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Details for CMS502 Coaching Theory and Practice

This subject provides a comprehensive introduction to professional coaching theory, practice, and ethics. Students develop essential coaching competencies through an integrated approach combining theoretical understanding with extensive practical application. The curriculum emphasises a non-directive, person-centred coaching stance grounded in ICF (International Coaching Federation) standards and ethical practice. 

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: CMS502
  • Credit points: 10

Subject Coordinator

Sharon Garro

Prerequisite

Nil. None unless specified in affiliated course structure.

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. Critically analyse and articulate an understanding of coaching theories and frameworks.  
  2. Demonstrate coaching skills with critical self-awareness. 
  3. Integrate ethical principles and cultural humility into coaching practice.  
  4. Apply systems thinking to coaching within organisational contexts. 
  5. Engage in accountable relationships and critically reflective practice. 

Subject Content

  1. Introduction to Coaching Theory and Frameworks
  2. Practical Workshop – Foundations for effective coaching, Ethical Guidelines and Coaching Agreement, Person Centred Skills to support a coaching presence 
  3. Introducing coaching frameworks (GROW) to position coaching conversations 
  4. Practical Workshop-skill development through triad work 
  5. Applied Coaching Skills  
  6. Practical Workshop-skill development through triad work 
  7. Ethical Practice in Coaching/Ethical Decision-Making Frameworks and ICF Ethical Guidelines 
  8. Practical Workshop-Coaching Way of Being (supporting ethical practice)
  9. Systems Informed Practice, Change, Appreciative Inquiry, Solution Focused Coaching Skills 
  10. Practical Workshop-SFT and AI 
  11. Professional Supervision and Reflective Practice  
  12. Practical Workshop-skill development through triad work 
  13. Reflection 

This course may be offered in the following formats

  • Face to face on site (extensive)
  • E-learning (online/synchronous)

Including compulsory attendance sessions: 2-hour fortnightly workshops

Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

  1. Reflective Journal (20%)
  2. Critical Analysis of Ethical Dilemma (30%)
  3. Recorded 30-minute coaching session & 1500-word Critical Reflection (50%)

Prescribed Text

Van Nieuwerburgh, C. (2026). Introduction to Coaching Skills: A Practical Guide