Module Details

Module Code: SPRT7027
Title: Coaching Adolescents in Sport
Long Title: Coaching Adolescents in Sport
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 8130 - Sports and Recreation
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is one of the Coaching Science suite of modules. It focuses on the practical and theoretical aspects of planning, coaching and evaluating effective coaching sessions for adolescents. These sessions are targeted for mixed ability groups.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Discuss and identify effective and appropriate coaching methods for a diverse adolescent athletic population.
LO2 Plan a series of developmentally appropriate sport coaching sessions for adolescents developing the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains.
LO3 Effectively coach developmentally appropriate activities for the adolescent athlete.
LO4 Critically evaluate peer-led and external coaching sessions for the adolescent athlete.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
11999 SPRT7027 Coaching Adolescents in Sport
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
None
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Coaching the Adolescent Athlete
Overview of effective teaching/ coaching methods e.g. command, guided discovery, task approach, problem solving. Creation of an athlete centred approach. Holistic development of athlete.
Coaching Process
Planning, implementing and evaluating sports coaching sessions to develop psychomotor, cognitive and affective domains.
Coaching Technical Skills
Ability to effectively teach a variety of skills from selected sports e.g. Volleyball, Badminton. Knowledge of appropriate teaching points, ability to observe faults and provide corrective feedback and practices.
Coaching Tactical Skills
Practical and theoretical knowledge of tactical principles used in a sports such as Volleyball and Badminton. Ability to effectively teach tactical principles to adolescent athletes.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Review of literature relating to adolescent sports coaching
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Plan, implement and evaluate practical coaching sessions for adolescent athletes. Note that this assessment element is inextricably related to the delivery; therefore the student is required to attend the practical sessions of this module in order to be re-assessed in this element.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class based lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Practical based learning Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed learning Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class based lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Practical based learning Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed learning Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Launder, A. Piltz, W.. (2013), Play Practice: Engaging and Developing Skilled Players from Beginner to Elite, 2nd. Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, [ISBN: 978-073609700].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Martens, R.. (2012), Successful coaching, 4th Edition. Human Kinetics, Champaign, Ill., [ISBN: 978-14504005].
  • Grice, T.. (2008), Badminton, 2nd. Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, [ISBN: 0-87322-613-5].
  • Kenny, B., Gregory, C.. (2006), Volleyball, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, [ISBN: 0-7360-6337-4].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Manual, Volleyball Association of Ireland. (2007), A Comprehensive Guide to Spikeball, Dublin, Ireland..
  • Manual, Burns, C.. (2012), Correlates of Adolescent Sport Participation, Cork Institute of Technology and the Gaelic Athletic Association.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BSPRT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Sport & Exercise Management 3 Elective
CR_BRECL_7 Bachelor of Business in Recreation and Leisure Management 3 Elective