Physical Education and Coaching Methods

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Course
SPSC 4199
Discontinued
No
Course code
SPSC 4199
Descriptive
Physical Education and Coaching Methods
Department
Sport Science
Faculty
Science & Technology
Credits
3.00
Start date
End term
Not Specified
PLAR
No
Semester length
15 weeks
Max class size
30
Course designation
None
Industry designation
None
Contact hours

Lecture: 2 hours/week

and 

Lab and/or Field Experience: 2 hours/week

Method(s) of instruction
Lecture
Lab
Field Experience
Learning activities

Classroom time will be used for lectures, groups discussions,  practical application, micro-teaching, service learning, video observation, reading assignments, and experiential learning.

Course description
In this course, students study instructional and planning methods used by physical education teachers and coaches. Topics include unit, lesson, and activity planning, yearly training plans for coaches, teaching methods, types of feedback, positive learning environments, group management techniques, task analysis, and instructor effectiveness. Application of course content occurs through micro-teaching sessions and reflective/analytical exercises. Participation in, and planning of, physical education and health activities is a course requirement. This course is open to students of all physical abilities. As a part of this course, students will have the opportunity to receive the designation of "trained status" in specific modules from the Coaching Association of Canada's (CAC) National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). Additional fees will apply.
Course content
  • The teacher/coach/learner
    • Teaching/learning process
    • Teaching styles 
    • Models of instruction
    • Model selection and teaching style
  • The physical education context
    • Task analysis: environmental factors, developmental stages, modeling, transfer of learning
    • Activity development related to fundamental movement skills development, model selection, positive learning environments and accommodation of varied learning needs
  • The planning process
    • Lesson planning
    • Unit planning
    • British Columbia Ministry of Education Physical Health Education Curriculum
    • Measurable learning objectives 
    • Teaching sequences 
    • Safety considerations
    • Inclusive learning
    • Socio-emotional learning targets
    • Assessment process
  • The teaching/coaching process
    • Managerial teaching strategies
    • Instructional teaching strategies
    • Preparation
    • Task presentation
    • Feedback 
  • Group management
    • Teaching philosophy as a guide
    • Management strategies
    • Educational frameworks to foster emotional wellness
    • Motivation and Self Determination Theory
    • Creation of routines for the class – formations, sound cues, assessments, transitions, closure
    • Role modeling and personal and social responsibility
    • Space management and utilization of available resources to maximize learning opportunities
  • Periodization for sports
    • Linear and block periodization
    • Energy systems and peaking cycles
    • Peaking for performance through yearly or seasonal training plans
    • Long-Term Development Framework (Canada Sport for Life)
    • Tapering protocols
Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • describe and apply teaching and learning processes, including teaching styles and managerial schemes;
  • through an ecological dynamics framework, design activities across a broad range of skills, games, instructional models, and sport or physical activity contexts by manipulating tasks and identifying key elements of movement patterns;
  • plan, lead, assess, and reflect on a practical learning session with peers or school-aged children that demonstrates the effective use of teaching and learning strategies; 
  • describe methods of group management in teaching and coaching environments that foster collaboration, participation, and a positive learning environment;
  • create an annual or seasonal training plan for a sport or an athlete that outlines basic training protocols over a competitive season and is aligned with Canada’s Sport for Life Long-Term Development framework. 
Means of assessment

Assessment will be in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. The instructor will present a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester. Evaluation will be based on the following:

 

Participation                                                                     0-20%

Reflection Analysis                                                            20-30%

Unit Plan                                                                          20-30%

Quizzes                                                                             0-20%

Coaching Plan                                                                   20-30%

Assignments                                                                      0-20%

Total                                                                            100%

Note: Students will need to receive a grade of D or higher in the course to be eligible to receive the designation of "training status" in the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) module(s) embedded in this course.  

Textbook materials

Consult the Douglas College Bookstore for the latest required textbooks and materials. To receive the designation of 'training status' in specific NCCP (National Coaching Certification Program) modules, students will be required to purchase supplementary materials online, directly from viaSport. Students will incur a cost associated with these additional materials.  

Prerequisites

60 credits

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Corequisites

SPSC 3399 must be completed either prior to or simultaneously with this course

Equivalencies

None