Programme specification for Coaching and Sports DevelopmentProgramme
1. Programme title / Foundation Degree: Coaching and Sports Development2. Awarding institution / Middlesex University
3. Teaching institution / Middlesex University/Barnet & Southgate College
4. Programme accredited by / N/A
5. Final qualification / FdSc: Coaching and Sports Development
6. Academic year / Year 2012-2013
7. Language of study / English
9. Criteria for admission to the programme
Candidates must be able to satisfy the general admissions requirements of Middlesex University in one of the following ways.
The normal minimum age of 18 years old.
A levels: minimum 280 points (to include 3 complete A levels) plus GCSEs grades A to C in mathematics,
English
Science OR BTEC National Diploma (OR EQUIVALENT SUCH AS THE NEW SPORTS DIPLOMA), Science course (equivalent tariff to above). Science at a minimum of a C required.
Applications from candidates without formal qualifications are welcome, providing they can show appropriate levels of relevant ability and experience; they would need to make a claim for accreditation of prior learning (APL).
Exemptions from parts of the degree programmes are possible. Claimants seeking accreditation of prior learning and experience must apply to the university and may be required to present a portfolio in support of their claims.
In addition for Overseas students: a qualification demonstrating competence in English (e.g. TOEFL 550, IELTS 6.0) if English is not the first language.
10. Aims of the programme
The programme aims to:
- To begin to develop a competent coach, who is able to plan and deliver structured coaching sessions
- To develop a competent worker in sports development
- To equip students with a range of coaching , sports development and scientific skills used in professional sport
11. Programme outcomes
A. Knowledge and understanding
On completion of this programme the successful student will have knowledge and understanding of :
1. The anatomy and physiology of the human body with reference to exercise and health
2. Research methods and processes particularly relevant to sport
3. A range of exercise and training programmes for a variety of participant groups, including elite athletes and special populations
4. Sport Psychology especially as it relates to coaching
5. The sociology of sport
6. Sports nutrition
7. Sports Development and Marketing / Teaching/learning methods
Students gain knowledge and understanding through attendance at lectures, seminars, workshops and through a variety of directed and self-directed learning activities including computer or web-based tasks
Assessment
Students’ knowledge and understanding is assessed by coursework, unseen exam, work report, reflective journal, performance, and practical assessments
B. Cognitive (thinking) skills
On completion of this programme the successful student will be able to:
1. Develop ideas through the evaluation of appropriate literature, concepts and principles
2. Design a research project and discuss research findings
3. Assess risk factors associated with sports
4. Design and evaluate training and coaching programmes to enhance fitness and performance / Teaching/learning methods
Students learn cognitive skills through problem solving, case studies, reflection and role modelling.
Assessment
Students’ cognitive skills are assessed by:
Coursework, practical assessment, examination and report writing.
C. Practical skills
On completion of the programme the successful student will be able to:
1. Perform and evaluate physiological field tests
2. Recognise and respond to moral, ethical and safety issues which directly pertain to the subject domain including relevant legislation and professional codes of conduct
3. Perform and evaluate psychological techniques within a sports setting
4. Execute practical activities using appropriate techniques and procedures
5. Execute coaching sessions and plans. / Teaching/learning methods
Students learn practical skills through demonstration, observation, doing, feedback, role modelling and experimentation….
Assessment
Students’ practical skills are assessed by:
Practical assessment, laboratory simulations, and examination of practical skills, logbooks and report writing assess students’ practical skills
D. Foundation Degree Skills
On completion of this programme the successful student will be able to:
1. develop communication and presentation skills
2. demonstrate teamwork and interpersonal skills
3. demonstrate competency in use of information technology
4. demonstrate competency in numeracy and problem-solving techniques
5. develop personal career development plans
6. demonstrate autonomous and reflective approach to life-long learning / Teaching/learning methods
Students acquire foundation degree skills through: recognition, group work and exercises, structured learning, practical work and reflection
Assessment
Students foundation degree skills are assessed by: portfolio development, coursework, practical assessment and examination
12. Programme structure (levels, modules, credits and progression requirements)
12. 1 Overall structure of the programme
There are four level one modules and four level two modules. Each module has a credit value of 30 credits. Total number credits for the programme are 240 credits at both level one and two. An innovative feature of the course is the two work based modules (sport placement modules 1 and 2), which combines active learning with different experiences amongst professional sports groups including coaches, sports development, and managing of teams.
