The aim of this module is to introduce you to the theory underpinning effective practice within teaching and sports coaching and develop your skills in the planning, delivery and evaluation of lessons/sessions. You will have the opportunity to apply theoretical content, such as teaching/coaching styles, phases of learning and learning styles, and methods and types of practice, in practical sessions through the teaching/coaching of peers. This will then enable you to reflect upon your own practice relative to the knowledge and skills required to be an effective teacher/coach.

The aim of this module is to provide students with knowledge and understanding of introductory content from relevant sports science sub-disciplines. Students will gain theoretical knowledge and practical understanding and application of aspects of physiology, biomechanics, performance analysis, sport psychology and sociology relevant to PE and sports coaching. 

This module focusses on the fundamental principles and issues surrounding the teaching of PE in an educational context. It aims to give you the opportunity to explore, understand and apply the knowledge, skills and concepts underpinning a successful career in this sector. Learning will take place through a series of theory and practical sessions culminating in practical teaching experience at the end of the module. 

The aim of this module is to introduce you to the principles that underpin sports coaching including models and frameworks developed for understanding coaching as a process. You will examine coaching philosophy and the role of the coach, as well as differentiate between participation and performance coaching. You will also undertake a self-evaluation of coaching qualities and complete a UKCC level 1 Coaching Award, and apply the knowledge and skills gained to the planning and delivery of sport-specific coaching sessions in a practical setting to primary school children.

You now have the opportunity to pick an optional module to learn a new language or build on your existing language skills as part of your degree. You can choose:

• Subsidiary Language for Beginners (choice of German, Italian or Spanish)
• French: Intermediate Language Development
• Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
• Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
• German: Communication in Practice
• French: Communication in Practice
• Spanish: Communication in Practice