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The Degree of Bachelor of Sport Coaching (BSpC)

The following regulations apply to students commencing study within the 2012 academic year (January 2012-December 2012). For previously published regulations, refer to the Calendar archive (Academic Quality Assurance Unit website).

Regulations for the Degree of Bachelor of Sport Coaching

See also General Course and Examination Regulations.

The Programme for this Degree

1.
The Structure of the Programme
(a)
To qualify for the Bachelor of Sport Coaching a candidate must pass courses having a total value of at least 360 points.
(b)
Of the 360:
i.
At least 225 points must be for courses above 100-level; and
ii.
At least 120 points must be for courses at 300-level; and
iii.
At least 330 points must be for courses from the Schedule to these Regulations.
2.
Duration of the Qualification
(a)
The minimum period of enrolment for a full-time candidate is three years. Part-time study may be undertaken.
(b)
The maximum period for satisfying the requirements for completion of the BSpC is six years. This period refers to the lapsed calendar year, starting from the year in which credit was first achieved in the programme.
(c)
On application a candidate may be granted an extension of the maximum period for completion where it has been determined that the candidate has an expectation of completing the qualification within a reasonable time period. The period of extension will be specified in each case and the candidate may be required to undertake additional work to comply with current course requirements.

Admission to the programme

3.
Standard of Entry and Approval Required for Admission to the Programme

Every candidate for the BSpC, before enrolling in a course of study for the degree, shall have:

(a)
satisfied Admission Regulation A, and
(b)
approval as a candidate by the Dean of Education on the recommendation of a Selection Committee.
Notes:
1.
Selection will be based on academic attainment and such other criteria as the Selection Committee may determine, which may include an interview.
2.
Candidates are required to be vetted by police.
3.
International students for whom English is an additional language must provide evidence of their English language ability as follow:
(a)
IELTS (Academic) 7.0, with no individual score below 7.0; or
(b)
TOEFL paper-based test score of 600 and TWE of 5.0; or
(c)
TOEFL internet-based test score of 100 with minimum band scores for Reading 23, Listening 23 and Writing 22; or
(d)
At least two years of successful study in a New Zealand secondary school, with at least eight Level 2 NCEA credits in English (four reading and four writing); or
(e)
Successful completion of University of Canterbury Certificate in English for Tertiary Studies (postgraduate module, grade C or better).
4.
Other students for whom English or Te Reo Maori is not the first language may be required to provide such evidence. Applicants may be required to undergo assessment before making an offer of place.
4.
Transitional Arrangements

Candidates who successfully completed their second year of full-time study prior to 2010 will normally complete under the 2009 regulations by taking courses approved by the Dean of Education, provided that this transitional regulation shall lapse at the end of 2017.

Candidates who successfully completed their first year of full-time study in 2009 will normally complete under the 2010 regulations by taking courses approved by the Dean of Education, provided that this transitional regulation shall lapse at the end of 2018.

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Schedule to the Regulations for the Degree of Bachelor of Sport Coaching

The following course information is for students starting their degree in 2012. Students who started their degree prior to 2012 should refer to the enrolment advice available at www.education.canterbury.ac.nz/coursegroups.

For full course information, go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Year 1

Course Code Course Title
SPCO 101 Introduction to Sport Coaching
SPCO 102 Coaching & Learning 1
SPCO 103 Sport Psychology 1
SPCO 104 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
SPCO 105 Social History of Sport
SPCO 107 Sport Nutrition
SPCO 110 Practicum 1

Options

One other course from the 200-level options listed under Year 2, CHCH 101 or one other course at 100-level taken from the schedules of the BA, BCom or BSc degrees.

Year 2

Course Code Course Title
SPCO 201 Athlete Centred Coaching
SPCO 202 Coaching & Learning 2
SPCO 204 Introduction to Biomechanics
SPCO 206 Exercise Science for Anaerobic Sports
SPCO 207 Attitudes and Values in Sport
SPCO 208 Critical and Bicultural Perspectives in Sport Coaching
SPCO 210 Practicum 2

Options

One other course from the 200-level options listed below, or one other course at 100-level or 200-level taken from the schedules of the BA, BCom or BSc degrees.

Course Code Course Title
SPCO 221 Sports Injuries
SPCO 222 Analysis of Expeditioning
SPCO 223 Sport Psychology 2
SPCO 224 Sport Management
SPCO 225 Sport, Olympism and Education

Year 3

Course Code Course Title
SPCO 301 Sport Coaching and Leadership
SPCO 302 Coaching & Learning 3
SPCO 305 Sociology of Sport Coaching
SPCO 306 Exercise Science for Aerobic Sports
SPCO 307 Current Topics in Exercise Science
SPCO 308 Athletes with Disabilities
SPCO 310 Practicum 3
SPCO 320 Internship

Non-credit requirements

Students are required to attend a mihi whakatau and marae experience as part of the Year 1 and 2 programmes, and must hold a current First Aid certificate prior to undertaking coaching practicums.

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