Module Descriptors
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
SPOR60336
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: James Lowe
Email: J.G.Lowe@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (36)
2 hours of lectures/workshops. This will involve the tutor and, if appropriate, an individual from the work place - who provide guidance and direction on the nature of the task, the expectations of staff and student.
4 Hours contact with supervising staff.
30 hours of contact with work based environment (e.g., school, leisure centre, sports department). This is dependant upon the nature of the task undertaken.
Independent Study Hours: (114)
114 hours self-supported study: problem solving research, preparation of assessment. This would roughly break down into
25 hours write up of the project
89 hours research and analysis in order to produce the project. However, the balance will largely depend upon the nature of the project.
2 hours of lectures/workshops. This will involve the tutor and, if appropriate, an individual from the work place - who provide guidance and direction on the nature of the task, the expectations of staff and student.
4 Hours contact with supervising staff.
30 hours of contact with work based environment (e.g., school, leisure centre, sports department). This is dependant upon the nature of the task undertaken.
Independent Study Hours: (114)
114 hours self-supported study: problem solving research, preparation of assessment. This would roughly break down into
25 hours write up of the project
89 hours research and analysis in order to produce the project. However, the balance will largely depend upon the nature of the project.
Module Indicative Content
The Professional Practice 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 place based task that is agreed by the tutor. 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 area of interest. While this placement module has generic aims and learning outcomes the details of each placement will be determined by the module leader and thus a placement for one student may be different to a placement for another. For example a student on the BA (Hons) Sports Studies Award may work with a school and produce a series of coaching plans while a student on the BSc Sport and Exercise Science award may develop nutritional advice guidelines for students.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A PORTFOLIO of 3000 words assessing LOs 1, 2 & 3
The production of a vocationally orientated piece of work that is of value to the host and demands the
opportunity for the application of critical literature. This may involve for example a series of physical
education lesson plans, a sports development strategy or a nutritional advice intervention. A section of the portfolio will be a reflection of the student's personal qualities and transferable skills that have been developed during the placement.
The production of a vocationally orientated piece of work that is of value to the host and demands the
opportunity for the application of critical literature. This may involve for example a series of physical
education lesson plans, a sports development strategy or a nutritional advice intervention. A section of the portfolio will be a reflection of the student's personal qualities and transferable skills that have been developed during the placement.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
CRB check may be required
Module Texts
Texts as appropriate to the placement.
Module Resources
Work based opportunities as agreed by the tutor.
Lecture room with Whiteboard
Lecture room with Whiteboard