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Sports Science & Coaching Applications (EDUC30070)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject explores the relationship between, coach, athlete, coaching program and educational 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 pedagogy underpinning good coaching practice, and demonstrating how analysis of ability informs selection. It addresses key issues such as instructional methods and reflection, positioning the athlete as a learner. It also explores how sports science and teaching pedagogies 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. Participation in coaching sessions will enable students to hone these skills and put theory into practice.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Identify and explain the range of teaching and coaching methodologies and pedagogies, and their application to sports coaching.
  • Analyse and compare a broad range of literature and explicitly link this to practical application.
  • Appraise and critique a range of pedagogical approaches to sports coaching.
  • Evaluate and apply the key processes of sports science sub-disciplines in modern coaching.
  • Identify and apply strategies to ensure that athletes' physical and mental wellbeing is prioritised.

Generic skills

This subject will develop the following set of key transferable skills:

  • Critical evaluation and synthesis of knowledge across a broad range of disciplines.
  • Analytical and cognitive skills through theoretical and practical learning objectives.
  • Collaborative learning skills that can be used to confront unfamiliar problems.
  • Flexible and transferable skills useful for different types of employment.

Last updated: 3 October 2024