SHN5155 - Working in Sport and Wellbeing (Inc Placement)

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

1 - Demonstrate the ability to apply theoretical knowledge and skills acquired in your academic studies to real world professional setting, performing tasks and responsibilities as negotiated with your placement host;
2 - Engage in reflective practice to analyse your experiences during the placement, identifying areas of personal and professional growth, and setting goals for your future development based on feedback from your host and assessments; and,
3 - Effectively communicate and collaborate within a professional working environment, working with colleagues, supervisors and key partners to contribute to the overall success of your placement host organisation.

Content:

The aim of this module is to develop further your professional skills and to apply and reflect on these within a ‘professional’ placement. The module will provide you with some supporting content relevant to your programme of study (in Semester 1) that will further add capability to what you can achieve in the placement. This will include (as examples): developing your reflective practice skills, enhancing communication skills via a range of media, interdisciplinary working, and career guidance relating to your chosen sector (incl. guest speaker inputs), as well as placement searching and CV writing. The placement hours can be spread across the academic year or ‘blocked’, depending on your preferred professional area and/or the demands of your programme.

Learning and Teaching Information:

This module will use a combination of lectures, tutorials, and placement hours to enhance your learning experience. Lectures will provide you with essential theoretical knowledge, introducing key concepts, frameworks, and topics. They are designed to offer you a structured approach to understanding the subject and lay the groundwork for more interactive learning activities.

Tutorials will complement the lectures by offering a more personalized, small-group setting where you can delve deeper into specific topics. These sessions will allow you to engage in discussions, ask questions, and receive feedback from your tutor, helping you apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations.

Placement hours will provide you with real-world experience, enabling you to apply what you’ve learned in a professional or practical context. These hours allow you to develop hands-on skills, gain industry insights, and build confidence in your field.

Together, these methods offer a balanced approach that combines theory, application, and practical experience to support your learning and development.

Lectures
Hours: 12
Intended Group Size: Cohort

Tutorials
Hours: 5
Intended Group Size: 5-10

Placement
Hours: See further details

Guided independent study
Hours: 133



Further Details Relating to Assessment

Task 001: Coursework
The portfolio will be made up of a range of tasks that include employment-generic components relevant to all students and components specific to the programme of study. Some tasks will be completed pre-placement, others post-placement, the precise make-up of these will be determined by the needs of the programme.

Task 1: Create and use a Linked In Profile
Task 2: Create a professional CV
Task 3: Attend 3 industry relevant CPDs (online, in person or pre-recorded)
Task 4: 500-word reflection on the placement.

There will be a formative opportunity for task 001. Students will be given the opportunity to submit task 1 and 2 for feedback.

Task 002: Placement
The placement is expected to equate to approximately 6 weeks full-time in a professional setting. However, how these hours are distributed across the academic year is flexible and subject to agreement with the Module Coordinator (and is in part dependent on the requirements of the Programme of study). It shall not exceed 200 hours and should reflect the typical working hours expectations of the relevant vocation. There will be a requirement for evidencing negotiating and completing the placement (e.g., employer sign off, learning contract) – this will be in the form of a pass/fail element.

Please note that the placement component is an institutional priority and must be passed to complete this module.

Assessment:

Fact File

Module Coordinator - PRS_CODE=
Level - 5
Credit Value - 15
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered -

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