Introduction to Coaching Science

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, 100% online
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Area/Catalogue
SPOR 1003
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Course ID
208144
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West, Online, Mt Gambier, Whyalla
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
AU Pathways and Participation
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Natasha Wilson
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will introduce the principles underpinning good coaching practice and apply them in training sessions for diverse populations. This course develops knowledge and skills in the area of sports coaching, with an emphasis placed on coaching pedagogy highlighting the social, cultural and pedagogical concepts underpinning good coaching practice. The course introduces the application of coaching principles as outlined by the Australian Sports Commission to the coaching environment.

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply foundational pedagogical principles of coaching that inform coaching session plans to meet the needs of participants and achieve performance goals in physical activity and sport
  • Describe the Australian sports systems and athlete development pathways and models and how these influence coaching practice
  • Review and reflect on a planned coaching session to identify strategies to assist in improving session designs and coaching practices for diverse populations
  • Demonstrate a range of communication skills relevant to the delivery of sports coaching sessions in training and sporting activities

Availability

Census date Icon
Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 27837
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Mar - 15 Apr Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK4-18
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK4-18
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SPRC1009 Introduction to Coaching Science please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 27838
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
2 Mar - 13 Apr Monday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-10
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-10
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SPRC1009 Introduction to Coaching Science please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 27839
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Mar - 17 Apr Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK3-28
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK3-28
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SPRC1009 Introduction to Coaching Science please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 27840
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Mar - 16 Apr Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-15
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-15
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SPRC1009 Introduction to Coaching Science please do not enrol in this course.

Mt Gambier

Class number
Class number 27841
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Mar - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Mt Gambier Regional Educational Hub, RH1-05
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Mt Gambier Regional Educational Hub, RH1-05
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SPRC1009 Introduction to Coaching Science please do not enrol in this course.

Whyalla

Class number
Class number 27842
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Mar - 15 Apr Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-36
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-36
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SPRC1009 Introduction to Coaching Science please do not enrol in this course.

Online

Class number
Class number 20198
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SPRC1009 Introduction to Coaching Science please do not enrol in this course.

Census date Icon
Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 57678
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS5-13
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS5-13
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SPRC1009 Introduction to Coaching Science please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 57679
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SPRC1009 Introduction to Coaching Science please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 57680
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SPRC1009 Introduction to Coaching Science please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 57681
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SPRC1009 Introduction to Coaching Science please do not enrol in this course.

Mt Gambier

Class number
Class number 57682
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-35
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-35
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SPRC1009 Introduction to Coaching Science please do not enrol in this course.

Whyalla

Class number
Class number 57683
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-36
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-36
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SPRC1009 Introduction to Coaching Science please do not enrol in this course.

Online

Class number
Class number 50173
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SPRC1009 Introduction to Coaching Science please do not enrol in this course.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed SPRC1009 Introduction to Coaching Science at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Assessment

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