Overview

This topic will introduce students to the field of sport and physical activity study. It will thereby establish the foundations for future sport studies learning in the Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Activity Degree. The topic will introduce students to broad understandings of the philosophical, bio-physical, sociological, psychological, sport … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to demonstrate:

  • Comprehension and application of broad understandings of the philosophical, bio-physical, sociological, psychological, sport for development and sports pedagogical concepts underlying current practice in sport coaching, management and research
  • Analysis of issues related to current practice in sport coaching, management, development and research
  • The basic competencies for coaching children

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Critically review literature within the sport and physical activity field of study
2.
Examine a topic of interest selected from the fields of sport philosophy, sport science, sociology of sport, sport for development and sports pedagogy
3.
Design and enact a sport coaching practical session for a targeted group

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