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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Sport Coaching Placement 2
Reference HS4123 Version 4
Created April 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 10
Approved February 2018 SCQF Points 30
Amended June 2023 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
The module aims to provide students the opportunity to extend their experiential learning and ability to apply existing advanced 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 Independently organise appropriate practical learning opportunities.
2 Develop, deliver and appraise appropriate interventions agreed with the provider.
3 Critically analyse models of personal professional development.
4 Interact effectively and professionally with all stakeholders in the workplace.
5 Demonstrate professional and transferable skills and competencies within employment context.

Indicative Module Content
Critical reflective practice; Critical appraisal skills; Applying theory to practice; Employability skills; Professional judgement; Legislative responsibility; Understanding of relevant CPD pathways.

Module Delivery
Tutorials to assist in securing placement opportunities and gaining valuable placement experiences, and a contemporary industry placement.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 18 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 102 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: Practical Exam Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Description: Presentation

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
One component of assessment. Grade gained from assessment will determine overall module grade.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E
F F
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Successful completion of Stage 3 of the BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching course, or equivalent.
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 CASSIDY, T.G., JONES, R.L. and POTRAC, P., 2017. Understanding sports coaching: The social, cultural and pedagogical foundations of coaching practice. 2nd ed. London: Routledge


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