5B049E - Football for Development (Online) 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 5B049E | ||
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| Module Title: | Football for Development (Online) | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Sport | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Football Coaching | ||
| Module Leader: | Lyn Jehu | ||
| Module Team: | Robyn Pinder | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | 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 | 1 |
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| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
The main aims of the module are:
Aim 1: To critically explore the role of football as a tool for social change, examining how sport contributes to global development agendas, including health, education, inclusion, and crime prevention.
Aim 2: To critically analyse the design, delivery, and evaluation of football for development programmes, using contemporary theory, frameworks, case studies, and stakeholder perspectives across diverse contexts.
Aim 3: To develop students’ professional awareness and ethical understanding, preparing them to engage with real-world challenges and contribute meaningfully to football for development initiatives within a societal context.
Content Summary
Football for Development builds upon knowledge you will develop at Level 4, equipping you with a more specific understanding of issues related to football development and football for development. You will explore how football can be a powerful vehicle for social change. Within this module, you will examine how football can be used to tackle global challenges such as inequality, health, education, inclusion, and crime prevention both locally and internationally. Through studying relevant contemporary theory, real-world case studies and current frameworks, you will examine the approaches used to engage members of society through football and football related activities. You will develop the ability to apply inclusive, evidence-informed approaches to football development in a community setting. The module contributes to the overall course by preparing you for the complexities of contemporary football development roles and supports employability across grassroots, community, and global, development-based environments.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Problem/Challenge Based Learning | 56 |
| Guided Study | 10.5 |
| Summative Assessment | 60 |
| Independent Study and self-directed learning | 173.5 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate the role of football in addressing social and global development challenges, using relevant theories, frameworks, and case studies to analyse its impact across diverse contexts. |
| LO2 | Design and communicate a football for development initiative, demonstrating ethical awareness, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to apply professional standards in real-world scenarios. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Online Oral Assessment | Group Presentation (Synchronous Online) | Students will be tasked with developing and pitching a development initiative tailored to a specific context, thereby linking academic content to industry practice. | 30 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Group Presentation (Synchronous Online) | ✔ | ✔ | |