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STUDENT PROGRAMME HANDBOOK2011/2012
FDSc Coaching and Sports Development
School of Health and Social Sciences
Southgate College Link Tutor: Ingrid MustoeMiddlesex University Link Tutor: Neil Bangs
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CONTENTS
University and Programme Academic Calendar..........................................................1INTRODUCTION TO THE INSTITUTION........................................................................3WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL OF SOUTHGATE COLLEGE...............................4INDUCTION TO THE UNIVERSITY..................................................................................5
WELCOME TO THE SCHOOL.......................................................................................7Welcome from the Dean..................................................................................................7
WELCOME TO YOUR PROGRAMME...........................................................................8Programme Leader’s Welcome.......................................................................................8Purpose and status of your student handbook................................................................8Programme staff list and contact details..........................................................................9Language of intuition.......................................................................................................10Bridging Materials............................................................................................................10Programme Structure Diagram........................................................................................11Module Information..........................................................................................................12 Attendance requirements.................................................................................................18 Assessment schedule......................................................................................................19 Assessment Officer Support............................................................................................19 Placements......................................................................................................................20Careers Service...............................................................................................................20
LEARNING, TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT...............................................................21 Learning Development Unit.............................................................................................22 Learning Resources.........................................................................................................23 Assessment Feedback....................................................................................................24 Personal Development Planning.....................................................................................25What to expect during the first year.................................................................................26 Progressing on your programme.....................................................................................26
COMMUNICATION.........................................................................................................30Accessing your own records including your timetable and letter requests......................3027-7..................................................................................................................................31Middlesex e-mail – your account for life..........................................................................31
SUPPORT.......................................................................................................................32Academic Support...........................................................................................................32 Counselling......................................................................................................................33 International Student Support..........................................................................................34 Disability Support Service................................................................................................34Health, Safety and Welfare..............................................................................................35 Middlesex University Student Union................................................................................35Financial Issues...............................................................................................................37
QUALITY OF YOUR PROGRAMME AND EXPERIENCE.............................................38Quality assurance and enhancement of your programme...............................................38 Feedback from you..........................................................................................................38Campus Forums..............................................................................................................39Student Representatives.................................................................................................40School Board Of Study....................................................................................................40 Programme evaluation forms..........................................................................................40National Student Survey (NSS) not applicable to postgraduate students ......................41 Suggestions and Complaints...........................................................................................41
A.APPENDICES..................................................................................................................42Accessing University IT Systems.....................................................................42Module Information and Narratives......... ........................................................42
B. FDSC Coaching and Sports Development Module information.......................................45
University and Programme Academic Calendar
2011/2012 Academic Calendar - Undergraduate October starters
Week Beginning SEPT START UG 2011-2012 46 22 47 29 resit exams wk 148 05-Sep resit exams wk 2 5 Sep CWK49 12 marking50 19 marking 20 Sep AB1
23 Sep MOD51 26
27 Sep PPC 27/28 Sep AIR 29 Sep-2 Oct INT 29 Sep PROG 30 Sep AB2
0 03-Oct induction & learning wk 0
7 Oct FIN1 10 learning wk 12 17 learning wk 23 24 learning wk 34 31 learning wk 4 REV5 07-Nov learning wk 56 14 learning wk 67 21 learning wk 78 28
learning wk 89 05-Dec learning wk 9
10 12 learning wk 1011 19 xmas vac 17 Dec - 2 Jan12 26 xmas vac CLOSED13 02-Jan-12 xmas vac 14 9 learning wk 1115 16
learning wk 12 20 Jan W-CWK16 23 learning wk 13 W-EX17 30 learning wk 1418 06-Feb learning wk 1519 13 learning wk 1620 20 learning wk 17 24 Feb W-AB121 27 learning wk 18 28 Feb W-MOD
1 Mar W-PPC22 05-Mar learning wk 19 5 Mar PROG
7 Mar W-AB2
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23 12 learning wk 20 12 Mar FIN24 19 learning wk 21 PLAN25 26 learning wk 2226 02-Apr easter vac 6 Apr CLOSED27 9 easter vac 9-10 Apr CLOSED28 16 learning wk 2329 23 learning wk 2430 30 exams31 BH 07-May exams CWK see note 332 14 exams33 21 exams & mark-
ing34 28 marking35 BH 4-5-
Jun
marking36 11 marking37 18 boards 20 Jun AB138 25 boards 25 Jun MOD
28 Jun PPC 39 02-Jul boards 3 Jul AB2
5 Jul PROG 6 Jul FIN
40 9 41 16 Graduation Ceremonies42 23 43 30 44 06-Aug
45 13 46 20 47 BH 27 resit exams48 03-Sep resit exams 3 Sep CWK49 10 marking50 17 boards 18 Sep AB1
21 Sep MOD51 24 boards
25 Sep PPC 25-26 Sep AIR 27 Sep-30 Sep INT 27 Sep PROG 28 Sep AB2
0 01-Oct induction 5 Oct FIN1 8 learning wk 12 15 learning wk 2
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3 22 learning wk 34 29 learning wk 45 05-Nov learning wk 56 12 learning wk 67 19 learning wk 78 26
learning wk 89 03-Dec learning wk 9
10 10 learning wk 1011 17
learning wk 1112 2413 3114 07-Jan-13
Learning Framework Term Dates
Autumn Term 10 Oct - 16 Dec 2011(10 learning weeks)
Winter Term 9 Jan - 30 Mar 2012(12 learning weeks)
Spring Term 16 Apr - 20 Jul 2012(14 learning weeks)
Summer Term 23 Jul - 5 Oct 2012 (11 weeks)
Student Attendance Dates (Sep starters)3 Oct - 16 Dec (11 wks) (new students)10 Oct - 16 Dec (10 wks) (returning students)9 Jan - 30 Mar (12 wks)16 Apr - 29 Jun (11 wks) UG only16 Apr - 12 Oct PG only
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INTRODUCTION TO THE INSTITUTION
Introduction to the Institution
Our Mission
To maintain Southgate College as a centre of excellence in education and
training, by providing opportunities for all who wish to benefit, whatever their age
and abilities.
To foster Southgate as a caring College by providing appropriate guidance and
counselling for students so all may “Succeed at Southgate.”
To stimulate the economic, intellectual, cultural and social life of the community.
To achieve its mission, the College has sought and will always seek to ensure
that its provision is characterised by excellence in the three main aspects of the
curriculum offer; access, process and content.
Our Values
Our College values highly: The needs and aspirations of all students, clients and staff; The continuous commitment to improving quality within all operations in the pursuit of
institutional excellence; Equality of opportunity for all students and staff; The richness of communities and commerce within North London; The widening of participation among members of these communities and organisa-
tions; Clear systems of communication to ensure information flows freely and purposefully
to the benefit of all; Planning, monitoring and review as key strategies within all operations and delivery
to achieve our Vision and Mission; The emphasis on and investment in teamwork to ensure that all staff contributes to
our success and that this is recognised as crucial to continuous improvement; Financial stability as the platform on which high staff and student achievement can
be based
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Welcome from the Principal
The staff and I are delighted that you have decided that Southgate College is the place for you to start your journey in Higher Education studies. Southgate College exists for you - our committed and experienced staff aim to give you the best education and training opportunities within your specialist subject area. We are expanding the numbers of Higher Education students at Southgate and now offer Foundation Degrees in Sports Science, ICT Networking and a FD in Creative Arts.We believe that Southgate College provides higher education students with excellent teaching and intensive personal & academic support preparing you for further studies in higher education or moving directly into employment.
Southgate College is proud of its reputation and we are confident that we give our students the best possible chance to succeed.
David Byrne Principal and Chief Executive
September 2011
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INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIVERSITYAND SOUTHGATE COLLEGEMiddlesex UniversityMiddlesex aims to be a global University. Based in North London, Middlesex recruits widely across the world and works in partnership to deliver outstanding higher education in many countries.
We work with prestigious academic partners all over the world to provide Middlesex degrees to thousands of international students in their home countries. These partners are often delivering Middlesex franchised or validated programmes to their students. There are 6000 students on such programmes outside the UK and 5000 in the UK. Middlesex is also pleased to have agreements with schools, colleges and universities - again, worldwide - whose students can progress to Middlesex after reaching agreed qualifications. Several hundred students progress to Middlesex in this way each year.
Southgate College Southgate College are proud to work in partnership with Middlesex University to provide our students and the wider community with a Foundation Degree in Coaching and Sports Development.
The College’s cosmopolitan campus is just moments from the Piccadilly Line and a bus station with direct services to North, North East and Central London, including an easy bus link to the Hendon University Campus.
We have a great reputation and close links with many sports employers, e.g. Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, Saracens RFU, London Skolars RFL, Lee Valley Athletics Centre, and various secondary and primary PE departments. These will be utilised for your work experience choices in the sports placement modules for year 1 and 2.
All sports students have free access to the College gym and attend a range of subsid-ised visits to a variety of sport and leisure venues. These visits can involve bowling, white water rafting, skiing, golf, leisure centres, professional clubs, universities, theme parks, paint balling and sporting facilities. You will also have the opportunity to particip-ate in guest speaker debates, a range of practical sports and a residential visit, all of which are linked to the programme specification.
http://www.mdx.ac.uk/aboutus/partners
The ProgrammeThe Programme is jointly delivered with Southgate Collegeby Middlesex University. This means that if you successfully complete all parts of the Programme you will receive the Middlesex University qualification of FDSc Coaching and Sports Developmentand may if you wish attend the appropriate Middlesex University graduation ceremony. You will enrol at Southgate College as a student of Middlesex University.
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The Programme is supervised by the University's School ofHealth and Social Sciences,Dean of School: Jan Williams,Campus: Hendon,Address:Middlesex University,The Burroughs, Hendon, London NW4 4BT Telephone 020 8411 5429 Fax 020 8411 6538
The University RegulationsYour Programme is bound by the University Regulations. Copies of the University Regulations for the current academic year are available at www.mdx.ac.uk/regulations/ .
CertificatesDetails of the information which will appear on the certificate are set out in the Regulations Section E - www.mdx.ac.uk/regulations/ .
Diploma Supplement From September 2010 all students will be issued with a Diploma Supplement verified by Middlesex University. This document will replace the transcript. The Diploma Supplement is a ‘supplement’ to a qualification certificate and contains information on the nature, level, context, content and status of the studies undertaken and successfully completed. It will include each module taken, the grade achieved and will state the qualification achieved with the classification and title.
Further Documents held by Southgate College Southgate College should also hold reference copies of the following documents for consultation by you and staff: The Memorandum of Co-operation for the Programme. This is the formal agreement
between the University and the Institution on the delivery of the Programme. Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) Code of Practice:
Collaborative Provision and Flexible and Distributed Learning.
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WELCOME TO THE SCHOOLWelcome from the Dean
Welcome to the University and to the School of Health and Social Sciences. This programme handbook should be treated as though it is our contract with you – keep it safely so that you may refer to it throughout your time here at Middlesex. It contains an overview of the framework of your programme and the content of its modules and signposts key contacts and information you need to progress your studies and to get the most out of student life.
From our side we will deliver the best student experience we can so that you can build on your skills and knowledge and fulfil your full potential. In return we expect you to engage actively in the learning process, to be fully committed to your studies and determined to succeed.
In your early weeks, this includes reading through this handbook and consulting the other information sources flagged here. You are not expected to absorb everything in detail, but to be aware of the main resource documents and their contents. In particular as an enrolled Middlesex student, you have certain rights but also specific responsibilities. See the full University Regulations http://www.mdx.ac.uk/regulationsin particular ‘University Membership’, and if you have not already done so, explorehttp://www.24-7.mdx.ac.uk the student portal which contains detailed advice and support to assist you further.
We know it takes time to settle in to University life. If you still have questions to ask, your first port of call should be your Student Office. Staff there will be pleased to help and direct you. We wish you well in your future studies. Here at Middlesex we are very proud of our academic programmes and students and we look forward to meeting you.
JAN WILLIAMSDean of the school of Health and Social Sciences
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WELCOME TO YOUR PROGRAMME
Programme Leader’s Welcome
As a new student, we wish you a successful period of study both at the College and the University. The Foundation Degree in Coaching and Sports Development is designed to equip you with the professional skills to apply the latest scientific approaches to performance and high-level sport. You will progress through the programme, learning to analyse techniques and to develop work experience in the sports field. You will have the opportunity to concentrate specifically on your area of expertise and performance.
A Tutorial slot has been developed into your timetable for you to gain individual time with the curriculum manager and to discuss your programme and continual progress.
Link Tutors Ingrid Mustoe (Southgate College) and Neil Bangs (Middlesex University)
Purpose and status of your student handbook
The purpose of this handbook is to provide you with information about your Programme of study and to direct you to other general information about studying at Middlesex University.
This handbook must be read in conjunction with the University Regulations at www.mdx.ac.uk/regulations/the material in this handbook is as accurate as possible at the date of production.
Your comments on any improvements to this handbook are welcome - please put them in writing, with name of handbook to Ingrid Mustoe Programme leader.
