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Voluntary Sports Coaching in the Community

You will gain these graduate attribute skills:

Responsible Team Player Responsible Team Player

Effective Communicator Effective Communicator

Enhancing Potential Enhancing Potential

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Student completes a National Governing Body Coaching Qualification which is at a level that allows student to coach independently. This must be from a National Governing Body of Sport which is affiliated to either Sport Northern Ireland or the Irish Sports Council.

Outline of Activity

Voluntary (non paid) sports coaching at a sports club or in partnership with a sporting organisation.

Learning Outcomes

Student completes a National Governing Body Coaching Qualification (which is at a level that allows student to coach independently. This must be from a National Governing Body of Sport which is affiliated to either Sport Northern Ireland or the Irish Sports Council).

Assessment Details

Keep a logbook up to date will ensure you receive the credit you deserve for the work you are doing, and it will also encourage you to reflect on your experiences.

What to complete:

  • About you and your role
  • Record of your activity
  • Reflection of your role
  • Verifier Details

To get a copy of the log book please contact your relevant campus contact below

Level of Commitment

20 hours to include

The students must volunteer as a coach in a sport for a local club or community association / sports club / sporting organisation.

Contact

Belfast/Ulster University Sports Village

Derry~Londonderry

Coleraine

Graduate Attributes

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Responsible Team Player

A student who displays this skill can:

  • be a reliable, empathetic and empowering team contributor
  • be open to positive and constructive feedback
  • consistently deliver and exceed on all expectations in a reliable and honest manner
  • be accountable and reliable (responsible)
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Effective Communicator

A student who displays this skill can:

  • show effective spoken and written communication skills in multiple forms and with a range of audiences
  • help resolve conflicts which may arise in a group dynamic
  • be an assertive and active listener
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Enhancing Potential

A student who displays this skill can:

  • identify development gaps and establish goals that are achievement focused
  • seek ongoing opportunities for personal and professional development