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Core Module Information
Module title: Fundamentals of Sport Science and Football Coaching
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SES07112
Module leader: James Dugdale
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Sport Exercise and Health Science
Prerequisites

N/A
Description of module content:

This module will focus on the complexity of football coaching and its interdisciplinary nature. Principles and application of different disciplines of sport science (e.g. sport psychology, physiology, performance analysis) will be incorporated in the practical classes to reinforce the interdisciplinary nature of football coaching. You will learn relevant theories and concepts that will help you develop an understanding of what is required to be an effective football coach. You will use interpersonal and communication skills to plan and deliver coaching sessions and also recognise, professional, ethical, behavioural and safety issues related to football coaching.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to:

LO1: Acquire an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of sport science and football coaching

LO2: Apply theoretical principles of sport science and football coaching in practice

LO3: Recognise strengths and weaknesses of your own coaching practice

LO4: Relate coaching practice to sport science and coaching literature
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 1, FACE-TO-FACE, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: James Dugdale
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 10
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 20
Independent Learning External visits 2
Face To Face Tutorial 10
Independent Learning Work based learning 8
Independent Learning Guided independent study 150
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Learning Log 40 1, 2 & 3 11 , WORDS= 1000
Oral Presentation 60 1 & 4 13 HOURS= 00.15
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100
2023/4, Trimester 2, FACE-TO-FACE, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Brendon Ferrier
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 10
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 20
Independent Learning External visits 2
Face To Face Tutorial 10
Independent Learning Work based learning 8
Independent Learning Guided independent study 150
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Learning Log 40 1, 2 & 3 11 , WORDS= 1000
Report 60 1 & 4 13 , WORDS= 1500
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SES07112 Fundamentals of Sport Science and Football Coaching
 

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