INCLUSIVE SPORT COACHING
SPE2ISC
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will provide students with the knowledge and skills to modify aspects of their coaching and to be able to plan and deliver a safe and effective coaching environment for every participant, regardless of age, gender, culture, religious affiliation, ability levels and disabilities. Additionally, students will undertake 24 hours of practical learning with specialist schools, which will provide an authentic learning environment to apply theoretical knowledge to professional practice.
School: School Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Maris Lidums
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: SPE1GSC
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Practicum in Adapted Physical Actvitiy. | Prescribed | Emes C, Velde B. (2004) | Human Kinetics: Champaign, IL. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Discuss the concepts of inclusion & diversity as they relate to the sport environment.
- Activities:
- Online resources, practicals
02. Communicate, in a clear manner, the value of a social and cultural inclusion approach to sport.
- Activities:
- Online resources, practicals
03. Apply knowledge of coaching principles, behaviours and learning styles to design, implement and review safe and effective inclusive coaching sessions, for diverse populations.
- Activities:
- Online resources, practicals
04. Apply knowledge of cultural and religious barriers to participation in sport to identify a range of strategies to improve athlete participation and development.
- Activities:
- Online resources, practicals
05. Explain the different sporting and recreation opportunities available for people with diverse backgrounds.
- Activities:
- Online resources, practicals
Cranbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Maris Lidums
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team funding proposal for a sporting project (1,000-words per student) | Groups of 3-4 students prepare a detailed funding proposal for a sporting project that reflects principles of inclusion/diversity | 30 | 01, 03, 04 |
| One 15 minute verbal presentation and discussion (750-words equivalent) | Presentation to peers on the practical placement | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Reflective Portfolio of practicum experience (1,500-words equivalent) | Prepare a critique (written or otherwise), of their practicum experience, with a focus on their personal reflection of values and behaviours in relation to inclusive environments | 30 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| One 10 minute video interview (500-words equivalent) | Of a participant in sporting program whilst on placement Interview of a participant who has benefited from inclusion in a sporting/recreational activity | 15 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |