Module Descriptors
PLACEMENT: SPORTS DEVELOPMENT AND COACHING
SPOR60271
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 6
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 166
Independent Study Hours: 134
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- WORK BOOK weighted at 25%
- PROJECT- INDIVIDUAL weighted at 50%
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 25%
- WORK EXPERIENCE - EMPLOYER REPORT weighted at 0%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The placement module aims to provide experience of learning from and applying knowledge to a Sport and Exercise relevant working environment. Each student is given the opportunity to undertake a specific and relevant work based task that is agreed by the supervising tutor and the host organisation. The module provides students with the opportunity to develop key personal & 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 & other supervisory lecturing staff.
Module Additional Assessment Details
1. A logbook collecting key information about the host organisation and its operations. This may include information such as organisational structure, personnel, mission statement, working policies etc. Weighted at 25% of the overall module mark assessing LO 1.
2. A 3000 word (or equivalent) project in a format agreed with the University supervisor and host organisation liaison person, in line with S & E guidelines. In exceptional circumstances - and normally due to the requirements of the host - the word limit of certain projects would need to be exceeded. Any such cases need to be pre-approved by the academic project supervisor before submission. This will be worth 50% of the overall module mark. This assignment will focus on the production of a vocationally orientated piece of work and demands the opportunity for the application of critical literature. For example this may involve the production of a sports development strategy, the production of a series of physical education plans tailored for the needs of a particular group. This will assess LO's 1, 2, 3 & 4.
3. A 1000 word reflective commentary essay on an end of placement performance report completed by the host organisation. This will help students critically analyse their strengths and weaknesses during their placement. This will be worth 25% of the overall mark. To assess LO`s 4 & 5.
4. An attendance register detailing the hours spent at the placement post. This should total 150 hours and all entries should be signed off by the placement mentor to confirm attendance. This will be worth 0% of the overall mark. assessing LO's 1 & 4
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment):
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via a series of mandatory meetings that they are required to attend with their University placement supervisor across the term of their placement. Placement progress and review of draft work will be assessed during these meetings.
2. A 3000 word (or equivalent) project in a format agreed with the University supervisor and host organisation liaison person, in line with S & E guidelines. In exceptional circumstances - and normally due to the requirements of the host - the word limit of certain projects would need to be exceeded. Any such cases need to be pre-approved by the academic project supervisor before submission. This will be worth 50% of the overall module mark. This assignment will focus on the production of a vocationally orientated piece of work and demands the opportunity for the application of critical literature. For example this may involve the production of a sports development strategy, the production of a series of physical education plans tailored for the needs of a particular group. This will assess LO's 1, 2, 3 & 4.
3. A 1000 word reflective commentary essay on an end of placement performance report completed by the host organisation. This will help students critically analyse their strengths and weaknesses during their placement. This will be worth 25% of the overall mark. To assess LO`s 4 & 5.
4. An attendance register detailing the hours spent at the placement post. This should total 150 hours and all entries should be signed off by the placement mentor to confirm attendance. This will be worth 0% of the overall mark. assessing LO's 1 & 4
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment):
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via a series of mandatory meetings that they are required to attend with their University placement supervisor across the term of their placement. Placement progress and review of draft work will be assessed during these meetings.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact |Hours: (166)
10 hours of lectures/workshops.
6 hours contact with placement supervisor
150 hours (target expectation) at placement host organisation
Independent Study HoursL (134)
14 hours student-led research and reading into placement host organisation and its areas of operation
120 hours student-led independent study into assessment preparation
10 hours of lectures/workshops.
6 hours contact with placement supervisor
150 hours (target expectation) at placement host organisation
Independent Study HoursL (134)
14 hours student-led research and reading into placement host organisation and its areas of operation
120 hours student-led independent study into assessment preparation
Module Resources
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre
Work based opportunities set up by and agreed by the module leader.
Work based opportunities set up by and agreed by the module leader.
Module Texts
As appropriate to the individual placement.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Students must be enrolled on either the BA Sports Development and Coaching award or the BSc Coaching Science award. This module is available to students enrolled on the above awards only.
CRB check will also be required.
CRB check will also be required.