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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Professional Skill Development and Application
Reference HS1141 Version 1
Created May 2021 SCQF Level SCQF 7
Approved June 2021 SCQF Points 15
Amended ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To provide students with an overview of the key skills and attributes required when planning and delivering a sport and physical activity event.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Identify suitable activities for external partners and explain their relevance within a sport and physical activity event.
2 Identify relevant literature and policy for event planning and discuss this in relation to the aim and delivery of the event.
3 Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety considerations and practices when working with external partners.
4 Demonstrate professionalism when working with external partners.
5 Demonstrate the necessary professionalism through attendance at learning opportunities required for safe practice.

Indicative Module Content
Event planning skills, including business planning and financial planning; professionalism when working with external partners, health and safety consideration when working with external partners; event activities for external partner, delivery for external partners.

Module Delivery
Blended delivery comprising on campus and online learning and engagement. This will include Digital Learning Resources, Tutorials and Practical sessions.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 30 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 120 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: Portfolio
Component 2
Type: Coursework Weighting: 0% Outcomes Assessed: 5
Description: Minimal module attendance requirement of 80%

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Component 1 grade based on grading proforma. Component 2 is a minimum modular attendance requirement of 80%
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A Component 1 A; Component 2 Pass
B Component 1 B; Component 2 Pass
C Component 1 C; Component 2 Pass
D Component 1 D; Component 2 Pass
E Component 1 E; Component 2 Pass
F Component 1 F and/or fails Component 2
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None, in addition to course entry requirements.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 BOYLE, T. 2018. Health and safety: risk management. 5th Ed. London: Routledge
2 DEBELL, D. 2016. Public Health for Children. 2nd Ed. Florida: CRC Press
3 KEECH, P. 2017. Practical guide to first aid: fast and effective emergency care. London : Lorenz
4 MCMAHON-BEATTIE, U. and YEOMAN, I. 2004. Sport and leisure operations management. London: South-Western Cengage Learning
5 SHONE, A. and PARRY, B. 2019. Successful event management: a practical handbook. Australia: Cengage.
6 WARING, M. and EVANS, C., 2014. Understanding pedagogy: Developing a critical approach to teaching and learning. Abingdon-on-Thames: Routledge.


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