Module Descriptors
PLACEMENT: SPORTS DEVELOPMENT AND COACHING
SPOR60384
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Christopher Lee
Email: C.G.Lee@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 160
Independent Study Hours: 140
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 20%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The placement module aims to provide experience of learning from & applying knowledge to a SHE relevant working environment. Each student is given the opportunity to undertake a specific & relevant work based task that is agreed by the supervising tutor & the host organisation. The module provides students with the opportunity to develop key personal & transferable skills by applying their knowledge & skills to a specific context relevant to their Award or areas of interest. Whilst the placement module has generic aims & 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 or portfolio collecting key information about the host organisation & its operations. This may include information such as organisational structure, personnel, mission statement, working policies etc. Weighted at 20% of the overall module mark assessing LO 1.
2. 5000 word assignment in a format agreed with the University supervisor & host organisation liaison person in line with S & E guidelines. 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. A 2000 word reflective essay that details the student experiences of the placement & how this has contributed to their continuing professional development. Consideration should also be given to the future development needs of the student. This will be worth 30% of the overall mark. To assess LO 3.
2. 5000 word assignment in a format agreed with the University supervisor & host organisation liaison person in line with S & E guidelines. 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. A 2000 word reflective essay that details the student experiences of the placement & how this has contributed to their continuing professional development. Consideration should also be given to the future development needs of the student. This will be worth 30% of the overall mark. To assess LO 3.
Module Learning Strategies
10 hours of lectures/workshops.
6 hours contact with placement supervisor
144 hours (target expectation) at placement host organisation
140 independent study hours
300 total learning hours
6 hours contact with placement supervisor
144 hours (target expectation) at placement host organisation
140 independent study hours
300 total learning hours
Module Texts
As appropriate to the placement.
Module Resources
Work based opportunities set up by and agreed by the tutor.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Students must be enrolled on the BA Sports Development and Coaching award.
This module is available to the BA Sports Development and Coaching award only.
This module is available to the BA Sports Development and Coaching award only.