Student Handbook BA Hons Sports Coaching 2015/16

Course Leader Cliff Olsson

School of Sport and Wellbeing

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Contents page

1. Introduction to the course

2. Structure of the course

3. Approaches to teaching and learning

4. Student support, guidance and conduct

5. Assessment

6. Course regulations

7. Student voice

8. Appendices

8. 1 Approved programme specification 8.2 Tuition Fee Information

1. Introduction to the course

1.1 Welcome to the course I would like to welcome you to the School of Sport, Tourism and The Outdoors and the Division of Sport Coaching and Development. More significantly, welcome to the BA (Hons) in Sports Coaching (3 year full time or 4 year sandwich), and for those who are entering into year three on the BA (Hons) sport (Coaching) top-up degree. The BA (Hons) Sports Coaching degrees are dynamic course that examine a range of contemporary issues relating to the practice of sports coaching. Throughout the programme emphasis is placed on developing a range of attributes essential for the modern sports coach. These skills are particularly important given recent government initiatives such as the UK Coaching Framework and the new Sport England strategy. You have chosen this programme to learn about the role of the sports coach, and supplement this knowledge with practical experiences in both the academic and work-based environments. We can promise you a challenging and engaging experience that will ensure your professional success. The purpose of this handbook is twofold. First, it aims to address many of the administrative questions that you may have during the early stages of the course. This may relate to enrolment or registering for the appropriate number of modules including electives. Secondly, it addresses many academic issues including the modules that are available during each stage of the course. This handbook should be used alongside other university guides and should be read regularly. The handbook has been structured and laid out in a number of sections. This is to ensure that the information is clear and accessible. From past experiences, the first few weeks are a source of fun for students and we are very pleased to see our students enjoy their studies and personal time. The first few weeks can also be confusing. As a team of academics and administrators, we are here to help. If you have a problem or question, either go to the Hub in Greenbank Building Room 006 where one of the Administrators will assist you, see me or your Academic Advisor. The School is very proud of its BA (Hons) Sports Coaching programme, and a team of dedicated and enthusiastic staff will be in charge of teaching. In return, we expect the highest levels of motivation and commitment from our students. Cliff Olsson Course Leader BA (Hons) Sports Coaching Telephone: 01772 894690 Room Greenbank 152 Email: Colsson@uclan.ac.uk

1.2 Rationale, aims and learning outcomes of the course: The philosophy of the BA (Hons) Sports Coaching and BA (Hons) Sports Coaching Practice are to provide an intellectually challenging programme of study. Modules within the programmes have been designed to provide a high quality education for aspiring or existing coaches. This is supplemented with a suitable practical experience base, from which to develop the skills and attributes necessary in the contemporary sports arena. The basis of the course is driven by two central themes, firstly, students are provided with the opportunity to develop a range of pedagogical skills within the

sports coaching context and this is underpinned by the second element which is developing a theoretical scientific approach to sports coaching. This serves as a platform for undergraduates to choose from a range of modules that reflect their own interests, aspirations and/or strengths. The course embraces both the vocational and academic aspects of sports coaching and has been developed to reflect current trends and demands of the market place. The structure of the programme has been designed to provide students with two alternative pathways at year two with each pathways leading to a slightly different award. The main difference between the two awards is a 150 hours of compulsory coaching practice embedded in the programme at year two (120 Hrs.) and three (30 Hrs.) and leads to a BA (Hons) Sports Coaching Practice. This pathway has been endorsed by Sport Coach UK and reflects the vocational element of the learning programme. However both pathways are designed to give students a firm understanding of the issues that affect development and practice and should be regarded as vocationally relevant as opposed to purely vocational or academic. The object is to equip students with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to function in contemporary sports coaching and sport development environment. Additionally, a number of employability skills are embedded in the course. These include presentation and leadership skills, communication, academic writing, time management and problem solving skills. Each of these skills is essential in developing the knowledge and experiences necessary for the contemporary career market. BA (Hons) Sports Coaching Learning Aims • To produce knowledgeable and skilled graduates in the field of Sports

Coaching. • To develop the competencies and capabilities to lead and manage effective

sports coaching environments. • To equip students with multidisciplinary skills base that can be applied in a

interdisciplinary manner in a variety of local, national and international contexts.

• To provide a range of learning experiences, enabling students to become innovative, creative and adaptable graduates.

• To promote an ethos of self-appraisal and personal-development enabling the identification of on-going development needs and strategies for achievement

• To establish and develop the skills, competencies and capabilities that can support the students’ personal and professional development.

Additional Aim for Sports Coaching Practice. • To equip the graduates with the skills and experiences from an applied learning

environment that ensures they are adaptable an innovative. Learning Objectives:

• Identify, explain and evaluate the scientific principles and theories that impact upon the sports coaching process.

• Develop a critical understanding of how monitoring, analysis and diagnosis of performance can be used develop an inter-disciplinary approach to the sports coaching process.

• Display a critical appreciation of the pedagogical variables and practices that impact upon learning in a range of sports coaching contexts.

• Display an understanding and evaluate the role of organisation and structures that utilize and support the sports coach and the role of sports coaching and leadership in both national and international contexts.

• Plan, design, manage and deliver activities in a range of contexts utilizing • Available resources to support the sports coaching process. • Recognise and respond to moral, ethical, sustainable and safety issues as it

relates to the sports coaching environment. • Apply a range of theoretical concepts to develop and lead a coherent inter-

disciplinary approach to the sports coaching process. • Work independently or as part of a wider team to support the sports coaching • Critically analyse, evaluate and interpret a wide range of evidence and data to

draw conclusion • Explain and appraise information using appropriate theories, principles,

paradigms and concepts. • Develop a critical approach to problem solve complex issues. • Identify and develop a range of entrepreneurial skills that can be utilized

across a range of contexts. • Implement self-determined action planning through self-appraisal and

reflection on practice. • Independently plan and produce sustained intellectual work synthesising knowledge,

concepts and theories from various sources. • Develop the skills and competencies in work based environments to make an

effective contribution in appropriate sport, education or leisure contexts. Additional Learning Objective for Sports Coaching Practice. • Be able to implement and adapt relevant skills in applied contexts.

1.3 Course Team (Bold indicate Undergraduate Teaching Team) Leona Trimble, Division Leader – Sports Coaching and Development

Greenbank 148 01772 894908 ltrimble@uclan.ac.uk

Sean Burgess, Lecturer in Sports Coaching & Year One Course Tutor; BA ( Hons) Sports Coaching

Greenbank 132 01772 895898 ssburgess@uclan.ac.uk

Clint Godfrey, Course Leader – BA (Hons) Sports Development, BA (Hons) Sport (Development)

Greenbank 152 01772 895899 cgodfrey1@uclan.ac.uk

Bryan Jones, Principal Lecturer (Learning and Teaching) Course Leader MA Sports Coaching, PG Dip Elite Coaching Practice

Greenbank 147 01772 894918 bjones1@uclan.ac.uk

John Kiely, Senior Lecturer in Elite Performance Greenbank 354 jkiely@uclan.ac.uk

Aine MacNamara, Senior Lecturer in Elite Performance

Greenbank 354 amacnamara1@uclan.ac.uk

Cliff Olsson, Senior Lecturer and Course Leader - BA (Hons) Sports Coaching

Greenbank 152 01772 894690 colsson@uclan.ac.uk

Clive Palmer , Senior Lecturer in Sports Coaching Greenbank 152 01772 895710 capalmer@uclan.ac.uk

Andy Procter, Course Leader BA (Hons) Sport (Coaching) Burnley Senior Lecturer in Sports Coaching

Greenbank 132 01772 895718 adproctor@uclan.ac.uk

John Stoszkowski, Course Leader (Top Up) & Lecturer in Sports Development and Community Coaching

Greenbank 144 01772 8954875702 jrstoszkowski@uclan.ac.uk

John Trower, Lecturer / Practitioner Elite Coaching Practice Greenbank 354 jtrower@uclan.ac.uk

