learning by encouraging students to apply theoretical knowledge in an authentic coaching environment while developing critical reflection and self-evaluation skills.	0	2000	50	No	100

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type	Learning Outcomes
Assessment Type	LO1	LO2
Performance (Onsite) 1	✔	✔
Portfolio	✔	✔

Reading List

Week 1: Coaching Philosophy and Motivations (3 items)

Understanding sports coaching: the pedagogical, social and cultural foundations of coaching practice, by Cassidy, Tania; Potrac, Paul; Rynne, Steven; Cassidy, Tania, 2023

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Sport coaching concepts: a framework for coaching practice, by John Lyle; Chris Cushion, 2017

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Excellence in coaching - in Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, by Christine S. Nash; John Sproule; Peter Horton, 2011-06

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Week 2: Coaching Methods (4 items)

Athlete-centred coaching : developing decision makers, by Kidman, Lynn; Lombardo, Bennett J., 2010

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The spectrum of sport coaching styles, by Shane Pill; Brendan SueSee; Joss Rankin; Mitch Hewitt, 2022

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Week 3: Creating the Coaching Environment - Inclusivity and Positive Culture (3 items)

Game sense : pedagogy for performance, participation and enjoyment, by Light, Richard, 2013

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Sports coaching cultures: from practice to theory, by Robyn L. Jones; Kathleen M. Armour; Paul Potrac, 2004

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Creating caring environments: an exploration of football managers and coaching - in Sports Coaching Review, by Deborah Agnew; Shane Pill, 2023-01-02

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Week 4: Planning & Preparation - Hazard Awareness & Safeguarding (3 items)

Foundations of sports coaching: applying theory to practice, by Ashley J.G. Gill, 2021

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An introduction to sports coaching: connecting theory to practice, by Robyn L. Jones; Kieran Kingston, 2013

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International safeguards for children in sport : developing and embedding a safeguarding culture, by Rhind, Daniel; Owusu-Sekyere, Frank, 2018 - 2018, 2018

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Week 5: Delivering a Coaching Session (3 items)

Teaching sport concepts and skills : a tactical games approach, by Mitchell, Stephen A.; Oslin, Judith L.; Griffin, Linda L., 2021

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Practical sports coaching, edited by Christine Nash, 2022

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Week 6: Coaching for Diverse Populations (2 items)

Sport coaching with diverse populations : theory and practice, by Wallis, James; Lambert, John, 2021 - 2021, 2021

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Coaching ethnically diverse participants: ‘race', racism, and anti-racist practice in community sport - in Community Sport Coaching, by Jim Lusted; Daniel Kilvington; Asad Qureshi; Lee Nelson; Laura Gale; Paul Potrac; Ben Ives, 2022

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Week 7: Evaluation & Reflective Practice (5 items)

Focus on reflective competence: A triangulation to examine youth soccer coaches' reflective competence - in Current Issues in Sport Science (CISS), by Max Danner; Mareike Ahns; Günter Amesberger, 2024-09-23

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Reflection and reflective practice discourses in coaching: a critical analysis - in Sport, Education and Society, by Christopher J. Cushion, 2018-01-02

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Understanding sports coaching: the pedagogical, social and cultural foundations of coaching practice, by Tania Cassidy; Paul Potrac; Steven Rynne; Tania Cassidy, 2023

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Sports Coaching Education and Alternative Pedagogies : Approaches in Higher Education., by Purdy, Laura.; Barker-Ruchti, Natalie., 2025

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Developing the reflective sports coach: a study exploring the processes of reflective practice within a higher education coaching programme - in Reflective practice, by Knowles, Zoe; Gilbourne, David; Borrie, Andy; Nevill, Alan, 2001-06-01

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Assessment Support (4 items)

The study skills book: your essential guide to university success, by Kathleen McMillan, 2021

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Developing a coaching portfolio: enhancing reflective practice - in Strategies, by Harry Hubball; Scott Robertson, 2004-11

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The flipped university: exploring student progression in football coaching and development - in Education + Training, by Robert Griffiths; Jay Probert; Brendan Cropley, 2018-05-23

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