Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LH Developing Expertise in Golf Coaching
School	Sport, Ex and Rehab Sciences
Department	Sport, Ex and Rehab Sciences
Module Code	03 39795
Module Lead	Paul Garner
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-24 hours Practical Classes and workshops-9 hours Guided independent study-167 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description	In this module, students will use their prior learning in the fields of coaching and sport sciences to construct and deliver a series of coaching sessions for an individual golfer. Working in small groups, students will carry out a multi-disciplinary needs analysis of a golfer through the collection and analysis of appropriate player data. This will then be used to produce a holistic coaching plan to meet the golfer's needs. Students will then deliver a series of live coaching sessions for the golfer based upon this plan, with the dual aim of developing the performance of the golfer whilst also reflecting upon the effectiveness of their coaching practice. To facilitate these aims, module delivery will engage students with the multi-disciplinary nature of coaching and performance and with the development of effective reflective processes that allow them to critique their current coaching practice.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Deliver a series of linked coaching sessions designed to develop a golfer.  Effectively analyse the ball flight of a golfer and identify relevant coaching priorities. Justify coaching and development decisions made within their practice.  Critically reflect upon their personal coaching practice and effectiveness of player development.
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Coaching Plan (1500 words) - Group submission (30%) Reflective Journal on coaching practice and personal development (2500 words) (70%) Reassessment: Reassessment will involve a reflective essay that spans the learning outcomes of both points of assessment
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