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
A key skill for today's high performance coaches is the management of a high performance sport program which has far broader responsibilities than the traditional role of the coach. This role requires the coach to clearly understand the business environment within which they operate and use contemporary management skills to improve the performance of athletes through effective and efficient program management. This course develops the students knowledge and understanding of key concepts relating to high performance program management including: Strategic & Operational Planning, Resource Management , Financial Management, Marketing, Risk Management and Human Resource Management. The problem based approach allows students to apply knowledge gained in this course to their own coaching practice,
High Performance Programs are complex and in many cases could be considered as systems, These systemsﾠrelyﾠon effective high performance management. The key areas put forward include planning, directing, managingﾠand evaluatingﾠa performance program in sport.ﾠThe aim of this course is to provide students with concepts and tools required to manage and lead within the high performance environment. The course addresses this by providing students with authentic learning experiences covering leadership in high performance programs, managing the high performance environment, high performance practice and the implementation of day to day activities. Topic areas covered include leadership and culture, social power and the role of the coach along with an overview of strategic and operational planning, resource management, managing athletes and staff, performance enhancement, evaluating high performance programs and selection and recruitment. Finally students are required to develop an effectiveﾠperformance review process on their own sport or sporting organisation or an extensive case study provided in the learning materials, including a situational analysis, findings, discussion and recommendations for the sport or organisation. There are resources set up as a scenario (case study) for any students who don't have access to enough information/data within their own coaching context.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Because this course requires students to undertake structured project work it is important that they be currently coaching or managing within a Sports or Physical Education Program. If a student is not engaged in coaching or managing this semester they need to contact the course coordinator to negotiate alternative arrangements.ﾠ
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
SPCG7012, SPCG7013, SPCG7015
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Mr Bob Crudgington
Timetable
Additional timetable information
This course is administered online via Blackboard as an external course.ﾠ Access can be gained at http://blackboard.elearning.uq.edu.au
Aims and outcomes
At the end of the course students will have a sound understanding of the following areas and how they relate to coaching and high performance management:
- Leadership in coaching
- Sporting culture
- Social impacts of power
- Managing the high performance environment
- Measuring performance
- Performance enhancement
- Selection and recruitment
- High performance program evaluation
This course provides practising coaches with examples and applied knowledge and practices in program, team and personal management. The seminars are divided into fourfunctional areas:
- Planning
- Directing
- Managing
- Monitoring
The focus underlying this structure is on leadership and management skills to enhance performance at the elite or professional level.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Identify the coaches' role in relation to leadership and the impact of their practice on culture, ethical issues and high performance
LO2.
Understand the high performance environment, the interrelationship between planning, integrating performance enhancement components, implementation of policies dealing with athletes, coaches, sports science consultants and other stakeholders (board, government agencies and the media)
LO3.
Select strategies to establish and manage work teams in a high performance environment
LO4.
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of human resource management in the current coaching environment
LO5.
Determine appropriate selection and appraisal techniques for coaches
LO6.
Demonstrate an understanding of the key components of a strategic plan
LO7.
Demonstrate the theoretical knowledge required to evaluate and manage an elite sports program
LO8.
Analyse and critique an organisations management practices and identify ways of improving it
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Project |
Design a High Performance Plan
|
30% |
24/02/2025 - 24/03/2025
3:00pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Project |
Design a High Performance Review
|
50% |
19/05/2025 - 9/06/2025
3:00pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Project |
High Performance Review: Application of findings on developing a learning plan.
|
20% |
24/03/2025 - 19/05/2025
3:00pm |
Assessment details
Design a High Performance Plan
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Project
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
24/02/2025 - 24/03/2025
3:00pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
Program analysis and planning report
Using the information provided in the first two learning activities students are required to develop a "greenfield" high performance operational plan covering internal and external factors associated with the high performance environment. In designing the operational plan students are required to conduct an environmental scan as well as develop a risk management plan for the program.
Further details are available in the learning materials section of Blackboard. Please refer to this section to identify the due dates and task criteria.
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.
Design a High Performance Review
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Project
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
19/05/2025 - 9/06/2025
3:00pm
- Learning outcomes
- L06, L07, L08
Task description
This task is divided into two components. The first task is to provide a review on the impact of social power within a high performance program. They have a choice between interpreting the provided Marlin's Scenario or to use their own sports coaching context.
The second task is to design a high performance review for the provided Marlin's scenario. The review will reflect the structure of a report provided to the board or CEO of a sporting organisation or agency. Students will outline the methodology in conducting the review in the areas of collecting data on leadership, culture, planning alignment, athlete welfare, general management of athletes and staff, recruitment and performance (on and off the field). Students are to provide some key recommendations with rationale.
Please refer to the Learning Materials (Monitoring High Performance Programs) section in Blackboard for more information.
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.
High Performance Review: Application of findings on developing a learning plan.
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Project
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
24/03/2025 - 19/05/2025
3:00pm
- Learning outcomes
- L03, L04, L05, L06
Task description
This task follows on from the High Performance Review provided in the second assessment task. Students are required to review the provided Marlin's Scenario and their recommendations made in Task Two (HP Review). They are then required to design an intervention plan including a monitoring system (questionnaire for the support staff and players) to address the effectiveness of the Head Coach. The plan is to include a review schedule and clear actions and performance outcomes.
Please refer to the learning resources and the assessment task for guidance on the criteria and formatting for this task.
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.
Additional learning resources information
Students are encouraged to contact or research their own sporting organisations for planning and policy documents related to high performance programs.
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 |
Not Timetabled |
Directing within the High Performance Environment Seminar series and activities covering the role of the coach as a leader in a HP Program. Investigation of leadership styles, culture and the impact of social power on HP programs Learning outcomes: L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 4 |
Not Timetabled |
Planning in High Performance Programs Introduction to High Performance Program settings. A critical look at planning at strategic and operational levels and the implications for managing resources and risks. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L06 |
Multiple weeks From Week 5 To Week 8 |
Not Timetabled |
Managing the High Performance Environment Seminar series and activities covering the management of the high performance environment including internal and external factors associated with an environmental scan. Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Multiple weeks From Week 9 To Week 13 |
Not Timetabled |
Monitoring High Performance programs Students are required to design and conduct selected elements of a high performance review and make some critical recommendations with rationale. A number of resources including exemplars and case studies from various HP sports are included to assist with the the project. Learning outcomes: L07, L08 |
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
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: