LEEDS CITY COLLEGE
HIGHER EDUCATION SCHEME
BSc (Hons) SPORTS PERFORMANCE
COURSE HANDBOOK
2016/17
Contents
1 Welcome to the College……………………………………………. 3
2 About your course………………………………………………….. 6
3 Student Support System………………………………………….. 11
4 Your responsibilities as a student……………………………. 14
5 Assessment…………………………………………………………… 18
6 Academic and student regulations…………………………… 26
7 Quality control……………………………………………………….. 29
8 Have your say ……………..……………………………...... 31
9 Where to get help………………………………………………….. 33
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 BSc (Hons) in Sports Performance course (which is validated by The Open 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, either gaining employment or progressing onto further academic study.
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 BSc (Hons) Sport Performance Degree Course, you will be able to, either progress onto a career in the sport performance industry or further study.
There are a range of opportunities once you have graduated. You may consider moving into the expanding field of performance analysis or sport performance nutrition, sport science support and strength and conditioning and teaching at various levels. Additionally graduates have the opportunity continue onto further study such as MSc and potentially a PhD.
2 About your course
2.1 Welcome to the course
The BSc (Hons) Sport Performance degree course is designed to ensure that you cover a broad range of modules, which will equip you for employment within the sport 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.
2.2 Aims of the course
The overall aims of the programme are to:
§ Produce learners who are prepared for further study and research, as well
as professional employment in the sports performance industry.
§ Foster and nurture engaging critical analysis of theories and concepts
relevant to sport performance.
§ Produce learners with the experience, knowledge and skills to succeed in
the sports performance industry.
§ Provide capable and well-rounded sport performance graduates who can
make a positive contribution to the local, regional and national economy.
§ Enable students to develop and extend their understanding of the
methods and processes of intellectual enquiry related to sport performance.
§ Provide curricula, informed by external sport performance reference
points, which develop a range of technical, professional, vocational, employability transferable and key skills appropriate to the level of the award.
2.3 Course Learning Outcomes
Learning OutcomesThe programme will enable students to develop the knowledge and skills listed below. On successful completion of the programme, the student will be able to:
Knowledge and Understanding(insert additional rows as necessary)
K1 / Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of complex and conflicting sport performance theories, concepts and principles.
K2 / Critically analyse and contextualise previous research from a variety of sports performance sources.
K3 / Critically evaluate and analyse primary and/or secondary data and, where appropriate, information systems in order to enable multifaceted difficulties to be addressed within the sports performance industry.
K4 / Critically analyse multifaceted sport performance theories, concepts and principles.
K5 / Evaluate the moral, ethical and legal issues, which underpin both the study and practice of sport performance.
Cognitive/Intellectual Skills(insert additional rows as necessary)
C1 / Apply the skills needed for academic study and enquiry in the sport performance industry.
C2 / Appraise information and apply it to the solution of familiar and unfamiliar problems in the sport performance industry.
C3 / Decipher research from a variety of information from sports performance sources and evidence critically.
C4 / Appraise and evaluate evidence from appropriate sources to make independent judgements in relation to sport performance.
C5 / Collect and synthesise information from a number and variety of sport performance sources in order to gain coherent understanding.
C6 / Develop reasoned arguments and challenge assumptions with respect to sport performance.
C7 / Critically evaluate complex and contrasting theories encountered in sports performance.
Practical/Professional Skills(insert additional rows as necessary)
P1 / Apply existing knowledge and understanding to complex sports performance contexts within the sport performance industry.
P2 / Critically evaluate and discuss the application of a range of methods to solve complex, multi-faceted problems within sport performance.
P3 / Operate autonomously with limited supervision or direction within agreed guidelines and / or constraints.
P4 / Participate effectively in interdependent learning activity and function effectively as an independent learner.
P5 / Operate ethically in complex sport performance contexts, requiring selection and application from a wide range of standard or innovative sport performance.
Key Transferable Skills(insert additional rows as necessary)
T1 / Communicate clearly, fluently and effectively in a range of styles appropriate to the context.
T2 / Engage effectively in academic discussion and present arguments in a professional manner.
T3 / Use problem-solving skills in a variety of theoretical and practical situations.
T4 / Think and operate in an independent manner.
T5 / Manage time and prioritise workloads.
T6 / Demonstrate proficiency in collecting, storing and organising, assessing, evaluating, analysing, and synthesising information and data.
