4B033E - Leading within the Football Industry 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 4B033E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Leading within the Football Industry | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Sport | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Football Coaching | ||
| Module Leader: | Ioan Paval | ||
| Module Team: | Melanie Tuckwell, Dean Parsons, Jayne Ludlow | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100095 - sports coaching | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
The main aims of the module are:
To develop self-awareness and understanding of personal leadership styles within football contexts.
To explore core leadership theories and their application to individual and team settings.
To encourage reflective practice and personal development planning aligned with leadership growth.
Content Summary
This module gives you the foundations of personal and professional leadership within the football industry. You will explore how self-awareness, communication, and ethical behaviour shape effective leaders on the pitch, in the community, and across football organisations.
Through challenge-based tasks and real-world case studies, you will examine how leadership operates at different levels of the football ecosystem, from the coach–player relationship to wider team and organisational dynamics. The emphasis is clear: you must learn to lead yourself before you can lead others.
You will reflect on your values, decisions, strengths, and performance behaviours, developing a deeper understanding of who you are as a leader and how you want to operate in professional environments. By the end, you’ll be equipped with the mindset and foundations needed to contribute positively within football settings and build towards more advanced leadership responsibilities later in the course.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminars | 28 |
| Groupwork | 15 |
| Guided Study | 167 |
| Problem/Challenge based learning | 32 |
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 24 |
| Formative Assessment | 8 |
| Summative Assessment | 26 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate understanding of personal leadership concepts, behaviours, and responsibilities within football environments. |
| LO2 | Reflect critically on personal strengths, values, and areas for development to create an informed leadership action plan. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Self Reflective Assessment 1 | Through a single reflective assessment on Assessing Skills and Creating a Personal Development Plan (PDP), students are encouraged to integrate theory with personal experience, exploring how self-awareness, values, and ethical behaviour underpin effective leadership in football environments. | 0 | 4800 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Self Reflective Assessment 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |