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Module title: Work Based in Elite Sport
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SES09132
Module leader: Cedric English
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Sport Exercise and Health Science
Prerequisites

To study this module you will need the learning equivalent :
UKCC Level 3 or equivalent qualification
Description of module content:

This module is based on a relationship between you, your academic support and your stakeholder/mentor. You will be taught various processes of appraising the strengths and weaknesses of your own practice, and the practice of others. As a part of your contact time you will be taught key models and theories associated with contemporary themes in coaching practice. You will also be given opportunities for peer learning and observation, to view and critique the application of these in practice. The module aims to support your professional development through enhancing your competencies and understanding of the application of theory into a work-based environment. The content will enhance your skills in relation to developing evidence based practice and informed decision making to be more effective as a development practitioner.

The portfolio will track your development through the conceptualisation of an agreed professional issue or areas of development. You will engage in a process of information gathering and evaluation, concept testing and critical reflective practice underpinned by professional knowledge, skills and attitudes, and act as a focus for continuous professional development.

Learning, which occurs as a result of you engaging in experiences and activities within your workplace, will be critically analysed, evaluated and recorded to demonstrate professional development.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to:
LO1: Apply a 360 approach to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your own development environment.
LO2: Examine the relationship between key contemporary themes associated with coaching craft (e.g. communication, behaviour, coach-athlete relationship).
LO3: Utilise a problem-solving approach to observe and recognise effective communication behaviours, both by yourself and others, and the impact of these behaviours on athlete learning and development
LO4: Evaluate and verify your professional and personal developmental needs with selected coaching themes/models to enhance individual practice.
LO5: Select and apply appropriate theoretical models to critique and reflect upon new and existing skills and experiences.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2022/3, Trimester 1, BLENDED, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: BLENDED
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Cedric English
Module Organiser:


Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LTA) Approach:
This module is a student-centred learning module, tailored, through negotiation, to your area of practice. This module will be taught in a blended format, including both face-to-face and online content. Face-to-face delivery will be in the form of workshops, and include both tutor and peer-led discussions. You will be introduced to contemporary academic literature and theoretical concepts relating to the craft of coaching (LO1 +2). Active learning experiences (i.e. peer observations) will also be facilitated within these workshops (LO3). The online delivery will support practitioners on an individual basis throughout the course of the module, as well as offer content relevant for the group as a whole (i.e. theoretical models of reflection, LO4+5). The module will also aim to develop online communities of students to discuss and share experiences.

You will agree with your academic tutor, a personal set of learning outcomes and complete a Learning Agreement, indicating how your learning outcomes will be achieved over the course of the module. The Learning Agreement must be approved prior to embarking upon its implementation.

As part of the formal assessment a proposal will be developed to conceptualise the work to be addressed and how the project will be undertaken by reflecting on the appropriate theoretical models (LO2). Finally, you will produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate reflection on your practice and evidence of effective engagement with the work-based learning process (LO2, 4, +5).
Formative Assessment:
The Learning Agreement will form a formative assessment for this module, to be completed by week 3 and will outline your personal learning outcomes. The objective of this exercise is to provide alignment between your personal learning outcomes and the module learning outcomes

Summative Assessment:
In week 10 you will present a detailed report, delivered in the form of a 10 minute presentation on your work to date, followed by a 5 minute question and answer session (40% of overall grade; LO’s 1-4). In week 14 you will submit a 2500 work evidence-based portfolio. the portfolio will be enhanced by feedback provided from the report-based presentation and should explicitly outline the steps and strategies taken to critically enhance your practice and how these strategies were developed, implemented, and reflected upon (60% of overall grade; LO’s 4-5).

Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 12
Online Guided independent study 16
Independent Learning Work based learning 42
Independent Learning Guided independent study 130
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Oral Presentation 40 1,2,3,4 10 HOURS= 00.20
Portfolio 60 4,5 14/15 HOURS= 00.00, WORDS= 2500
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

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