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Core Module Information
Module title: Leadership and management in football
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SES08115
Module leader: Cedric English
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Sport Exercise and Health Science
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

Over the course of the module you will distinguish between the roles of leadership and management in a professional context. You will explore and be introduced to different leadership approaches with a view to understanding the importance of behaviour and context to becoming an effective leader. You will consider a range of leadership abilities, skills and important elements (such as establishing an effective culture and managing conflict) associated with leading or working as part of a team. In addition, you will have the opportunity to develop an awareness of your own leadership and management skills and capabilities.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Develop an understanding and awareness of key leadership theories and management practices.

LO2: Explore and identify a range of leadership approaches contributing to the development and effective management of a team.

LO3: Analyse the dynamics associated with effective team function, such as roles within the team, conflict management and establishing an effective culture.

LO4: Identify, develop and reflect upon personal leadership skills.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2026/7, Trimester 1, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Cedric English
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 22 Lectures will be held on a weekly basis, be 2 hours long. Lectures will be lecturer-facilitated but will allow you to explore and apply theory introduced through in-class discussion. The majority of the discussion will be student-led and happen within small groups of around 5-6 students in a group. To get full benefit from the lectures and to support other students, you are expected to come prepared to get involved in discussion.
Face To Face Tutorial 12 In week 1 you will be assigned a group. The group you have been assigned to will determine your tutorial time slot. Tutorials will be held bi-weekly and last 2 hours. Activities in the tutorials will introduce you to topics aligned to your two assignments.
Face To Face GROUPSCHEDULED 2 A significant part of leading within sports coaching is to undertake this in small groups. As such, assignment 1 focuses on randomly assigning you to a group of 4-5 peers. You will be expected to work together to produce a report on creating an effective coaching environment. As part of preparing for the assignment you will be asked to present in your group at which time you will receive formative feedback.
Online Guided independent study 164 Each week reading materials and resources will be issued on Moodle (these will also be shared via the Module leganto list at the beginning of the module should you wish more time to engage with the materials). You are expected to read and reflect on the essential reading material which can be discussed during the seminar sessions. As this module also has a group work assessment, you will be expected to communicate and work effectively with your peers outside of formal teaching times.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Portfolio 60 1~2~3~4 Week 12 , WORDS= 2500 words A significant part of your role as a football coach is to not only work as part of a team but also lead others. As part of your role as coach you will be expected to work and lead others in creating an environment that will develop talent but also motivate them to perform to the best of their abilities. As such the purpose of this group assignment is to combine not only working with others to successfully complete a task, but to engage with the theoretical approaches to creating the optimal environment for individuals to thrive in football. As a group you are required to produce a portfolio of work 2500 words long. The work should include the following sections, with the expectation of engaging with the required literature to back up your approach.1. An introduction to the environment2. Explanation of environment to be created3. The culture/ethos and behaviours 4. The required leader behaviours to establish the environment 5. Reflection on group interactions in completing the task
Reflective Log 40 4 Exam Period , WORDS= 1500 words There are numerous definitions of leadership, with several important theoretical approaches, all depending on the context within which they are applied or received. As such, this reflective essay provides you with an opportunity to reflect not only on your perceptions and interpretations of leadership theory and apply these on a personal level, but it also provides an opportunity to reflect on your role within the group assignment.You are required to produce an essay 1500 words long. It is not a requirement for this reflective essay to be framed using a reflective model. The use of ‘I’ should be minimised. It is important to use theoretical reference within the essay, by referring to theoretical approaches when reflecting.
Component 1 subtotal: 60
Component 2 subtotal: 40
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SES08115 Leadership and Management in Football
 

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