SPRT210-26A (C) Approved Start 2026

Practicum 2

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 20 July 2026
End Date: Sunday, 7 February 2027
Withdrawal Dates
The withdrawal dates for this course (both with and without fee refund) will be confirmed once a) the course start date and b) course length is confirmed. Students are advised to consult the department for further information.

Description

This course provides further application of sport coaching theory to practice. Students will plan, implement and evaluate aspects of coaching pedagogy, sociology and sport science while coaching their selected sport. This occurs during coaching sessions with an Under 15 team, throughout a season of practices and interschool or club games/events.

Students are required to have a full 1st aid certificate prior to going on placement.

Learning Outcomes

1. Plan, implement and evaluate selected principles of sport science within the coaching practicum experience;
2. Plan, implement and evaluate selected aspects of pedagogical theory within the coaching practicum experience;
3. Identify and analyse a sociological and/or an ethical issue arising from the coaching practicum experience;
4. Critically evaluate ones’ own coaching effectiveness through the use of reflective practice

Prerequisites

SPRT110 or SPCO110, and approval based on police vetting.

Restrictions

SPCO210 - Practicum 2

Equivalent Courses

SPCO210 - Practicum 2

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 09:00 - 10:00 E16 Lecture Theatre (14/7)
Rehua 003 Music (21/7)
 13 Jul - 26 Jul

Course Coordinator

Piet Van Hasselt

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Portfolio 27 Jan 2027 100% Evidence from planning, implementation & reflection on a series of personal coaching sessions that relate to the course content. To include supervisor debrief notes & reflective summaries as well as session plans & all coaching documentation as outlined on the course Learn site (specific to subject where relevant). This assessment will be graded as pass or fail.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,099.00

International fee $5,388.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Health Sciences .

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