Craig Wright, Course Leader MA Sports Coaching Greenbank 132 01772 8954874924 cmwright1@uclan.ac.uk

Stuart Wilkinson. Associate Lecturer Greenbank 142 01772 895487 SGWilkinson@uclan.ac.uk

Matthew Crowther. Associate Lecturer

Greenbank 152 01772 894903 MCrowther1@uclan.ac.uk

Robin Taylor. Associate Lecturer Greenbank 152 01772 895713 RDTaylor2@uclan.ac.uk

1.4 Academic Advisor You will be allocated an Academic Advisor during Induction week, please note their contact details here;

1.5 Campus Administrative Services Campus Administrative Services provides academic administration support for students and staff. We are located in Greenbank Building room 006 and we are open from 8.45am until 5.15pm Monday to Thursday and until 4.00pm on Fridays.

The hub can provide general assistance and advice regarding specific processes such as extenuating circumstances, extensions and appeals. Course specific information is also available via school blackboard sites.

The hub telephone number is 01772 891998 / 1999

The hub email contacts for the School of Sport and Wellbeing are: Greenbankhub@uclan.ac.uk

1.6 Communication The University expects you to use your UCLan email address and check regularly for messages from staff. If you send us email messages from other addresses they risk being filtered out as potential spam and discarded unread.

1.7 External Examiner The University has appointed an External Examiner to your course who helps to ensure that the standards of your course are comparable to those provided at other

higher education institutions in the UK. The name of this person, their position and home institution can be found below. If you wish to make contact with your External Examiner, you should do this through your Course Leader and not directly. External Examiner reports will be made available to you electronically. The School will also send a sample of student coursework to the external examiner(s) for external moderation purposes, once it has been marked and internally moderated by the course tutors. The sample will include work awarded the highest and lowest marks and awarded marks in the middle range.

External Examiner :Joel Rookewood; Liverpool Hope

2. Structure of the course

2.1 Overall structure This section outlines the course structure and important information on the range of modules at each level is provided. Each of the three levels of the course consists of a number of modules that make up your course. To graduate with honours you will need to accrue 120 credits per year totalling 360 credits over the three years. Please note the internship only carries a notional 120 credits and will not count toward your final degree classification. Most modules have a credit rating of 20. Some independent modules at year three have a credit rating of 40. The teaching session for some modules is Semester 1 while the teaching session for others is Semester 2. Some modules are taught across both Semesters 1 and 2, and are referred to as year-long modules. You must ensure that you register for modules each year which equates to 120 credits per year which is normally 6 modules. It is your responsibility to ensure your programme of study equates to the required minimum credits. Compulsory Modules You must register for the compulsory modules that form the dominant part of the programme of study. The teaching, learning and assessments that take place within the compulsory modules form the essential aspects of the programme at each level. Optional Modules In addition to the compulsory modules, you have the opportunity to select optional modules. You must adhere to the rules surrounding the selection of optional modules at each level. Please note that not all Option modules may run in any one year and will definitely not run if undersubscribed.

To register for modules or make changes to module registrations, you should fill in a Module Change Form. This must be signed by you and your Course Leader and submitted by the deadline indicated on the form. It is important that your programme of study is correct and you must regularly check all details on your profile (including home and term-time address details) via myUCLan. It is your responsibility to ensure that all details are correct and up-to-date!

2.2 Modules available Year One: Sports Coaching / Sports Coaching Practice. Compulsory Modules

Module Code

Module Name Semester or Year Long

Module Size

Module Credit

TL1035 Sport Infrastructure Year Long 1 20 TL1099 Principles and Practice of

Sports Coaching

Year Long 1

20

TL1097 Coaching Pedagogy Year Long 1 20 TL1094 Professional & Academic

Development and Research

Year Long 1

20

TL1034 Sport and Society Year Long 1 20 Options Year 1

Module Code

Module Name Semester or Year Long

Module Size

Module Credit

TL1039 Club and Volunteer Development

Year Long 1 20

XS1106 Introduction to Gym Instruction

Year Long 1 20

TL1162 The Use of Technology for the Coaching Process

Year Long 1 20

TL1017 Event Management and Planning

Year Long 1 20

AL ***** Languages Year Long 1

Year Two: Sports Coaching / Sports Coaching Practice Compulsory Modules

Module Code

Module Name Semester or Year Long

Module Size

Module Credit

TL2133 The Reflective Coach Year long 1 20 TL2132 Coaching Toolkit Year Long 1 20 TL2129

