Module Details

Module Code: SPRT6022
Title: The Science & Art of Coaching
Long Title: The Science & Art of Coaching
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2020/21 ( January 2021 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 8130 - Sports and Recreation
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will focus on developing the critical skills related to understanding how coaching is both a science and an art i.e. an 'artful science'). Students will learn how to evaluate and implement the findings from research and the lessons from experience as they develop an evidence-based, experiential philosophy.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Review scientific literature from the coaching science domain to determine models of best principles and practice in the applied setting, so as to contribute to the development of a more considerate and reflective practitioner.
LO2 Categorise and apply information and experience from non-coaching domains such as business, arts and industry for the improvement of coach-athlete engagement.
LO3 Develop an evolving coaching philosophy that reflects the generation of new evidence and new experiences that enable improved behaviours to emerge.
LO4 Understand the importance of mentoring and the development of a network within a community of coaching practice.
LO5 Conduct a functional analysis of different approaches to coaching across domains within the sporting landscape and skills continuum.
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).
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.
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Co-requisite Modules
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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
Critical Analysis
Develop an understanding of the importance of having the capacity to review content and behaviours in practice activities (coaches and player-led environments) in the domain of coaching through a critical lens. This includes behavioural skills such as interrogative questioning, task facilitation, and employment of video analysis, i.e., acquiring skills in the application of artful science.
Reflective Practice
Engage in the theoretical principles and practical use of reflective practice as a tool for the development of a coaching philosophy across the lifespan of a coaching career. This work will lead to becoming a reflective practitioner in other complementary capacities such as academic pursuits. Reflective practice to explore how 'you' coach versus how a peer or role model may coach - there are many different ways to coach. The role of the environment (i.e. culture) and setting in this context.
Mentorship & Network
Discuss the importance of a mentor and how to develop a network of peers to expand your thinking and challenge your principles. Engage in mentor-mentee activities to provide experience expectations of the roles. Explore the relationship between the world of coaching and that of business, arts and industry for the improvement of coach-athlete engagement.
Additive Contributions
Examine the processes of engaging in content in a manner that adds to the future development of the discussion, thereby learning about the skills of the promotion of ideas. This aspect will encourage a broadening of perspectives for more generalised thinking and the merging of knowledge from domains such as philosophy and anthropology.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
To examine the processes, mechanisms and strategies that underpin the development of an evolving coaching philosophy
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,5
Assessment Description
To observe a diverse range of coaching practices and assign theoretical principles to justify each within their context and also critically analyse how they align with best practice.
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 Weekly lectures Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Non Contact Engaging in supplementary material Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Weekly lectures Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Non Contact Engaging in supplementary material Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Brett Bartholomew. (2017), Conscious Coaching: The art and science of building buy-in, 1st. CreateSpace, USA, p.291, [ISBN: 1543179479].
  • Ed Cope, Mike Partington. (2019), Sports Coaching: A theoretical and practical guide, 1st. 13, Routledge, UK, p.184, [ISBN: 9780815392095].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Paul Potrac, Wade Gilbert, Jim Denison. (2012), Routledge Handbook of Sports Coaching, 1st. 39, Routledge, UK, p.507, [ISBN: 9780415782227].
  • Mike McNamee, William J. Morgan. (2015), Routledge Handbook of the Philosophy of Sport, 1st. 28, Routledge, UK, p.459, [ISBN: 9780415829809].
  • Christine Nash. (2015), Practical Sports Coaching, 1st. 16, Routledge, UK, p.358, [ISBN: 9781444176704].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BCSSP_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Coaching Science and Sports Pedagogy 2 Mandatory