The placement module aims to provide experience of learning from and applying knowledge to a Sport and Exercise relevant working environment. The module provides students with the opportunity to develop key personal and transferable skills by applying their knowledge and skills to a specific context relevant to their Award or areas of interest. Whilst the placement module has generic aims and learning outcomes the detail of each placement will be determined by the module leader and other supervisory lecturing staff.

A LOGBOOK weighted at 50%. An ESSAY length 2000 words weighted at 50%.

1. A logbook collecting key information about the host organisation and its operations. In addition, the logbook will contain details of activities undertaken by the student and their roles and responsibilities whilst on placement. Weighted at 50% of the overall module mark and assessing LO 1, 2 and 3.

2. A 2000-word reflective essay based on placement performance. This will help students critically analyse their strengths, weaknesses and areas for improvement during their placement. This will be worth 50% of the overall mark. To assess LO`s 2, 3 and 4. FINAL ASSESSMENT.

6 hours of lectures/workshops (3 x 2hr contact)
4 hours of blended learning
6 hours contact with placement supervisor

150 hours at placement host organisation (monitored in log-book)
20 hours student-led research and reading into placement host organisation and its areas of operation (pre-placement start)
30 hours student-led research and reading into placement host operations (during placement)

84 hours student-led independent study into assessment preparation

Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre
Work based opportunities set up by and agreed by the module leader.

As appropriate to the individual placement.

Students must be enrolled on the BA Sports Coaching award. Students will be required to obtain DBS clearance.

Students with adverse entries (e.g. drink driving, drunk & disorderly, cautions) are interviewed/risk assessed as to the likely effects of how this may affect placement arrangements. Even if the placement is authorised by the University to proceed the host organisation has power of veto not to take the student on placement.

It may NOT be possible to find a suitable placement under circumstances of an adverse DBS report. In such cases, it is usually possible to transfer to an alternative degree, (BA) Sports Studies to enable continuation of study to occur.

In addition, students who have displayed poor attendance and reliability profiles in level 4 without satisfactory explanation may be subject to a counselling interview with the course leader to determine their suitability to go on placement. If commitment to attending a placement arrangement cannot be determined, students may be required to transfer to (BA) Sports Studies to enable continuation of study to occur.

1. DEMONSTRATE A ROBUST UNDERSTANDING OF THE OPERATIONS AND FUNCTIONS OF YOUR HOST ORGANISATION.
Knowledge and Understanding

2. COMMUNICATE THE PLACEMENT EXPERIENCE AND YOUR LEARNING FROM IT IN AN APPROPRIATE FORMAT.
Analysis
Communication
Learning
Reflection

3. DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR LIMITS OF KNOWLEDGE IN THE SELECTED AREA. Analysis
Knowledge and Understanding

4. REFLECT UPON AND EVALUATE YOUR OWN EXPERIENCES DURING THE PLACEMENT AND IDENTIFY YOUR OWN FUTURE DEVELOPMENT NEEDS.
Reflection

The placement module aims to provide experience of learning from and applying knowledge to a relevant working environment. The module provides you with the opportunity to develop key personal and transferable skills by applying your knowledge and skills to a specific context relevant to your course or areas of interest. Whilst the placement module has generic aims and learning outcomes the detail of each placement will be determined by the module leader and other supervisory lecturing staff.