Core Module Information
Module title: Professional practice in sport & clinical exercise science

SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: SES11130
Module leader: Lesley Ingram-Sills
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Sport Exercise and Health Science
Prerequisites

N/A

Description of module content:

This module will prepare you for undertaking your project work in the following trimester and additionally
allow you to build on areas of your employability in preparation for professional placement module.

Topics being covered will include; risk assessment and ethics; safe guarding; time management and project planning; scientific methodology and consideration of limiting factors; use of data in the workplace; critical writing and referencing; advanced communication skills; quality processes; interpersonal skills; project management and consultancy; teaching public engagement and outreach.

Learning Outcomes for module:

LO1: Critically appraise qualitative and quantitative research methods and ethical processes relating to professional practice.
LO2: Critically appraise quality (assurance processes) and health and safety (risk assessment, good practice) as they may pertain to professional practice.
LO3: Demonstrate evidence of development of employability skills (communication, public engagement, critical thinking, leadership, team work) aligned to your professional placement/practice.
LO4: Develop reflective practice associated with your professional practice.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 2, FACE-TO-FACE,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Lesley Ingram-Sills
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 20
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 18
Independent Learning Guided independent study 162
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Report 50 LO1,2 10 , WORDS= 2000
Oral Presentation 50 LO 3,4 14/15 HOURS= 00.15
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SES11130 Professional practice in sport & clinical exercise science