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Module title: Sport, Exercise and Health Work Placement
SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SES10133
Module leader: David Muggeridge
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:

While working in an area relevant to your studies, you will have the opportunity to develop professional networks and successfully integrate your academic knowledge with professional practice. Through engaging in a work placement, you will explore current concepts, debates, policies, initiatives and funding issues related to your discipline. You are expected to exercise critical thinking, autonomy and initiatives in terms of your practice and learning, and develop and demonstrate a wide range of personal and professional skills. You will also focus on self-assessment, develop your own learning outcoThere are three ways in which you can engagmes and engage in reflective practice to enhance your professional confidence and employability.e with this module. You should select one approach. a) Edinburgh Napier University has sourced a number of work placements relevant to the your programme of study. These placements are developed and processed via the Student Futures Team and will be available via a matching or application process. b) You may already be working or volunteering in a role relevant to your degree and you may wish to use your ongoing employment (or volunteering) to complete the assessments for this module. c) You may want to pursue a new employment or volunteering opportunity. The programme staff, in conjunction with the Student Futures Team will support you in pursuing this.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Apply critical understanding of the skills, theories, concepts, and practices required in the sector and discipline.

LO2: Demonstrate critical thinking, applied knowledge and reflection skills in relation to academic, cognitive, personal and professional needs.

LO3: Autonomously apply communication, management, and problem-solving skills to address work placement challenges

LO4: Critically evaluate professional development and work placement experiences through systematic engagement in reflective practice, demonstrating originality and creativity in identifying strengths, areas for development, and the impact on stakeholders.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
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Member of staff responsible for delivering module: David Muggeridge
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Project Supervision 4 Project supervision will be provided by an academic supervisor to ensure that your placement experience is aligned with your academic studies and demonstrated in your assessed work to the best of your ability.
Online Guided independent study 110 Research and evaluation of evidence and resources in relation to applied practice and development of the placement portfolio. You will engage and develop your reflective practice skills.
Other PLACEMENT 80 This activity involves you collaborating with industry-relevant practitioners in a peer capacity. You must complete at least 80 hours of this work, which can only begin once a formal learning agreement has been established
Face To Face Tutorial 6 These face to face tutorial sessions are focused on the overarching aims and objectives of the module and provide direct support and peer discussion around the development of the learning agreement and learning outcomes. The tutorial sessions will also develop your reflective practice skills.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Oral Presentation 100 1~2~3~4 Exam Period HOURS= 20 Minutes This assessment requires you to deliver a formal presentation summarising your work placement experience, followed by a question and answer session. Through the assessment you should articulate the placement journey, key activities, and the integration of academic learning and critical reflection with practical experience.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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