LEEDS CITY COLLEGE
HIGHER EDUCATION SCHEME
FdSc
SPORTS PERFORMANCE
COURSE HANDBOOK
2016/17
Contents
1 Welcome to the College…………………………………………… 4
2 About your course………………………………………………….. 7
3 Student Support System………………………………………….. 14
4 Your responsibilities as a student……………………………. 17
5 Assessment…………………………………………………………… 21
6 Academic and student regulations…………………………… 29
7 Quality control……………………………………………………….. 32
8 Have your say ……………..……………………………...... 35
9 Where to get help………………………………………………….. 37
10 College HE Calendar……………………………………Appendix 1
11 Learning Outcome grids………………………………Appendix 2
12 Assessment grids……………………………………….Appendix 3
13 Assessment timetable…………………………………Appendix 4
1 Welcome to the College
1.1 Welcome from the Principal
I am delighted to have this opportunity to welcome you to Leeds City College.
Thank you for choosing to study a Higher Education course with us.
Our provision continues to be commended externally. In a recent HE inspection, carried out by the Higher Education Quality Assurance Agency in May 2016 (The QAA inspects all Universities and colleges) the high quality of our HE programmes was confirmed and it was noted that our approach to supporting and facilitating scholarly activity and the implementation of our new Virtual Learning Environment were areas of good practice.
We regularly seek the views of our students on the quality of their courses and use this information to make improvements. Student satisfaction is consistently high, with students commenting on the level of support provided and the quality of feedback they receive on their work.
At Leeds City College we know that the whole HE experience is at the heart of student success. That’s why, in addition to the actual teaching and learning experience, our campuses have a friendly, supportive atmosphere and we offer a range of support services which cater for individual needs.
We hope you enjoy your time with us.
Colin Booth
Chief Executive & Principal
1.2 Welcome to Leeds City College
Welcome to Leeds City College and the School of Service Professions. In particular, welcome to the HE Sport department.
This handbook provides you with information about your FdSc in Sports Performance course (which is validated by Teesside University), School of Service Professions, your responsibilities as a student, support available to you, in addition to information about assessment and other regulatory issues.
Now that you have enrolled, our aim is to offer you all possible help and support to enable you to gain the qualification, prepare you to be successful in the Sport sector and also for progression onto a BSc (Hons) Degree top-up course if that is your choice.
The team is looking forward to meeting you and hopes that your time in Leeds is both enjoyable and successful.
Best wishes to you in your future studies.
Richard Keys
Head of H.E. Service Professions
1.3 Which School is my course in?
We are in the School of Service Professions. This is a diverse faculty which includes Sport, Hospitality, Hair and Beauty and Travel and Tourism. Maxine Walker is the Director of Curriculum – School of Service Professions.
The Sport department run a mixture of Sport courses all designed to suit the needs of employers and students alike.
Director of Service Professions: Maxine Walker
Head of HE Service Professions: Richard Keys
HE Sport Award Leader: Petar Trivunovic
Your Module/Personal Lecturers
The overall aim of the department is to fully prepare students so that they have the knowledge, skills and attributes required for a career in the Sport sector.
1.4 What facilities are available?
At Horsforth Campus there are a range of specialised teaching rooms, a fitness testing room and a gymnasium including cardiovascular and weight training equipment and strength and conditioning equipment.
In addition, the school also has its own Indoor Active Zone onsite on its Horsforth Campus. This allows you to put theory into practice whatever the weather.
1.5 What can I do once I graduate?
On successful completion of the foundation degree, you can apply to progress onto the BSc (Hons) Sports Performance Degree Course at Leeds City College, as well as other Colleges and Universities to do a top-up degree or progress onto a related career pathway.
Strength and conditioning opportunities are increasing across the UK, and a number of employment opportunities and internships are available.
Furthermore, you would have the opportunity to work in sport science support and gain accreditation from the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES). In addition, you would also be in a position to pursue a teaching career within secondary and further education with a highly sought after science based degree.
