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SPE212 - Applied Coaching Principles Across the Lifespan

2024

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Exercise and Sport Science

Credit Points

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Prerequisites

Incompatible

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

This unit will enhance students' skills within the field of coaching, including sport, performance and the teaching environment. The unit emphasizes training principles, coaching strategies, the coach-athlete relationship, leadership and communication tools, game day environment, inclusive practices, and daily situations in sport. Attention will be given to coaching behaviours and their effect upon performance in a range of areas. Students in this unit must complete 10 hours of coaching experience in a sport of their choice.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Apply theoretical knowledge, competencies and skills at a beginner to intermediate coaching level.
2.	Develop skills and knowledge for effective collaboration in the sporting environments.
3.	Develop and implement an individual/team training program in a selected sporting environment.
4.	Apply practical coaching skills, including short and long-term athlete planning, leadership and communication styles.
5.	Effectively communicate using both written and oral skills when working with people from diverse cultures and age groups.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Develop your Coaching Philosophy (400-500 words)	5%	1'
2.	Online Quizzes (3 x 20 minutes)	30%	1,4
3.	Group presentation (poster and 10 minute presentation, 3-4 per group)	25%	1,2,5
4.	Individual coaching portfolio including reflection on coaching experience (1500 words)	25%	1,3,4,5
5.	Report on coaching experience (2-3 pages, 500-750 words)	15%	2,3,4,5

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2024	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View
2024	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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