Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- External
- Attendance mode
- Online
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Human Movement & Nutrition Sci
The aim of this course is to examine coaching practice from a multidimensional perspective to promote inquiring, critical and innovative approaches to professional practice. Students will examine specific case studies from multidisciplinary perspectives, including psychological, sociological and pedagogical disciplinary knowledge to inform the design and implementation of a comprehensive plan of action. Students will be required to integrate theory and research to inform and justify design and subsequent practice.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Students undertaking this course are assumed to have a sound knowledge of undergraduate human movement science, including sport psychology and sport pedagogy.
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
HMST6846
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Aims and outcomes
The course provides an opportunity for students to engage with a variety of case studies and in doing so, consider multidimensional perspectives in sport coaching. Students will extend their skills related to critical scholarship and applied innovation through integrated case studies in psychology, sociology, pedagogy and other disciplinary perspectives.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Case study summaries and video presentations | 60% 3 summaries @ 20% each |
Theme I 29/07/2024 - 15/08/2024 Theme II 19/08/2024 - 5/09/2024 Theme III 2/09/2024 - 26/09/2024
5:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Participation/ Student contribution | Personal case study plan and peer assessment | 15% |
Part A: Discussion Board 29/09/2025 - 7/10/2025 Part B: Case Study Plan 7/10/2025 - 13/10/2025 Part C: Peer Review 13/10/2025 - 20/10/2025
5:00pm |
| Essay/ Critique | Personal Case Study | 25% |
20/10/2025 - 31/10/2025
5:00pm |
Assessment details
Case study summaries and video presentations
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written
- Category
- Portfolio
- Weight
- 60% 3 summaries @ 20% each
- Due date
Theme I 29/07/2024 - 15/08/2024
Theme II 19/08/2024 - 5/09/2024
Theme III 2/09/2024 - 26/09/2024
5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
As per seminar task sheets:
Written submission (1000 words): summaries of each paper including the key features, circumstances, issues, and theorists comprising the case study
Video submission (5 min): more in depth exploration of one paper that considers how the authors set the scene, integrated theory and practice, presented the case, and connected to your own experiences
Submission guidelines
Submit via Blackboard.
When submitting an assignment, remember to include a cover sheet, for example -
- Assessment Task: Case study summaries and video presentations
- Course Title: Case Studies in Sports Coaching
- Course Code: SPCG7029
- Student Name: First Last
- Student Number: xxxxxxxxx
If students experience difficulties submitting assessment tasks, they should (by the due date/time):
- Email a copy of the assessment task to the Course Coordinator.
- Include a screenshot of the error message.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
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.
Personal case study plan and peer assessment
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Participation/ Student contribution
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
Part A: Discussion Board 29/09/2025 - 7/10/2025
Part B: Case Study Plan 7/10/2025 - 13/10/2025
Part C: Peer Review 13/10/2025 - 20/10/2025
5:00pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
As per task sheet:
Part A: Case study plan - one written post to the Discussion Board detailing key content of proposed case study
Part B: Case study plan - 1 page written submission detailing key content of proposed case study
Part C: Case study plan peer review - provide feedback on the peer case study plan/s allocated to you
Submission guidelines
Submit via Blackboard.
When submitting an assignment, remember to include a cover sheet, for example -
- Assessment Task: Case study summaries and video presentations
- Course Title: Case Studies in Sports Coaching
- Course Code: SPCG7029
- Student Name: First Last
- Student Number: xxxxxxxxx
If students experience difficulties submitting assessment tasks, they should (by the due date/time):
- Email a copy of the assessment task to the Course Coordinator.
- Include a screenshot of the error message.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
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.
Personal Case Study
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
20/10/2025 - 31/10/2025
5:00pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
Development of personal case study in sport coaching
Submission guidelines
Submit via Blackboard.
When submitting an assignment, remember to include a cover sheet, for example -
- Assessment Task: Case study summaries and video presentations
- Course Title: Case Studies in Sports Coaching
- Course Code: SPCG7029
- Student Name: First Last
- Student Number: xxxxxxxxx
If students experience difficulties submitting assessment tasks, they should (by the due date/time):
- Email a copy of the assessment task to the Course Coordinator.
- Include a screenshot of the error message.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
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. Course grade description: Fails to satisfy most or all of the basic requirements of the course |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Fails to satisfy some of the basic requirements of the course. Clear deficiencies in performance, but evidence that some basic requirements have been met |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Fails to satisfy all basic requirement for pass but is close to satisfactory overall and has compensating strengths in some aspects |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Satisfies all of the basic learning requirements for the course, such as knowledge of fundamental concepts and performance of basic skills; demonstrates sufficient quality of performance to be considered satisfactory or adequate or competent or capable in the course |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates ability to use and apply fundamental concepts and skills of the course, going beyond mere replication of content knowledge or skill to show understanding of key ideas, awareness of their relevance, some use of analytical skills, and some originality or insight |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates awareness and understanding of deeper and subtler aspects of the course, such as ability to identify and debate critical issues or problems, ability to solve non-routine problems, ability to adapt and apply ideas to new situations, and ability to invent and evaluate new ideas |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 95 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates imagination, originality or flair, based on proficiency in all the learning objectives for the course; work is interesting, surprising, exciting, challenging or erudite |
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 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 assessments 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 these assessments, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
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 3 |
Seminar |
Case studies in sports coaching I A series of case studies will be presented around the central theme of coaching with purpose. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Multiple weeks From Week 4 To Week 6 |
Seminar |
Case studies in sports coaching II A series of case studies will be presented around the central theme coaching with feeling. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Multiple weeks From Week 7 To Week 9 |
Seminar |
Case studies in sports coaching III A series of case studies will be presented around the central theme of being and becoming a coach. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Multiple weeks From Mid Sem break To Week 13 |
Case-based learning |
Personal case studies in coaching Coaches will formulate their own case study and review the case studies of others in the course Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
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 for Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
School guidelines
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