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Applying Coaching Science (EDUC30070)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 2
Overview
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This subject explores the complex educational relationship between, coach, athlete, coaching program and professional context, and encourages students to develop an open and reflective approach to their own coaching practice. It offers a deeper insight into the theory and practice of sports coaching highlighting the pedagogical and scientific concepts underpinning good coaching practice. It addresses key issues such as: positioning the athlete as a learner; instructional methods and reflection; how analysis of ability informs selection; and how the various sports science sub-disciplines can be used to enhance athletic performance. Students will be expected to apply the theoretical knowledge learnt in this subject through the development, implementation and evaluation of coaching programs that they have designed for their specific sport, or activity setting.
The subject is ideal for students who have completed EDUC10051 Sports coaching: theory and practice, and would like to extend and enhance their skills, or for those with coaching experience. However, these are not prerequisites as the skills learned are applicable on and off the sporting field.
Intended learning outcomes
- Understand the importance of sports science sub-disciplines and their use in modern coaching;
- Interpret scientific test data to assess the strengths and weaknesses of an athlete;
- Understand the importance of recovery and provide strategies to ensure that athletes are not over trained;
- Develop and critically defend a periodised training program;
- Utilize performance analysis tools to assess the demands of training and competition.
Generic skills
Examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
Expand their analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in diverse subjects
Have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems
Have a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Research Article Reviews - 3 x 400 word Written Reviews; weighted equally; (1200 words in total) due early semester (30%)
- Case Study - Essay (1600 words)due mid semester (40%)
- Sport Selection Methodology and Talent Identification - Report (1200 words)due end of semester (30%)
Hurdle requirement: Minimum of 80% attendance at all scheduled lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Anna Krohn Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Banks, J et al (2008) Intermediate coaching: General principles manual (ASC) Belconnen, A.C.T.: Australian Sports Commission
Selected readings online
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Breadth Track Leading Community Sport and Recreation - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024