This module aims to introduce the skills required for undergraduate study and future employment in the sports industry. The key and transferable skills for effective study are developed so that all students, irrespective of previous qualifications are adequately equipped to undertake learning and assessments. Alongside this there is also a focus on development of employability skills and practices. As part of an in depth exploration of an industry role of their choice students will be given opportunity to develop their career goals and assess their suitability for employment through reflection and a needs analysis in relation to their own professional development. As part of their journey into employment students will prepare for their work based placement module at level 5.
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
'essay' style writing and scientific laboratory report writing
format of note taking, time management, planning personal skills, independent study skills and use of notes,
Presentation skills; interaction with audience, maintaining interest, dealing with questions.
preparing and performing research and the use of referencing.
Learning autonomy and independence
The module delivery strategy is designed to consider the development of knowledge and employability skills in equal measure. Delivery will include a variety of learning experiences, which will include teaching sessions, seminars, and workshops. Lectures will provide the underpinning knowledge and skills for students to perform research into the requirements of roles within the industry. Subsequently students will perform an evaluation and analysis of the student's own current suitability and future development needs. This will be complemented by meetings with the personal tutor where students will discuss and reflect on their personal and academic development at level 4. These meetings and the use of their personal log will enable learners to monitor progress and understanding by continually reflecting on their investment and contribution to the team and their learning. Teaching strategies to develop skills and abilities will include group activities, role plays, challenges and set tasks that will provide an applied and practical context. Students will be required to reflect on their own practice to evaluate effectiveness and modify future approaches. Students will be expected to engage in critical debates that focus on examining how underpinning knowledge, industry skills and key skills are applied to roles within the industry with consideration of the balance of their relative importance. Active contribution from all students is important in the development of a collaborative learning environment that will enhance the learning experience for the individual and group as a whole.
Definitive UNISTATS Category | Indicative Description | Hours |
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Scheduled learning and teaching | Lectures 40 Workshop 10 Seminar 16 Personal Tutorials 10 | 76 |
Guided independent study | Independent studying – Academic article review Reading 112 and Research 112 | 224 |
Total (number of credits x 10) | 300 |
Teaching sessions, workshops and seminar sessions will provide practical feed forward guidance and formative experimental opportunities to help students achieve their full potential in the summative assessment. Further formative assessment will be provided through use of group work, role play case studies and presentations. These formative tasks will allow students to monitor both progress through feedback from peers and feed forward advice to develop understanding and application for summative assessment. Summative assessment will comprise three main components: 1. Personal Development Portfolio (PDP Journal) 2. An essay focussing on the underpinning theory behind industry core skills and the application of the skills within the industry 3. A presentation providing the culmination of industry role research, personal skills audit and needs analysis and professional development needs.
Learning Outcome | Assessment Strategy |
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1) Demonstrate and reflect on a range of academic and transferable work-based skills required for effective learning and employment in the sports industry. | Seminar task based learning; peer assisted learning, role play (F) Personal Development Portfolio of key skills and knowledge (S) |
2) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the theories associated with core skills, for example communication, and how these skills can enhance personal and professional practice. | Group work /Seminar tasks (F) Coursework (S) |
3) Investigate the skills and experience requirements of a sports industry role and subsequently perform a review of their suitability for the role with the aim of developing a personal development plan. | Seminar problem solving task (F) Presentation (S) |
4) Demonstrate key skills of communication, problem solving, planning, teamwork and study skills. | Formative group work and presentation (F). Coursework assignment (S) Practical competency (S) |
Description of Assessment | Definitive UNISTATS Categories | Percentage |
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Personal Development Portfolio (PDP) | Coursework | 30% |
Essay | Coursework | 30% |
Employment Research presentation | Practical Exam | 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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