For this module, students must become a member of a motorsport club, marshalling group or other similar organisation. An essential part of the module is that they undertake a course suitable for the organisation they have joined, leading to a suitable qualification, as well as taking part in the associated activities of the organisation. There may be a cost to the student for these activities which the student will be required to self-fund.

The aim of the module is that students can gain real world experience of a field of motorsport, through their involvement with the organisation they have chosen. It is expected that students will also gain experience in all the associated aspects of motorsport and support operations; e.g.: Safety Protocols, Regulations, Procedures, etc. They will be expected to attend appropriate training on suitable topics as offered by the club or organisation.

Tutorials and group discussions, both within the university and at the relevant club, will take place. Tutorial slots of one hour per week will be available for student discussion and interaction, others will be at the motorsport site and be taught by relevant instructors. The remaining time will be spent on activities at the club, studying the theory of racing and motorsport operations, and maintaining a detailed logbook.

The Track Day Manual by Mike Breslin, J H Haynes & Co Ltd (19 Jun 2008), ISBN 978-1845841034
The Karting Manual by Joao Diniz Sanches, J H Haynes & Co Ltd (6 April 2007), ISBN 978-1844253531
Drive to Win: The Essential Guide to Race Driving by Carroll Smith, Eklektika Press, US (Jun 2004), ISBN 978-0965160001
A Pocket Guide to Marshalling Published by the Motorsport Safety Fund
Learning Journals, 2nd Edn, Moon J, 2006, Routledge 0415403758

100% In course assessment consisting of:-

(30%) A 20 minute interview, at the university, exploring what has been learnt and experienced (Learning outcomes 1 and 2).
(70%) A detailed reflective logbook which will be assessed (Learning outcomes 3 and 4) 3000 words equivalent.

None

An organised motorsport group e.g. karting club, marshalling group etc
The cost of club membership and lessons/ training/ events will be borne by the student.
Volunteers in Motorsport http://www.volunteersinmotorsport.co.uk
Marshalling Groups http://www.marshals.co.uk/; http://www.rallymarshal.co.uk/; http://www.brscc.co.uk/marshalling
Karting http://www.karting.co.uk/
Library, VLE, classroom facilities as required, visits by the tutor to the motorsport facility.