Name of Programme LeaderIngrid MustoeSouthgate CollegeHigh StreetSouthgateLondon N14 6BSTelephone: 020 8886 6521 x6227Fax: 020 8982 5051Email: [email protected]
Name of Institution PrincipalMr David ByrneSouthgate CollegeHigh StreetSouthgateLondon N14 6BSTelephone: 020 8886 6521 Fax: 020 8982 5051:
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Name of University Link TutorNeil Bangs BSC HonsMiddlesex University Hendon CampusNW4
Telephone: 0208 4114667Fax:Email: [email protected]
Name of Institution Link TutorIngrid Mustoe- PGCE, Diploma in Sports Management (DMS) currently completing a Masters in Sports Management Southgate CollegeHigh StreetSouthgateLondon N14 6BSTelephone: 020 8886 6521 x6227Fax: 020 8982 5051Email: [email protected]
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Programme staff list and contact details
Title/nameIngrid Mustoe - PGCE, Diploma in Sports Management (DMS) currently completing a Masters in Sports Management
Programme/Curriculum Leader. Sports Development and Sports Placement
Base Southgate College Room Sports staff roomTel 0208 8866521 ext 6227E-Mail [email protected]
Full Time Member of Staff
Title/name Wayne Philp- BSc Sports (Hon) Science, Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies, NEBOSH Gen Cert in Occupational, Health and Safety, and UKA Level 3 Performance Coach. Completing a MSc in Management.
Training Principles & Analysis of Human Movement
Base Southgate College Room sports staff roomTel 0208 8866521 ext 6227E-Mail [email protected]
Title/name Colin Baker MSc Science of Sports Coaching
Coaching Skills
Base Southgate College / Hendon Tel: 0208 8866521 ext 6227
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E-Mail [email protected]
Sociological Development of Sport
Title/name Brad Busch,BSc in Sports Science , MSc Sport Science
Sociological Development of Sport ; Coaching Skills
Base: Southgate CollegeTelephone: 020 886 6521Email:[email protected]
Administration staffName Shona Harttree- Central Administrator
Room 3 main buildingSouthgate CollegeTelephone: 020 8982 6051Fax: 020 8982 5161Email: [email protected] hours: 8:30-5:00
Language of instruction
The language for the FDSc Coaching and Sports Development programmewill be English.
Bridging Materials
Prior to entry you will have received access to the ‘My Middlesex/getting started’ and ‘My Programme’ materials on OASISPlus. The ‘My Middlesex/getting started’ materials will have given you an insight into studying at Middlesex University, what is expected of you as a student of Middlesex and also what to expect from the university. Information on the services and facilities to support your studies and transition to student life can also be found here.
The My Programme materials provide an introduction to many aspects of your programme including; your programme team, the first year modules you will be studying, assessments methods in year 1 and also hints and tips from previous students studying on that programme.
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Programme Structure Diagram
Year 1SES1310Training Principles & Analysis of Human Movement
30 credits
SES1311 Sociological Development of Sport “Making Sense of Modern Sport”
30 credits
SES1242 Professional Skills Development & Work Experience
30 credits
SES1312 Sports Placement 1
30 credits Year 2
SES2115 Applied Sport & Health Coaching Skills
30 credits
SES 2321Sports Development
30 credits
SES 2203 Applied Sport & Exercise Science Research
30 credits
SES 2221Sports Placement 2
30 credits
Change to levels of modules and programmes Middlesex University will change the way it describes the levels of its modules and programmes. The university will adopt the widely used Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) levels, as defined in the table below. The new level structure will be fully adopted across the university by September 2011. Until then you may experience some inconsistency in the description of module levels.
Description New Middlesex University / FHEQ levels (from Sep 2011)
Current Middlesex University levels
Foundation level 3 0Certificate level 4 1Intermediate level 5 2Honours level 6 3Masters level 7 4Doctoral level 8 5
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Module Information
Programme Specification and Curriculum Map
1. Awarding institution Middlesex University
2. Teaching institution Middlesex University/Southgate College
3. Programme accredited by N/A
4. Final qualification10 FdSc : Coaching and Sports Development
5. Programme title11 Foundation Degree : Coaching and Sports Development
6. JACS code (or other relevant coding system)
C600
7. Relevant QAA subject benchmark group(s)
25 Hospitality Leisure, Sport and Tourism
8. Academic Year 2011 -2012
9. Reference pointsThe following reference points were used in designing the Programme:
QAA Foundation Degree Qualification Benchmark UK Sport Coaching /NCFE Skills Active Framework for Coaching Skills Active Framework for Sports Development QAA Subject Benchmarks for Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism School of Health and Social Sciences Assessment Policy and Procedures University Learning and Teaching policies Middlesex University Guide and Regulations Middlesex University Learning Framework
10. Aims of the programme12
The programme aims: To begin to develop a competent coach, who is able to plan and deliver structured coach-
ing 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 To develop a sound foundation in organisational, management and research skills, which
will be built on throughout the students’ professional life
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11. Programme outcomes - the programme offers opportunities for students to achieve and demonstrate the following learning outcomes.A. Knowledge and understandingOn 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 health2. Research methods and processes particularly relevant to sport3. A range of exercise and training programmes for a variety of participant groups, including elite athletes and special populations4. Sport Psychology especially as it relates to coaching5. The sociology of sport 6. Sports nutrition7. Sports Development and Marketing
Teaching/learning methodsStudents 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
AssessmentStudents’ knowledge and understanding is assessed by coursework, unseen exam, work report, reflective journal, performance, and practical assessments
B. Cognitive (thinking) skillsOn completion of this programme the successful student will be able to:1. Develop ideas through the evaluation of appropriate literature, concepts and principles2. Design a research project and discuss research findings3. Assess risk factors associated with sports4. Design and evaluate training and coaching programmes to enhance fitness and performance
Teaching/learning methodsStudents learn cognitive skills through problem solving, case studies, reflection and role modelling…
AssessmentStudents’ cognitive skills are assessed by:Coursework, practical assessment, examination and report writing.
C. Practical skillsOn 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 conduct3. Perform and evaluate psychological techniques within a sports setting4. Execute practical activities using appropriate techniques and procedures5. Execute coaching sessions and plans.
Teaching/learning methodsStudents learn practical skills through demonstration, observation, doing, feedback, role modelling and experimentation….
AssessmentStudents’ 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 SkillsOn completion of this programme the successful student will be able to:1. develop communication and presentation skills 2. demonstrate teamwork and interpersonal skills3. demonstrate competency in use of information technology 4. demonstrate competency in numeracy and problem-solving techniques5. develop personal career development plans6. demonstrate autonomous and reflective approach to life long learning
Teaching/learning methodsStudents acquire foundation degree skills through: recognition, group work and exercises, structured learning, practical work and reflection
AssessmentStudents foundation degree skills are assessed by: portfolio development, coursework, practical assessment and examination
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12. Programme structure and requirements, levels, modules, credits and qualifications5
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
SES1310Training 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 2321Sports Development
30 credits
IPH 2222Applied Sport & Exercise Science Research
30 credits
SES 2221Sports Placement 2
30 credits
12.2 Levels and modules. This sectionshould contain a more detailed description level-by-level of the programme structure, modules, credits and awards, there would be row for each level of an award). Note that all modules will be determined to be compulsory, designated or optional with regard to any programmes, or major/minor subjects, of which they are a part. Level 1
COMPULSORY6 PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS
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”
SES1242 Professional Skills Development& Work Experience
SES1312 Sport Placement 1
Completion of all level 1 compulsory modules
Level 2
COMPULSORY PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS
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Students must take all of the following:SES2115 Applied Sport & Health Coaching
SES2321 SportsDevelopment
SES 2203 Applied Sport & Exercise Science Research
SES 2221 Sport Placement 2 6 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. Placements 1 & 2 ; Coaching Skills ; Sports Development Module level Module codeSES1310SES 1312 SES1311SES1234
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 SES2321SES2221IPH 2222
Applied Sport & Health Coaching Sports & Marketing Development Sport Placement 2 Applied Sport & Exercise Science Research
13. A curriculum map relating learning outcomes to modules9
See Curriculum Map attached on page 19
14. Criteria for admission to the ProgrammeStudents must meet the requirements of entry for Middlesex University i.e. at least one A-level or vocational A level (grades A – D) in science plus GCSE Maths and English, merit or equivalent in relevant BTEC National Diploma of GNVQ or an Access pass in a sport subject. Mature students without traditional requirements may also be accepted following accreditation of prior experiential learning
15. Information about assessment regulationsIn 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 absence exceeding 10 days in the first year of the programme
16. Indicators of qualityQAA Subject Review results; Positive external examiner’s reportPositive student feedback via module evaluation and Board of Studies
17. Particular support for learning
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Disabled Student Support Centre, ILRS Facilities at Middlesex University, Human Performance Laboratory at Archway, Placements within the North London area, and Personal Group Tutorial Leader. See page 24/25
18. Methods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of learningMethods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of learningStudent and staff module evaluation, Evaluation of Placement Learning Environments, Boards of Study, Annual audit of placement learning environments and external examiners
19. Placement opportunities, requirements and support (if applicable)Placements are an essential part of the programme with students being required to complete 90 hours per module. Although students are encouraged to find their own suitable placements but support is available from MU placement office, MU Sports Development Office and Southgate College.
20. Future careers: how the programme supports graduates’ future career DevelopmentThe Foundation degree will allow students to enter employment in the sports area in particular in coaching or sports development or to carry on to complete an honours degree at Middlesex University.
21. Other informationLinks with Sports Coaching UK ;Skills Active ; NCFE
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Knowledge and understanding Practical skills
A1 The anatomy and physiology of the human body with reference to exercise and health
C1 Perform and evaluate physiological field tests
A2 Research methods and processes particularly relevant to sport
C2 Recognise and respond to moral, ethical and safety issues which directly pertain to the subject domain including relevant legislation and professional codes of conduct.
A3 A range of exercise and training programmes for a variety of participant groups, including elite athletes and special populations
C3 Perform and evaluate psychological techniques within a sports setting
A4 Sport Psychology especially as it relates to coaching C4 Execute practical activities using appropriate techniques and procedures
A5 The sociology of sport C5 Execute coaching sessions and plans.
A6 Sports Development and Marketing C6 Evaluate Coaching sessions
Key Skills
D1 Communication (oral and written)
Cognitive skills D2 Team work and interpersonal skills
B1 Develop ideas through the evaluation of appropriate literature, concepts and principles
D3 Competence in the use of information technology
B2 Design a research project and examine research findings
D4 Competence in numeracy and problem solving technique
B3 Assess risk factors associated with sports D5 Develop personal career development plans
B4 Design and evaluate training and coaching programmes to enhance fitness and performance
D6 Autonomous and reflective approach to life long learning
Curriculum map for Foundation Degree: Coaching and Sports Development
This section shows the highest level at which programme outcomes are to be achieved by all graduates, and maps programme learning outcomes against the modules in which they are assessed.
Module code by level
A!
A2
A4
A6
B1
B2
B3
B4
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
Training Principles and Movement Analysis
SES1310 X X X X X X x X X X X X X X
Sociological Development of Sport “Making Sense of Modern Sport”
SES1311 X X X X
Professional and Skills Development
SES1234 X X X X X X X X
Sports Placement 1
SES1312 X X X X X X X
Sports Placement 2
SES2221 X X X X X X X
Applied Sport & Exercise Science Research
IPH 2222 X X
Applied sport & Health Coaching Skills
SES2115 X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Sports Development
SES2321 X X X X X X X X X
Attendance requirements
You should attend all scheduled classes and prescribed activities to be eligible for formal assessment. Where your attendance fails to meet the minimum 80% and above required to meet the learning outcomes of the module (as published) you may be excluded from the assessment and be graded X in the module. The definition of the X grade is “Fail – incomplete without good reason: may not be reassessed”. It is your responsibility to ensure that your attendance fulfils the published attendance requirements.
The X grade is applied if you fail to participate in the learning processes of a module for which you are registered. It is not a “punishment” for poor attendance but recognition that you have not been able to prepare yourself for assessment in the content of the module. It is also given when you drop a module without formally removing it from your registered programme of study.
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If you receive an X grade you may have the opportunity of taking the whole module again with permission from the Programme Leader, without grade penalty, though you will have to pay the module registration fee. You may only do this at Summer School (if available) or at the end of your programme.
For further guidance on attendance requirements, refer to the section entitled “Attendance & Withdrawal” which is also available at www.247.mdx.ac.uk/admin/attend.htm. The formal regulations about attendance can be found in Section C2 of the University Regulations and at www.mdx.ac.uk/regulations/ .
Policy on late arrivalStudents will not be permitted into class 10 minutes after the lesson has commence but will be expected to join the lesson after the break.
Year 1 Assessment schedule ( see module leader and module handbook for more detail ) Year 1 Assessment Hand in Date Sports Placement
Reflective Journal April Presentations May
SES 1311 Sociological Development of Sport “Making Sense of Modern Sport”
Report Essay February First presentation March Second Presentation April
SES 1310 Training Principles
Essays February
Practical Assess-ments
March date to be given by tutor
Ten Week Training Programme
April
Assessment Officer Support
Assessment is an important aspect to your programme but you may find that at times personal circumstances can impact on your studies. Should you have circumstances which mean you need to defer your assessment you will find valuable guidance on 24-7, but you can also contact the Assessment Team, Email: [email protected] who will guide you through the process. The full Deferral Policy is available at http://www.24-7.mdx.ac.uk/assess/defer.htm
In addition, your Module Leaders will be more than happy to assist you with any queries you may have about assessment of a particular module. This can be discussed in your tutorial slots (refer to page 13)
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Placements
Work placements are supported across the University by a network of School placement offices who work closely with your academic staff. Together with the Careers Service, they will offer workshops and one-to-one advice on writing CVs, cover letters and application forms; offer password protected access to the placement website; help arrange interviews and where possible create links with employers. Please note, however, that placements cannot be guaranteed and your energy in researching and applying for a placement is key. Your Placement Office can be contacted as follows:
Southgate College offer careers advice that can be obtained by booking an appointment in the Progression Centre with the Personal Development Team:
Jo Colvin-Slee Tel: 0208 982 6183Email:[email protected]
You are encouraged to gain work placement experience if you can. Work experience is one of the most valuable assets you can have in planning a successful career. Employers want graduates who have developed the ability to be flexible and adaptable, work in teams, communicate with fellow employees and customers, take initiatives and responsibility and, when necessary, take the lead. Many of these qualities can be learned and developed through placements.
