To give students a basic proficiency, understanding and appreciation of rules, principles, tactics and demands of a selected sport. To introduce students to basic coaching skills and current issues.

Sports: Students will learn about and through a selective individual/dual sport. In addition to sport specific content (skills and tactics), common elements of coaching and applied physical conditioning will be included. Pedagogy: Criteria for effective coaching, philosophy and role of the coach, coaching styles, communication, group organisation and management, demonstrations, safety and ethics in sport.

•Understand key elements of organising coaching sessions •Demonstrate knowledge of the coaching process •Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of communication for coaching •Demonstrate knowledge of rules, principles, coaching cues and developmental learning experiences related to a range of sports activities •Understand key elements of organising 'effective' coaching sessions •Planning and coaching a targeted session •Reflect critically on your own coaching 'effectiveness' and that of others

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Show competency in coaching basic sport skills and tactics Deliver micro coaching sessions

This module will be taught through a mixture of lectures, instruction and practical learning experiences that stimulate students to be: KNOWLEDGEABLE with high levels of competence within their areas of expertise. PROACTIVE with a commitment to active, lifelong development of their own skills and learning; the ambition to make a positive difference. RESPONSIBLE adopting a responsible, civically aware and engaged approach to their actions and decisions when coaching; exploring issues of responsibility, ethical practice; being personally and professionally responsible, orientated towards making positive contributions to society. COLLABORATIVE proficiency in working with others; a demonstrated capacity to operate effectively in groups and teams; a capacity for working with non-experts in order to maximise the contribution of their own discipline. ARTICULATE in conveying ideas clearly, effectively and professionally to a range of different stakeholders and audiences.