To give students a theoretical and practical learning experience in the areas of sport administration and organisation and sport coaching.

Administration and organisation: Structure and function of Irish NGB's. National coaching development programmes. The module includes an introduction to the management issues related to sports administration and allows students gain practical experiences in the organization of a sports event. Students explore how to operate within an organization, e.g. minutes, meetings and time management, planning, budgeting, promoting, sponsorship, safety and legal aspects, running the event, media, legal and ethical aspects and evaluation. Coaching: Planning, delivery and evaluation of phases of a single session, and of a number of sessions. Coaching, experience gained by placement of students with mentor coaches or exercise leaders in an ongoing practical setting. Maintenance of a coaching and reflective log. Exercise Prescription: Specific case studies of asymptomatic participants for health related activity and sports specific training. Health appraisal, knowledge of participants goals, selection of appropriate field tests, assessment and evaluation of field tests, programme design for six weeks, delivery of programme, ongoing monitoring of participant and programme, post programme evaluation, guidelines for future work.

By the end of the module students will be able to: Show a theoretical understanding of the structure and function of Irish NGB's and national coaching development programmes; Understand the work of Coaching Ireland and the Irish Institute for Sport; Benefit from experience in organising sporting events; Recognise the legal and ethical responsibilities while coaching; Benefit from acquired field experience in practical coaching and exercise instruction situations; Design, implement and evaluate a specific exercise programme based on the specific needs of asymptomatic participants; Benefit from opportunities to acquire coaching experience leading towards a Level 2 NGB Coaching Award in a selected sport/activity.

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Demonstrate competency in coaching basic skills in an applied setting Demonstrate competency in the delivery of phases of a single coaching session

This module will be taught through a mixture of lectures and practical learning experiences that stimulates students to be: KNOWLEDGEABLE with high levels of competence within their areas of expertise; a more developed capacity for critical thinking within their discipline; a demonstrated capacity to bring their discipline knowledge to bear on real world problems and challenges; confidence in applying disciplinary knowledge. PROACTIVE Confidence to take action and initiative across a range of domains; 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. ARTICULATE in conveying ideas clearly, effectively and professionally to a range of different stakeholders and audiences in a variety of applied settings.