Professional and academic Development and Research

Year Long

1

20

TL2118 * Coaching Practice Experience

Year Long 1 20

* Only available to BA (Hons) Sports Coaching Practice Optional Modules

Module Code

Module Name Semester or Year Long

Module Size

Module Credit

TL2061 Essentials of Skill Development

Year Long 1 20

TL2026 Performance Analysis for Sport

Year Long 1 20

XS2500

Essentials of Sports Training and Conditioning

Year Long

1

20

TL2105 Sport and International Development

Year Long

1

20

TL2131 Sport Development in Action Year Long 1 20 TL2072 Talent Pathways Year Long 1 20 TL2110 Work and Learn Semester One 1 20 TL2118* Coaching Practice

Experience Year Long 1 20

AL Language ( Elective Catalogue)

Year Long 1

* Only available to BA (Hons) Sports Coaching. Year Three: Sports Coaching / Sports Coaching Practice Compulsory Modules

Module Code

Module Name Semester or Year Long

Module Size

Module Credit

TL3144 Coaching Performance and Development

Year Long 1

20

TL3071 Coaching in the Community Semester 1 1 20 TL3143 Professional and Academic

Development and Research

1 20

TL3134 Coaching Practice Reflection 1 20 XS3910 TL3104 TL3138 XS3900 TL3102

Research Project I Consultancy Project Enterprise for SSTO Research Project II Dissertation

Year Long Year Long Year Long Year Long Year Long

1 1 1 2 2

20 20 20 40 40

* Only available to BA (Hons) Sports Coaching Practice Optional Modules

Module Code

Module Name Semester or Year Long

Module Size

Module Credit

TL3154 Strength and Conditioning Year Long 1 20 TL3114 Work Based Experience Semester one 1 20 TL3147

Performance Analysis for High Performance Sport

Year Long

1

20

TL3073 Coaching Process for Specific Population

Year Long

1

20

TL3072 Community Sport Development

Semester 2 1 20

TL3115 I.Teach Year Long 1 20 TL3145 Elite Coaching Practice Year Long 1 20 TL3146

Psychology for Sport Performance

Year Long

1

20

TL3134* Coaching Practice and Reflection

Year Long 1 20

If you wish to choose a language as one of your options you will need to go through the Elective Catalogue and ensure the details of the module are submitted on the option registration form when making your option choices. You can access the elective catalogue and register for an elective at the beginning of the academic term. Electives Catalogue

2.2.1 Progression Discussions about your progression through the course normally take place in February each year. It is an opportunity for you to make plans for your study over the next academic year. The course team will tell you about the various modules / combinations available and you will both agree on the most appropriate (and legal) course of study for you.

2.3 Study Time

2.3.1 Weekly timetable Your timetable will be available online via: https://intranet.uclan.ac.uk/ou/lis/Pages/DailyWeekly-Timetables.aspx

2.3.2 Expected hours of study The normal amount of work involved in achieving a successful outcome to your studies is to study for 10 hours per each credit you need to achieve – this includes attendance at UCLan and time spent in private study. The contact time with module tutors is not the total number of learning hours. The contact time is simply the number of teaching hours and is a fraction of the total learning hours. The total number of learning hours includes personal study hours. The total number of learning hours depends on the level of study. Students should at all levels expect to engage in no less than 36 hours of learning and study each week. The following table outlines the key components of the approximate learning hours.

Activity Total number of hours

• Lectures, seminars, workshops

• Personal learning and study, library research, writing assignments

12 hours

24 hours

Total workload per week 36 hours

2.3.3 Attendance Requirements You are required to attend all timetabled learning activities for each module. Notification of illness or exceptional requests for leave of absence must be made through to your course leader. Please ensure any absences are reported to the following email address: Greenbankhub@uclan.ac.uk , you will then receive an automated response with an absence form that you must complete. If you have not gained the required authorisation for leave of absence, do not respond to communications from the University and if you are absent for four weeks or more, you may be deemed to have withdrawn from the course. If this is the case, then the date of withdrawal will be recorded as the last day of attendance. If you are an international student it is your responsibility under the Visas and Immigration (UKVI) points based system to attend your course regularly and inform UCLan if you decide to withdraw, defer or suspend your studies. Each time you are asked to enter your details on SAM you must remember that the University has a responsibility to keep information up to date and that you must only enter your own details on the system. To enter any other names would result in inaccurate records and be dishonest. Any student who is found to make false entries can be disciplined under the student guide to regulations.

2.4 Data Protection All of the personal information obtained from you and other sources in connection with your studies at the University will be held securely and will be used by the University both during your course and after you leave the University for a variety of purposes. These are all explained during the enrolment process at the commencement of your studies. If you would like a more detailed explanation of the University’s policy on the use and disclosure of personal information, please contact the Data Protection Liaison Officer, Strategic Development Service, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, PR1 2HE.

3. Approaches to teaching and learning

3.1 Expertise of staff The team involved in teaching on the programme are well qualified both academically and by their work experience. You are encouraged to read the mini biographies of staff on the School web page and check out information about their publications.

3.2 Learning and teaching methods In the Sports Coaching Programme a wide variety of teaching methods and learning environments are utilized to ensure learners are provided with opportunities to apply theoretical concepts in applied contexts throughout the programme.

The programme will be delivered with the following criteria in mind:

• The importance of offering a diverse range of teaching styles, both within modules where this is appropriate, and the programme as a whole.

• The need to ensure that the mode of delivery and learning for each module is appropriate to the aims and learning outcomes of both the module itself and the programme of study.

• The need to ensure the progressive development of knowledge and skill throughout each year of the programme.

In order for you to receive maximum benefit from your course of study it is in your interest to prepare for lectures and seminars by pre-reading notes from previous learning activities and engaging in all workshops, lectures and practicals. Most module leaders will post lectures notes and learning resources on Blackboard for your convenience.

3.3 Study skills The development of study skills are supported throughout the programmes in a number of ways, with the most significant of these being through the Professional and Academic Development and Research (PAD&R)

PAD&R runs through all three years of the Sports Coaching programme and is designed to equip you with the essential skills required to successfully undertake the course and to develop additional skills which will enhance your future employability. In addition to this, you are also able to obtain further additional assistance from university wide services such as WISER and the Library.

WISER https://portal.uclan.ac.uk/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_tab_group_id=_33_1 LIS https://portal.uclan.ac.uk/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_tab_group_id=_25_1

3.4 Learning resources

3.4.1 Learning Information Services (LIS) Extensive resources are available to support your studies provided by LIS – library and IT staff. Take advantage of the free training sessions designed to enable you to gain all the skills you need for your research and study. The LIS provide an extensive range of resources and support particularly relevant for this course. The link below will take you to the LIS page for the School of Sport, Tourism and The Outdoors where you can see subject guides and find how to access a range of on-line databases. If you need any specific help with the LIS you should contact the Senior Information Officer for our area – Caroline Gibson. Her email address is CGibson@uclan.ac.uk

3.4.2 Electronic Resources LIS provide access to a huge range of electronic resources – e-journals and databases, e-books, images and texts. In addition, through your course and modules you will have access to a range of learning materials through Blackboard.

3.5 Personal development planning The Division of Sport Coaching and Development actively encourage students to engage in their own personal development planning. Through PAD&R you will have the opportunity to develop the skills and experience to ensure you navigate yourself through your degree successfully and by the final year you can identify and develop a strategy to secure employment.

3.6 Preparing for your career Your future is important to us, so to make sure that you achieve your full potential whilst at university and beyond, your course has been designed with employability learning integrated into it. This is not extra to your degree, but an important part of it which will help you to show future employers just how valuable your degree is. These “Employability Essentials” take you on a journey of development that will help you to write your own personal story of your time at university:

• To begin with, you will explore your identity, your likes and dislikes, the things that are important to you and what you want to get out of life.

• Later, you will investigate a range of options including jobs and work experience, postgraduate study and self- employment,

• You will then be ready to learn how to successfully tackle the recruitment process.

You will be able to record your journey using Pebblepad, the university’s e-portfolio system, which will leave you with a permanent record of all the fantastic things you have achieved during your time at UCLan.

It’s your future: take charge of it!

Careers offers a range of support for you including:- • career and employability advice and guidance appointments • support to find work placements, internships, voluntary opportunities, part-time

employment and live projects • workshops, seminars, modules, certificates and events to develop your skills

Daily drop in service available from 10.30am-3pm for CV checks and initial careers information. For more information come along and visit the team (in Foster building near the main entrance) or access our careers and employability resources via the Student Portal.

UCLan Employability Framework

To ensure that you graduate with appropriate skills and experiences that will make you employable the Sports Coaching programme has embedded the University employability skills through all the modules that are delivered. You will develop the skills through the teaching, assessment and applied activities that are delivered on the programme and are highlighted in each of the module information packs. For further details please refer to the appendices.

The Sports Coaching programme has been designed to ensure that graduates have the skills and knowledge that will make them employable and make a contribution to the profession of Sports Coaching. The Sports Coaching Practice pathway has been validated to allow students to engage in 150 hours of coaching practice and this route has been endorsed by Sports Coach UK and reflects the vocational aspect of the course. The compulsory elements of the course provide a platform for students to make good optional choices across themes related various aspects of coaching practice. Within the programme there is an opportunity to take a placement year that may include an international experience. Some of our students have worked in South America, African and Dubai before completing their final year. Coaching and Leadership Awards There are opportunities for you to acquire a range of national governing body awards and Sports Coaching UK minimum operating standard qualifications that are subsidized by the university and are often a minimum requirement to secure employment within the sports coaching sector. More details can be found at: www.uclan.ac.uk/coachingawards

3.6.1 Volunteering An important part of your personal development, whilst an undergraduate, is to ensure that you develop your skills and experiences. As a school were are working closely with a number of organisations both within the university and externally, for example, Lancashire Sport and Preston City Council to provide volunteering opportunities in the area across a range of community contexts that include, schools, local sports clubs and youth programmes. The benefits for you and the local community are excellent and should be an important part of your development to make you employable. Volunteering should be a fundamental part of your development and for many of our graduates has underpinned their employability.

3.6.2 Professional bodies The BA (Hons) in Sports Coaching has been designed to reflect current industry standards and the Sports Coaching Practice route has been recognised and endorsed by Sport Coach UK as delivering a programme that is recognised by the sector skills council, professional bodies and national coaching agencies.

3.6.3 Global Learning Experience

Within the school our aim is to give you every opportunity to develop your skills and enable you to become employable not just in the UK but globally and within the course we will provide you with International opportunities. Within your curriculum you may experience working with students from different countries, and modules that will challenge you to experience cultural differences around the world. Other areas may include

• Exchange programmes

• Study trips

• Internships

Within the last academic year 170 students engaged in a global learning experience and gained invaluable experience in the USA, Canada, France, Spain, Switzerland, Cyprus, Zambia, Tanzania, South Africa, Dubai, India, Cambodia, China, Australia and New Zealand

Student Exchange programmes

You have an option to study a semester or a full year abroad either within the Erasmus programme which is for European educational institutions or world- wide within the ISEP programme http://www.isep.org/.

