SPOR07049 2022 Teaching and Coaching (Team Sports)
This subject aims to qualify the student with the skills and competencies required to coach e.g. GAA, rugby and basketball at underage or developmental level. The subject will be taught in conjunction the iCoach Kids study Guide and the relevant national governing body qualifications and within the context of the National Coaching Development Plan.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Demonstrate a knowledge, understanding and practical ability to coach/teach in the sports of GAA, football, rugby and basketball to young children
Demonstrate a knowledge of the skills and attributes required for coaching young children in team sports
Demonstrate safe practice when working with groups of children in an ethical, fun and stimulating environment
Coach the basic skills of GAA football, rugby and basketball with a view to teaching the core individual skills and allowing for progression
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This is a condensed module delivered over 4 weeks and has been specifically designed to allow students gain the experience and relevant industry coaching awards prior to the real coaching experience that they will encounter during their work placement.
The three coaching awards will be delivered via a theory and practical class approach. The theory for each coaching awards will be delivered through a blend of classroom teaching and online interactive web tools. The practical for each award will be delivered by block session (5 to 8 hours) with a qualified coaching tutor. The use of reflective logbooks will be important, as will be the active demonstration of individual coaching skill and learning.
Module Assessment Strategies
1. Demonstrate a knowledge, understanding and practical ability to coach/teach in the sports of GAA football, rugby and basketball to young children |
Lecture; practical demonstration; role playing; video; reading |
Logbook completion; Class taking |
2. demonstrate a knowledge of the skills and attributes required for coaching young children in team sports |
Lecture; Complete iCoachKids study guide |
Logbook completion; |
3. Demonstrate safe practice when working with groups of children in a ethical, fun and stimulating environment |
Lecture; practical demonstration; role playing; video; reading |
Logbook completion; Class taking |
4. Coach the basic skills of GAA football, rugby and rugby with a view to teaching the core individual skills and allowing for progression |
Lecture; practical demonstration; role playing; video; reading |
Logbook completion; Class taking |
Repeat Assessments
Students must complete all three coaching awards and must achieve an overall grade of 40% to pass module. If a student has failed overall or has missed one or more coaching awards, they will be required to repeat the specific elements that they have failed or missed.
Indicative Syllabus
1.0 Skills & Attributes of Coaching Children 10 %
1.1 Complete the ICoachKids Study guide
2.0 Foundation Award in Coaching Gaelic Games to Children
2.1 Theory of coaching galeic games to children 10 %
2.2 Practical activity in coaching GAA to children 20 %
2.0 Introductory Award to Coaching Basketball
2.1 Theory of coaching basketball to children 10 %
2.2 Practical activity for Level1 Award 20 %
3.0 Award for IRFU Rugby Prime
3.1 Theory to coaching children in mini rugby 10 %
3.2 Practical activity for Rugby Prime award 20%
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Performance Evaluation plan and take a class | Coursework Assessment | Performance Evaluation | 100 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Flat Classroom | Theory of Coaching | 10 | Once Per Semester | 0.67 |
Supervision | MPC Hall | Coaching practical | 26 | Once Per Semester | 1.73 |
Directed Learning | Not Specified | student reading | 12 | Once Per Semester | 0.80 |
Module Resources
Required Reading
2022 Gaelic Games Foundation Award GAA eLearning Coach Ed
2021 Basketball Ireland Level 1 Coaching manual Basketball Ireland
2020 RugbyPrime Coaching Manual IRFU
2018 iCoachKids: The Role of the Children's Coach iCoachKids
FAI/ GAA/ IRFU/ iCK online resources
FAI/ GAA/ IRFU online resources