2 About your course
2.1 Welcome to the course
The Foundation Degree Sports Performance Course is designed to ensure that you cover a broad range of modules, which will equip you for employment within the sports performance industry. The programme offers modules, which combine a range of theoretical and practical elements designed to provide you with the skills needed in the workplace, as well as the academic rigour appropriate to a Higher Education programme.
You will be introduced to a range of concepts that underpin the programme and which are essential to operate at a supervisory and/or management level.
You are provided with the underpinning knowledge and expertise to progress either into the employment market or to continue your studies at a Further or Higher Education institution offering an appropriate top-up degree.
2.2 Aims of the course
The overall aims of the programme are to:
§ Foster and nurture engaging critical analysis of theories and concepts relevant to sport performance.
§ Enable students to develop and extend their understanding of the methods and processes of intellectual enquiry related to sport performance.
§ Ensure students acquire a systematic understanding of strength and conditioning in accordance with the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA).
§ Develop a critical understanding of the theories and concepts that influence and shape high performance sport.
§ Enable students to gain the underpinning knowledge and practical experience to progress on to a level six programme of study.
2.3 Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the programme, you will be able to:
§ Demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical components of sport performance.
§ Demonstrate a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of the sport performance/strength and conditioning industry, being able to critically appraise and evaluate appropriate knowledge / concepts as an aid to problem solving.
§ Evaluate the moral, ethical and legal issues, which underpin both the study and practice of strength and conditioning and sport performance.
§ Appraise and evaluate evidence from appropriate sources to make independent judgments in relation to sport performance/strength and conditioning.
§ Question orthodoxy of sport performance/strength and conditioning literature, using balanced, logical and supported argument.
§ Demonstrate intellectual flexibility and openness to new ideas in a sport performance/strength and conditioning context.
§ Be confident and flexible in identifying and defining complex creative and practical problems and the application of appropriate sport performance/strength and conditioning knowledge, tools / methods to their solution.
§ Operate ethically in complex and unpredictable sport performance context, requiring selection and application from a wide range of standard or innovative sport performance/strength and conditioning.
§ Operate autonomously with limited supervision or direction within UKSCA/BASES guidelines.
§ Manage and apply a range of practical, academic and professional skills in the sport performance/strength and conditioning industry.
§ Demonstrate skills in critical thinking and problem solving.
§ Plan, manage and evaluate the acquisition of new sport performance/strength and conditioning knowledge and skills as part of a lifelong learning strategy.
§ Demonstrate both employment potential and ability to manage future professional development in the sport performance/strength and conditioning industry.
§ Communicate clearly, fluently and effectively in a range of styles appropriate to the sport performance/strength and conditioning context and engage effectively in relevant academic discussion and present arguments in a professional manner.
§ Select, apply and evaluate appropriate data and statistical methods for sport performance/strength and conditioning based research.
§ Select and evaluate software applications for different tasks within the context of the sport performance/strength and conditioning discipline.
§ Recognise and evaluate factors, which enhance group processes and team working and modify and evaluate own personal effectiveness within the sport performance/strength and conditioning industry. Demonstrate a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of the sports coaching industry, being able to critically appraise and evaluate appropriate knowledge / concepts as an aid to problem solving.
2.4 What will I learn?
FdSc Sport Performance Full-Time
Level 4 (Year 1) / Level 5 (Year 2)Semester 1 / Semester 2 / Semester 1 / Semester 2
Anatomy and Physiology for Sport Performance
(20 Credits) / Principles of Strength and Conditioning
(20 Credits) / Applied Maximising Performance
(20 Credits) / Applied Strength Conditioning
(20 Credits)
An Introduction to Sport Performance
(20 Credits) / Fundamentals of Maximising Performance
(20 Credits) / Managing High Performance Athletes and Teams
(20 Credits) / Independent Study
(20 Credits)
Professional Development 1 (20 Credits) / Professional Development 2 (20 Credits)
Talent Identification and Development (20 Credits) / Work Related Learning (20 Credits)
FdSc Sport Performance Part-Time Structure (Year 1)
Students studying on a part-time basis would be expected to attend taught sessions for 4 hours per week.
