This course will give you the opportunity to develop a sound understanding of the principles in sports through a mixture of academic and practical sessions, where you will put into practice the knowledge learnt in an academic environment. 

All of our staff are professional qualified with industry experience of working as professional coaches and who all carry accredited coaching qualifications.

The sessions will be delivered face-to-face due to the practical requirements of the course i.e. planning and delivering effective coaching sessions.

The content you will cover:

The aim of this unit is to provide you with the knowledge and understanding of coaching practice and the skill development associated with athlete performance. You will engage in researching the impact of different coaching practices, working in various environments, utilising resources, developing skills and planning effective sessions.

You will gain an understanding of the importance of developing sessions dependent on the group’s demographics. As you progress through this programme you will gain the practical and technical knowledge to review the positives and negatives of coaching practice and skill development and so gain a competitive edge. Further, you will understand how to plan effective coaching sessions that meet the needs of the group you are leading. The knowledge, understanding and skill sets gained in this unit will help you to appreciate the varied coaching environments in which you might work.

Course dates

This course will be delivered at the Health and Active Living Skills Centre.

You will be assessed through the production of portfolio of session plans, a reflection of your coaching and a presentation that encapsulates the skills and techniques that you have developed.

This new short course is mapped against the standards for Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) and is designed to be a combination of both academic and practical. It is important to note that because of the practical nature of the course, you may need to be in a position to use where you work to provide evidence for some of the assessments.

To be eligible, you will need to:

• Have a Level 3 qualification
• Or 3 years relevant experience in the field you wish to study
• To apply and attend a course guidance interview

Please note students should take no more than two short courses per year.

For further information or advice on these free short courses please do not hesitate to contact enquiries@UCW.ac.uk