Claire Mulvenna

This module provides an introduction to the key practical skills required in coaching and leading physical activity. It will help you to appreciate the major considerations for designing, developing, leading and coaching in sport. It is intended that it will provide you with practical coaching experience and allow you to assess your own strengths and weaknesses with respect to coaching and leading skills. The module is very much community based in which you have the opportunity to coach local Primary School children to help develop the skills gained on the module. This module also serves to develop employability skills and the Bolton values with particular emphasis on the following: Communication skills (T,D,A) Team work (T,D,A) Organisation and planning (T,D,A) Problem solving (T,D,A) Flexibility and adaptability (T,D,A) Action planning (T,D,A) Self awareness (T,D,A) Initiative (T,D,A) Social, public and ethical responsibility (T,D,A)

Taught (T), Developed (D) and Assessed (A).