Four modules are taken per year for full-time whereas two per year can be taken for part-time study. The structure of the programme for full-time students is shown in the diagram below: -
Year 1
SES1310
Training Principles & Analysis of Human Movement
30 credits / SES1311 Sociological Development of Sport “Making Sense of Modern Sport”
30 credits / SES1234 Professional and Skills Development & Work Experience
30 credits / SES1312
Sports Placement 1
30 credits
Year 2
SES2115
Applied Sport & Health Coaching
30 credits / SES 2321
Sports Development & Marketing
30 credits / IPH 2222
Applied Sport & Exercise Science Research
30 credits / SES 2221
Sports Placement 2
30 credits
12.2 Levels and modules
Starting in academic year 2010/11 the University is changing the way it references modules to state the level of study in which these are delivered. This is to comply with the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications. This implementation will be a gradual process whilst records are updated. Therefore the old coding is bracketed below.
Level 4 (1)
COMPULSORY / OPTIONAL / PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS
Students must take all of the following:
Students must take all of the following:
SES1310 Training Principles and Analysis of Human Movement
SES1311 Sociological Development of Sport “Making Sense of Modern Sport”
SES1234 Professional Skills Development & Work Experience
SES1312 Sport Placement 1 / Completion of all Level 1 compulsory modules
Level 5 (2)
COMPULSORY / OPTIONAL / PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS
Students must take all of the following:
Students must take all of the following:
SES2115 Applied Sport & Health Coaching
SES2321 Sports
Development& Marketing
IPH 2321 Applied Sport & Exercise Science Research
SES 2221 Sport Placement 2
Compulsory modules are those that must be taken, that is, the qualification cannot be made unless these modules have been successfully completed. Each of these modules makes a unique contribution to the learning objectives of the programme or subject major/minor.
12.3 Non-compensatable modules (note statement in 12.2 regarding FHEQ levels)
Module level / Module code
SES1310
SES 1312 SES1311
SES1234 / Training Principles and Analysis of Human Movement
Sport Placement 1
Sociological Development of Sport “Making Sense of Modern Sport”Professional Skills Development & Work Experience
SES2115
SES2321
SES2221
IPH 2222 / Applied Sport & Health Coaching
Sports Development & Marketing
Sport Placement 2
Applied Sport & Exercise Science Research
13. A curriculum map relating learning outcomes to modules
See Curriculum Map attached.
14. Information about assessment regulations
In general follows Middlesex University Academic Regulations. In addition, the programme requires that: In order to progress, students need to have met the attendance requirements for both theory and practice outlined in the Programme Handbook. Students may be discontinued/deferred it they accumulate sickness or absences exceeding 10 days in the first year of the programme.
15. Placement opportunities, requirements and support (if applicable)
There are placements at the end of the first and second year and throughout the third year. A student must complete a minimum of 400 placements hours in health and fitness centre, sports injury clinic and sports club. Students can go on placements overseas during the summer period of the second year.
Before students can commence their placements, they must pass the earlier modules. Students will receive help with identifying a suitable placement, and writing letters of application. There are 3 placement workshops scheduled during the second and final year to assist students with their placements. On placement, each student will be allocated a supervisor, who will be employedby the placement centre. The supervisor will provide the student with learning opportunities, enabling students to achieve the learning outcome of the module. Each placement will be allocated a placement tutor, who will strive to ensure students gain the most educationally from the placement.
16. Future careers (if applicable)
Graduates will be qualified to pursue a career as a Graduate Sports Rehabilitator under BASRaT, engage in research, or in teaching at schools, further or higher education institutions. They can be employed by sport rehabilitation clinics, health clinics, elite or amateur sports teams, the leisure and fitness industry, or self-employed.
Suitable graduates can undertake postgraduate studies particularly in the areas of Sports Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy or Strength & Conditioning.
17. Particular support for learning (if applicable)
18. JACS code (or other relevant coding system)
19. Relevant QAA subject benchmark group(s)
20. Reference points
The following reference points were used in designing the Programme.
Internal documentation:
- Middlesex University (2006) Learning Framework Document
- Middlesex University (2010/11) Guide and Regulations. London. MU
- Middlesex University: QAAS Procedures, London, MU
i.BASRaT (2010) Role Delineation, BASRaT Handbook.
ii.Quality Assurance Agency (2010) Framework for Higher Qualifications, London, QAA
Quality Assurance Agency (2010) QAA Subject Benchmarking Group: Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism (Unit 25)
21. Other information
Links with Sports Coaching UK ;Skills Active ; NCFE