Cottrell, S. (2008) The Study Skills Handbook (3rd ed.) Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Field, A. (2009). Discovering statistics using SPSS (3rd ed.). London: Sage
Kirton, B. (2011). Brilliant Workplace Skills for Students & Graduates. Prentice-Hall
Smith, M. F. (2010) Research Methods in Sport. Exeter, UK: Learning Matters

Students must meet the award entry criteria

A poster weighted at 50%. A research proposal/reflection weighted at 30%. A study skills resource weighted at 20%

Students will be required to complete 3 pieces of summative assessment using where appropriate an electronic portfolio:

1. The first involves designing a resource for study skills (equivalent to 800 words). This will involve pebble+ upload for submission. Students will develop a resource of their choosing that could potentially be used to teach L4 students the study skill attributes needed at L5. (assessing LO's 4, 5 and 6) 20%

2. The second involves the submission of an individual research poster at a student conference, based on a choice of case studies provided (which will assess LO's 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6) equivalent to 2000 words. Posters will be assessed on `employability qualities' by an external, local employer and on academic content by tutors. This is worth 50% of the total module assessment.

3. The third is a submission of a 1200 word research proposal outlining which is to be completed as part of the dissertation module. In addition, this requires reflection on both personal and academic development at level 5. Students will be required to reflect on specific Staffordshire Graduate abilities including their work based experiences. This will all be submitted through Staffordshire graduate e portfolio (assessing LO's 1, 4, 5 and 6) 30%.

Formative Assessment:
Feedback is also provided via informal tutor feedback on submissions and in workshops sessions.

1. Understanding the workplace:
This module, in part in developing the themes and learning gained in Developing Research Skills in Sport and Exercise (Enhancing Career and Personal Success) provides further learning opportunities, including work-based/ work-related experiences that enable students to acquire the skills and qualities that will enhance their career prospects, horizons and personal success, thus preparing the student for the expectations of the world of work, namely:
1. Have the ability to carry out inquiry based learning and critical analysis
2. Be work ready and employable - be technologically, digitally and information literate - and understand the importance of being enterprising and entrepreneurial
3. Be able to apply Staffordshire Graduate attributes to a range of life experiences to facilitate life-long learning.

2. Data analysis:
Quantitative and qualitative methods of data analysis will be covered which will enable research to be critically reviewed. Students will need to work independently and as a team member when problem solving and establishing an appropriate methodology.

Logical and creative approaches to analysing and solving problems will be covered.

Quantitative research methods: to be able to use new software (SPSS and Excel) to problem solve, to input and analyse, interpret and represent data appropriately. Developing numeracy skills.

Qualitative research methods: develop interviewing skills, and understand how to code and interpret data appropriately. Developing writing and analytical skills. Using interviewing techniques to improve students' abilities to communicate with and listen to others. To develop an understanding of body language and to be able to think and respond under pressure. To be able to develop positive and professional relationships with new people. Improving confidence when interacting in both a one-to-one and group based situation.

3. Communication Skills:
(a) Written communication: planning, preparing, writing and presenting a report including referencing and citing of information; preparing, writing and presenting an individual research project including a literature review, methodology, results and discussion section. To be able to communicate and summarise points effectively in a written format. Develop a critical writing style to enhance understanding, and demonstrate ability to be analytical. To be able to synthesise information from across their award.

(b) Reading and verbal skills: asking effective questions in class and group discussions; recognising
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: effectively presenting ideas and information to groups. In the class situation is able to build cooperation, cohesion and collaboration when working with others.

4. Information Technology Skills:
To be able to access and actively contribute to online lectures and Bb discussion forums. To use appropriate presentation software. To have used SPSS and Excel for data analysis and numeracy skills. To be able to enter into group discussions using appropriate technologies and develop an electronic portfolio.

5. Reflection and PDP:
Identifying knowledge and skills developed over the course of this module, and level. Consider strengths and areas for improvement. Reflect on being involved in the research process and what it is like to be a participant.

The module features a wide range of learning methods, appropriate to the content. These will include interactive, student-centred workshops, role-playing, lectures and tutorials supported by the use of a virtual learning environment (Blackboard).

The emphasis continues to be upon `learning by doing', where learning takes place through personal experience (of research and employment), social interaction and reflection. In the workplace (e.g., voluntary, coaching, research seminar series, careers fair, apprenticeships, placements, part-time work) the student will be seeing and doing things themselves as well as observing and interacting with others. Such experiences can be called upon as exemplars of learning through work in respect of the vocational ideas, knowledge and skills that become transferable and applicable to other work contexts.

The module will facilitate close contact with the world-of-work, drawing on contributions from external practitioners (discipline related or not) to support the student learning experience as well as the development of appropriate networking opportunities. Students will have the opportunity to hear employers drawn from a wide and varied range of organisations who will identify and explain what they consider to be the key attributes when recruiting graduates.

The time spent in the work-related environment should be a minimum of 25 hours during the duration of the module. This time will be recorded in the PDP with evidence of reflection on what has been learned from these work-related experiences. Students will be encouraged to continue their work-related experience beyond the level 5 module itself.
Engagement in work-related experiences can include any of the following:
- Work placement
- Volunteering experience
- Coaching
- Existing part time work
- Organising an event or series of events
- Setting up a new club/society
- attending the careers fair or research seminar series

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (48 hours)
23 hours Lectures
24 hours workshop-based material, with the emphasis on building on lecture material via individualand group based tasks (delivered by personal tutors).
1 hour = 4 one-to-one meetings with dissertation supervisor

Guided Independent Study: (252 hours)
58 hours preparation for workshops/completion of tasks / Bb activities
52 hours of assigned reading
24 hours completing data collection and analysis
14 hours reflecting on their work based experience and SGA
12 hours preparing for presentations
80 hours preparing for submission of summative assessments
12 hours undertaking and reflecting on the research process as participants

Access to Blackboard/Pebble+/voice thread
Skills laboratory and access to airway management trainers/equipment
IT resources
Library resources

The module will be supported by an Enterprise & Employability Resource Bank that will provide learning materials from your Faculty/School, Careers as well as external contributors. Students will be encouraged through the Students Union's Enterprise Society to make use of student-led activities such as workshops, mentoring and networking events provided by NACUE (National Consortium of University Entrepreneurs) as well using and populating a website/depository for disseminating and sharing `good practice'.