SR2D009 - Work Based Learning 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 3

Associated Module Information

Module Code: SR2D009
Module Title: Work Based Learning
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Sport
Faculty Sub Group: Midwifery
Module Leader: Bobby Briers
Module Team: Chris Emsley, Huw Wilcox, Steven Llewellyn, Andy Thomas
First Intended Intake: SEP 2015 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 40 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100096 - sports development
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 3
Valid From 01 Sep 2021
Valid To 31 Aug 2027

Module Aims

The overall aim of this module is to enable the learner to engage in reflection of their learning through their work experience. The module will provide an opportunity for students to develop reflective practice that can be used to enhance the effectiveness of their work related experience. Students will be provided with the opportunity to conduct their work related experience within a number of key vocational areas related to the football and rugby coaching and development industry. The intention of the module is to provide students with the opportunity to develop the vocational skills of practical delivery required of individuals within the sports industry.

Content Summary

The learning experience will be reflected upon in relation to the context of the workplace and the expected work related practice at a level appropriate to the learner.
A programme of work-based learning for the student will be agreed with a work-based mentor and roles and responsibilities will be outlined prior to the placement commencing.
This module will facilitate the development of Personal Development Planning (PDP) through the delivery of the key skills identified in the module descriptor. In addition the module will allow students to reflect on relevant vocational skills that are required to conduct specific roles and responsibilities within the sport sector.
The content of this module will enable a student to develop those vocational skills associated with being a competent practitioner and that will allow the student to reflect on their ability to deliver practically within their chosen area.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 30
Tutorial 40
Practical classes and workshops 20
Work based learning 140
Independent Study 75
Directed Study 75
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 10
Formative Assessment - Independent 10
Total Hours Selected 400

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Reflect upon the learning experience and deployment of relevant vocational skills in the context of a community sport workplace<br />environment.&nbsp;
LO2 Review and analyse a professional development issue/practice, utilising and making effective and appropriate reference to relevant models, principles and concepts.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Written Assignment (CW) Self Reflective Assessment (CW) 1 Written reflective logs of work-based experience 0 2000 40 No 40
Oral Assessment (CW) Presentation (CW) 1 Oral presentation that will reflect and evaluate the project conducted within the sport development context 15 N/A 40 No 40
Practical Assessment (CW) Work Placement Assessment of WBL within a sports development context 0 N/A 20 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Self Reflective Assessment (CW) 1
Presentation (CW) 1
Work Placement

Reading List

Kolb, D., (1984) Experiential Learning: Experience as a Source of Learning and Development

Cottrell, S. (2010). Study Skills for Success: The Personal Development Planning Handbook. 2nd Ed. London: Palgrave

Duffy, P., Hartley, H, Bales, J et al. (2011). Sports Coaching as a ‘Profession’: Challenges and Future Directions. International Journal of Coaching Science, 5(2): 93-123.

Heaney, C., Oakley, B. & Rea, S. (2009) Exploring Sport and Fitness: Work-Based Practice. London: Routledge

Helyer, R. (2010). The Work-Based Learning Student Handbook. London: Palgrave Macmillan