Erasmus Partners – Europe

University Country Language of Instruction:

Charles University in Prague Czech Republic English/Czech

Universidad Catolica San Antonio de Murcia Spain Spanish

For further Information on exchange programmes please contact:

Erasmus/ ISEP: Shirley Russo: smrusso@uclan.ac.uk.

http://www.uclan.ac.uk/international/study_abroad.php

Study visits

During your course you will have an opportunity to undertake a study visit module which enables you to sample a different country/culture. These visits may include Cyprus, Spain and Zambia. Please see your course leader for further information.

Internships

Within your course you have the opportunity to undertake a paid 48 week International work placement, examples of previous placements are Challenger Sports, USA, American University of Sharjah Wellness Centre, UAE, Magic Bus India and Tanzania Please see Amanda Grundy in the Careers team or e-mail agrundy1@uclan.ac.uk

3.6.4 UCLanSport for Development

We take for granted the opportunity to play and study sport, however there are many young people across the globe that live in disadvantaged communities who do not either have the time, money, resources or facilities to play. For a number of years, UCLan students have worked alongside international aid agencies to support those less fortunately to raise money and heighten the profile of sport for development. In the last two years students have raised over £10,000 that have supported various sports based projects in Africa. Working through our partners Right TO Play and Sport in Action.

Born out of the 1994 Lillehammer Olympic legacy programme, Right To Play is an international humanitarian organisation that uses sport and play programs to improve

health, develop life skills and foster peace for children and communities in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the world.

As the adopted course charity, Right To Play will provide an opportunity for you as undergraduates on a sports programme to recognise and support those around the world who have not the same opportunities as you to play sport.

4. Student support, guidance and conduct During the first week of a course, you will be assigned to one member of the academic staff to act as your Academic Advisor. The induction programme will indicate the time during the first week at which the first meeting with the Academic Advisor takes place. You will normally see your Academic Advisor at least once per semester and their primary role is to guide you on the academic aspects of your programme. However, if you are encountering personal problems or difficulties, your Academic Advisor will be able to provide assistance and where appropriate refer you to specialist services within the University such as the Student Counselling Service.

4.1 Academic Advisors Your Academic Advisors will meet with you at least twice per year. They are here to work with you to help you understand your assignment feedback and help you reflect and action plan in order to improve your performance within and across academic years. They will be able to help you plan for your intended future careers and encourage you to take up additional qualifications and opportunities that are available. They will help you collect evidence to create and dress CV’s. Your Academic Advisor will work with you to create an individualised learning/development plan that will see you becoming active, global citizens as per the UCLan Medium Term Strategy.

4.2 Student Support There is a centralised Student and Academic Support Service which has The 'i' Student Information Centre as its first point of contact. You can obtain information on a wide range of topics including student administration such as Council Tax and letters to verify your status. The ‘i’ can also direct you to the right place to find information on Scholarships, Counselling, Student Finance, Mentoring, Studying Abroad, Disability Advice, Independent Academic Advice, International Advice, Multi Faith Centre, Pre School Centre, Medical Centre and general life in Preston/Burnley. The ‘i’ also produces a Student Organiser for new students.

4.3 Students with disabilities If you have a disability that may affect your studies, please either contact the Disability Advisory Service - disability@uclan.ac.uk - or let one of the course team know as soon as possible. With your agreement information will be passed on to the Disability Advisory Service. The University will make reasonable adjustments to accommodate your needs and to provide appropriate support for you to complete your study successfully. Where necessary, you will be asked for evidence to help identify appropriate adjustments.

Assessment arrangements for students with a disability Arrangements are made for students who have a disability/learning difficulty for which valid supporting evidence can be made available. Contact the Disability Adviser for advice and information, disability@uclan.ac.uk The disability contact for the School is: TBC

4.4 Health and Safety As a student of the University you are responsible for the safety of yourself and for that of others around you. You must understand and follow all the regulations and safety codes necessary for a safe campus environment. Please help to keep it safe by reporting any incidents, accidents or potentially unsafe situations to a member of staff as soon as possible. Safety assessments have been undertaken for each module of your course and you will be advised of all applicable safety codes and any specific safety issues during the induction to your course and modules. You must ensure that you understand and apply all necessary safety codes. These form an essential element of your personal development and contribute to the safety of others.

