HSE205 - Advanced Sport Coaching Theory and Practice
Unit details
| Year | 2025 unit information |
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| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Zoe Avner |
| Prerequisite: | HSE105 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 10 x 1 hour seminars |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
Content
The aim of this unit is to extend students' theoretical knowledge and application of pedagogical models in coaching. Students will learn how to plan, deliver, and evaluate contextual coaching sessions. Further, students will observe and take part in coaching sessions led by a variety of coaches on campus. The use of reflective practice will guide student's understanding and application of effective coaching.
Learning Outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Identify and use coaching actions and practice design characteristics that showcase effective coaching. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Critically analyse the coaching practice of yourself and external coaches using coaching-related theories and frameworks. | GLO2: Communication |
| ULO3 | Justify the use of coaching pedagogy and methodology to meet the needs of athletes. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Apply knowledge of the coach-athlete relationship to a practical environment. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
Assessment
Trimester 1:| Assessment description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
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| Assessment 1: Reflection of unit content, coaching practice, and coaching observations | 2 x 1000 word reflective portfolio | 45% |
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| Assessment 2: Practical coaching session (Part 1) | 15 minutes | 15% |
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| Assessment 3: Practical coaching session (Part 2) | 20 minutes | 30% |
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| Assessment 4: Reflective viva | 10 minutes | 10% |
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The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for HSE205 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
Unit Fee Information
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