The placement module aims to provide experience of learning from and applying knowledge and skills to a sport and exercise science 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 course or area(s) of interest. Whilst the placement module has generic aims and learning outcomes, the specific detail of each placement will be determined by the module leader and other supervisory lecturing staff. Skills in reflection and communication will be developed as part of this module.

Coursework - Development Plan (2000 words) weighted at 100%.

A PLACEMENT LOGBOOK AND REFLECTION, worth 70% of the overall mark and assessing LOs 1 and 3.

An ORAL PRESENTATION, worth 30% of the overall mark, assessing LO 2.

An ATTENDANCE REGISTER detailing the hours spent at the placement host. This should total 70 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 1.

Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:

The PLACEMENT LOGBOOK AND REFLECTION is to contain details of activities undertaken by the student, as well as their personal reflections on these activities with regards to their experience, and their skill and knowledge development. An evaluation of the student ¿s future development needs for their chosen career path, based on their placement experiences and activities will also be contained within this logbook.

The ORAL PRESENTATION will require students to provide a critical overview and understanding of their placement host to others (e.g., students on their course and relevant others), with the idea being that they articulate and evaluate the function and operation of their organisation and of the requirements needed to be successful within/with the organisation, so that others can learn from their experiences.

Students will be required to submit an ATTENDANCE REGISTER detailing the hours spent at the placement host, with entries signed off by the placement mentor to confirm their attendance.

Each element of assessment must be submitted.

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 duration of their placement. Placement progress and review of draft work will be assessed during these meetings.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (72 hours)
9 hours lectures/workshops
6 hours contact with placement supervisor

Specify the number of Guided Independent Study Hours attributed to each type of activity (eg reading / assessment preparation). Total hours should equate to Guided Independent Study Hours identified on page 1 of this form.

Guided Independent Study: (total of 135 hours)
70 hours placement (minimum)
40 hours preparation for log book
15 hours preparing for presentation
10 hours background reading

Brockbank, A., & McGill, (2007). Facilitating reflective learning in higher education. (2nd ed.). London: Open University Press.
Fanthome, C. (2004). Work placements - a survival guide for students. London: Palgrave/Macmillan.
Moon, J. A. (2015). Reflection in learning and professional development. London: Routledge

Placement opportunities set up and agreed by the module leader
Blackboard (VLE)

1. CRITICALLY REFLECT ON PERSONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND ON THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE GAINED DURING THE PLACEMENT
Reflection
Learning
Knowledge and understanding

2. DEMONSTRATE AND COMMUNICATE AN IN-DEPTH AND CRITICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS OF THE HOST ORGANISATION AND OF THE REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE ORGANISATION
Knowledge and understanding
Communication

3. CRITICALLY REFLECT ON PERSONAL FUTURE DEVELOPMENT NEEDS FOR A CHOSEN CAREER PATH BASED ON THE PLACEMENT EXPERIENCE
Reflection