5B041E - Applied Coaching 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 5B041E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Applied Coaching | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Sport | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Sports Coaching | ||
| Module Leader: | Dean Parsons | ||
| Module Team: | Nathan Evans, Jonathan Jones, Melanie Tuckwell | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| 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 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
Develop your ability to apply pedagogical theory to design inclusive, participant-centred coaching practices.
Help enhance critical understanding of how to coach specific populations, including youth, female athletes and underrepresented groups.
Help encourage self-awareness and reflective practice that supports your continuous improvement of coaching identity and behaviour.
Content Summary
In this module, you’ll take your coaching to the next level by applying what you’ve learned so far to real-world coaching environments. Applied Coaching builds on your foundations from Level 4 and helps you grow into a more confident, inclusive, and reflective coach. You’ll explore advanced coaching concepts including pedagogical models, planning and designing sessions, and creating effective environments for learning - especially when working with youth athletes, females and underrepresented groups. You’ll also be encouraged to think deeply about your own coaching philosophy, identity, and leadership style, and how these influence your approach to different players and settings.
Through a mix of seminar / workshops, tasks, discussions, industry case studies, and practical, reflective challenges, you’ll develop the skills to adapt your coaching to meet the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of your participants. This module prepares you for the real demands of coaching roles in grassroots and communities by equipping you with the insight and confidence to make a meaningful impact. By the end of the module, you’ll be better prepared to lead with purpose, plan with intention, and coach with empathy and professionalism in today’s dynamic sporting landscape.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 14 |
| Guided Study | 150 |
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 40 |
| Formative assessment | 20 |
| Summative assessment | 60 |
| Problem/Challenge based learning | 16 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Apply appropriate pedagogical approaches and planning frameworks to design inclusive coaching sessions for youth athletes and diverse participant groups. |
| LO2 | Evaluate your coaching practice and philosophy in the context of applied settings, demonstrating informed decision-making and adaptability. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Self-reflective Assessment | Coaching Journal | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | Practical Coursework (Onsite) | Practical | 25 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Self-reflective Assessment | ✔ | ✘ | |
| Practical Coursework (Onsite) | ✘ | ✔ | |