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This module aims to develop the employability skills concepts introduced at level one. Students will be encouraged to actively engage with independent learning in the workplace advancing their knowledge, experience, expertise and skills within their chosen career path of the sports industry through experiential learning and reflection.

All work placements are monitored by the sports placement office. Students have two options in identifying relevant placements. The first option is to see one of the placement office staff who will inform students of current placement opportunities available. The second option allows students to suggest a provider who they already have a link with. The placement office will then follow the relevant procedures to ensure the placement complies with University requirements.

The aim of this module is to introduce the concept of autonomous studying and learning. Students will be required to plan, organise and engage in a two semester sports placement. Evidence of learning and continuing personal and professional development will be provided in a reflective journal of the activities and interactions encountered by the students during the placement. Knowledge and understanding of how theories and concepts from the students chosen modular study will be demonstrated through examples of application in the workplace. Students will also be required to choose a topic for academic debate, and assessment, related to their sports placement.

i. Knowledge and understanding
On successful completion of the module the student should be able to:
a) Demonstrate evidence of continuing learning and personal and professional development;
b) Reflect and critically evaluate the learning opportunities provided by the employer or initiated by the student;
c) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how academic theory informs practice by providing relevant and appropriate examples of application in the work-place;
d) Demonstrate independent learning, studying and critical thinking skills by selecting and analysing, in depth, an academic debate relevant to the student’s Foundation Degree pathway and sports placement provider;

ii. Skills
The learning activities associated with this module are intended to develop the following:
Transferable Skills:
a) Independent learning and working
b) Problem-solving
c) Working with others

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