BJ2S61 - Sports Career Portfolio 1 14 Feb 2017 - 01 Sep 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BJ2S61 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Sports Career Portfolio 1 | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Film and TV | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Film and TV | ||
| Module Leader: | Julie Kissick | ||
| Module Team: | Gwyneth Moore | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100442 - journalism | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 14 Feb 2017 |
| Valid To | 01 Sep 2026 |
Module Aims
To enable the student to research future careers and to practice practical skills of career planning.
To enable the student to gain skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the sports sector by undertaking a period of work experience.
Content Summary
The focus of this module is on career development and gaining relevant work experience.
The module considers the nature and structure of the wider sports industry, looking at potential employers and the roles open to a sports journalism graduate within the sector. It will examine the conditions of employment, working patterns and the way the various layers of the industry recruits staff. It will give students practical support in preparing for employment, such as CV writing online portfolio/show reel preparation, interview techniques and pitching. Students will also be supported in finding suitable work experience placement.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 10 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 12 |
| Work based learning | 70 |
| Independent Study | 56 |
| Directed Study | 46 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 6 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Reflect on the nature of professional practice in their discipline and identify the gaps between their work related capabilities and disciplinary expectations |
| LO2 | Reflect upon the way their work experiences or role has contributed to their professional practice, using this to develop future personal/professional development |
| LO3 | Develop and critically appraise an action plan of their experience and skills developed within the context of graduate recruitment process informed by their career plans and aspirations |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | A portfolio of work, including a letter from employer | 0 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Observational Journal 1 | Journal documenting selection, placement activities and learning on developing self. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Observational Journal 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |