Students will attend a series of lectures and interactive student-centred Skills Workshops, which will include the appreciation and development of CV writing, study skills, employability skills, self and career management guidance. In particular, students will review the skills and qualities they already possess, with reference to how they relate to those skills and attributes regarded as crucial for research and critical by employers. Indicative content includes:

1. Effective Learning Skills:
Time management, different learning styles, effective note-taking, behaving professionally in Sport and Exercise settings; compare and evaluate information from a variety of sources; prepare for and learn from assessment and feedback.

2. Communication Skills
(a) Written communication: preparing, writing and presenting an essay including referencing and citing of information; preparing, writing and presenting an individual research project including a literature review, methodology, results and discussion section;

(b) Reading and verbal skills: asking effective questions in class and group discussions; recognizing and constructing an argument and taking into account other students' views; selecting, analysing and comparing a range of print-based information;

(c) personal communication skills: giving effective presentations to groups.

3. Information Technology Skills:
The use of a Windows environment to communicate ideas via word processing and/or spreadsheets. Use e-mail and access WWW in terms of locating, selecting and evaluating internet-based information. The use of an e-portfolio system to aid with Personal Development Planning (PDP).

4. Reflecting on Staffordshire Graduate Skills.
Engaging in internal and external events. University-wide events and lectures - programme specific and/or industry related to any area of the University curriculum. Identifying knowledge and skills used in the workplace. Constructing a CV and identifying areas for further development.

An assignment length 1500 words weighted at 60%. A presentation weighted at 40%

Students will be required to complete 2 pieces of summative assessment. Each element of assessment must be submitted.

1. Submission of a subject-specific assignment of 1500 words (which will assess LO's 2 and 3) 60%.

2. A 10 minute in-class presentation on personal development (LO’s 1, 3, 4) 40%. Final assessment.

As part of the module the student will be expected to attend a number of events as directed by the tutor. These events may vary according to student need and timing of occurrence, but will be considered as being suitable and beneficial learning opportunities. Student’s will reflect on these for the personal development presentation, including what was learnt from it and how it impacts on a student's aspirations/ thoughts on the development of career skills. Students should also draw on personal learning from across their programme.

Formative Assessment:
There are formative assessment points during the semester for the student to receive feedback on their PDP and progress from an assigned tutor. This will give them an indication of their current performance in relation to the Learning Outcome before submitting the presentation assessment.

1. Two written assignment submissions (induction week and week 6)
2. Via blackboard tasks
3. Via informal tutor feedback on essay submissions
4. Via feedback from tutor and students on peer review workshops and presentations given in class.

Becker, L. & Becker, F. (2016). Seven steps to a successful career (1st ed.). London: SAGE Publications Ltd.
Cottrell, S. (2013) The Study Skills Handbook. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan..
Kirton, B. (2011) Brilliant Workplace Skills for Students & Graduates. London: Prentice-Hall.
Trought, F. (2011) Brilliant Employability Skills: How to stand out from the crowd in the graduate job market. London: Prentice Hall.

Access to Blackboard
IT resources
Library resources

1. Demonstrate knowledge of a range of skills and qualities required for effective learning and employment or further study. (SG1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 12)
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
Reflection

2. Demonstrate the ability to carry out inquiry based learning and analysis (SG1, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12) Communication
Enquiry
Learning
Problem Solving

3. Demonstrate an ability to prepare, write and present in the appropriate format (SG4, 5, 6, 9, 12) Communication
Learning

4. Demonstrate an ability to identify personal strengths and skills gaps following reflection (SG 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 12)
Analysis
Communication
Problem Solving
Reflection

This module contains a combination of face to face, blended learning and personal tutoring. Lectures and seminars will be interactive and require full participation. Some seminars will be student led and facilitated by the lecturer.Independent study tasks will be set but further idependant study will be required. This may include reading around module topics, discussion based activities or investigating current theory and practice associated wth the module. Student led independant study will be required specifcally for assessment preparation.

You will attend a series of lectures and interactive student-centred Skills Workshops, which will include the appreciation and development of CV writing, study skills, employability skills, self and career management guidance. In particular, you will review the skills and qualities you already possess, with reference to how they relate to those skills and attributes regarded as crucial for research and critical by employers. During this module you will develop:

1. Effective Learning Skills:
Time management, different learning styles, effective note-taking, behaving professionally in Sport and Exercise settings; compare and evaluate information from a variety of sources; prepare for and learn from assessment and feedback.

2. Communication Skills
(a) Written communication: preparing, writing and presenting an essay including referencing and citing of information; preparing, writing and presenting an individual research project including a literature review, methodology, results and discussion section;

(b) Reading and verbal skills: asking effective questions in class and group discussions; recognizing and constructing an argument and taking into account other students' views; selecting, analysing and comparing a range of print-based information;

(c) personal communication skills: giving effective presentations to groups.

3. Information Technology Skills:
The use of a Windows environment to communicate ideas via word processing and/or spreadsheets. Use e-mail and access WWW in terms of locating, selecting and evaluating internet-based information. The use of an e-portfolio system to aid with Personal Development Planning (PDP).

You will also have the opportunity to reflect on the Staffordshire Graduate Skills:
Engaging in internal and external events. University-wide events and lectures - programme specific and/or industry related to any area of the University curriculum. Identifying knowledge and skills used in the workplace. Constructing a CV and identifying areas for further development.