Equally important is the fact that these experiences help you develop your own ideas about the career you want, what will suit you best, and perhaps the kind of work or employers you wish to focus on. It is much easier to identify the positive and negative aspects of a particular career if you have experienced it first hand.
The University has responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to ensure that risks to health and safety are controlled and you are properly insured while on placement. It is therefore essential that no student commences a placement without first having it approved by the School Placement staff and as such ensuring that all administrative, health and safety and insurance procedures are carried out prior to the start date. Failure to adhere to this may invalidate your placement.
Further information and guidance notes for students are available on www.24-7.mdx.ac.uk/placement
Careers Service
The Careers Service provides impartial and confidential guidance and information to Middlesex University students and alumni (for up to two years after graduation) to help them in their career planning and job seeking.
The careers advisers can assist you with planning your academic programme and personal development in relation to your career goals from your first year to final year. This includes exploring career and study options, self awareness and decision making. The advisers can also help you to: find full and part-time employment, write CVs,
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covering letters and application forms, prepare for interviews, psychometric tests and assessment centres, identify voluntary and work experience opportunities and research postgraduate/further study and funding.
You have access to careers information, individual guidance appointments, Drop-in advice sessions, careers seminars and workshops, employer presentations, Careers Fairs, other campus based careers events and alumni links to support students with their career development. The careers advisers also work with tutors to deliver and support careers related activities on course programmes, such as career opportunities for graduates, job study research, the graduate employment market, developing employability skills, sector specific information, pre-placement preparation, job search skills and strategies and post graduate study options.
The main careers library is based at Hendon and careers advisers are available on most campuses offering a flexible service to support the needs and any specific requirements of all students. To check opening times and availability of careers advisers on your campus or to book an appointment please see the website http://www.24-7.mdx.ac.uk/careers/careers.html, telephone 020 8411 5523.
The Careers Service’s website as above (or accessible through the 24-7 website) offers a wide range of information and links to other graduate careers websites. The website contains an on-line job vacancy service, JobsPlus, where opportunities notified by employers for full time, part time, voluntary work or work experience are posted. If you are unable to visit on campus there is also a link to ‘MeG’, an e-guidance service, through which you can email your queries to a careers adviser.
Today’s job market is full of opportunities but is also rapidly changing and developing to meet the needs of employers in the 21st Century. Gaining work experience and developing the employability skills that employers look for is an important part of your career planning and development and will help towards your future career success. In addition to the help and support available from the Careers Service, you may also want to consider the option of undertaking a work experience placement as part of your degree, a student exchange in another country or undertaking some voluntary work and gaining accreditation for this through the university. Further advice on placements is available from the placement staff in your school, or speak to your tutors about this. Information links to student exchanges and volunteering opportunities can be found on the 24-7 student portal at www.mdx.ac.uk/24-7
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LEARNING, TEACHING AND ASSESSMENTLearning, Teaching and Assessment approaches will encourage you to be actively involved in your learningand to co-operate with other students. We aim to give you prompt feedback on your learning and opportunities to reflect upon and learn from that feedback.
You will be actively involved in a range of learning, teaching and assessment approaches as part of yourFDSc Coaching and Sports Development Programme, theseare outlined in the module handbook.
Such active learning approaches put students at the centre of their learning where they are actively involved and engaged in all aspects of their learning and the assessment of their learning. Your programme will require your active participation in learning activities and engagement with your peers both individually and collaboratively, working and learning with other students as part of a small group. Learning activities may also occur both within and outside the classroom.
Your learning will also be supported by technology.Increasingly your tutors will be using existing and emerging learning technologies to engage you in e-learning activities. Your programme will be facilitated using a variety of media and online tools (OASISplus, podcasts, wikis, videoing and youtube) which will allow you flexible access to a diverse range of online resources, quizzes and learning materials as well as collaborative tools with which you can engage and learn with your peers. Not confined by time and space you will be able to take part in online discussions and learning activities from wherever you are studying.Our tutors and the Web Helpdesk will provide any support you may need whilst learning online.
By engaging with e- learning you will also be developing skills which are essential for your learning and are also highly valued by employers. These include but are not limited to: working flexibly, communication, understanding of IT, team working and creating shared understandings based on quality resources and access to global expertise.
.Assessment is an integral part of learning, and you may hear it referred to as formative or summative.Formative assessment is primarily developmental in nature, and is designed to give feedback to learners on their performance and how it can be improved. Formative assessment is a key part of the learning process, and has been shown to contribute to enhancement of learning and raising of standards.
Summative assessment is designed to measure the extent to which a learner has achieved the intended learning outcomes of a module. The summative component of an assessment task is designed solely to provide a measure of the achievement of a learning outcome by a learner. Summative assessment should assess achievement of all learning outcomes in a secure, fair and accurate manner.Assessment may also involve self, peer of group approaches. For example, you may be asked to self-assess your own work, indicating where you feel you have clearly demonstrated your understanding, and also identifying areas where can see you have room to improve. Assessment may also be a peer process where peers individually, or as groups, offer feedback on one another’s work. Group assessment may also be part of
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your programme, where part of the assessment process requires you to demonstrate your ability to work as part of a group or team, and possibly receive a group mark.
Learner Development Unit
The Learner Development Unit (LDU) is a team of specialists in academic writing and English language development, Numeracy and Dyslexia Support. You will see us at different times throughout your academic career.
During induction week we generate a Learning Development Profile for each new Middlesex student. This is designed to give us information about your academic English and numeracy skills, and it will help you identify your strengths and also areas for improvement. And it will help us to make sure you get effective and timely support during your studies.
Often we will be in your School working alongside your subject lecturers to help you understand what’s expected of you on your programme. We are likely to work with you in this way on the writing process, preparing for presentations, making the most of feedback, etc.
If necessary, we can provide you with an individual programme of support, which could involve intensive courses, self-study materials and close monitoring of your progress.Help with maths is available from our Numeracy Support team, in the form of embedded, small group, online and individual provision.
If you are dyslexic, you can receive specialist help from our Dyslexia Support team, who work closely with the Disability Support Service. You will also find support at the University’s Learning Resources Centres, which are equipped with assistive technologies and services, and have disability support representatives.
We also coordinate the University’s Student Learning Assistants (SLAs), a group of highly motivated peer-mentors, from the 2nd and 3rd years, who are here to help 1st year students in their studies. You may see them helping out in tutorials or seminars, or you may see them offering help with academic writing. You can read more about SLAs at www.sla.mdx.ac.uk.
Contact details Information on what we do can be found on our 24-7 pages at http://www.24-7.mdx.ac.uk/lduor by contacting us on020 8411 5116 or at [email protected].
If you have questions about specific teams within LDU, please contact:Academic writing and English language020 8411 [email protected]
Numeracy Support020 8411 [email protected]
Dyslexia Support020 8411 [email protected]
Learning Resources
Learning Resources (LR) provides library and academic computing services to support student learning. Middlesex University has a Learning Resource Centre (library) on each campus. The Museum of Design and Domestic Architecture (MODA) is also part of
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Learning Resources. Details of all our opening hours, services, facilities and resources can be found at http://www.lr.mdx.ac.uk.
Learning materials and resourcesLR provides electronic and print books and journals, DVDs, CDs, etc to support you in your studies. We also provide materials listed in your module handbooks. You can access these resources via the LR website and you can also find specialist resources from the Library Subject Guides at http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk. Many of our resources are web-based so you can access them from wherever you are.
Equipment and facilitiesThe libraries (Learning Resources Centres) supply the computers and other equipment you will need for study on the programmes at that site. This could include video cam-eras, Mac computers, and DVD players; printing and copying facilities; small study rooms with projectors so you can practice presentations; or space to cut, paste and cover your project report.
Help and supportLearning Resources staff are here to help and support you throughout your studies providing IT, and media support, and help with your information/research needs. We provide one-to-on support at the Enquiry Desk, group training in library workshops and online help through the Web Helpdesk (http://webhelpdesk.mdx.ac.uk) and Ask a Librarian http://askalibrarian.mdx.ac.uk
You can get specialist subject support from your Liaison Librarian (http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk) who also provides information and research skills workshops relevant to your subject. Librarians work closely with your lecturers to ensure that the resources and support that you need are available. Contact your librarian if you require individual support or if you would like to suggest a book/DVD etc for the library etc.
Assessment Feedback
Assessment feedback provides the opportunity for you to engage with feedback on your assessed work, to reflect on it, and to use this feedback as the basis for learning and to improve your work. Feedback can take many forms, and may be informal, for example, it may be offered and discussed in classroom sessions either collectively or individually. It may also be more formal and delivered for example in written or audio form from peers or academic staff. Understanding your feedback is very important, to achieve this you are encouraged to discuss feedback with your peers and academic staff.
All forms of assessment are part of the learning process, both formative and summative. Receiving feedback on your work is an essential and important part of your learning, and all programmes will therefore provide regular opportunities to assess your work formatively and provide feedback on it. The nature of the formative assessment and the feedback will vary from Programme to Programme.You will find further information in the University Regulations detailed under the Code of Assessment Practice.Arrangements for the provision of feedback shall include the minimum provision detailed in section M of the University Regulations and shall be included in the relevant Module Handbook.
You will normally be provided with feedback within 15 working days of the published coursework component submission date.
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Programme Specific assessment submission and dates Please refer Assessment schedule to page 23
Feedback on Assessed
Feedback on Assessed work will be offered in a variety of forms and all work will be marked and moderated in line with the University Regulations Code of Assessment Practice: http://www.web.mdx.ac.uk/regulations/allprogs/sectionm.htm
Return of courseworkYou are expected to keep a copy of your coursework. As the marked copy is not normally returned to you, retention of a copy is important so that you can relate feedback to your work. Where work is returned to a student this should be clearly indicated in Programme handbooks along with deadlines after which it is disposed of if not collected (normally six months).
Electronic receipt of courseworkNote for handbook authors: Regulation C8.3(d) states: “All coursework must be submitted on paper unless (i) a different format is specified in the programme handbook or (ii) submission in electronic form is an explicit requirement for the assessment in the module concerned or for electronic detection of plagiarism.”
Marking, second marking and marking moderationFDSc Coaching and Sports Development Programme
In line with the university regulations section M Code of Assessment Practice minimum requirements, all Programmes shall, at the very least, operate a system of moderation for assessed work. The precise forms of moderation, e.g. sampling, double-marking, vivas, etc. shall be stated in the Programme handbook. This may vary from programme to programme. All modules for that Programme shall adopt and implement the same policy. Policy may vary at different levels within a Programme. A minimum of 10% of all coursework and examinations should be moderated. All coursework and examinations which are failed work will be second marked.
For modules in which the assessment grade is derived from a combination of coursework and examination, specific moderation arrangements to consider all borderline and fail candidates shall be determined by the Programme team and included in the Programme handbook.
Copies of past examination papers and other forms of assessmenthttp://www.24-7.mdx.ac.uk/exampaperMultiple choice question papers are not available on this database. In some cases, for example where there are copyright restrictions, it may not be possible to publish past examination papers. In this case please ask the relevant Module Leader for information.
Personal Development Planning
Personal Development Planning (PDP) will provide you with an opportunity to assess the value of the skills and knowledge you are developing and identify your future learning and development needs. It is intended for both undergraduate and postgraduate
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students. It offers a structured way to reflect on what you are good at and what you need to develop further. You will learn to review your own skill levels and what you have learned from different situations and environments, including your studies, part time work, voluntary work and other activities; you will record your reflections and use them to help you think about and plan your future development.
This is an important part of your personal development and reflects the working environment where employers encourage new graduates to assess their own continuous professional development (CPD) using a portfolio. You can also use your record of PDP as a valuable aid for marketing your skills to employers in recruitment and selection processes.
In order to help you reflect on, and record evidence of these skills, Middlesex University has introduced Personal Development Planning for all first year students. In later years of the programme, you will be encouraged to continue with planning and recording your personal development. Your Careers Adviser will be able to provide you with further advice on how best to use your PDP to help you build up useful documentation of your skills.
What to expect during your first year
There are a number of resources and activities built into the first year of your University experience to enable you to focus upon, and understand, your own learning and devel-opment, and thus enable your progression and achievement. Before starting at Middlesex you will have discovered more about your programme through accessing My Middlesex and My programme through Oasisplus. You may still be using these resources which are designed to assist your transition into University life. Induction activities will have provided an initial introduction to study skills, personal de-velopment planning, academic standards and student expectation, along with the oppor-tunity to get to know your fellow students and the programme team.
