General OverviewThe BSc (Hons) is a four year, full-time programme, with students normally undertaking three modules per term. The degree can also be offered on a part time basis, the structure of which would be discussed with the Programme Leader.
Level 7 consists of six introductory modules common to both the Coaching and Development degrees. This commonality is maintained for the majority of Level 8 with the exception of two specialist modules in Term 2. The unison of Coaching and Development in the early stages allows students to develop a broader appreciation of the field of practice but also permits some flux between programmes until Term 2 of the second year of study. At levels 9 and 10, students undertake more specialised modules, designed to develop knowledge and skills directly related to their area of expertise and to provide a critical academic underpinning to the industry both locally and globally.
This degree has been developed in order to deliver current practical and professional skills underpinned by appropriate academic theory to produce graduates who are ready for the global workplace. The philosophy adopted by the programme team in developing the Sport Development degree has been to produce a degree that equips students with vocationally focused, transferable skills, allowing them to work within national and international agendas in sport development. The teaching approach is student-centred with learning taking place in an active, supportive, participatory, and context-specific environment. Students will be given support to develop an autonomous approach to their learning as they progress through the programme, with the balance between independent and directed learning remaining appropriate to the level of study.
The degree is also designed to furnish students with the skills and attributes required to progress to postgraduate study and previous cohorts have been successful in migrating to a range of courses, both taught (for example, Physical Education teaching, Sport and Events Management, Sport Marketing) and research based (MRes, MPhil, PhD).
The aim of the programme is to foster in students the range of graduate attributes that will prepare them for their future career and study options, therefore the focus is on developing a broad range of both practical and academic skills. Programme delivery makes use of a range of teaching and learning methods as suggested in the QAA benchmark statements which include:
• Tutor-led lectures
• Tutorials and seminars
• One to one interaction
• Practical workshops and exercises in a simulated work environment
• Small group teaching and group project work
• E-learning (Moodle)
• Peer learning through discussion of colleagues work
• Independent learning
• External work experience (work related/based learning)
Learning outcomes are assessed by a variety of methods aimed at enhancing the student experience. These methods include, but are not limited to the following: group and individual work, multiple-choice exams, reflective practice reports, essays, open-book exams, poster presentations, oral presentations, case study deconstruction, programme planning, debate & discussion, reflective learning logbooks, seen question examinations, research production, and journal article reviews. Students are expected to undertake independent study both to supplement and consolidate what is being taught in formal classes. Much of the teaching is supported by the Moodle virtual learning environment (VLE) and other online materials developed by staff. The assessment spread and type is also important for the student experience and this is reconsidered on an annual basis.
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