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Core Module Information
Module title: Principles of Coaching
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SES08104
Module leader: Peter Laird
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Sport Exercise and Health Science
Prerequisites

N/A
Description of module content:

You will learn key coaching theory and examine the practice of coaching as it applies to coaching different groups; planning and evaluating; goal setting; group and individual coaching.
You will examine the impact of sports science and technology on coaching as well as developments in coaching; fitness testing; training principles; warm up/cool down; rehabilitation of injuries; over-training; psychological preparation and motivation; acclimatisation and training; diet; video analysis; and introduction to modern lifestyle management.
Additionally you will explore the practice of coaching as well as observing, assisting, delivering and evaluating practical coaching sessions.
Learning Outcomes for module:

LO1: Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific, educational, and social principles underlying the coaching of sport.
LO2: Apply scientific principles of sports performance to coaching
LO3: Execute and evaluate a coaching session.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 2, FACE-TO-FACE, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Peter Laird
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 22
Face To Face Tutorial 22
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 15
Independent Learning Work based learning 8
Independent Learning Guided independent study 133
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Practical Skills Assessment 60 2 & 3 7 HOURS= 00.30, WORDS= 0
Essay 40 1,2,3 13 HOURS= 00.00, WORDS= 2000
Component 1 subtotal: 60
Component 2 subtotal: 40
Module subtotal: 100

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SES08104 Principles of Coaching
 

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