EDUC4014
10 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills related to sports coaching. Students will analyse the principles and practices of sports coaching and sports psychology in relation to individual and team sports in the community and school settings. This course also explores the roles and responsibilities, and sports coaching behaviours and practices, of coaches in various sports settings and roles. Students will then explore how these factors impact learning, development and success of players / athletes at various levels of sport. Students will also address the teaching of sports coaching within the secondary school curriculum.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of sports coaching and its application to varied settings;
2. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the impact sports coaching has on players / athletes / teams / students;
3. demonstrate sports coaching skills which are responsive to the characteristics of individuals and / or groups;
4. become familiar with recent research regarding sports coaching and sports psychology in team and individual sports.
Content
Sports coaching in schools and community sport
Sports coaching roles and responsibilities
Coaching methods
Coaching behaviours
Coaching research and interventions
Coaching individuals with varied abilities
Coaching varied populations
Sports coaching in the secondary school curriculum
Psychology and sports performance
Factors impacting coaching quality
Assessment items
Essay: Case study 1
Proposal / Plan: Plan / Program
In Term Test: Examination
Participation: Session plans and observations
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Field Study-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 10
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions.
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Practical-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 8 week(s) starting in week 1
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Course outline
- EDUC4014 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 585.2 KB)
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