Embedding experiential learning in HE sport coaching courses: an action research study

Cronin, Colum and Lowes, Jonathan ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5051-4075 (2016) Embedding experiential learning in HE sport coaching courses: an action research study. Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Education, 18 . pp. 1-8.

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Abstract

Despite recommendations imploring coach educators to utilise experiential learning, analyses of how this has been implemented are sparse. This study analyses the integration of experiential learning within a UK Higher Education Institution (HEI) context. Student coaches were provided with coaching oppor-tunities with local school- children. Data were collected over three years through student interviews, coach educator reflections and discussions with a critical friend. Experiential learning presented two key challenges; 1) dealing with difficult emotions and competence awareness by students and the coach educator; 2) ensuring children received appropriate coaching practice. The integration of mediated pedagogical strategies helped overcome these problems.

Item Type:	Article
Journal / Publication Title:	Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Education
Publisher:	Elsevier
ISSN:	1473-8376
Departments:	Academic Departments > Medical & Sport Sciences (MSS) > Sports and Physical Activity
Depositing User:	Jonathan Lowes
Date Deposited:	21 Mar 2016 16:35
Last Modified:	12 Jan 2024 15:16
URI:	https://insight.cumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/2070

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