During week 4 you will participate in an activity we call ‘Reality Check’. This focuses on your initial few weeks at Middlesex and enables students to share these experiences and raise any questions or issues with the programme team. The programme leader will respond to these queries, normally via Oasisplus, within 7 days. By week 9 you will have settled into your programme of study and will have received some assessment feedback. At this point you will have a Programme Progress Review which will be a one-to-one discussion with a member of the programme team, to talk about your progress and achievement to date, academic progress and future aims. A further opportunity for such a one-to-one discussion will be provided around week 18 when you will review your progression and achievement to date and identify and plan to meet any specific needs and enable fulfilment of your future aims.
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Progressing on your programme
An explanation of the University grading scale can be found in the University Regulations (www.mdx.ac.uk/regulations/). Further information on the use of the University grading scale can be found on 24-7 (www.24-7.mdx.ac.uk/assess/grading.htm). If you have any specific queries on your module grade, contact your Link Tutor.
Grading ScaleThe University grading scale is used in relation to, and in conjunction with, the University grade criteria guide and guidance on the generation and use of module level descriptors (see Regulations “Module Level Descriptors” and “Grade Criteria Guide” www.mdx.ac.uk/regulations/).
Module GradesGrades 1 to 16, the Y grade and 17C and 18C (compensated fail grades) are all pass grades. If you do not get one of these grades in any of your modules it is very important that you check the exact details of what you need to do in order to pass. Therefore, if you are given any of the following grades, you will need to take action: grades 17 to 20, X, I or U.
You have the right to be reassessed once only, in any module, with a grade of 17 to 20. Reassessment will be taken at the next available opportunity, unless deferred (see below).
For modules at levels 0/1 the overall grade following reassessment will be the grade achieved at the second attempt. For example:1st attempt – grade 172nd attempt – grade 12Overall module grade – grade 12
For modules at levels 2 and above, a maximum grade of 16 will be applied to the reassessed component. For example:
Component A (50%) Component B (50%) Overall Module Grade1st attempt 8 17 17RC2nd attempt 8 (as before) 10 (capped at 16) 12 (17/12)
An example in percentages Component A (50%)
Component B (50%) Overall Module Grade
1st attempt 55% 22% 39%2nd attempt 55% (as before) 60% (but capped at 40%) 48%
It is really important that students complete all assessed work (coursework, presentations, exams etc) that is required to complete each module. Failure to do so will result in failure in the component or the module concerned (grade 20 – failure
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incorporating failure to undertake all assessment components; compensation not allowed) should the required learning outcomes not be met.
For more information on the X grade (fail – incomplete without good reason: may not be reassessed) see the earlier section titled ‘Attendance requirements’.
DeferralYou may seek permission to defer all or part of the assessment in a module to the next available opportunity. The full Deferral Policy is available at http://www.24-7.mdx.ac.uk/assess/defer.htm . This can only be granted where exceptional circumstances prevent you from completing assessment through no fault of your own and where documentary evidence is supplied.
Deferral requests should be submitted to the School Student Office counter on your base campus by completing the relevant form and attaching supporting documentation, e.g. medical certificates. The final deadline for deferral applications is 2 weeks after the end of the examination period. The deferral form is available at:http://www.24-7.mdx.ac.uk/assess/defer.htm
Requests for deferral of assessment that is due to be submitted up to Learning Week 17 should be submitted to the relevant Assessment Officer by the end of that week. The request will be considered under the usual deferral regulations, and if it is granted the assessment will be deferred until the final module assessment deadline.Module grades for this deferred work will be published in June (for September start students) and July for January start students.
Requests for deferral of assessment that is due to be submitted after Learning Week 17 should be submitted to the relevant Assessment Officer by the final assessment deadline. The request will be considered under the usual deferral regulations, and if it is granted the assessment will be deferred until the module reassessment deadline. Module grades for this deferred work will be published in September(for September and January start students).
If you have difficulties accessing resources (e.g. access to the University network, library, OASIS etc.) after deferral, contact the web helpdesk at http://webhelpdesk.mdx.ac.uk .
Extenuating CircumstancesIf you do not wish to defer assessment, but are concerned that exceptional personal circumstances (e.g. ill health) might affect your performance in assessment, you should complete an extenuating circumstances form and attach supporting documentary evidence. This form should be submitted to your School Student Office.
The extenuating circumstances will be summarised by the Assessment Officer and brought to the attention of the appropriate assessment board. Extenuating circumstances are only considered when determining the progression or the final classification of borderline students. They are not used to change the grade in a module.
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The final deadline for submission of extenuating circumstances forms, attaching supporting documentation, is the last date of the examination period. The extenuating circumstances form is available at:http://www.24-7.mdx.ac.uk/assess/extenu.htm
RegulationsAssessment and progression regulations for taught programmes of study can be found in Section E of the University Regulations www.mdx.ac.uk/regulations/. This section covers: The calendar of assessment Progression of undergraduate and postgraduate students Qualifications and classification, including methods of determining classification of
qualifications The grading scheme Reassessment in and deferral of modules Publication of results Production of certificates and issuing of diploma supplements / transcripts. You will find additional guidance in the Assessment Section on 24-7 which is
available at www.24-7.mdx.ac.uk/assess.
The University Regulations also detail procedures in relation to: Infringement of Assessment Regulations – Academic Misconduct (Section F)
including collusion and plagiarism Appeal Regulations and Procedures (Section G) Student Conduct and Discipline Student Complaints and Grievance Procedures Equal Opportunities (see www.mdx.ac.uk/regulations/ )
Academic MisconductPlagiarism is the presentation by a student, as his or her own work, of a body of material (written, visual or oral) which is wholly or partly the work of another. In fact, plagiarism extends to cover one's own work previously assessed or published which is also required to be properly referenced. Taking unfair advantage over other authors, students or oneself in this way is considered by the University to be a serious offence. The University will take serious action against any student who plagiarises whether through negligence, foolishness or deliberate intent. Make sure written material, ideas, theories, formulae, etc are acknowledged through the use of quotation marks, references and bibliographies. Information on the correct way of acknowledging work from other sources is available from campus learning resource centres. Academic misconduct also covers cheating in examinations.
Detailed information can be obtained at www.24-7.mdx.ac.uk/assess/plagiarism.htm
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COMMUNICATIONMiddlesex is committed to keeping students informed about developments and changes and constantly reviews the tools it uses to keep students informed.
The University's policy is to make all standard information easily available to students on and off campus.
Your university e-mail account is a key tool in communications and it is critical that you check your university e-mail address regularly.
Middlesex also has its own website for current students www.mdx.ac.uk/24-7 and all important information is posted on there.
The university will also text you with important and urgent information so ensure that you provide us with an up-to-date mobile phone number when you register as a student.
There are also student offices on all campuses if you prefer to ask questions face to face.
The university is committed to ensuring communication tools allow students to provide feedback as well as receive information. See section Quality of your programme and experience to find out more about ways to give your feedback.
Accessing your own records including your timetable and letter requests
You can enrol, see timetables, view your module registrations, academic records (including assessment results) and other information using MISIS (Middlesex Integrated Student Information System).
You can access MISIS at https://misis.mdx.ac.uk or by clicking the link via student website 24/7 www.mdx.ac.uk/24-7. If you are having problems accessing MISIS, please contact the Computer Helpdesk in the Learning Resources Centre or contact the web helpdesk at http://webhelpdesk.mdx.ac.uk.
TimetableYou are allocated to timetabled lectures, labs, seminars, and workshops based upon your module registrations. Once this is done you can view your own personal timetable via MISIS.
If your timetable is incomplete, you are unable to view it or you wish to change your timetable please contact a member of Student Support Staff. You can view the entire university timetable via MISIS using the 'Search University Timetable' facility.
Letter RequestsFull-time, UK based, students can request Council Tax exemptions letters. Both full and part-time students can request student status and bank letters. These letters are requested via MISIS.
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24-7
24-7 is the Middlesex website for current students. It can be accessed whether you are in the university or not and is not password protected. It has the latest news and events from the university, as well as a complete guide to services available to assist you with your studies. At certain times of the year 24-7 is also an important source of key information such as exam timetables. To find out more visit www.mdx.ac.uk/24-7
Middlesex e-mail – your account for life
As an enrolled student, you have your own university email address. This is in the form [email protected], where xx are your initials, and nnn is a number generated by the system. This code will be found on the reverse of your student card. Your initial password is: Student Number + mmm, where mmm is the month (in lower case) of your date of birth. At first login you will be invited to complete a simple registration process.Any students experiencing difficulties accessing their account should contact the web helpdesk at http://webhelpdesk.mdx.ac.uk
Your Middlesex University e-mail is an e-mail address that is available to you for life and will be the principle tool the university will use to communicate with you. Your tutors, the student support team, the Learning Resource Centre and other areas of administration will use this e-mail address to contact you so it is critical that you check your account regularly (at least twice a week). We’ll also use this account to tell you about events and activities that will help enhance your time at university and enable you to make new friends. The university adheres to the usual data protection policies and will not share your address within any external companies and organisations, except those working with the university to gather your feedback.
To access your email account, go to: http://www.outlook.com or click on the Email link on the 24-7 website. Your local computer centre will help you gain access to your account during your Learning Resource Centre induction after enrolment.
For quick guides on user accounts and using the network, go to: www.lr.mdx.ac.uk/document.htm and click on Computing Network and Software. If you are have continuing difficulty in its use, consult the web helpdesk at http://webhelpdesk.mdx.ac.uk
Important note on privacyTo ensure security, continuity and privacy, the University discourages the use of private accounts for University business. You should ensure that the MISIS database of personal information about you is accurate and up to date, but you are not required to publicise this private information to other students or individual members of staff.
What is OASISplus?
OASISplus is the University’s online learning environment where you can find online materials, including lecture notes, to support your studies together with: discussion boards, quizzes, module information, announcements and important information.
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Most modules and programmes now have an online presence delivered through OASISplus. Your tutors will be providing you with more information about how you will be expected to interact online with your peers and your tutors.
Instructions on how to access OASISplus are available in the appendix section of this handbook. For the most up to date information on how to access OASISplus please go to: http://www.24-7.mdx.ac.uk/oasisplus/index.htm
SUPPORTAcademic Support
Programme and Curriculum Advice You are expected to be independent and to take responsibility for your own academic and personal life. However there is a lot of help available.
Your tutors will direct your studies and ensure that you know what work you need to cover in any given module. Seek advice from academic staff either after class, during their office hours (published on their doors), by email or telephone.
General Educational Guidance and Enquiries General educational guidance, clarification of University Regulations and help with planning your programme is available from the student support team’s duty/student advisers, who can be contacted by telephone or e-mail or in person on any campus and who normally have regular drop-in hours.
You can get a wide range of support, advice and information direct from the student website 24-7 (www.mdx.ac.uk/24-7) where you can also find the telephone numbers and email addresses of student/programme support team staff. If you need personal advice call the School Student Office Email: (Hendon) [email protected] Tel: 020 8411 5700/ (Archway and Hospitals) [email protected] Tel: 020 8411 6600.If they cannot help you, they will refer you to someone who can.
Do not hesitate to approach the student support team by telephone, email or in person for support services including: Changes to your personal record such as address, name, etc. (Alternatively this can
be done on-line via MISIS https://misis.mdx.ac.uk ) Using MISIS (Middlesex Integrated Student Information System) Programme regulations advice Revising or recording module registrations Submission of coursework Assessment deferral requests Recording extenuating circumstances Recording reasons for unavoidably being absent Arranging to interrupt your studies, change or withdraw from your programme Advice on where to make a suggestion or a complaint Personal Counselling
Specialist advice is also available from the Disability Support Service, Careers Advice and Placement Services, Accommodation Service, Childcare Service, Sport and Leisure, International Support Services, Money and Welfare Advise Services, Counselling
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Services, and Financial Services; and from the Middlesex University Students’ Union (MUSU). Ask at your school office for more information.
As these materials are designed to aid your transition into university life they can be referred to throughout the first year.
Counselling
During the course of your studies at Middlesex, if you encounter problems concerning your coursework or personal or emotional difficulties, you can consult one of our professional counsellors confidentially. Counselling involves one or more meetings with your counsellor in a safe and confidential setting. You will have the time and space to discuss difficulties in your life which may be interfering with your ability to study and enjoy your time as a student. Students come to counselling for all sorts of reasons but generally it is a good idea to seek help before things start to feel unmanageable. Counselling can give you the opportunity to talk and think things through with someone from outside your social circle. This can feel both supportive and also offer the possibility of developing a fresh perspective on your difficulties. For more information please go to intranet www.24-7.mdx.ac.uk/counsel Contacting a counsellorArchway & Hospitals - Alison JefferiesRoom 15a Trevor Clay Building, Whittington Hospital & for Royal Free Hospital.Tel: 020 8411 6152email: [email protected] Cat Hill & Trent ParkLindsey Othen-Price Room 5 Peter Green Building CHRoom 210 The Mansion TPTel: 020 8411 5548email: [email protected]
Caroline Hallett Room 5 Peter Green Building CHRoom 210 The Mansion TPTel: 020 8411 6421email: [email protected] HendonSandra TaylorRoom CG24 College BuildingTel: 020 8411 4719email:[email protected]
Bernard Shapley Tel: 020 8411 5779email: [email protected]
Nadina Al-Jarrah
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Room CG25 College BuildingTel: 020 8411 5779email: [email protected]
Sandra PrimackRoom CG23 College BuildingTel: 020 8411 6169email: [email protected]
International Student Support
All members of the Student Support Team on each campus are dedicated to supporting international students, who make up over 20% of students in the university. Check on 24-7 (www.mdx.ac.uk/24-7) or ask the student office if you are unsure who to speak to.
