Module Details

Module Code: SPRT8009
Title: High Performance Sport Mgmt.
Long Title: High Performance Sport Mgmt.
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2020/21 ( January 2021 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 8130 - Sports and Recreation
Module Delivered in: 4 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is one of the Coaching Science suite of modules. It is designed as an integrative module that aims to complement the knowledge, skills and competencies gained to date, while also exposing the learners to Elite Coaching Practitioners from a variety of sporting backgrounds. The practical component will focus on advanced principles in coaching science (e.g. tactical awareness, scenario-based challenges, etc.) where the learners will be challenged to develop both their coaching ability and game-understanding in a variety of settings.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Appraise and critique current concepts, methods and approaches in the development and management of player/team performance in the sports environment
LO2 Compare and contrast the philosophies and practices of the elite coaches with personal experiences and beliefs from the perspectives of both coach and player
LO3 Plan, deliver and review a scenario-based coaching session with a particular focus on a specific tactical challenge
LO4 Work cooperatively with their peers in a variety of coaching contexts such as independent and interdependent teaching and learning situations
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).
12032 SPRT7002 Athletic Performance & Testing
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.
No incompatible modules listed
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
Elite Coach Experiences
Guest Lecture Series from various Elite Performance Coaches. Discussion-based setting focusing on coaching philosophies, experiential processes and life-long learning. Core themes may include management challenges in elite sport, the importance of group dynamics, developing tactical strategies, research-informed practice and the importance of reflective practice.
Critical Analysis of Coaching Paradigms
Personal reflections and group-based discussion based on each Guest Presentation from both an objective (literature) and subjective (personal experience) perspective. Students will gain critical experience in interrogating the literature in the Coaching Science field. In addition, personal experiences from both their sports performance and coaching backgrounds will serve as a subjective comparative to the Guest Lecture Series content.
Coaching Pedagogy
The challenge of coaching tactical awareness and development in sport. The use of game-based scenarios to replicate typical tactical challenges in real-time. Recognising the challenging and selecting the 'what', based on the 'why' and understanding the 'when'. Personal and group reflective practice exercises will serve this process well in terms of encouraging further thought and analysis in challenging tactical settings.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Group Presentation with the focus on a critical analysis of selected elite coach profiles and experiences. Selected student groups will present every 2nd week following the Guest Lecture from the preceding week.
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Coaching Pedagogy Task: Plan, deliver and review a tactical-based training session
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 Guest Lecture Series & Student Presentations Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Practice-based Learning Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Learning Non Contact Independent Study 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 Guest Lecture Series & Student Presentations Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Practice-based Learning Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent Study 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
  • Light, R.. (2013), Game Sense: Pedagogy for performance, participation and enjoyment, Routledge, New York, [ISBN: 9780415532877].
  • Griffin, LL & Butler, JI. (2005), Teaching Games for Understanding: theory, research and practice, Human Kinetics, [ISBN: 0736045945].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • McMorris, T. & Hale, T.. (2006), Coaching Science: Theory into Practice, Wiley and Sons, [ISBN: 0470010991].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Cote, J. & Gilbert, W.. (2009), An Integrative Definition of Coaching Effectiveness and Expertise, International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, Volume 4 (3).
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BSPRT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Sport & Exercise Management 6 Group Elective 3
CR_BSPRT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Sport & Exercise Management 8 Elective
CR_BRECL_7 Bachelor of Business in Recreation and Leisure Management 6 Elective
CR_BCSSP_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Coaching Science and Sports Pedagogy 8 Mandatory