Core Module Information
Module title: Work Based Learning in Football

SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 60.00
ECTS credit value: 30

Module code: SES10122
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:

This module is designed to augment and consolidate the learning that has occurred on previous modules. The aim of the module is to support and further advance the personal and professional skills and/or research competencies you identify as important within the football industry. Whether you identify an element of your coaching practice that requires development, or you would like to advance your knowledge and understanding of the research process within a football field, this module will enhance your understanding and knowledge associated with the application of theory to practice. On this module you are able to choose a "pathway" that suits your personal development objectives. You can elect to either undertake a UEFA coaching qualification (e.g. UEFA A/ UEFA A Elite Youth/ UEFA A Goalkeeping/ Advanced Children’s License) delivered by Scottish FA, or a research project connected to an aspect of football coaching (e.g. coaching, physiology, psychology or performance analysis) supported by the Scottish FA. In order to decide which of the above is the most appropriate for you, you will carry out a personal needs analysis, and discuss with tutors how best to align your professional development according to your needs, experiences, and aspirations. In doing so, the module offers you the opportunity to critically engage with activities across applied practice or research activities, dependent on your needs. If you chose to undertake a UEFA coaching qualification, your WBL hours (approximately 120) will be completed through engagement with the learning activities (both on- and off-pitch) delivered by the Scottish FA as a part of the program you select. The face-to-face contact, and guided independent study hours will be used to enhance your work based learning experience, through developing your needs analysis, personal development planning, application of theory to practice, critical reflection, and communication skills.If you choose to undertake a research project, your WBL hours (approximately 120) will be supported by the Scottish FA in an industry setting, with time spent working with our partners to develop an appropriate research question, plan research activities, collect and disseminate data, and communicate practical applications of your work. The face-to-face contact, and guided independent study hours will be used to enhance your work based learning experience, through developing your knowledge and understanding of the research process including: developing research questions, project planning, application of theory to practice, critical reflection, and communication skills.Consistent with the principles underpinning the programme, flexibility, and application of theory within a specific context are central principles, and you will be expected to evidence throughout each stage of the module from proposal to report. In the early stages of the module, you will be required to submit a learning agreement and proposed development plan or ethics application which identifies a professional qualification or research project that will provide a substantial opportunity to apply your knowledge towards an explicitly outlined goal. This will develop organisational and project planning skills appropriate for this level of module. You must ensure effective time management, evidence collection and processing and appropriate development of competency in relation to your agreed objectives. You will then reflect and report on the experience using an evidence-based approach.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Carry out a needs analysis based on your personal coaching experiences or a gap in the literature and formulate an individual learning agreement with an appropriate evidence-based rationale

LO2: Critically reflect on a range of, activities across applied practice or research-based settings.

LO3: Explore and analyse core issues and recommendations for practice within a chosen environment.

LO4: Communicate recommendations for practice in an effective and professional manner based on a chosen audience

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
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 Practical classes and workshops 36 Weekly seminars will be student-led and lecturer-facilitated and will be tailored to suit the needs identified by the cohort of students on the module. The seminars will help you to develop and discuss your individualised learning plan as well as explore and apply appropriate theories to your coaching or research. The seminars will support your needs analysis, personal development plan/research proposal, analysis, critical reflection and professional communication.
Independent Learning Guided independent study 444 Throughout the module, you are expected to allocate you’re your own independent study time to reflect upon the learning you have undertaken during WBL hours and within scheduled sessions. There will be resources such as essential reading and online tasks posted into the Moodle platform to guide your learning. In this time you are encouraged to read more widely around the topics you are studying, engage in Moodle activities and resources, and prepare for assessments.
Online Work based learning 120 The WBL hours on this module will be individualised based on your coaching practice or research preference. Those pursuing a UEFA coaching qualification will complete the hours of learning specific to their programme delivered by the SFA. Those wanting to conduct a research project will complete their WBL hours within an industry setting developing their research ideas, collecting and collating data, and disseminating findings.
Total Study Hours600
Expected Total Study Hours for Module600


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 15 1~2 Week 9 , WORDS= 1000 words In week 9 you will be required to submit a proposed development plan or ethics application which identifies a professional qualification or research project that will provide a substantial opportunity to apply your knowledge towards an explicitly outlined goal
Oral Presentation 25 2~3~4 Week 12 HOURS= 15minutes + Q&A In week 12 of trimester 2 you will be required to communicate recommendations for practice in an effective and professional manner based on a chosen audience.
Project - Written 60 2~3~4 Exam Period , WORDS= 6000-8000 words In week 14 you will be required to submit a written project between 6000 and 8000 words. The size of written project will depend on, and be appropriate to, the area of research or self-development you have undertaken.
Component 1 subtotal: 15
Component 2 subtotal: 85
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SES10122 Work Based Learning in Football