You can join in a varied and exciting social programme organised by the International Student Liaison Manager, 020 8411 5422, [email protected], who also organises the Welcome to Middlesex Orientation Programme. Look out for the International Newsletter every few weeks.
You can get specialist advice and support, particularly relating to visa renewals, from the International Student Support Co-ordinator, who works in collaboration with the Money and Welfare advisers. - Tel/fax 020 8411 5917/6076 and email [email protected]. If you require either a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Study) or a post study work visa letter then please email [email protected].
Disability Support Service
If you have a long term medical condition, physical difficulty, sensory impairment, mental health problems or a specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia) that you feel could impact on your studies, and would like information about support provision that can be made available, please contact the University’s Disability Support Service. You are encouraged to make your situation known at the earliest opportunity to ensure due provision is made. Support can include, but is not restricted to: advice on Programme related study needs, arranging support such as note takers, personal assistants, liaison with tutors and funding authorities and arranging special provision for examinations and undertaking needs assessments for students applying for support through the Disabled Student’s Allowance. Confidentiality will be respected and relevant details will only be disclosed with your permission.
For further details contact the Disability Support Service on 020 8411 4945; e-mail [email protected] or see 24-7 http://www.24-7.mdx.ac.uk/Disability/index.htm
Please also refer to the Programme Specification included in this Handbook which will state whether the programme excludes students with particular disabilities. See also Personal Evacuation Plans below.
Health, Safety and Welfare
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Information and advice regarding health, safety and welfare is accessible on a University wide basis at: www.mdx.ac.uk/24-7 . The information resource for Middlesex University students, contains a summary of this advice. On this web site you will find useful information on:
Health related issues such as registering with a doctor, dentist or optician. A summary of key infectious disease and a range of health matters such as minor illnesses, alcohol, drugs and travel.
Health and safety issues such as the University’s Health and Safety policy, first aid arrangements, fire procedures, accident reporting procedures and how to raise concerns. Also, several other key health and safety related policies such Alcohol and Substance Misuse and No Smoking.
Personal safety related issues such as, reporting and dealing with crime. These are supported by useful numbers to contact while on campus or in halls.
The University strongly advises you to register with a local doctor on enrolment if you have moved away from home. More detailed guidance on the above will be brought to your attention at the start of your studies.
Middlesex University Students’ Union
As an enrolled student on a Joint collaborative programme, attending a Middlesex campus you will automatically become a full member of Middlesex University Students’ Union (MUSU), and as such you are entitled to vote in union elections, use MUSU facilities and support services, stand for election as one of the officers of MUSU and be entitled to all discounts offered by those bodies to which MUSU is affiliated.
An introduction to MUSU membership and its societies is part of Freshers’ Fair to which all joint programme students are welcome to attend (normally held during induction week on Thursday at Hendon, and Friday at Trent Park). Details can be obtained from your partner institution. The National Union of Students (NUS) offers a discount card called NUS Extra. The NUS Extra Card can be issued with the International Student Identity Card (ISIC) for a fee of about UK£10.00 + £1.00 (2009/10 prices) respectively. You may apply for this card online at www.nusextra.co.uk. Specific details regarding the application process are as follows: you should select Middlesex University Students' Union from the drop down menu. If your institution is not listed in the delivery address options, you should select "Cat Hill Campus Remote Issue" and send an e-mail within 5 working days of applying to Pat Aylott ([email protected]) requesting that the card be forwarded to either your institution or home address (which should be included). Further information on the ISIC can be found www.isic.org. For information, the Transport for London discount scheme exists for all students at partner institutions based within London, but is not an automatic benefit of MUSU membership. In order to obtain access to this scheme, your institution will need to register separately with TFL. Once registered, you may apply via your institution for this card.With the exception of the externally managed TFL scheme, the complete range of support and services open to MUSU members is available from www.musu.mdx.ac.uk.
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Students on a joint collaborative programme who do NOT attend a Middlesex campus do not qualify for membership of Middlesex University Students’ Union (MUSU) but may qualify for membership of the Students’ Union at their base institution. Contact your institution or see www.nus.org.uk for details.
The student voice of MiddlesexMUSU is a democratically elected, student-led, not-for-profit organisation to which all enrolled Middlesex students are automatically members. MUSU exists in order to promote, support, respond to, campaign on behalf of and above all represent the student body both to the University and, through its affiliation with the NUS (National Union of Students), nationally and to the wider community as a whole – in essence MUSU aims to be the definitive student voice of Middlesex.
MUSU is a membership organisation with officers elected annually each spring by the student body to represent their interests. These officers, along with the staff team, oversee the day to day running of MUSU and its longer-term strategic direction.
MUSU provides a number of services, activities and projects in addition to its democratic function in order to fulfil its mission. These include financial and resource support for Student Clubs and Societies, welfare and academic advice, referral, representation and campaigning via SWIRL (Student Welfare & International Resource Lounge), the Student Course Rep scheme which provides a formal and organised system of feedback on course provision, an online radio station with shows entirely hosted by student presenters (MUD Radio) and a monthly magazine written and edited by current, and sometimes former, Middlesex students (MUD Magazine).
The Union also runs a number of specific projects, campaigns and events throughout the year including society, cultural & social event nights, the Freshers’ Fairs during Induction Week, MYfriend the student-to-student buddy scheme and the MUSU Star Awards Ceremony an annual celebration of student volunteering plus many more.
For more information, to access services, support and activities, or to get involved in your Union at any level simply call us on 020 8411 6450, contact one of the MUSU Campus Administration Offices below, or visit musu.mdx.ac.uk
Hendon MUSU Campus Administration OfficeOpen 10:30am – 4:00pm Monday - FridayT: 020 8411 4296 E: [email protected]
Cat Hill MUSU Campus Administration OfficeOpen 10:00am – 4:00pm Monday – FridayT: 020 8411 5511 E: [email protected]
Trent Park MUSU Campus Administration OfficeOpen 10:30am – 5:00pm Monday – FridayT: 020 8411 6450 E: [email protected]
Financial Issues
Tuition Fee Payment
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The University has a strict policy on fee payment. If you do not pay your fees when due you may be deregistered or have a financial hold automatically placed upon your record. This can prevent you from accessing certain University services and from viewing parts of your MISIS record.
University Services include, but are not restricted to: OASISplus Library Lending Disclosure of your module grades Letter Requests, etc Access to classrooms and library buildings
The annual tuition fee is due upon enrolment. You are allowed two weeks from the start of the academic year to make payment or provide proof of sponsorship. Failure to do so may result in you being de-registered i.e. cancellation of your enrolment.
UK/EU undergraduate students who have applied and are eligible for Student Finance England (SFE) funding and support will be sent a statement when their contributions are due to be paid and are not subject to the de-registration process.
Please note: It is your responsibility to research and make sure that you are eligible for the above funding. For instance, if you already have a higher or equivalent award to that which you are applying, you will not be funded and will be liable to pay a higher rate of tuition fees. If in doubt, please seek advice from a Money & Welfare Adviser on your campus at once.
If you are having difficulty in paying your fees you should contact the Credit Control Team as soon as possible by telephone on 020 8411 6400 option 3 or by email at [email protected]
Withdrawal, Interruption or TransferTuition fee charges are determined on the basis of enrolment and not actual attendance. Charges will be incurred until such time as an official notification of withdrawal, interrup-tion or transfer to another institution has been received from you and submitted to your School Student Office. See http://www.24-7.mdx.ac.uk/admin/attend.htm for more advice on attendance and withdrawal.
Money and welfare adviceFinancial, practical and legal assistance is offered by the Money, Welfare and Interna-tional Advice Service (MWIAS) (http://www.24-7.mdx.ac.uk/mwas/index.htm).There are advisers available on a drop-in basis on every campus who can help with is-sues such as:
Student funding, debt and loans Welfare benefits and housing rights Immigration queries
Contact your adviser via Student Services, or email [email protected]
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QUALITY OF YOUR PROGRAMME AND EXPERIENCEQuality assurance and enhancement of your programme
To ensure the high standards and quality of Middlesex University provision, all Programmes are subject to the University’s academic quality assurance procedures (which include those procedures related to programme approval, monitoring and review). A key feature of these processes is the input from external subject experts who ensure that awards of Middlesex are comparable to those of other UK universities, and that the programme curriculum, teaching, assessment and resources are appropriate.
You also have a very important role in enhancing Programmes, feeding back on a regular basis via feedback forms, Boards of Study, and other mechanisms. Your feedback also plays a major role in Programme monitoring and review.
Middlesex University, and its Programmes, are subject to periodic audit or review by external quality agencies such as the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). These audits and reviews place confidence in the quality and standards of provision as operated at Middlesex University. The most recent QAA audit of quality and standards of Middlesex University awards, conducted in 2009, was of those programmes delivered in-house. The outcomes were that confidence can reasonably be placed in the soundness of the University’s current and likely future management of the academic standards of its provision, and, of the quality of the learning opportunities available to students. QAA review and audit reports can be viewed at: www.qaa.ac.uk.
Feedback from you
Boards of StudyThe purpose of the Board of Study is to provide a forum for discussion between you and staff involved in all aspects of your Programme.
You elect student members of the Board at the start of each academic year to ensure that all the various interests on the Programme are adequately represented. For advice and training contact the MUSU Student Representative and Development Co-ordinator on 020 8411 6481.
Each Programme holds regular Boards of Study. The membership includes:
Student representatives Director of Programme/Head of Department Academic staff aligned to the delivery of the Programme or modules Support services representatives
Your student representative represents the Programme or year group and is responsible for notifying the Board of issues which have been brought to them by you. You should be aware of the function of the Board of Study, and should ensure that representatives are alerted in good time to matters of concern, or to suggest initiatives.
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Minutes are made of the discussion and decisions of each Board meeting, and these are circulated to members with outcomes. The minutes are included with the Programme Quality/Annual Monitoring Report for consideration by the University. The points raised at the meeting are carefully recorded for issues arising, and the action taken upon them, and are available at www.mdx.ac.uk/24-7 .
Terms of referenceFull terms of reference are available in the Learning and Quality Enhancement Handbook which is available from: http://www.mdx.ac.uk/aboutus/Strategy/quality-standards/index.aspxdates, minutes, actions and further information can be found on 24-7 at www.24-7.mdx.ac.uk/campusforums/index.htm
DatesNovember and March 2010/2011.
Campus Forums
The purpose of Campus Forums is to optimise the student experience by asking you to raise campus-specific issues relating to the operation of academic, administrative and service support for students, but not to deal with programme-specific curriculum issues which are dealt with by Boards of Study. For clarification please check with your MUSU Campus Sabbatical Officer. (MUSU Representatives please refer to your training kit.)
Campus Forums are usually held once per term. All students are welcome. The membership includes:
Student Representatives (contact the Student’s Union or the Campus Director’s office if you wish to attend – even if you are not a formal representative)
Representatives from Campus Team, Campus Facilities, Campus Learning Resource Centre, Estate Services, Computing, Catering, Printing and MUSU
A representative of each School and each Service based on the campus Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic or the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Director of
Corporate Services (Chair)
Your student representatives represent your Programme or year group and are responsible for notifying the Forum of issues which have been brought to them by you.
Student representatives
Students will be asked to nominate/stand forward from each year group to be a representative at the Board of Studies meetings. Nominated students will be asked to produce a student report of information regarding the course from their colleagues. This report will form part of the Board of Studies agenda. Any information or decisions will be communicated through the student representatives and during tutorial
You may also represent your halls of residence on Campus Forums; for more information and training contact the MUSU Student Representative and Development Co-ordinator on +44 (0)20 8411 6481.
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If you are elected as a student representative your role will be to gather the views and opinions of the students you represent and to represent these to either the Board of Study or the relevant Campus Forum and to feed back the results and information to other students following the meeting. (See below)
Student representatives should be selected, either by election or self-nomination, by the end of week 2 each year. Training and support throughout the year is provided for student representatives by MUSU – details of times and dates for training can be found on the MUSU website at www.musu.mdx.ac.uk.
As a representative you can receive a certificate that recognises your representational achievement. For the certificate you will have to attend the training sessions and be present at the Board of Study each term. This is a great opportunity to add value to your CV.
School Board of Study
The School Board of Studies is the School level committee that deals with issues affecting students. All programme student representatives are invited to attend the School Board of Studies which occurs twice per year. Dates of meetings will be confirmed at the start of the year. Minutes from the meetings can be found on Oasisplus.
Programme evaluation forms
Programme feedback forms are distributed throughout the academic year. The forms are completely anonymous. The aim of this feedback process is to elicit your views on the quality of your programme of study.
You can expect to receive a report on any issues that have been identified. The report would also describe the measures taken to resolve any problems. All reports will be an item for discussion during Boards of Study and will, where necessary, be reported upon during the quality/annual monitoring process. The whole feedback process will also be reviewed on a regular basis, to ensure that that it is effective in helping provide a good quality experience for students.
The Students Union and the University also conduct periodic surveys of your levels of satisfaction with various University services. Further information will be available from time to time on MISIS and 24-7.
National Student Survey (NSS) NOT APPLICABLE TO POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS
The Higher Education Funding Councils for England, Wales and Northern Ireland have commissioned Ipsos MORI, a specialist survey company, to ask finalists in all higher education institutions about the quality of their learning experience. The aim of the National Student Survey (NSS) is to gather feedback on the quality of students' courses, to help inform the choices of future applicants to higher education, and to contribute to public accountability. Most final-year undergraduate students at these institutions will be asked a series of questions about the quality of their courses. You will be contacted by email, phone or sent a letter and invited to fill in the survey.
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Other surveysFrom time to time the University will distribute surveys to elicit your views on the quality of the services offered by the University and your student experience on areas other than your programme of study. These surveys will be completely anonymous.
You can expect to receive a report on any issues that have been identified. The report would also describe the measures taken to resolve any problems. All reports will be an item for discussion during Boards of Study and will, where necessary, be reported upon during the quality/annual monitoring process. This process will be reviewed on a regular basis, to ensure that it is effective in helping provide a good quality experience for students.
Suggestions and Complaints
We welcome your suggestions on how we might improve your experience of university life, even when this takes the form of a complaint about a service, a member of staff or another student.
If you have a suggestion or a complaint about any aspect of university life, raise it with the person concerned in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the outcome you can progress the matter through informal and formal procedures step by step up the management structure of the university. Full details of these steps are available in the University Regulations (www.mdx.ac.uk/regulations/) within the Student Complaints and Grievance Procedures.
If you are not sure who to speak to, seek advice from a school office or advice centre. If the matter is serious, talk directly to your school's Director of Resources.
If something goes wrong we aim to put it right as quickly as possible. Your advice and comments are essential.
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Appendices
A. Accessing University IT systemsLogging onto the computer network
This enables you to use computers in the Learning Resources Centres or anywhere else on a Middlesex University Campus. To access a computer you will need:
1. Your IT User ID: thisis printed on the back of your student card, consisting of your initials and three or more digits, e.g. SO807
2. Your Password: this is yourStudent Number + mmm, where mmm is the month (in lower case) of your date of birth. e.g. Student Number = M00123456 (If your Student Number is all numeric,
please insert an UPPERCASE M at the beginning of your password.) Date of Birth = 27th June 1989 Password = M00123456jun
3. You will need to change your password the first time you login. Your new pass-word MUST include the following: - at least 8 characters - at least one letter in UPPERCASE - at least one letter in lowercase - at least one number e.g. Sunsh1ne or Monday63
For further information and assistance go to: http://www.24-7.mdx.ac.uk/email/index.htm
Logging onto OASISplus
To access OASISplus take the following steps:
1. From the 24-7 website click on the ‘OASISplus’ link or alternatively type http://oasisplus.mdx.ac.uk/
2. Click on the ‘MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY’ link to take you to the login page. 3. Enter your Username. This is your Student Number and can be found on your
student card. 4. For the most up to date information about OASISplus passwords please go
to:http://www.lr.mdx.ac.uk/helpsheets/getting_started/Howtologin.pdf5. You should now be able to see the list of modules for which you are registered
although only those with content will be listed here. Click on the module name to access the materials, discussions, assignments and other activities within the module.
For more information and troubleshooting advice visit the OASISplus pages on 24-7 at http://www.24-7.mdx.ac.uk/oasisplus/index.htm
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Logging onto Athens
Your Athens username and password will enable you to access the full text databases or journal articles that the library subscribe to; wherever you are - on or off-campus; in the UK and abroad.
1. Enter your User ID and Password = these are the same as for the computer network. But please note that the initial password will not work off campus so if you have not yet changed or cannot change your password on campus then please apply to a helpdesk for your password.
2. There are two ways to use Athens: you will usually be asked to login when accessing a specific article. Alternatively you can login once to all the resources authenticated by Athens at:http://www.lr.mdx.ac.uk/lib/athens
Logging ontoMISIS
1. From the 24-7 website click on the ‘MISIS’ link or alternatively type http://misis.mdx.ac.uk
2. Enter your Username. This is your Student Number and can be found on your student card.
3. Enter your PIN. If you are logging on for the first time, your default password will be your date of birth (DDMMYY).
4. You will need to change your password the first time you login, and create a six-digit number.
For further information and assistance go to: http://www.24-7.mdx.ac.uk/misis/
Logging ontoyour Middlesex University email account
1. From the 24-7 website click on the ‘Student email’ link or alternatively type http://www.outlook.com
2. Your email address and login is: [email protected] 3. YourIT User ID: thisis printed on the back of your student card, consisting of
your initials and three or more digits, e.g. [email protected]. Your Password: this is yourStudent Number + mmm, where mmm is the month
(in lower case) of your date of birth. e.g. Student Number = M00123456 (If your Student Number is all numeric,
please insert an UPPERCASE M at the beginning of your password.) Date of Birth = 27th June 1989 Password = M00123456jun
5. You will asked to complete a simple registration and change your password the first time you login
For further information and assistance go to: http://www.24-7.mdx.ac.uk/email/login.htm
Logging ontoyour Sky Drive online file store
1. This provides you with 25GB of online storage which can be accessed at http://www.skydrive.live.com
2. Your User ID and Password are the same as your email account
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For further information and assistance go to: http://www.24-7.mdx.ac.uk/email/login.htm
Logging ontothe Library catalogue
1. Access the library catalogue at: http://library.mdx.ac.uk 2. Enter your Borrower ID. This is your Student Number and can be found on your
student card. 3. Enter your PIN. Your password will be your date of birth (DDMMYY). If you are
unsuccessful type in the default PIN number: 111111
If you have difficulties accessing any university system please contact the computing helpdesk on your campus or the Web Helpdesk available online at http://webhelpdesk.mdx.ac.uk/
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B. FDSc Coaching and Sports Development Module Information and narratives
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Learning Narratives: This is what you will be studying. Every attempt has been made to ensure this information is correct at the time of publish however additional information may be provided in the handbook given to you for the specified module. Module handbooks are given out within the two weeks of class and are available on OASISPlus.
PLEASE NOTE: Module handbooks will provide the necessary guidelines and further explanations of the assessments.
Module Page
SES1242 Professional Skills Development & Work Experience 46SES1310Training Principles and Analysis of Human Movement 49SES1311 Sociological Development of Sports `Making SenseOf Modern Sport1 52SES1312 Sports placement 1 55SES 2221 Sports Placement 2 58SES 2116Applied Sport & Health Coaching 61 SES 2321 Sports Development 63SES 2203 Applied Sport & Exercise Science Research 67
Module Description
1. Short CodeSES 1234
2. TitleProfessional Skills Development& Work Experience
3. Level 44. Credit Points 305. Start Date October 20116. Subject Sport and Exercise Science7. Other Subject -8. Module Leader Phil Barter9. Accredited by -10. Module Restrictions
(a) Pre-requisite None11. Automatic Deferral Not permitted12. Module Aims to
The module aims to provide an introduction to core concepts developed later in the programme and encourage the development of appropriate administrative, communication and practical skills required for successful academic and professional progress.
13. Syllabus
1. Communication: Note making and taking. Essay, professional letter, case and experimental report writing, referencing conventions, critical thinking, ar-gument construction, and discussion-questioning techniques. Medical termin-ologies and abbreviations.
2. Teamwork: How groups work and the roles of members within groups. Es-tablishing ground rules. Support and conflict within groups.
3. Effective Learning: Identification of learning styles. Information retrieval. Tools to facilitate learning, e.g. learning contracts and art of reflection. Inter-preting the requirements of different assessment methods. The value and use of feedback in the learning process.
4. Information Technology: word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, internet and CDROM literature searches.
5. Numeracy: Laboratory calculations. Descriptive statistics. Linear kinetics. Data presentation and interpretation. Scientific notation.
6. Professional Development: Professional and statutory bodies. Roles and re-sponsibilities of medical, health, sport and exercise professionals. Ethics, professionalism, privacy and confidentiality. Clinical reasoning. Scientific method and evidence-based practice. Health and safety in the laboratory, field and clinical setting. Career options.
14. Learning Outcomes
On completion of the module, the successful student will be able to:1. Demonstrate the acquisition of Higher education study skills2. Use information technology to retrieve and present information in graphical
numerical and text formats. 3. Outline the roles and responsibilities of sport and exercise practitioners.4. Reflect on own learning to identify knowledge and skills gained from work ex-
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perience and areas requiring further development.
15. Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy
i. Seminar session to introduce key information, concepts, debates and theor-ies, facilitate student participation, the development of problem solving, presentational and social skills.
ii. Workshops to develop IT, numeracy and laboratory skills.iii. Directed study fosters autonomy in the planning and implementation of own
learning and development of research skills and complements or supple-ments information covered in class.
iv. Formative assessment to encourage students to engage with the subject, ad-equately prepare them for their summative assessment and identify those, who need additional tutorial support.
Assessment Scheme
A. Formative1. Draft of at least two assignments to be submitted before the end of the au-
tumn semester. Student will be required to submit a self-evaluation report with one assignment.
B. Summative1. Portfolio containing study tasks, to assess learning outcomes 1 to 4 to be
submitted at the end of the spring semester. With the portfolio, student will be required to submit a self-evaluation report of the first year of his/her study to assess learning outcome 1,2,3 and 4, totalling 3000 words (100%)
2. Group presentation, assessed by the tutor and peers, learning outcomes 3 by the end of the Spring semester (Pass/Fail) To assess learning outcome 2
16. Assessment WeightingSeen examination NOUnseen examination NOCoursework (no examination) 100%
17. Timetabled examination required NO18. Learning Materials
BooksCottrell, S. (2005) Critical Thinking Skills: Developing Effective. Analysis and Argument (Palgrave Study Guides). Palgrave Macmillan.Cottrell, S. (2003) Skills for Success. Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke. Higgs, J., (Editor), Jones, M., (Editor) (2004) Clinical Reasoning in the Health Professions. Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd.Jones, M.A, Rivett, D., Dalton, M. (2004) Clinical Reasoning for Manual Therapists. Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd.Kranster, G. and Moursand, J. (2002) Statistics for the Terrified. Prentice Hall, London.
19. Module run:Year Start Campus Dates Student Numbers 2011/2012 Autumn HEN 1 full year 150 2012/2013 Autumn HEN 1 full year 150 2013/2014 Autumn HEN 1 full year 150 2014/2015 Autumn HEN 1 full year 150
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2015/2016 Autumn HEN 1 full year 150 20. Timetabling Information
(a) Please indicate which teaching activities will be offered in this module:LECTURE (LEC) NOSEMINAR (SEM) NOLABORATORY (MLAB) 3 Hours a weekWORKSHOP (WRK) NOTUTORIAL (TUT) Weekly tutorials for
students needing ex-tra support with their studies
OTHER NO(b) Timetabled NO(c) Sectioned NO
Module Description
1. Short code SES 13102. Title Training Principles and Ana-
lysis of Human Movement
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3. Level 4 4. Credit Points 305. Start Term October 20116. Subject Sport and Exercise Science7. Module Leader Wayne Philp8. Accredited by9. Module Restrictions
(a) Pre-requisite None10. Automatic deferral Not permitted11. Module Aims to
Students will develop skills in fitness assessment, design exercise programmes and conduct movement analysis. The students will be examining the role of physical activity in the development and maintenance of health, fitness and in optimising sports performance. The module will cover current issues in athletic health care and encourage the development of appropriate administrative, communication and practical skills required for successful academic and professional progress.
12. Learning Outcomes
At the end of the module, the successful student will be able:
1. Plan, design, implement and interpret a training programme for a
specific sport or special exercise group based on an understand-
ing of the principles of fitness training, including health & safety
considerations.
2. Discuss the relation of energy systems within the body when
training.
3. Conduct movement analysis of sporting activities, including kin-
etic and kinematic calculations, for improved performance.
4. Discuss how performance can be improved through conducting
movement analysis of the body in sport.
13. Syllabus1. Concepts of health and fitness. 2. Methods of assessing health and fitness.3. The design of exercise and instruction programmes including the fol-
lowing fitness components; aerobic, endurance, flexibility, power, plyometrics and strength exercises
4. The introduction to special exercise groups such as children, elderly, pregnant women, the obese and those with heart disease.
5. Acute and chronic physiological adaptation to exercise.6. The function of the cardio-vascular and respiratory systems in rela-
tion to exercise during sport performance.7. Pre and post exercise routines to improve performance and reduce
the risk of injury.8. Biomechanics of movement to improve performance including kinet-
ics and kinematics with reference to injury and improving perform-ance.
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14. Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy.
Lectures will introduce key information, concepts and the-ories and develop observational, analytical, literacy, e-learn-ing and numeracy skills specific to field and lab settings in sports testing.
Practical gym sessions will promote the development of physiological, psychomotor, problem-solving, presenta-tional and social skills.
There will be directed study to foster autonomy in the planning andimplementation of own learning and development of re-search skills and complement or supplement information covered in class.
Teaching is divided as follows:
1.0 hour lectures 2.0 seminars/workshops
Assessment scheme A. Formative1. Classroom presentations2. Completion of logbook on key topic areas
B. Summative(i) Two essays of 500words relating to the Training and
Principle concepts. This will cover Learning Outcomes1,6,8,0(25%)Hand in date February
(ii) Demonstrate and supervise a fitness exercise/training session for a specific sport or groupLearning Outcomes 1-2? (25%) Practical Assessmentsdates are in March
(iii) A 2000 word case study of a movement analysis of a sports performer and the technical implications of their movement in conjunction with their skills that will cover learning outcomes 1-4Learning Outcomes (50%)Hand in date April
15.Assessment Weighting
Seen examination NoUnseen examination NoCoursework
Two Essays (25%) Practical Assessment(25%) A 2000 word case study (50%)
16. Timetabled examination required NO17. Length of exam N/A18. Learning materials
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Reading Materials
Recommended booksSewel, D. (2007). Sport and Exercise Science (An introduction).Dick, F. (2000) Sports Training Principles. London : A & C Black Publishers. Bartlett,R.(2007). Introduction to Sports Biomechanics. (2nd Edition). Oxon,UK.: Spon Press
Key ReadingBloomfield, J. (1994). Applied anatomy and biomechanics in sport. Melbourne ;Oxford: Blackwell Scientific Publications.
Chu, D. (1998). Jumping into Plyometrics: Exercises for Power and Strength. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics.
Tudor, O. (1999). Periodization: Training for sport. Champaign,IL.:Human Kinetics.
Relevant software Programmes 19. Module runs:-
This module will be delivered at Southgate CollegeMaximum student numbers22
20. Timetabling(a) Please indicate which teaching activities will be offered in this module:LECTURE (LEC) YESSEMINAR (SEM) YESLABORATORY(LAB) YESWORKSHOP (WRK) YES(b) Timetabled BY SOUTHGATE YES(c ) Student centrally allocated YES
21. Notional Learning Hours 300 hours
Module Description
1. Short Code SES13112. Title Sociological Development of
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Sport “Making Sense of Modern Sport”
3. Level 44. Credit Points 305. Start Date October 20116. Subject Sport and Exercise Science7. Module Leader Brad Busch8. Accredited by -9. Module Restrictions
(a) Pre-requisite None10.
Automatic Deferral Not permitted
11.
Module Aims toTo discuss a range of contemporary issues in modern day sport. Students will be encouraged to examine major sporting events and reflect on their own experiences. Furthermore this module will compare and contrast sport in Great Britain to other major nations (USA Europe and Asia)
12.
Learning Outcomes At the end of the module the student will be able to:
1. Discuss the impact of psycho-social issues on sport, e.g. social class,
gender and ethnicity , culture ,deviance, disability
2. Examine the social and cultural reasons behind the globalisation of
sport.
3. Debate the impact of politics ,religion and media on sport.
13.
Syllabus Introduction to Sociology and History of Sport Deviance in Sport – Violence, Drugs and Cheating Equality Issues in Sport - Race, Social Class and Gender Media and Sport Morality in Sport Politics and Religion in Sport Globalisation Career Transition and Termination The growth of Celebrity Sport Disability Sport ‘ Sport for All ’ Eating Disorders in Sport Sport in Schools Sport in the future Major Sporting Events – Case Studies
14.
Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy
Interactive lectures to promote a student centred approach to the learning process, together with real life examples and seminars. Presentations with peer assessment. Use of Oasis Plus and
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Moodle.
Teaching is divided as follows: 1.0 hour lecture 2.0 seminars
Assessment SchemeA. Formative1. Group Presentations2. Class discussions from newspaper articles
B. Summative
(i) A 2000 word essay on for example the title ‘Is Sport Fair? Examining one or more of the key areas in deviance in sport (violence, cheating and drug taking), outline the cur-rent problems and explain why these things are present in those particular sports and suggest what can be done to stop them (50%) . Learning outcomes (50%)
Hand in Date February (ii) First group presentation. 15-20 minutes. Example Title –
‘Sport for all? Looking at one or more of race, gender or social class in a particular sport, comment on if sport really is for everyone’.
Learning outcomes (25%) Hand in Date March
(iii) Second group presentation 15-20 minutes. Looking at one key major event in sporting history, outline the key mo-ments building up to the event, details of what happened and what the consequences were for the individuals and the sport. Students will be allocated a sporting event to fo-cus on by their lecturer over the course of the term.
Learning outcomes (25%) Hand in Date April
15.
Assessment Weighting
Seen examination NoUnseen examination No Coursework
2000 word assignment (50%)Two groups presentations (50%)
100%
16.
Timetabled examination required NO
17.
Length of Exam N/A
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18.
Learning Materials
Essential Key Reading
Coakley,J. and Pike, ? (2009). Sport in Society: issues and controversies. (7th edition).city ; publisher
Houlihan,B. (2007) Sport and Society. (2nd edition). City : Publisher.
Recommended Reading Cashmore, E. (2000). making Sense of sport. City ; Pub-
lisher Laker, A. editor (2002). Ther Sociology of Sport and
Physical education: An Introductory reader . City ; Publisher
Smith, E. editor (2010) Sociology of Sport and Social the-ory. City ; Publisher
Craig, and Beedie, ?editors (2010). Sport Sociology. 2nd edition. City ; Publisher
Ryall, E. (2010). Critical Thinking For Sports Students. City ; Publisher
19.
Module runsThis module will be delivered at Southgate College Maximum student numbers 25
20.
Timetablinga) Please indicate which teaching activities will be offered in
this module
LECTURE (LEC) YESSEMINAR (SEM) YESLABORATORY(LAB) NOWORKSHOP (WRK) YES(b) Timetabled BY SOUTHGATE Students
timetables are centrally allocated by the College
(c ) Student Centrally Allocated YES
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Module Description
1. Short code SES 13122. Title Sports Placement 1 3. Level 4 4. Credit Points 305. Start Term October 20116. Subject Sport & Exercise Science 7. Module Leader Ingrid Mustoe8. Accredited by -9. Module Restrictions
(a) Pre-requisite None10. Automatic deferral Not permitted 11. Module Aims to
Offer students the opportunity to integrate their theory with practice in a coaching or sports development environment .Students will be able to develop their interpersonal skills appropriate to future employment through reflective practice.
12. Learning Outcomes On completion the student will be able to: - 1. Demonstrate practical skills relating to coaching or sports development job
requirements according to skills active framework 2. Demonstrate professional and interpersonal skills related to the job accord-
ing to skills active framework 3. Reflect on skills and knowledge gained and identify areas for further training
and development according to skills active framework 4. Fulfil the requirements and the disciplines of employment according to skills
active framework 5. Identify different career pathways within coaching and sports development
according to skills active framework
13. SyllabusNo formal syllabus specified. A programme of 90 hours supervised work activities to be agreed between workplace, placement supervisor/tutor and student. All students will receive input on professional conduct, workplace expectations and reflective practice.Risk assessment to be undertaken in the workplace.
14. Learning, Teaching and Assessment StrategyExperiential learning based upon the interaction between academic and vocational studies with work experience. Activities and tasks to be individually agreed between student, workplace supervisor and college supervisor/tutor. Student research relevant to their work experience focus. Reflective practice workshops Formative assessment will take place via periodic supervisor reports and contact with chosen workplace from module leader.
Teaching is as follows: 3.0 Seminar/ individual monitoring/ placement supportAssessment Scheme
(i) Satisfactory completion ofa minimum of 90 hours relevant work place-ment (verified by work place supervisor's report)
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Learning out comes 1,2,4 (20%).
Hand in Date April
(ii) A 2000 word reflective placement portfolio, to include a refelctive diary with summary action, a career plan and supervisor's reportLearning outcomes 3,5 (60%) .
Hand in Date April
(iii) A individual presentation 10 – 15 minutes, based on portfolio.
Learning Outcomes1,2,3,4,5,(20%)Hand in Date May
Submission of a 3 way learning agreement to include agreed tasks and hours to be undertaken with a risk assessment carried out by the student and assessed by the work placement.
All components are compulsory
15. Assessment WeightingSeen examination NOUnseen examination NOCoursework Ninety Hours relevant work experience (25%)(Pass/fail)
A 2000 word reflective placement portfolio (50%)Summative An 10 minute individual presentation (25%)Summative
100 %
16. Timetabled examination required NO17. Length of exam N/A18. Learning materials
Suggested reading, websites and contacts :
Bolton, G. (2006), ‘Reflective Practice Writing and Professional Devel-opment’ (2nd edition) London: Sage Publications Ltd.
www.businessballs.com/tuckmanformingstormingnormingperform - ing.htm
Moon, J.( 2006). A handbook of Reflective and Experiential Learning Theory and Practice. London: Routledge Falmer.
Enfield campus careers advisers www.mdx.ac.uk/www/[email protected] for coaching and school placement opportunitieswww.practicebasedlearning.orgwww.leisureopportunities.co.uk Leisure Opportunitieswww.prospects.ac.uk/links/Occupationswww.bases.or.ukwww.ccpr.org.uk Central council for physical education www.sportscoachuk.org Sports Coach UK
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The sector skills council for active leisure and learning www.skillsactive.com
-19. Module run (NB. These should be set up 4 years in advance):Module runs:-This module will be delivered at Southgate College Maximum student numbers 25
20. Timetabling information(a) Please indicate which teaching activities will be offered in this module:LECTURE (LEC) NOSEMINAR (SEM) NOLABORATORY(LAB) NO
WORKSHOP (WRK) YES(b) Timetabled by SOUTHGATE NO(c ) Student centrally allocated YES
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Module Description
1. Short code SES 22212. Title Sports Placement 2 3. Level 44. Credit Points 30 5. Start Term September 2010 6. Subject Sport & Exercise Science7. Module Leader Ingrid Mustoe 8. Accredited by9. Module Restrictions
(a) Pre-requisite None10. Automatic deferral Not permitted11. Module Aims to
The module builds on the skills and knowledge gained by the students in year 1. Students are required to seek a minimum of two placements, different from the previous year, that develops their understanding on how to specifically work with sports development target groups e.g women and girls, ethnic minorities, young people (crime prevention, Health Performance) the 50+ and people with a disability.This will increase their employability opportunties.
The students will reflect on their expereince and relate their practice to the-ory in the form of a 2000 word report
12. Learning OutcomesOn completion the student will be able to: -
1. Demonstrate practical skills relating to coaching or sports develop-ment job requirements according to skills active sports development framework
2. Fulfil the requirements and the disciplines of employment according to skills active framework
3. Reflect on skills and knowledge gained and identify areas of practice for development according to skills active framework
4. Analyse the relation between theory and practice in the context of their work experience.
Complete and present an agreed project .13. Syllabus
No formal syllabus specified: Programme of supervised work activities to be agreed between workplace, college placement supervisor/tutor and student.All students will receive in-put on professional conduct, workplace expectations and reflective prac-tice. Risk asssessment to be undertaken in the workplace by the student.
14. Learning, Teaching and Assessment StrategyExperimental learning based upon the interaction between academic and vocational studies with work experience. Activities and tasks to be individually agreed between student, workplace supervisor and college supervisor/tutor. Student research relevant to their work experience focus. Reflective practice workshops and seminars. Formative assessment :visits to placement sites, communication with employees via email and telephone converstaions
Teaching is as follows: 3.0 Seminar/ individual monitoring/ placement supportAssessment scheme:
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Satisfactory completion of at least 90 hours relevant work experience (verified by work place supervisor's report (L0 1,2) Formative Assess-ment
Reflective diary with summary action plan on work experience (1500 words L.0 1,2,3,4,) Summative (30%) . Reflective diary is ongoing and there are 4 tutorial dates to check ongoing progress.
A 2,000 word essay ( LO 3,) written on the theory of reflective practice and the student’s work experience, they must apply reflective and sports development theories for example role models, approproiate equipment, finance, facility, gender etc and how this develops their understanding of themselves and the development of sport. Summative (50%)
A presentation based on the work project above (LO 1,2,3,4) (20%) Sum-mative.
Hand in Date and PresentationMarch/April 2012
15. Assement WeightingCoursework
A 1500 word Reflective Journal (30%) A 2000 word report (50%) A 10 – 15minute individual presentation based on the
ninety hours targeted work experience (20%)
100 %
16. Timetabled examination required NO17. Length of exam N/A18. Learning materials
Specific in each case, but students are guided towards the relevant professional literature and professional bodies codes of conduct and guidance.Suggested reading and and contacts :
Bolton Gillie, 2006 second edition, ‘Reflective Practice Writing and Professional Development’ Sage Publica-tions Ltd London.
www.businessballs.com/tuckmanformingstormingnorm - ingperforming.htm
Moon Jenifer 2006 ‘A handbook of Reflective and Ex-periential Learning Theory and Practice Routledge Falmer London and New York
www.practicebasedlearning.orgwww.leisureopportunities.co.ukwww.prospects.ac.uk/links/Occupationswww.bases.or.ukCentral council for physical education www.ccpr.org.ukwww.sportscoachuk.orgThe sector skills council for active leisure and learning www.skillsactive.comAlso the governing bodies for each sport and the big Fitness provides own websites
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Enfield campus careers advisers www.mdx.ac.uk/www/[email protected] for coaching and school placement opportunities
19. Module runs:-This module will be delivered at Southgate College Maximum student numbers 25
20. Timetablingb) Module is included in the University timetable
21. Notional Learning Hours 300 hours
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Module Description
1. Short CodeSES 2115
2. TitleApplied Sport & Health Coaching Skills
3. Level 54. Credit Points 305. Start Date October 20116. Subject Sport and Exercise Science7. Other Subject -8. Module Leader Colin Baker9. Accredited by -10. Module Restrictions
(a) Pre-requisite None11. Automatic Deferral Not permitted12. Aims
The module introduces the theoretical concepts of sports and health coaching in a practically orientated way. Students will experience different coaching styles in a variety of sporting and fitness situations and have the opportunity to plan, deliver, evaluate, and modify coaching sessions. The module also offers opportunities to further develop ethical issues and aspects of health and safety.