Semester 1 / Semester 2Anatomy and Physiology for Sport Performance
(20 Credits) / Principles of Strength and Conditioning
(20 Credits)
Professional Development 1 (20 Credits)
Talent Identification and Development (20 Credits)
FdSc Sport Performance Part-Time Structure (Year 2)
Semester 1 / Semester 2An Introduction to Sport Performance
(20 Credits) / Fundamentals of Maximising Performance
(20 Credits)
Applied Maximising Performance
(20 Credits) / Applied Strength Conditioning
(20 Credits)
FdSc Sport Performance Part-Time Structure (Year 3)
Semester 1 / Semester 2Managing High Performance Athletes and Teams
(20 Credits) / Independent Study
(20 Credits)
Professional Development 2 (20 Credits)
Work Related Learning (20 Credits)
FdSc Sport Performance Module Overview (Level 4 and 5)
FdSc Sport Performance (Level 4)Anatomy and Physiology for Sport Performance / This module provides an opportunity for you to study the fundamental principles in anatomy and physiology, such as structures and functions of the human body systems and the link to sport performance.
An Introduction to Sport Performance / This module will provide you with an opportunity to gain an overview of sport performance and the tertiary components including safe and ethical practice. You will also gain an insight into mono, inter and multidisciplinary approaches to sport performance and the importance of professional bodies in the sport performance industry.
Fundamentals of Maximising Performance / This module will provide you with an opportunity to gain a comprehensive overview of the need for careful preparation in order for a professional/elite athlete to attain their maximum performance potential. You will revisit some of the concepts covered in other modules and apply them to the preparation for elite sports performance.
Principles of Strength and Conditioning / This module will introduce you to the fundamental skills required for designing structured and periodised strength and conditioning programmes and individual strength and conditioning sessions in accordance with the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) guidelines and code of conduct.
Professional Development 1 / The professional development 1 module focuses on the development of a professional profile to compete in the future for a career in sport / coaching. Furthermore, opportunity is provided for you to reflect upon your current skill set and devise realistic strategies to increase their employability exponentially. The professional development 1 module also encourages increased responsibility for skills development in relation to employability and continuing professional development.
Talent Identification and Development / The talent identification and development module provides you with the theory behind developing and observing talented performers. It outlines the knowledge required for a coach to be able to identify and enhance the talented performer using long-term athlete models, talent identification and development pathways. This will be applied specifically to the role of people operating in the field of coaching: i.e. coaches and teachers. Given this overview you will be required to benchmark your current performer’s status and set goals relative to their organisations philosophy, role and future aspirations.
FdSc Sport Performance (Level 5)
Applied Maximising Performance / This module will provide you with an opportunity to gain experience of a range of sport performance testing with an appropriate level of athlete.
You will also gain an insight into the fast moving environment of sport performance analysis and feedback turn around.
Applied Strength and Conditioning / You will analyse how to apply the science of training methodology for the improvement of all components of fitness, including; strength, speed, agility, plyometrics, endurance and flexibility sessions. Specific focus will be given to learning the techniques of weightlifting exercises, and speed, agility and plyometric performance.
Independent Study / The independent study module is designed to provide you with an introduction to research development and design. Additionally, you will be provided with knowledge, skills and experience to develop your awareness of ethical consideration, safe performance testing and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data.
Managing High Performance Athletes and Teams / This module will provide you with an opportunity to gain an overview of the roles within high performance sport management. You will have an opportunity to analyse the way leadership occurs in high performance sport and strategies to ensure positive athlete and team culture, teamwork and success.
Professional Development 2 / The professional development 2 module draws on the professional development 1 module and encourages you to reflect upon your previous performance and discuss strategies to develop professionally. The professional development 2 module also prepares you for the career application process and your chosen future pathway.
Work Related Learning / The work related learning module provides to gain valuable industry experience and the fundamental skills required to be successful in the sport coaching industry. Furthermore, you will be encouraged to participate in reflective practice of their own performances and critically analyse current working practices at an organisation of their choice.
2.5 How will I be taught?