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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Applied Professional Development
Reference HS4135 Version 1
Created April 2021 SCQF Level SCQF 10
Approved June 2021 SCQF Points 15
Amended ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
This module aims to enhance students professional self-awareness, reflective practice and to provide opportunity to develop specific areas of professional skills

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Apply a critical process of professional self-awareness.
2 Demonstrate an analytical approach to continued professional development.
3 Review professional scope of practice.
4 Employ reflective practice in a development plan.

Indicative Module Content
Ethical boundaries; reflective practice; needs analysis; skills audit; self-awareness; inter-personal skills; job description; person specification; CV development ; CPD; graduate and employability skills; goal setting;

Module Delivery
Online resources and tutorials, supported by opportunities for professional skill development within the course.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 8 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 142 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

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Grade based on the grading proforma.
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) Applied Sport and Exercise Science 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 BASSOT, B. 2020. The Reflective Journal. 3rd Ed. London: Red Globe Press
3 Appropriate text will be identified by the student associated with the personal developmental need identified.


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