SHN4073 - Sociology and Psychology of Physical Education and Coaching

Objectives:

Assessment tasks are designed to enable students to demonstrate the Learning and Employability outcomes for the relevant level of study. Level Learning Outcomes are embedded in the assessment task(s) at that level. This enables a more integrated view of overall student performance at each level.

Content:

This module develops students' awareness and understanding of psychology and sociology within physical education and sports coaching leading to the psychosocial development of the individual. From a social perspective, students’ awareness and appreciation of others will be enhanced. This includes understanding and evaluating the role that physical education and coaching can play in fostering social equality and social inclusion. Students will investigate how psychology interacts with social constructs within physical education and coaching and how these impact upon performance and physical activity adherence. Example topics include motivation, confidence and self-efficacy. An introduction to qualitative research methods will also happen in this module.

This module also incorporates the Professional Development Block: employer challenges and optional Level 4 placement for the three year routes represented. It incorporates the Professional Development Block; employer challenges only for the 2 year Accelerated route.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Lecture
Hours: 20
Intended Group Size: Full Cohort

Workshop
Hours: 20
Intended Group Size: 20 per group

Practical
Hours: 10
Intended Group Size: 20 per group

Professional Challenge Project or Work Placement (3 year routes only)
Hours: 20 (minimum)
Intended Group Size: Full Cohort

Guided independent study
Hours: 230

Further details relating to assessment
Students will be given reading to do on a regular basis and formative tasks will be given based on the completion of the tasks. These weekly tasks will then help scaffold the assessment and enhance student learning during the module.

Students of the 2 year (SHA4073) route will complete Component 003 of this module prior to the Easter break to allow them to progress to Level 5 studies during Term 3. For these students, the short placement will not be an option as they will be completing a placement upon their return to university after Easter as part of their Level 5 studies.

Component 005 for the 3 year (SHN4073) route will be submitted during the University Professional Development Block after the Easter break. Students will have the chance to opt which path they want to take during the course of the module. Guidance regarding the options will be included in the Module Handbook and supported by briefings at the beginning of Semester 2.

A pass in the Professional Challenge Project will be achieved through participation in key tasks throughout the project. A pass in the work placement will include input from the employer. During the Professional Challenge Project or Placement, students will complete a Reflective Statement outlining their learning from the project /placement.

Asessment Component 004 Professional Challenge Project / Work Placement must be passed in line with University regulations.

Assessment:

001 Coursework; 2,000 words equivalent; mid semester/term 35%
002 Essay; 2,000 words; end of semester/term 50%
003 Professional challenge project or work placement; 20 hours minimum; pass/fail; end of semester 2 professional dev. block 0%
004 Reflective statment; 1,500 words; end of semester 2 professional development block 15%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - PRS_CODE=
Level - 4
Credit Value - 30
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 4S2

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