EDF4162

Sports Coaching (6 points)

(EDU)

Leader: Ms R Bennett

Offered:
Peninsula First semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit, students should have developed knowledge and understanding of the role and responsibilities of the coach in a variety of sports settings; appropriate methods of improving the performance of the athlete; and factors that influence the ability of the athlete to perform safely and effectively. Students should be able to apply these theoretical concepts and demonstrate skills in planning a program based on modern coaching theory, implementing and evaluating a basic coaching program for a specific sport, and recognition of sports training factors relative to the age of the participants and level of competition.

Assessment: Practical assessment of sports coaching methods: 50% + Examination: 50%

Contact Hours: 2 hours per week