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EDGU1005: Sports Coaching: Theory and Practice
2024 unit information
This course introduces students to the theoretical and practical aspects of sport and exercise coaching. Through active participation in lectures, tutorials and practical workshops, students will learn how to create a positive sporting environment by utilizing athlete centred coaching strategies. Students will also learn how to evaluate and improve their own coaching performance by applying reflective and evaluative skills. Topics covered include coaching, training and management principles, coaching pedagogy, planning, skill learning and sports psychology. Students will also complete the community coaching general principles course. At the completion of this unit it is hoped that students are more confident and knowledgeable in their coaching practice.
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Education
| Code | EDGU1005 |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. explain the roles and ethical responsibilities of the coach
- LO2. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of communication, teaching and behaviour management strategies to help athletes learn skills and tactics while developing confidence
- LO3. demonstrate methods of planning and organising safe, fun and engaging training activities
- LO4. demonstrate an understanding of the current models for coaching effectiveness raised in the literature
- LO5. apply information gained from reading and class discussion to the solution of real-life problems and complex coaching situations presented in cases
- LO6. reflect on their coaching practice and make adjustments where appropriate
- LO7. seek other points of view and ways of practicing, by reflecting upon other coaches’ decisions and actions.
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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