Coaching Children 3 (ED1007)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : EDU-3-CC

The work of this course intends to develop students' thinking and understanding of the issues facing the aspiring sports coach and, in particular, their potential involvement with school aged performers. The content is set in the current context of sports development in the UK and the policy statements that are explicitly linking the development of school sport to either teachers and/or other leaders. The work requires students to link categories of information and content to help explain the sort of coaching practice that can positively promote sport with children.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Successful completion of Second Year studies

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Sport, (The Moray House School of Education, Schedule C)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 4 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	14:00	15:50	Central
Lecture	Friday	14:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course students will be able to:
-Describe and discuss the conceptual and contextual difference between teaching and coaching, and, between physical education and sport
-Examine the sorts of research that can help explain the ways in which children perform and participate in sport
-Deliberate and express a considered view on the ways in which sports coaches should practice their profession in the light of current developments
-Link the knowledge gained through the module to a NGB Coaching Award Scheme and to articulate a considered view on how coaching sessions should be organised.