Core Module Information
Module title: Principles of Coaching (Singapore)

SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: SES08704
Module leader: Steven Young
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Sport Exercise and Health Science
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Timetables
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:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

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 1, FACE-TO-FACE,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: SINGAPORE
Partner:
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
2023/4, Trimester 2, FACE-TO-FACE,
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: SINGAPORE
Partner:
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

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SES08704 Principles of Coaching