Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LC Introduction to Sports Science in Coaching
School	Sport, Ex and Rehab Sciences
Department	Sport, Ex and Rehab Sciences
Module Code	11 27455
Module Lead
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-16 hours Seminar-16 hours Practical Classes and workshops-12 hours Guided independent study-156 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	The module introduces several aspects of sports science focused on movement and psychology and centred on their relationship with coaching. The main principles and theories within these areas will be studied. Students will have the opportunity to recognise the value of each area of study when applied to the enhancement of coaching and sporting performance, in particular within the sport of golf.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Identify muscles, joints, contraction types and movements used during the during the golf swing. Identify the key aspects of sports science in delivering coaching to differing standards and ages of golfer. Describe the physiological changes that occur in the human body over time and understand how this impacts upon the golf swing and broader golfing performance from a coaching perspective. Demonstrate knowledge of the nature and significance of personality, motivation, and other characteristics of the individual in relation to sporting activity participation. Explain how coaching behaviours can influence important athlete outcomes. Discuss antecedents and consequences of participation in sporting activity.
Assessment	27455-02 : Peerwise Task : Coursework (8%) 27455-03 : MCQ Test : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) (25%) 27455-04 : Class Test : Class Test (42%) 27455-05 : Written Observation : Coursework (25%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: 1 x 60 minute class test (42%)1 x MCQ test (25%)1 x Golf Coach Observation and write-up (25%)Successful completion of Peerwise online tasks (8%) (pass/fail) Reassessment: As above, except if the Peerwise tasks are not successfully completed there will be no opportunity to resit this element due to the collaborative nature of the assessment the final module resit mark will be calculated proportionally from the remaining elements.
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