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SP6408: Sport and Exercise Extended Placement Level 6

Module Title Sport and Exercise Extended Placement Level 6
Module Code SP6408
Module Tutor Philip Shirfield
School Sport and Exercise
CAT Points 30
Level of Study 6
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions Cannot be taken with SX303, SPX312, SPX311 or SP6407
Brief Description

This is a student-led, vocationally orientated module that can enable students to build on work placement experiences from previous levels. The module will involve the completion of a substantial work placement (approx 100 hours) that will be negotiated and agreed by the student, the Module Tutor and the Placement Office. Criminal Records Bureau clearance will be required.

Indicative Syllabus

1.    The student will complete their placement hours over a period of time agreed with the placement provider.

2.    There will be a number of lectures delivered at the start of the year to support the student in establishing their placement, and in preparing for the assessment tasks.

3.    Each student will identify, or be allocated, a member of university academic staff who will act as their placement supervisor, providing support and guidance when required

4.    Assessment tasks will include academic study linked to the placement, and more generic employment based skills

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module the student should be able to:

 

1.    Critically evaluate a work or community-based placement experience

2.    Utilise relevant transferable skills in a practice setting

3.    Exercise appropriate judgement when supporting placement providers in delivering and/or evaluating projects and initiatives

Learning and Teaching Activities Scheduled Contact Hours: 250
Scheduled Hours on Placement: 50
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 15% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 750 Words.
002: 85% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 2500 Words.
Special Assessment Requirements
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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