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: 9 April 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

The subject is suitable for students with coaching experience or who have completed EDUC10051 Sports Coaching: Theory and Practice and would like to extend and enhance their skills. However, these are not prerequisites as the skills learned are applicable on and off the sporting field.

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
EDUC10051 Sports Coaching: Theory and Practice
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

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: 9 April 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Research Article Reviews (2 x 800 word Written Reviews)

  • 1600 words (total)
Mid semester40%

Coaching Case Study

  • 2400 words
During the examination period60%
Hurdle requirement: Minimum of 80% attendance at all scheduled lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorRay Messer
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours36 hours comprising 12 hours of lectures and 24 hours of tutorials
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025
    Last self-enrol date14 March 2025
    Census date31 March 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025
    Assessment period ends27 June 2025

    Semester 1 contact information

    ray.messer@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorRay Messer
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours36 hours comprising 12 hours of lectures and 24 hours of tutorials
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025
    Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025
    Census date 1 September 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail26 September 2025
    Assessment period ends21 November 2025

    Semester 2 contact information

    ray.messer@unimelb.edu.au 

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Last updated: 9 April 2025

Further information

Last updated: 9 April 2025