Course coordinator
Mr Bob Crudgington
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- External
- Attendance mode
- Online
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Human Movement & Nutrition Sci
This course examines the range of preparation strategies that coaches must consider in order to implement a fully operational and successful training plan. Both situational and contextual analysis is integral to best planning practices. Coaches will be able to tailor specific programs to individual athletes needs.
In recent times, particularly in Australia, there has been an emphasis on athlete pathways including coaching and player development frameworks. This course recognises the challenges that confront coaches and pathway managers in negotiating the journey around developing elite athletes.
The course focuses on two key areas, firstly the complexity in implementing talent identification and development programs and some implications around long term athlete development and age-appropriateﾠcoaching. Secondly the course focuses on the role of the coach as a key decision maker in terms of the long term development of the athlete, including but not limited to performance on and off the field as well as other factors associated with the athlete's journey. It is also important to recognise the role of the athlete and the value of involving them in the planning process. The inclusion of the athlete in terms of the planning process is linked to self-determination theory.
The course aims to enhance the coaches understanding of the issues associated with talent identification and development as well as develop the coaches’ skills in evidence-based decision making associated with the implementation of practical strategies to assist athlete performance. Managing the development pathway can be complex taking into account stages of specialisation, selection pathways and the impact of variable development and maturation rates. Finally capturing the talent development environment and its application to the coach's practice is explored. The course incorporates a self analysis component as well as a collaborative approach in order for coaches to critically analyse their reasons for implementing programs as well as maximising the “buy in” from their athletes. The major drivers in creating the "buy in" is self determination theory and performance profiling. Finally the coach is required to develop a series of "coaching interventions" which take into account the strengths and weaknesses of the athlete and the level of performance required to succeed at the elite level.ﾠ
Course requirements
Assumed background
It is assumed that students are actively coaching and have access to their athletes via training and competition events. Please contact the course coordinator if you require further information or assistance.
Recommended prerequisites
We recommend completing the following courses before enrolling in this one:
SPCG7009, HMST7386
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Mr Bob Crudgington
Aims and outcomes
To provide students with a thorough understanding of elite athlete development and the impact of knowledge from a range of disciplines. It will allow students to assess the demands of performance in competition, determine strengths and weaknesses of an athlete, involve the athlete in the evaluation and goal setting processﾠand thenﾠdevelop appropriate training interventions to be incorporated into a 12 month coaching plan.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
understand the general principles of talent identification and development including long term athlete development models
LO2.
understand the role of a range of sub-disciplines within the high performance support team or program including sports science and specialist coaching
LO3.
be able to interpret physiological; biomechanical and psychological test data to assess the strengths and weaknesses of an athlete
LO4.
develop a management tool which collects and collates data from performance analysis as well as incorporates feedback from the athlete/s in order to develop a "performance profile"
LO5.
design and implement specific interventions within an elite or developmental training program which provide measurable outcomes and authentic feedback to the athlete or their coach
LO6.
design a 12 month coaching plan based on information gleaned from the performance profiling process and any recommended intervention strategies
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay/ Critique |
Overview of Talent Identification and Development
|
30% |
24/02/2025 - 7/04/2025
3:00pm |
| Essay/ Critique |
Developing a Performance Profiling Process
|
50% |
7/04/2025 - 12/05/2025
3:00pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Provide an intervention plan with rationale
|
20% |
12/05/2025 - 9/06/2025
3:00pm |
Assessment details
Overview of Talent Identification and Development
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
24/02/2025 - 7/04/2025
3:00pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
Critically investigate the application of talent identification and selection processes within the student's chosen sport and provide a review for publication (target coaches of underpinning programs) with evidence to support their statements around selection and talent development practice within the athlete pathway.
Submission guidelines
Submit via the relevant Turnitin submission portal on the course Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Developing a Performance Profiling Process
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
7/04/2025 - 12/05/2025
3:00pm
Task description
Provide a sports performance inventory covering physical, technical, mental and tactical skills. Where possible incorporate feedback in determining the priority of the various skills forming the inventory (e.g. research, other coaches and the athletes themselves). Provide measurable benchmarks based on the highest level of performance. The inventory and benchmarks will be used to develop a performance profile template.
Develop a suitable methodology by which the selected athlete can self evaluate their current performance profile as well as the coach/s evaluation for comparison purposes. Analyse the results of this evaluation by comparing with the original performance profile provided by the coach.
Submission guidelines
Submit via the relevant Turnitin submission portal on the course Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Provide an intervention plan with rationale
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
12/05/2025 - 9/06/2025
3:00pm
- Learning outcomes
- L06
Task description
Taking into consideration the performance profile; discuss the implication and recommendations of a 12 month plan for this athlete or squad. This plan should focus on interventions designed to address the agreed performance goals between the athlete/s and the coach and any relevant support staff.
Submission guidelines
Submit via the relevant Turnitin submission portal on the course Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
A final percentage mark will be rounded to the nearest whole number (e.g. 64.50 and above will be rounded to 65 and 64.49 and below will be rounded down to 64).
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT)
The assessment tasks in the course have been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass this assessment tasks, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
What is Turnitin
Turnitin is an electronic assignment submission tool. The tool provides your Course Coordinator with:
· a record of the exact submission time of an assignment
· an originality report indicating the percentage of your work that is an exact match of existing materials within the Turnitin database.
Instructions on how to submit an assignment using Turnitin are located on the UQ Library website
Submit your Turnitin assignment - Library Guide
Note:
When submitting, to check that you have chosen the correct file on the Preview Submission page and click on the Submit to Turnitin button. ﾠ
Remember to download your digital receipt in your Assignment inbox to confirm successful submission.
If a submission cannot be successfully completed, email a copy of the assessment task to the Course Administrator. For contact details refer to Course Contributors section of the Course Profile.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 4 |
Not Timetabled |
Talent Identification and Development In order to develop an appropriate development plan, it is important that the coach/student understands the importance of modelling their specific sports requirements. This map or model can be used to identify key performance factors, including predictive measures which can be used to not only identify talent but to evaluate an athlete's progress along the development pathway. Students are required to develop a "sports profile" or model for their sport. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Multiple weeks From Week 5 To Week 9 |
Not Timetabled |
Interview or survey Investigate and design an appropriate process for completing a performance profile. This process should engage the athlete and where available other members of the high performance team (coaches and sports science consultants). Activities include the completion of a profile from both the athlete's and the HP team's point of view. This will allow the identification of both training and performance objectives based on both quantitative and qualitative information. |
Multiple weeks From Week 10 To Week 13 |
Not Timetabled |
12 month Operational Training Plan Based on the information gleaned from the profiling process the coach can design a specific 12 month training plan for their athlete/s. This plan should include feedback processes which can measure the progress of an athlete against agreed performance goals in the areas of physical, technical, mental and tactical skills. Learning outcomes: L06 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
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