Module Details

Module Code: SPRT7006
Title: Coaching Elite Sport
Long Title: Coaching Elite Sport
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2023/24 ( January 2024 )
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. This module will provide students with advanced practical and theoretical knowledge relevant for sports coaching and management of elite athletes and teams.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Effectively review and discuss components associated with positive coach athlete relationships based on relevant literature
LO2 Critically analyse methods of physical, technical and tactical preparation of athletes based on the needs and demands of the sport.
LO3 Review and appraise the training practices, methods and approaches of a mentor coach based on best practice as identified in scientific literature.
LO4 Plan, implement and review elements of a coaching session for an elite sports coaching team/ 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).
18802 SPRT7006 Coaching Elite 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.
No incompatible modules listed
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
Coach Athlete Relationship
Quantitative evidence from scientific literature and case studies examining development of positive coach athlete relationship. Role of the coach in the development of positive team culture and team cohesiveness. Discussion of approaches such as Self Determination Theory within a coaching context.
Physical preparation based on needs of athletes and demands of sport
How profiling can be used in individual and team environments. Examining movement demands of sports using scientific literature to develop training programme. Monitoring of athlete training load and markers of wellness.Monitoring of internal and external training load.
Periodisation of training year
Types of periodisation, e.g. tactical periodisation, types of microcycles. Development different components of fitness within annual periodised plan. Peaking for competition, use of tapering and unloading within periodised plan.
Technical and tactical development
Examination of research on technical and tactical development within a sports context. Investigation of evidence supporting the use of elements such as games based approaches, external cues, constraint led coaching.
Work with mentor coach
Students will work with a mentor coach for a period of 6 sessions. This will provide students with an insight into the approach, methods and training practices of an Elite Coach.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 70
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Review the training practices of a mentor coach based on best practice scientific literature. The feedback loop from mentor coach to student coach is a continuous process throughout the semester.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Plan, implement and evaluate a coaching session for an elite team/ athlete.
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 Elite Sports Coaching Lecture Series Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Applied Practical Studies in Coaching Science Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Library and internet research 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 Elite Sports Coaching Lecture Series Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Applied Practical Studies in Coaching Science Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Library and internet research 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
  • Gilbert, Wad. (2016), Coaching Better Every Season, 1st. Human Kinetics, p.424, [ISBN: 9781492507666].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Van Winckel, J., Helsen, W., McMillan, K., Tenney, D., Meert, J.P., Bradley, P. (2014), Fitness in Soccer: The Science and Practical Application, Moveo Ergo Sum, Manipal Technologies Lts., India, [ISBN: 9789032132304].
  • Routledge. (2019), Routledge Handbook of Elite Sport Performance, 1st edition. Routledge, Oxfordshire, [ISBN: 9781138290303].
  • Nicklaas C. Winkelman. (2020), The Language of Coaching, 1st Edition. Human Kinetics Publishers, p.337, [ISBN: 9781492567363].
  • Christine Nash. (2014), Practical Sports Coaching, 1st Edition. [ISBN: 9780203767566].
  • Tudor O. Bompa,Greg Haff. (2009), Periodization, Human Kinetics Publishers, p.411, [ISBN: 9780736074834].
  • Richard Butler, Christopher Sellars. (1996), Performance Profiling, Coachwise 1st4sport, p.108, [ISBN: 978-0-947850-36-8].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Various. Journal, International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching.
  • Various. Journal, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
  • Various. Journal, Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise.
  • Various. Journal, Scandanavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sport.
  • Various. Journal, Science and Medicine in Football.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BRECL_7 Bachelor of Business in Recreation and Leisure Management 5 Elective
CR_BCSSP_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Coaching Science and Sports Pedagogy 5 Mandatory