APPENDIX 6 - CDG

Programme Specification Template

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

Programme Specification

This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.

Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17

  1. Awarding Institution / Body
/ University of Central Lancashire
  1. Teaching Institution and Location of Delivery
/ University of Central Lancashire, Main Campus, Preston, Lancashire
  1. University School/Centre
/ School of Sport and Wellbeing
  1. External Accreditation

  1. Title of Final Award
/ BA (Hons) Sport(Studies)
  1. Modes of Attendance offered
/ Full Time / Part Time
  1. UCAS Code
/ C606
  1. Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s)
/ Unit 25
  1. Other external influences
/ Not applicable
  1. Date of production/revision of this form
/ 21/10/11
  1. Aims of the Programme

  • Enable students to undertake a programme that is intellectually challenging and vocationally relevant to students wishing to gain employment in the Sports and Physical Education sectors or further postgraduate study.

  • To develop a critical appreciation of the relationship between sport and health interventions on a variety of groups.

  • To demonstrate a critical appreciation and cultural awareness of the processes that are undertaken to enhance learning and participation within sport in a variety of local, national and international contexts.

  • To provide opportunities for students to develop problem solving and creativeskills that are relevant and can be used in a professional or vocational context.

  • To promote the ethos of critical self-reflection and self-development enabling the identification of on-going development needs and strategies for achievement

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Programme Specification Template

  1. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods

A.Knowledge and Understanding
A1. Demonstrate an understanding of socio-cultural, historical and political influences on sport.
A2. Identify and examine the role of sport and physical activity in both national and international contexts
A3. Demonstrate a series of multi-disciplinary approaches to analysing health, sport and physical activity
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, seminars, workshops, practical, guest speakers, work placements, externalvisits, self-directed learning.
Assessment methods
Presentations, reports, literature reviews, essays, poster / leaflet, test, examinations, debates, proposals, viva, electronic submissions, electronic portfolio.
B.Subject-specific skills
B1. Critically analyse the contribution that sport and physical activity make to society.
B2. Recognise and promote the advocacy of factors supporting a healthy lifestyle.
B3. Plan, deliver and critically analyse issues surrounding the delivery and participation in sport/physical activity.
B4. Develop a critical appreciation of skills and practices required for a career in the health /sport/ physical education sector.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, seminars, workshops, practical, guest speakers, work placements, external visits, self-directed learning.
Assessment methods
Presentations, reports, literature reviews, essays, poster / leaflet, test, examinations, debates, proposals, viva, electronic submissions, electronic portfolio.
C.Thinking Skills
C1. Critically analyse a wide range of theoretical and research data and its application to the social cultural, health and physical activity context.
C2. Display analytical, problem solving and reasoning skills in socio-cultural, health and physical activity settings, using various theories, principles and concepts.
C3. To implement self-determined action planning through self-reflection and awareness for future progression.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, seminars, workshops, practical, guest speakers, work placements, external visits, self-directed learning.
Assessment methods
Presentations, reports, literature reviews, essays, poster / leaflet, test, examinations, debates, proposals, viva, electronic submissions, electronic portfolio.
D.Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
D1. Develop the employability skills to contribute effectively to the vocational choice
D2. Critically analyse and develop the skills necessary for both autonomous practices and team working.
D3. Identify and develop a range of personal and professional innovative / entrepreneurialskills through various contexts.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, seminars, workshops, practical, guest speakers, work placements, external visits, self-directed learning.
Assessment methods
Presentations, reports, literature reviews, essays, poster / leaflet, test, examinations, debates, proposals, viva, electronic submissions, electronic portfolio.

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Programme Specification Template

13.Programme Structures* / 14.Awards and Credits*
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Credit rating
Level 6 / TL3069
TL3076
TL3153
TL3068
TL3150
TL3104
XS3910
TL3138
TL3102
XS3900
TL3031
TL3129
TL3130
TL3079
TL3114 / Sport and Politics (O)
Or
Sport in the Global Village (O)
Advances in Fitness Training(Comp)
Contemporary PE in School Sport(O)
Or
Career in Sport (O)
Choose one (Comp)
Consultancy Project
Research Project
Enterprise for Sport, Tourism and The Outdoors
Dissertation
Dissertation
The Sporting Image (O)
Or
Sport and Identity (O)
Sports Brands Management
Or
Sport, Equity and Inclusion(O)
Or
Industry Based Experience (O)
Exceptionally, students may take up to one 20 credit option at Stage 2 from the School’s module catalogue provided that the option contributes to the learning outcomes of the programme. Permission of the Course Leader is required. / 20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
40
40
20
20
20
20
20 / BA(Hons) Sport (Studies)
Requires 120 credits at Level 6
Students may choose from one option block if they pick a 40 credit module in the Independent Learning Suite above or pick from both option groups if they only pick a 20 credit module in the Independent Learning Suite.
15.Personal Development Planning
Students have the opportunity to broaden their skills throughout the programme by following various topics outside of the compulsory modules. Students have the opportunity to engage in employability and enterprise modules. Each student also has the opportunity to undertake an internship.Students are also given the opportunity to enhance their professional qualifications by becoming involved with the enhancement programme that is offered throughout the year.
16.Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications, together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
Successful applicants must possess a foundation degree, Diploma in Higher Education or Higher National Diploma at pass level in an appropriate subject to be considered. Students where English is not their first language need to demonstrate their ability in English language an IELTS score of 6.0 or above.
17.Key sources of information about the programme
  • University Website: / Sport@uclan

  • Portal

  • Factsheets

  • University Prospectus

  • Open Days and Applicant Days

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18.Curriculum Skills Map
Please tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Core (C), Compulsory (COMP) or Option (O) / Programme Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding / Subject-specific Skills / Thinking Skills / Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
A1 / A2 / A3 / B1 / B2 / B3 / B4 / C1 / C2 / C3 / D1 / D2 / D3
e.g. LEVEL 6 / TL3069 / Sport and Politics / O / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
or / or / or
TL3076 / Sport in the Global Village / O / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
TL3153 / Advances in Fitness Training / COMP / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
TL3068 / Contemporary PE in School Sport / O / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
or / or / or
TL3150 / Careers in Sport / O / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
TL3102 / Dissertation / O / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
or / or / or
TL3104 / Consultancy Project / O / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
or / or / or
XS3900 / Dissertation / O / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
or / or / or
XS3910 / Research Project / O / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
or / or / or
TL3138 / Enterprise for Sport, Tourism and the Outdoors / O / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
or / or / or
TL3101 / Internship / O / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
TL3071 / Sport and Community Development / O / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
TL3082 / Sport and Leisure Events / O / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
TL3073 / Coaching for Specific Population / O / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
TL3076 / Sport in the Global Village / O / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
TL3129 / Sport and Identity / O / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √

Note:Mapping to other external frameworks, e.g. professional/statutory bodies, will be included within Student Course Handbooks