GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF SPORT COACHING
SPE1GSC
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
You will be introduced to the profession of sports coaching and will be provided with a contextual model that will include the history and evolution of sports coaching, styles of coaching and lesson planning. Practical sessions will involve observation and evaluation techniques to self-evaluate coaching styles and effectiveness in coaching athletes at different levels. At the completion of this subject, you will be expected to hold a Community Coaching General Principles accreditation (or have proof of accreditation) from the Australian Sports Commission.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMaris Lidums
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesYou will undertake a range of learning activities including the development of a coaching portfolio, peer coaching skills and reflective practice. These are collectively designed to achieve and assess your performance in alignment with the subject’s intended learning outcomes.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be admitted in HBSES or HBSCD or HDSCD. All other enrolments require subject coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Coaching Better Every Season: A Year-Round System for Athlete Development and Program Success
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorGibert, W.
Year2017
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherHuman Kinetics: Champaign, IL.
ISBNN/A
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Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaris Lidums
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15 minute presentation (750 words equivalent) and 500 word structured review (1250 words total equivalent per student to be completed in pairs).Students will be required to deliver small group peer coaching sessions and review their session. | Other | Group | No | 40 | SILO4, SILO5 |
1 x Coaching Portfolio (2500 words equivalent total). Coaching portfolio will comprise written responses, infographics, personal reections, summary information and collated resources. Students will submit in 4 parts, each worth 15% with submissions due in weeks 3, 6, 9 and 12.
| Portfolio | Individual | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Carlton (Carlton College Sport), 2021, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaris Lidums
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15 minute presentation (750 words equivalent) and 500 word structured review (1250 words total equivalent per student to be completed in pairs).Students will be required to deliver small group peer coaching sessions and review their session. | Other | Group | No | 40 | SILO4, SILO5 |
1 x Coaching Portfolio (2500 words equivalent total). Coaching portfolio will comprise written responses, infographics, personal reections, summary information and collated resources. Students will submit in 4 parts, each worth 15% with submissions due in weeks 3, 6, 9 and 12.
| Portfolio | Individual | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |