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.

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 Development and Coaching award.

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