308412 (v.1) Psychology of Coaching Fundamentals 511

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Area:	School of Psychology
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Individual Study:	1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly
Seminar:	1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	A theoretical background to coaching. Introduction to the core competencies required to be a coach are described and different models and methods of coaching. Discussion on various tools and techniques including assessment and evaluation and identification of the core issues in coaching. Students will coach each other.
Unit Outcomes:	On the completion of this unit students will be able to model the role of a coach demonstrating the core competencies required to be an effective coach. Select, apply and justify the models, frameworks and methods appropriately in a coaching role. Synthesize key ideas from a variety of literature resources and apply in a coaching situation.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Kilburg, Richard. (1996). Towards a conceptual understanding and definition of executive coaching. Consulting Psychology, 48 (2), 134-144. Peltier, Bruce. (2001). The psychology of coaching. Theory and application. NY. Brunner- Routledge. Laske, Otto. (1999). An integrated model of developmental coaching. Consulting Psychology, 51(3), pp139-159. Washlyn, K.M. (2003). Executive coaching - An outcome study. Consulting Psychology, 55(2), pp94-106.
Unit Texts:	Neean, M. & Dryden, W. (2002). Coaching. A cognitive behavioural approach. NY:Taylor & Francis. Peltier, Bruce. (2001). The psychology of executive coaching. Theory and application. NY:Brunner-Routledge.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Essay 30%, Experiential Learning 40% (students will provide coaching to each other), Literature review 30%.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y