13. Syllabus
This modules aims to develop a philosophy, styles of coaching, coaching individuals and teams, inclusive practice to the delivery and organisation of coaching sessions. Observation and analysis of performance, evaluation and adaptation of coaching sessions. Rules and regulations of specific sports, sports competition structure. Plan and evaluate effective coaching sessions to both individuals and groups/teams. Health and safety considerations, legislation and liability insurance. Documentation, session plans, periodisation, micro and macro-cycles, risk assessment, emergency procedures and first aid. Develop an understanding of sport nutrition and the role of the coach in preparing the athletes. Develop an understanding of team cohesion and leadership and apply to coaching using motivational Processes and facilitations of quality engagement in coaching.
14. Learning Outcomes
On completion of the module, the successful student will be able to:1. Identify the components, skills and techniques required of a successful sports
and / or health fitness coach.2. Plan a coaching programme, including the concept of inclusion and nutri-
tional advise 3. Analyse performance to assess strength and weaknesses and intervene to
improve sporting performance and or health fitness. 4. Deliver sports and / or health fitness coaching sessions, showing adaption
where necessary.15. Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy
The emphasis is on delivering the material in a practical way in order to appreciate the relevance in applying coaching theory to a specific sport. Students will plan, participate, deliver coaching sessions, and so gain learning experiences through doing. They will maintain a logbook of participation, evaluation and session plans that culminates in an individual performance portfolio.
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Assessment SchemeA. Formative1. Draft of the coaching plans to be submitted. Students will be required to sub-mit a self-evaluation report with one assignment.
Summative1. Two practical coaching sessions’ observations (15mins) one in your favoured
sporting or fitness activity and one in a non favoured sport or fitness activity, to assess learning outcomes 3, 4, (25%)
2. An online coaching log based on 30 hours of coaching session plans and evaluations to assess learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 2000 words (50%)
3. A one-month detailed training plan for a team/individual sport or fitness activ-ity of your choice to assess learning outcomes 1, 2, 1000 words (25%)
16. Assessment WeightingPractical assessment 60%Seen examination NOUnseen examination NOCoursework (no examination) 40%
17. Timetabled examination required NO18. Learning Materials
Brown, M. and Adamson, J. (1995) The Flexibility Factor. Pelham Books. Cross, N. and Lyle, J. (1999) The Coaching Process: Principles and Practice.
Butterworth Heinemann Lyle J (2002) Sports Coaching Concepts: A Framework for Coaches' Behav-
iour. Routledge, an imprint of Taylor and Francis Books Ltd. Martens, R. (2004) Successful Coaching. Human Kinetics.
19. Module run:Year Start Campus Dates Student Numbers 2011/2012 Autumn HEN 1 full year 150 2012/2013 Autumn HEN 1 full year 150 2013/2014 Autumn HEN 1 full year 150 2014/2015 Autumn HEN 1 full year 150 2015/2016 Autumn HEN 1 full year 150
20. Timetabling Information(a) Please indicate which teaching activities will be offered in this module:LECTURE (LEC) 1 hour per week SEMINAR (SEM) 2 hours per week orPRACTICAL (PRA) 3 Hours per weekWORKSHOP (WRK) NOTUTORIAL (TUT) Weekly tutorials for
students needing extra support with their studies
OTHER NO(b) Timetabled NO(c) Sectioned NO
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Module Description
1. Short Code SES23212. Title
Sports Development
3. Level 5 level4. Credit Points 30 5. Start Date September 20106. Subject Sport & Exercise Science 7. Module Leader Ingrid Mustoe 8. Accredited by9. Module Restrictions
(a) Pre-requisite None10. Automatic Deferral Not permitted 11. Module Aims to
Explore the role of a sports development officer and how sports provision is influenced at both a local and national level. It will examine how sport has become a big business with a complex structure, a large turnover and an immense impact on many people's lives. Sports management in this module will focus on the principles underlying provision, planning, managing, leading and programming of sports activities. The module introduces the concept of marketing both in terms of using sport as a medium of intervention in Crime and Health initiatives and to market products.
12. Learning Outcomes On completion of this module you will be able to: -
1. Demonstrate knowledge of Government strategic plans and key legislation that currently effects sport development
2. Demonstrate through a sport business plan key concepts of marketing analyse using the marketing mix, SWOT & PESTEL models.
3. Understand and apply through a business plan the key concepts of the sports development continuum, barriers to participation and certain target groups
4. Produce a viable group sport three year business plan that includes a mission statement, clear aims objectives, and sustainable financial records
13. Syllabus The sports development continuum
Sports development models and strategy. Factors influencing sports development. The role and function of Sports Development Officers and Partner-
ship Development Managers The role of the key agencies. The principles of management, management theories and manage-
ment gurus.
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Management styles and leadership. Communication in management and marketing systems. SWOT and PEST analysis. Market research and marketing mix. Sports as a product The use of sports as a marketing medium. The impact of major events both Local, National and worldwide
14. Learning, Teaching and Assessment StrategyInteractive lectures to promote a student centred approach to the learning pro-cess, together with real life examples, seminars, and guest speakers from the L.B of Enfield Sports and Play Development Unit, Haringey Sports Develop-ment, Barnet Kickz project and England Basketball . Key Visits to Thorpe Park, London Youth Games Borough Team Organisers meetings, sports development initiatives and a national sports event to look at their marketing and to understand the sports development concepts.The use of role play where students will have to act as sports managers and marketing personnel with an agreed budget
Teaching is divided as follows:1.0 lecture3.0 seminars/ interactive workshopsAssessment SchemeA.Formative1. Pair and group presentations on key organisations, NGB’s and legislations2. Discussions on current issues relating to sports development (eg school sports programme)
B.Summativei. To write a 4000 word comprehensive business plan for a specific
aspect of Sports Development .This business will be divided into sections that will be allocated and distributed over the duration of the module. Guidelines for each section will be in the module handbook
The buisness plan can be a sports initiative, a plan to set up or develop a club or an event.This will be divided into 4 sections :
1. Market research and justification for the idea 2. The application of sports development concepts3. Strategic planning PEST SWOT, Marketing mix and Four C’s
analysis 4. Marketing and promotion of the idea5. Managment of the plan and considerations for sustainability
Learning outcomes 1,2,34,& 5(75%)Hand in DateMay
ii. A 15 minute Group Powerpoint Presentation of the above proposal.
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Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,&4 (25%)Hand in Date May
15. Assessment WeightingSeen examination NoUnseen examination NoCoursework (no examination)
A group sports business plan of 4000 word (75%) A 15 minutes business plan group presentation to a
select panel of industry experts (25%)
100%
16 Timetabled examination required No17 Length of exam: N/A18. Learning Materials
Recommended Reading Beech and Chadwick (2005) The Business of Sports Man-
agement. Prentice Hall. Beech J, Chadwick. S. (2007) The Marketing of Sport, FT
Prentice Hall Gibson ,H. (2005). Sport Tourism: Concepts and Theories.
Sport in Society. 8,2, p133-141. Gratton, C and Jones, I (2004) Research Methods for Sports
Studies. London: Routledge. Hill, M (2007) In Pursuit of Excellence: A Student Guide to
Elite Sports Development. London: Routledge Houlihan ,B. and White, A. (2004) The Politics of Sports De-
velopment Hylton,K. and Bramham, P. (2001) Sports Development :
Policy ,Process and Practice. Routledge. o Kotler,P. and Keller,K. (2005). Marketing Management 12e. (12th edition) . Prentice Hall Parks Mullin, Hardy, Sutton (2007). Sports Marketing. Human Kin-
etics. Quirk and Fort (1999). Hardball. Princeton. Rigg, M (1986) Action Sport: an evaluation, London: Sports
Council Sports Development – Policy, Process and Practice – Kevin
Hylton and Peter Bramham 2001 Torklidsen, G. (2005). Leisure & Recreation Management .
Routledge. The Politics of Sports Development –Houlihan, B & White A.
2004 Watt, D. (2003) Sports Management and Administration.
Routledge.
Additional Reading HENRY I (2001) THE POLITICS OF LEISURE POLICY
(PUBLIC POLICY AND POLITICS) - PALGRAVE HYLTON K AND BRAMHAM P (2001) SPORTS DEVELOP-
MENT: POLICY, PROCESS AND PRACTICE - ROUT-LEDGE
TORKILDSEN G (2000) LEISURE & RECREATION MAN-AGEMENT- SPON PRESS
“LEISURE & RECREATION MANAGEMENT” – GEORGE
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TORKILDSEN, E & FN, 2000.
Journals:
European Journal for Sport Management International Journal of the History of Sport Journal of Sport Management Leisure Management Leisure Opportunities Managing Leisure: An International Journal
19. Module runsThis module will be delivered at Southgate CollegeMaximum student numbers 25
20. Timetabling(a) Please indicate which teaching activities will be offered in this module:LECTURE (LEC) YESSEMINAR (SEM) YESLABORATORY(LAB) NO WORKSHOP (WRK) YES(b) Timetabled YES(c ) Student centrally allocated YES
21. Notional Learning Hours 300 hours
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Module Description
1. Short Code IPH 2222
2. TitleApplied Sport & Exercise Research Methods
3. Level 54. Credit Points 305. Start Date October 20116. Subject Sport and Exercise Science7. Other Subject -8. Module Leader Phil Barter9. Accredited by10. Module Restrictions - (a) Pre-requisite NONE11. Automatic Deferral NA12. Aims
To introduce students of health and social care related subjects to the process of health and social care research. It is a professional requirement for those working in health and social care related disciplines to underpin their knowledge with research and evidence-based practice. Professionals need to be able to access research findings, and through an understanding of the research process and methodology, be able to critique research and apply this knowledge to practice. The aim of this module is to develop the students' awareness the research process and to equip them with the skills required in the subject area appropriate to their target award and to offer some preparation for the final year project/dissertation.
13. Syllabus Knowledge, science, research and theory Quantitative and qualitative research The research process Literature review Formulating a research question Research designs Making sense and presentation of data Research ethics applied to health care Dissemination of findings Evaluating research studies Utilisation of findings in clinical practice
14. Learning Outcomes
1. Identify and debate different sources of knowledge 2. Demonstrate the ability to search and organise a variety of information and literat-
ure sources 3. Identify and discuss the individual stages in a research journey that comprise the
research process 4. Compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of the major research ap-
proaches and designs used in health and social care 5. Critically review a range of data collection, analysis and presentation methods 6. Demonstrate critical understanding of the relevance of the ethical dimensions
arising in the process of health and social care research
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7. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of published health and social care re-search
8. Construct an appropriate and workable research proposal relevant to the pro-gramme of study
15. Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy
This mode of delivery is supported through student led and teacher facilitated seminars. Students will be encouraged to work in small groups both within and outside seminar groups. A blended learning approach will be used with students accessing resource-based activities using OAISPlus. The entire core module content is available on the Oasis web site, along with discussion groups, presentation areas and course documentation. Students will be required to present their work in class and be an active member of OASISPlus.
Assessment Criteria: Students will be assessed through a portfolio of evidence, which will not exceed 4000 words. The student’s engagement with research methods will form part of a portfolio of graduate skills that will span their undergraduate programme. The portfolio must contain a research proposal summary. Note an assessment task may demonstrate achievement of one or more learning outcomes
A) Formative Assessment: 1. Elements of the research portfolio will be submitted formatively during the course of the module. Students may re-work any aspect of the portfolio in response to module leader’s comments. (LO 1-8)
B) Summative Assessment: 1. Research portfolio 4000 words 100% (LO’s 1-8)
16. Assessment Weighting Practical assessment 0% Unseen examination 0% Coursework (no examination) 100%17. Timetabled examination required NO18. Learning Materials
Aveyard, H. (2007). Doing a literature review in health and social care. A practical guide. Berkshire: Open University Press.
Blaxter, L, Hughes, C, Tight, M. (2006). How to research.(3rd ed.) Maidenhead : Open University Press
Grix, J (2004). The foundations of research. Palgrave study guides
Gratton, C and Jones, I (2010) Research methods for sports studies. (2nd ed.) London: Routledge
Gomm, R. (2004) Social research methodology: A critical introduction. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan
May, T. (2001) Social Research: Issues, methods and processes (3rd ed). Buckingham: Open University Press
Thomas, J.R, Nelson, J.K. Silverman, S (2005). Research methods in physical activity (5th ed). Champaign: Human Kinetics
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19. Module run: Year Start Campus Dates Student Numbers 2011/2012 Autumn HEN 1 full year 150 2012/2013 Autumn HEN 1 full year 150 2013/2014 Autumn HEN 1 full year 150 2014/2015 Autumn HEN 1 full year 150 2015/2016 Autumn HEN 1 full year 150
20. Timetabling Information: (a) Please indicate which teaching activities will
be offered in this module:
LECTURE (LEC) 1 Hr SEMINAR (SEM) NO LABORATORY/STUDIO (LAB/STU) 1 hr WORKSHOP (WRK) NO TUTORIAL (TUT) Weekly tutorials for students
needing extra support with their studies
OTHER NO
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