EDF4162 - Sports coaching

Leader: Ms R Bennett

Offered

Not offered in 2007

Synopsis

This unit follows thematically the concepts and issues presented in EDF2121 and EDF2126 and complements the experiences of sports injury prevention. Principles of coaching and their application to a variety of sports will feature. Analysis of sports training factors and implementing coaching instruction specific to the age of the participants and level of competition will occur.

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: (1600 words equivalent): 40%
Examination (2400 words equivalent): 60%

Contact hours

2 hours per week