Core Module Information
Module title: Safeguarding and Working with Vulnerable Populations in a Sport and Exercise Environment

SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: SES09125
Module leader: Tony Westbury
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:

The module will provide you with the understanding and awareness necessary for working and safeguarding children, young people and other vulnerable groups when working with this population in a sport and recreational environment. The information provided in the module will allow sport and exercise professionals and people in other roles within the sport and exercise environment, the information to work with young people in a supervised and unsupervised position for the protection of the child and the coach/volunteer. Module content addresses the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Education (CIMSPA) Professional Standards for Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Develop an understanding of what is meant by safeguarding, child protection and the protection of other vulnerable groups within a sport and recreational environment.

LO2: Draw on a range of sources to identify the difference between poor practice and abuse. Including the ability to recognize the different types and indicators of abuse.

LO3: Apply knowledge to indicate the procedures required to follow in the event of concerns about children, young people or other vulnerable groups.

LO4: Demonstrate an understanding of where to seek advice and support on safeguarding and protecting children and other vulnerable groups.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2026/7, Trimester 2, 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: Tony Westbury
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 18 You will write policy statements for the implementation of best practice around safeguarding and welfare.
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. Resources to help you to read and take productive study notes created by the University's Academic Skills team can be accessed on the module moodle page.
Face To Face Lecture 18 An introduction to key theoretical themes and practical applications within safeguarding and athlete welfare.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 50 1~2~3~4 Week 7 , WORDS= 1500 words The first assignment is based around case studies relating to emotional abuse, physical abuse and neglect.
Essay 50 1~2~3~4 Week 12 , WORDS= 1500 words The second essay focuses on general themes around maintaining safeguarding and welfare in sport and exercise, globally and locally. The themes covered include mental health and global trafficking of athletes.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100