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SPV316: Evaluating Sports Development

Module Title Evaluating Sports Development
Module Code SPV316
Module Tutor Philip Shirfield
School Sport and Exercise
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 6
Pre-requisites Before taking this module you must pass SPV202
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description This module provides the underpinning knowledge and experience for students to engage in the evaluation of ‘real world’ sports development projects and to critically reflect on their learning. Reflecting on their experiences as individuals and group members, and on data collected during SPV202 Sports Development Planning and Experience, students deliver a review of their work that informs their peers at Level II. Building on an analysis and critique of business and sports evaluation models, students engage in the evaluation of proposals for sports development projects.
Indicative Syllabus The module focuses on the concepts of reflective learning, mentoring and evaluation, investigating a number of models for evaluation, which underpin the evaluation of sports development projects. Students use the relevant evaluation models to evaluate a real world sports development event.
Learning Outcomes

i. Knowledge and understanding
On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
a) Demonstrate a critical appreciation of reflective practice and evaluation systems;
b) Critically reflect on their own practice and learning;
c) Demonstrate an appreciation of the process of facilitation, consultancy, mentoring and coaching and their relevance to contemporary sports development practice;
d) Critically examine and evaluate contemporary sports development practice.



ii. Skills
The learning activities associated with this module are intended to develop the following skills:
Transferable skills:
a) Working with others;
b) Communication and literacy;

Learning and Teaching Activities

Staff/student contact: 20%
Student private study: 80%

Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 20% Practical Exam: Oral Examination: Presentation
002: 80% Coursework: Standard
Special Assessment Requirements None
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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