With the aim of developing industry employability this module will equip students with the skills to undertake both a personalised work placement and to perform an industry based professional development project. Dependent on personal circumstance in terms of current employment, qualifications, experience and career aspirations students will then pursue one of these avenues. Prior to commencing the activity learners will seek approval for the proposed activity by developing and presenting a rationale and justification. Students will build upon the employability skills developed during the study of LS4800 and will focus on higher order skill application when working with clients and performing a role in the sports industry. Students will further develop their skills as a reflective practitioner alongside the application of underpinning knowledge.
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
This module will be delivered through a variety of learning experiences, which will include lectures, workshops and seminars. The taught element will provide students with the underpinning knowledge and skills required to enable them to work within the Sports Industry. A large amount of the overall learning hours for this module are performed during the work placement/conducting of the industry professional development project. The hours must be completed up to a minimum of 120 hours that can commence following approval by the Module leader. Students will engage in research and preparation for arranging a work placement/industry based professional development project in the UK.
Students will participate in professional discussions with potential employers, project supervisors, module supervisor and personal tutor as appropriate. Students will produce a professional journal with critical reflective notes. Students will have the opportunity to critically examine theories, approaches and peer reviewed journal articles and review application to professional practice. This will develop a range of skills required to develop professional practice in the work place. Students will receive support from the module leader to secure a work placement and further support is available from the careers departments at KU and RuTC.
| Definitive UNISTATS Category | Indicative Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching | Lectures 48 Workshops 11 Seminar 11 Personal Tutorials 2 | 72 |
| Guided independent study | Independent Learning | 108 |
| Work Based learning | Industry Based Professional Development | 120 (Minimum) |
| Total (number of credits x 10) | 300 | |
Tutorial sessions will provide practical guidance and opportunities to help students prepare for the summative assessment. The summative assessment will comprise three components. 1. A presentation of the proposed industry professional development activity including purpose, rationale, targets and proposed outcome in terms of skill, knowledge and experience development. 2. An essay focussing on the underpinning sports science theory that is related to and will be applied when performing the industry professional development. 3. A Reflective Practitioner Journal including tasks/duties/observations/witness statements and a review of effectiveness against targets and self-reflective notes along with an action plan for future development.
| Learning Outcome | Assessment Strategy |
|---|---|
| 1) Demonstrate understanding of their own professional development needs through identification and justification of an industry professional development activity that supports their own personal employability. | Formative group work (F) Practical Exam (S) |
| 2) Critically evaluate and report on research findings related to the application of underpinning sports science theory in the sports industry. | Case study examples (F) Coursework (S) |
| 3) Demonstrate industry specific and key skills required for employment in the sports industry. | Practical competency (F) Coursework (S) |
| 4) Apply the principles of reflective practice to evaluate their performance and experience and knowledge applied during the work placement or industry based professional development project. | Personal Development Portfolio (F) Coursework (S) |
| Description of Assessment | Definitive UNISTATS Categories | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Industry Professional Development activity proposal presentation | Practical Exam | 30 |
| Essay | Coursework | 30 |
| Reflective Practitioner Journal | Coursework | 40 |
| Total (to equal 100%) | 100% | |
It IS NOT a requirement that any major element of assessment is passed separately in order to achieve an overall pass for the module.
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