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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Sport Coaching Placement 1
Reference HS3120 Version 4
Created June 2022 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved February 2018 SCQF Points 30
Amended June 2022 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
The module aims to provide students with experiential learning opportunities during which they can apply existing coaching knowledge and skills through engagement with a meaningful practical placement experience.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Design appropriate sessions to develop knowledge, understanding and practical skills with external partners.
2 Demonstrate professionalism when working with peers and external partners.
3 Critically appraise the delivery of a sport, coaching or exercise programme within a placement context.
4 Apply a model of reflective practice within a placement context to identify development needs.
5 Demonstrate the necessary professionalism through attendance at learning opportunities required for safe practice.

Indicative Module Content
Work-related experiences; Professional skills; Reflective practice; Sessions plans and delivery; Communities of practice; Application of coaching theory.

Module Delivery
Tutorials to assist in preparation for placement, sport-specific training courses, and a contemporary industry placement.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 12 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 108 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours 180 N/A
TOTAL 300 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body 180  

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: Minimum module attendance requirement of 80%

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Component 1 grade based on the grading proforma. Component 2 is a minimum modular attendance requirement of 80%.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A Component 1 A and Component 2 Pass
B Component 1 B and Component 2 Pass
C Component 1 C and Component 2 Pass
D Component 1 D and Component 2 Pass
E Component 1 E and Component 2 Pass
F Component 1 F and/or Component 2 Fail
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 KNOWLES, Z. GILBOURNE, D. CROPLEY, B. and DUGDILL, L. 2014. Reflective Practice in the Sport and Exercise Sciences: Contemporary Issues. Oxon: Routledge.
2 BASSOT, B. 2020. The Reflective Journal. London: Red Globe Press
3 LYLE, J. and CUSHION, C. 2017. Sport coaching concepts: A framework for coaching practice. London: Routledge
4 NASH, C. 2014. Practical Sports Coaching. Oxon: Routledge.


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