Coaching and Leadership (HEAE302 / APP768)

Focused on developing your confidence and competence to lead and develop yourself and others
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Coaching and Leadership (HEAE302 / APP768)

Focused on developing your confidence and competence to lead and develop yourself and others

Key features

Coaching and Leadership is a module focused on developing your confidence and competence to lead and develop yourself and others. Students will be able to understand and explore coaching theory and practice using a variety of tools in order to underpin coaching and leadership practice.
This module will introduce and explore the theories of coaching and leadership to underpin the students practice as a team member and leader. Through a series of reflective engagements and coaching practice with other students and in practice activities, students will be supported to develop self-awareness and integrate emotional intelligence into their professional role. The module will facilitate learning opportunities related to contemporary practice and leadership. 
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Module code
HEAE302 / APP768
Credits
20
FHEQ level
Level 6 – bachelors degree / Level 7 – masters degree
Location
Blended learning approach with face to face delivery in Plymouth

HEAE302 course details (degree level)

Learning outcomes
At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to: 
  • Critically analyse how coaching techniques can be used as a tool to develop effective communication skills for self-development whilst supporting and leading others.
  • Critically analyse the coaching role within team dynamics, selecting appropriate techniques and evidence to evaluate factors that influence staff engagement across a variety of leadership situations. 
  • Critically explore the knowledge, skills, and behaviours of an effective leader and how this impacts on the organisation within leadership. 
  • Explore the current processes promoted within healthcare and the wider professional settings and engage in critical debate to inform appropriate staff support.    
  • Critically appraise theories of organisational culture, leadership and coaching, integrate and evaluate the key policy drivers and associated market pressures.   

APP768 course details (masters level)

Learning outcomes
At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to: 
  • Compose a coaching formula that constitutes coaching methodologies and innovative techniques when used as a tool to develop effective communication skills for self-development whilst supporting and leading others. 
  • Critically analyse the coaching role within team dynamics, synthesise appropriate techniques and evidence to evaluate factors that influence staff engagement across a variety of leadership situations. 
  • Critically explore the knowledge, skills, and behaviours of an effective leader and present a hypothesis regarding the impact on the organisation within leadership. 
  • Review and evaluate the current processes promoted within healthcare and the wider professional settings and engage in critical debate to inform appropriate staff support.    
  • Construct a critical appraisal that synthesises the theories of organisational culture, leadership and coaching, with key policy drivers and market pressures.  

Admissions information 

Additional information and documentation required for the application process.
  • Application forms. 
  • Change of name forms.
  • Pre-course information.
  • Downloadable guides.
  • Student card.
Admissions information Additional information and documentation required for the application process.Access to application forms, download guides and confirmation information. Visit our admissions homepage.

Module dates

25/26 Delivery 2 (blended delivery)
16, 23, 30 April (face-to-face sessions); 7, 14 May (online sessions); 21 May 2026 (face-to-face session)

Dates for 2026/27 are provisional and still to be confirmed:
26/27 Delivery 1 (online delivery)
Provisional 2026/27 dates: 9, 16, 23 September, 7, 14, 21 October 2026. 
(Assessment date likely to be 11 November 2026)
26/27 Delivery 2 (blended delivery)
Provisional 2026/27 dates: 14, 21, 28 April (likely to be face-to-face sessions); 5, 12 May (likely to be online sessions); 19 May 2027 (likely to be face-to-face session). 
(Assessment date likely to be 16 June 2027)

Please note that the assessment for this module is a presentation which occurs approximately four weeks after the final taught date of the module.  Face-to-face attendance for the assessment is mandatory.
(Occasionally delivery dates might be subject to change – always check with the module lead or Professional Development Unit).
Please be aware that all modules run to minimum numbers. Some modules are also subject to maximum numbers. 
In the event that there are low numbers for a particular delivery, it may be cancelled or rescheduled to an alternative date. 

Module lead

Mrs Chloe Weekes-Dyer 

Entry requirements

Students wishing to undertake these modules as part of a professional development pathway:
  • must be a registered practitioner working in an area of practice that will allow you to meet the module learning outcomes
  • be in possession of previous study at level 5 (Diploma of Higher Education) or a foundation degree to study the module at degree level
  • be in possession of previous study at degree level to study the module at masters level.
Masters level – individuals without a degree may be eligible to apply providing they have appropriate practice-related experience relevant to the programme, please discuss with the Professional Development Unit prior to application. Each student will be considered and advised individually (where required) by the programme team and Professional Development Unit. Please contact the PDU or programme lead if you have any queries regarding your situation.
We will be following the EMCC competencies to allow learners to take advantage of the additional accreditation. 

Fees

 
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You can contact the Professional Development Unit with any queries

Prospective student enquiries:
Current student enquiries:
Professional Development Unit, Floor 9, InterCity Place, Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, Plymouth PL4 6AB
Monday – Thursday 08:30–17:00 and Friday 08:30–16:30