Module Descriptors
MULTI SKILLS AND COMMUNITY SPORT
SPOR50786
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Ashley Gill
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 90
Independent Study Hours: 210
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
  • Practical - 10 minute presentation weighted at 40%
  • Coursework - Design a multi-skills and community sports development strategy 1000 words weighted at 30%
  • Practical - Deliver a 20 minute multi skills sports taster session weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Texts
Hyton, K et al (2007) Sports Development; Policy, Process and Practice. London: Routledge
King, N. (2009). Sport policy and governance. London: Routledge
Stafford, I. (2011) Coaching Children in Sport. London: Routledge
www.culture.gov.uk/
www.gov.uk
www.esp-play.co.uk
www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/
www.sportscoachuk.org
www.sportengland.co.uk
www.sportsleaders.org
Module Resources
Access to an appropriately specified PC, with accompanying Word, PowerPoint, Adobe and Java software.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Indicative Content
This module will :
- Analyse changes to coaching in the community
- Evaluate the effectiveness of partnership and collaboration in the delivery of coaching in a community context.
- Investigate how government policy is implemented in relation to the provision of coaching at a community level
- Critically analyse the success of such initiatives in meeting national, regional and local targets.
Module Learning Strategies
Students will follow a thirty week guided study programme and access support material via the college VLE. The module will consist of 3 hours per week.

The module will include:

90 taught contact hours (3 hours X 30 weeks)
- 2 hours taught
- 1 hour seminar discussion per week

210 Independent study hours
- 60 hrs background reading,
- 60 hrs assessment planning
- 90 hrs assessment writing
Assessment Details
Students will be required to complete 3 pieces of summative assessment.

(1) To deliver a 10 minute presentation that outlines the current government policies and partnerships. This should explain how these policies and partnerships are working at a local level to provide community sports opportunities. This is worth 40% of the module grade and assesses LO1 & 2.

(2) Design a multi-skills and community sports development strategy (1,000 words) for either a rural or urban environment. The strategy must clearly link with current initiatives. It must identify funding streams and explain links with County Sport Partnerships. This is worth 30% of the module grade and assesses LO3 &4.

(3) Deliver a 20 minute multi skills sports taster session in line with your strategy. This is worth 30% of the module grade and assesses LO4