2.4 What will I learn?
BSc (Hons) Sport Performance Full-Time
Semester 1 / Semester 2Applied Nutrition for Athletes
(20 Credits) / Performance Analysis in Practice
(20 Credits)
Research Methods
(20 Credits) / Sport Science
(20 Credits)
Dissertation (40 Credits)
BSc (Hons) Sport Performance Part-Time Structure (Year 1)
Semester 1 / Applied Nutrition for Athletes20 Credits / Sport Science
20 Credits
Semester 2 / Performance Analysis in Practice
20 Credits / Research Methods
20 Credits
Semester 3 / Dissertation
40 Credits
BSc (Hons) Sport Performance Module Overview (Level 6)
BSc (Hons) Sport PerformanceSport Science / The Sport Science module aims to provide students with an opportunity to gain experience working with an athlete and utilising physiological and/or psychological testing to assess their current status. Students will be encouraged to critically review previous research to help ensuring athletes reach their peak performance by creating periodized training plans and psychological skills training plan.
Dissertation / The dissertation module will provide the students with opportunity to develop their academic writing, critical analysis and independent research/management skills. Furthermore, students will be given opportunity to discuss and develop an empirical study of their choice with their peers and gain support from specialist school staff members.
Research Methods / The research methods module will provide students with the fundamental skills which are imperative for successful research design and development. Furthermore, an emphasis will be placed on the importance of ethical issues surrounding empirical research and the practical skills involved in safe and ethical practical performance testing, data collection and analysis.
Applied nutrition for athletes / The applied nutrition for athlete’s module aims to provide students with an opportunity to gain experience working with an athlete and utilising nutrition to promote health and performance. Students will be encouraged to critically review research and to construct a position stand for a specific sport.
Performance analysis in practice / This module will provide students with an opportunity to gain an real insight on how sports analysis and the role it can play in supporting coaches and athletes. Students will plan, design and perform technical and tactical analysis of a sports performance using appropriate analysis software.
2.5 How will I be taught?
A mixture of lectures, tutorials and seminars will be used. The lecture programme will impart the necessary principles and concepts. The seminars will be a mixture of student and tutor led sessions considering practical examples of the principles and concepts. The tutorials will take the form of individual support and feedback for students by tutors or other students. Tutor led sessions will be held to provide an opportunity for students to work on examples and case studies in the areas covered by the lectures.
Student-led tutorials will consist of action learning activities, discussion groups and report-back sessions which allow students to develop their research, communication and teamwork skills.
The BSc (Hons) Sport Performance degree course is designed to offer a flexible approach to learning and teaching and include a range of strategies designed to meet the need of learners with varied learning styles and personal circumstances, whilst reflecting best practice in knowledge and skills development in the subject area and the requirements of the programme itself.
As the BSc (Hons) Sports Performance is a Higher Education qualification, you will be expected to demonstrate a certain level of independence in your learning. Making a thorough set of notes during lectures and seminars while carrying out additional reading can provide an excellent base for your assignment tasks.
2.6 How will I be assessed?
The assessment strategy used within the BSc (Hons) Sport Performance degree course is designed to enable all of the students to demonstrate that they have achieved the learning outcomes specified for all the modules and the programme. The assessment process is an integral part of teaching and learning and as such, supports and complements the learning strategy, in order to ensure that the required outcomes are achieved.
In order to satisfy the principles of assessment, a range of assessment methods are used. The aim is to achieve learning through which knowledge is based on both understanding and application. Both the task and the assessment criteria are clearly explained to students within the module handbook.
Assessment strategies used within the course include methods such as, position stand; dissertation; literature review; presentations; case studies, closed/open book exam, written assessment.
See Appendix 3 for Assessment Grid
You will have opportunities to engage in a range of activities in addition to your studies during your time at Leeds City College volunteering, student societies, playing in College sports teams and being a student academic representative.
3 Student Support System
3.1 Who is going to teach me?
Your module lecturers are the members of the College staff who you will have most contact with. Their job is to manage and deliver their part (module) of your programme of study, assess and grade your work, and also give you continuous feedback on how you’re doing.
Lecturers aim to develop adult, professional relationships with students. You are encouraged to voice any concerns that you might have about your work with the lecturer concerned.
Our job is to do all we can to help you succeed but we can’t do this unless you talk to us about anything that is worrying you.
You will be allocated a personal tutor whose job it is to deal with any problems that can’t be settled at lecturer level, plus more general concerns that you might have, for example any problems you might have which may be affecting your work.
The Head of HE Service Professions Richard Keys has overall responsibility for the running of the BSc Sport Performance qualification and the well-being of the students.
Petar Trivunovic (Award Leader)