Principles of Teaching and Coaching

Course aim

The aim of this course is to enable students to develop an awareness, understanding and competencies involved with teaching and coaching individuals or groups in sport.

Course content

Role of the teacher and coach; teacher and coach in action; junior athlete; methods of presenting and teaching; methods of training; team building skills; psychological skills training; planning the macro/micro program; coach management/ administration; parent awareness/support programs; sport research; coaching and the media; Olympic studies; legal responsibilities.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Tutorial	3 hours x 12 weeks
Workshop	1 hour x 10 weeks
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Tutorial	3 hours x 12 weeks
Workshop	1 hour x 10 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Presentation, Workbook

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
International students and students undertaking this course as part of a postgraduate fee paying program must refer to the relevant program home page to determine the cost for undertaking this course.

Non-award enrolment
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.