BA (Hons) Physical Education and Sports Coaching Bachelor's degree at the University of Chichester

This module aims to introduce you to learning theory and pedagogic practice in physical education and sport. The module seeks to develop your understanding of contemporary ideas of learning, and how this translates into teaching behaviours. You will begin to recognise the importance of research-informed practice in physical education.

While learning the technical components involved in the teaching and coaching of specific skills, you will also be introduced to fundamental biomechanical principles which impact performance. The module will apply research and enquiry to real-life lived experiences that are associated with your potential future career paths.

This module will introduce you to outdoor adventure activities in an educational context typically focusing on KS2 and the start of KS3. This may be the first time that you have experienced this area of study, and this module will help you develop the necessary knowledge and pedagogical skills that will allow you to operate effectively during your teaching career.

This module aims to analyse movement related to gymnastics and dance. You will explore gymnastics in its broadest sense within elements identified as formal, educational, sporting and rhythmic. You will use the application of biomechanical principles, including Laban technique, as you explore the evaluation of gymnastic and dance performance.

The module will provide you with the opportunity to explore the principles of play through invasion games. You will participate in a range of practical sessions that will examine attacking and defensive principles of play. You will have the opportunity to analyse the technical and tactical aspects of performance when applying different principles of play to invasion games. Content will be linked to your understanding of pedagogical practice.

Explore the issues surrounding physical education and its role in the health and activity agenda. Consideration of personal and social barriers and facilitators within and outside the school environment will also be given.

This module will provide you with an opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of some of the major concepts in theoretical physical education. You will build on aspects of research and enquiry previously developed in 'The Enquiring Practitioner', to consider how they may be able to contribute to the area in the future through your own research and data collection.

This module aims to provide you with an opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of some of the major concepts in theoretical physical education. The module will focus on providing you with an understanding of key concepts and how research in this area may be conducted. You will build on aspects of research and enquiry previously developed in 'The Enquiring Practitioner', to consider how you may be able to contribute to the area in the future through your own research and data col

This module aims to take a very personal approach to conceptualising the sports coach and their working practices. Through a process of reflective and introspective activities, you will be encouraged to consider your identity as a coach and how this influences your practice; thus, the development of the beginnings of a philosophy of coaching is fundamental to the module. The concept of evidence-based practice underpins content which will explore and analyse contemporary issues in sports coaching

You will participate in a range of practical sessions that will explore different types of practice and have the opportunity to design practices for developing technical, tactical, and/or physical aspects of games-based performance.

The module aims to provide you with an opportunity to experience a placement within a practical setting. This module aims to develop pedagogical skills to enhance pupil/performer progress and learning within a practical environment. This module also aims to develop the use of your reflective skills to improve and develop your professional practice.

This module aims to provide you with an opportunity to develop your knowledge, understanding and personal performance of track and field athletics events and swimming strokes. You may have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and understanding of technical aspects by planning and leading small group sessions.

While learning the technical components involved in the teaching and coaching of specific skills, you will also be introduced to fundamental biomechanical principles which impact performance.

This module invites you to reflect on school systems unfamiliar to you through a professional placement. Your placement will reflect your career aspirations (primary, secondary), aiming to give rise to the opportunity of working abroad, whilst developing a vast array of employability skills. The module will challenge you to consider yourself as a developing professional within the fields of physical education and sports pedagogy, whilst developing an appreciation for children who have English as

The module aims to provide you with an opportunity to gain an understanding of the various pedagogical behaviours (coaching behaviours and teaching behaviours) (e.g. divergent questioning) that are utilised by sports coaches and teachers of physical education. You will have the opportunity to lead practical sessions and implement the pedagogical behaviours discussed in the theoretical lectures and workshops. You will need to critically reflect on the pedagogical behaviours that you applied and h

This module is the culmination of previous learning and is the major element of your independent enquiry on your programme. The module requires that you reflect on, and utilise the knowledge base, context, and application of taught modules, as well as placement experiences. It is designed to encourage you to generate and explore your own 'problem' assisted by supervision from a tutor.

Building on from previous learning in Conceptualising Sports Coaching, this highly practical module aims to further embed the application of well-considered, sophisticated coaching behaviours. You will be expected to develop and refine your philosophy of coaching and demonstrate how you 'live' it through your coaching. On completion of the module, you should be able to display clear alignment between your coaching beliefs and coaching behaviours which meet the needs of your learners. Module cont

The module aims to build on your knowledge and understanding of effective teaching and coaching by understanding and applying principles of equality and inclusive practice. You will develop an understanding and critically evaluate the learning environment that actively promotes equality and inclusion for all learners. It will develop your pedagogical confidence and encourage you to think critically about your teaching and coaching. Indicative content will include ideology of inclusion, young peo

This module aims to use a residential experience to explore the application of different OAA teaching methods to fulfil a range of pupil needs. This module enables you to build upon your understanding of what outdoor learning is and its uses; therefore, facilitating a critical evaluation of the process and output of residential experiences.

This module will use a series of lectures and workshops to explore curricula employed in classroom teaching such as: the national curriculum GCSE PE BTEC Sport A-level PE. You will consider how schemes of work and lesson plans are developed for delivery in school and college classrooms.