BA (Hons) Sport Coaching and Coach Development Bachelor's degree at the University of Derby

This module is taught in two parts: Academic skills and research skills. The academic skills component provides students with grounding in the key skills needed to be successful at undergraduate study, including, literature searching, literature review, academic writing, referencing, and presentation skills. The research skills component gives students an introduction to qualitative and quantitative research methods, including descriptive statistics. Students will learn how to collect and interpret data using a range of approaches including questionnaires, interviews and experimental methods. The emphasis on the module is to develop student’s confidence in engaging with academic literature i

Assessment: Coursework

The aim of this module is to introduce the concepts, theories, research and practical assessment of foundational movement skills (FMS). These will be looked at from both an educational and coaching perspective. The key skill areas of locomotion, Stabilisation and Object manipulation skills will be investigated in both a theoretical and practical environment. External qualifications associated with the delivery of FMS in teaching practice will also be provided, ensuring students on the module develop both an academic understanding of the importance of FMS in early childhood PA development, and the practicalities of embedding FMS into PE/PA in a variety of school settings.

Assessment: Coursework

This module will focus on the application of skill acquisition theories in the coaching practice. Students will develop an understanding of how principles such as feedback, attentional focus and the environment can inform session design and delivery; with the view to enhancing both athlete learning and performance. Student’s practical skill development will centre upon their ability to enhance performance through the application of skill acquisition principles. Students will be taught via a variety of lectures and seminars as well practical coaching sessions.

Assessment: Coursework, Exam

Sport coaching is dynamic, complex, multi-variable and interdisciplinary, requiring coaches to have a breadth and depth of knowledge, skills, and behaviours. This module aims to introduce and reflect these characteristics and provide opportunities for students to explore areas of contextual, personal, and professional interest. A blended and active learning approach will be used to deliver a student-centred curriculum, balancing the rigors of higher education with the needs of the coach and the demands of wider communities and key stakeholders. Broad engagement and learning outcomes will be agreed and designed to liberate learning rather than constrain the learner. This module is designed to

Assessment: Coursework

This module introduces and examines the key areas of sport science, including basic physiology, psychology, biomechanics, and nutrition. In addition, it provides experience with the concepts of these areas in an applied and practical setting. This module underpins the broader sport and exercise science areas and is, therefore, important preparation for modules at Levels 5 and 6.

Assessment: Coursework

This module introduces the use of technology such as the use of a range of recording devices and processes (such as video capture, GoPros and Audio recording equipment) to support the coach in the development of their own coaching craft and personal skills. This module underpins the subsequent study of coaching and coach development throughout the programme and is important preparation for modules at Levels 4, 5 and 6.

Assessment: Coursework

This module builds upon the knowledge and skills developed in the level 4 Academic and Research Skills for Sport and Exercise module. The module is designed to prepare students for their dissertation at level 6. Students will conduct a systematic literature review in a topic area related to their degree, in order to develop a coherent research question. Particular emphasis will be given to developing a robust rationale for the research question proposed based on a review of existing literature. Furthermore, students will propose a research methodology based on the rationale developed. The overall focus of the module is on the process of “doing research”, and this will reflect in the delivery

Assessment: Coursework

The module is designed to give students an understanding of the concepts and practice of training and fitness. It will develop their awareness of training principles, the need for analysis of fitness requirements for specific sports, and the evaluation of sports performance. As part of the PDP provision, students will have the option to work with individual athletes in a “real-world” context.

Assessment: Coursework

This module will provide students’ with a sound understanding of sport coaching principles in the context of learning. It will examine core components of coaching and learning and establish links between theory and practice. The focus of the module will be on those aspects that facilitate change within individuals.

Assessment: Coursework

This module will focus on developing the student’s understanding of concepts and issues related to models of athlete development with particular attention paid to the notions of ‘long-term athlete development’ and ‘physical literacy’. Students will gain insight into the social, psychological and physical development of young children and adolescents and how sport development interventions are tailored towards the individual participant in both a participation environment. In addition to the theory covered, students will gain experience in applying the related theory into practical sport development sessions throughout the semester that are designed to meet the needs of young children and ado

Assessment: Coursework, Practical

The module will enable a student to develop a knowledge and understanding of the skills and techniques of sports coaching. It will involve both the theory of the coaching process and putting this into practice by applying the skills through a coaching placement within an appropriate setting. The module in itself will not result in the award of a particular National Governing Body (NGB) qualification but will provide a good foundation of relevant coaching skills that are applicable to all NGB coaching awards.

Assessment: Coursework, Practical

This module forms part of the placement year typically completed between the second and final stage of a degree programme. The module provides a framework for the development of reflective skills appropriate to all areas of professional practice including for example aspects of problem solving such as objective setting, planning, negotiating, demonstrating, and reflecting. The emphasis in this module is on the analysis and evaluation of work completed within the organisation and future employability planning. During the module students will develop a reflective portfolio where they record the skills, knowledge and experience developed during the placement experience and evaluate how this wil

Assessment: Coursework

The independent studies module provides students with the opportunity to reflect and build upon their subject knowledge and expertise by conducting an in-depth investigation; requiring a systematic and significant application of both acquired research skills and understanding. The investigation may adopt a variety of frameworks, typically dependent upon a combination of both the discipline and topic in question. The rationale being to avoid limiting the students to the traditional empirical research format; instead empowering them to select an investigatory design that is best suited to the conduct, completion and presentation of the study in focus e.g. an industry report or an individually

Assessment: Coursework, Practical

This module will provide students with an opportunity to develop themselves as practitioners progressing their coaching, teaching and communication skills. In particular students will focus upon their ability to apply pedagogical theory to the planning and delivery of practical coaching sessions with disabled performers; whilst also furthering their commitment to and engagement in the process of reflective practice. Rather than coach their peers, students will work in groups to plan, deliver and evaluate a number of coaching sessions with participants who exhibit a range of learning, sensory and physical disabilities. The planning, delivery and content of the coaching sessions will be inform

Assessment: Coursework

This module will investigate the development of coaching. It will critically examine the coaching process and the role of the coach within the process, including talent identification and development. The module will bring together and apply material learnt from other modules studied throughout the course.

Assessment: Coursework, Practical

This module will provide the students with the key knowledge and guidance, underpinning their previous years of learning, development and practice, of how to sign off their university journey and move into the potential employment/deployment with the coaching industry with a detailed action plan, with personalised processes for them to continue their coaching journey. This will review the concepts and theories from Levels 4, 5 and 6, and consolidate with further advanced ideas and practice.

Assessment: Coursework

This module is designed to give students an understanding of theory and concepts related to working in high-performance sports, talent identification and development. The module will focus on different high-performance sport and talent development models and the efficacy of such models in practice. Students will gain a critical understanding of key issues related to the identification and development of elite athletes, alongside the challenges of working in talent development environments and best practices in such settings.

Assessment: Coursework