4.5 Conduct You will be expected to abide by the Regulations for the Conduct of Students in the University. UCLan expects you to behave in a respectful manner demonstrated by using appropriate language in class, and switching mobile phones / other devices off prior to attending classes. If your behaviour is considered to be unacceptable, any member of academic staff is able to issue an informal oral warning and the University will support staff by invoking formal procedures where necessary. You can read more about UCLan expectations in the regulations for the Conduct of Students.

4.6 Students’ Union The Students’ Union is the representative body for all UCLan students. The organisation exists separately from the University and is led by the elected officers of the Student Affairs Committee (SAC) as well as representatives on the Students’ Council. The Students’ Union building is located at the heart of the Preston campus, and is the hub for all student activities. Representation and campaigning for students’ rights is at the core of what we do and is encompassed by our tag line of, Making Life Better for Students. Should you wish to make a change to any aspect of your student experience, whether it be academically related or not, then the Union is where your voice can be heard, actions taken, or campaigns launched. Your Union is also the home to a fantastic range of student-led societies, sports teams and multitudes of volunteering opportunities. You can also receive help in finding part-time work, whilst you study. Not sure where to go? Pop into the Opportunities Centre on the ground floor of the Students’ Union building and someone will point you in the right direction. We hope your time at University is trouble free, but should you come into difficulties around anything from academic appeals, to issues with housing, benefits or debt, then our dedicated staff team in the Advice and Representation Centre are on hand to

help. As we are independently run from the university, we can offer truly impartial advice. More information on all these things, as well as details about all our (not-for-profit) commercial services, including our student-bar (Source) and student venue (53 Degree), can be found at http://www.uclansu.co.uk/. The Opportunities Centre is the Union’s One Stop Shop to find employment or volunteering whilst you study. With thousands of jobs and voluntary positions advertised, agency work through the Bridge and information on over 2000 volunteer positions within the Union.

5. Assessment Please note that all modules will be assessed. You are expected to attempt all required assessments for each module for which you are registered, and to do so at the times scheduled unless authorised extensions, special arrangements for disability, or extenuating circumstances allow you to defer your assessment.

5.1 Assessment Strategy The assessment strategies have been designed to ensure that you have every opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the topic area and in addition develop the skills and experience that will underpin your development as a graduate and a sports coach A number of the modules, particularly the practical modules are underpinned by reflective assessments and therefore require a minimum attendance in order to complete the module successfully.

There are a range of assessment strategies that include

• Formal essays and reports • Practical observations and skill competence • Individual and group presentations • Seminar papers on nominated topics • Log books, diaries and portfolio of practical work • Industry based project It is important that you use the assessment activities as an opportunity to learn and utilize the full range of support services to produce work of the highest quality. Please note that there are a number of modules have a minimum attendance requirement of 80% and you may not be allowed to pass the module without the attendance module being achieved

5.2 Notification of assignments and examination arrangements

All coursework must be submitted with a School of Sport and Wellbeing student submission form that are available electronically. The details should be completed electronically and presented as the first page of your assessment submission. Please note that all assessments must be submitted in a clear, plastic wallet in the appropriate labelled Module Assignment Submission Box.

Coursework submitted without a completed Student Submission Form may be treated as a non-submission and marks may be deducted in accordance with the University regulations on late and non-submissions. Assessments submitted through Turn It In may not require you to paste in an electronic submission sheet, however you will be advised by the module leader and it will be made clear in each Module Information Pack under submission details.

Assessment deadlines and submission processes including word counts will be clearly detailed in the Module Information Pack. Normally deadlines will be at 9am unless otherwise stated. Presentation schedules and examination dates and times will be communicated through the module leader via normal e. Communications. Marking criteria guidelines will be outlined in the Module Information Pack.

5.3 Referencing

Learning to be an effective student is also about learning to be an effective academic. In other words, it is important to understand the ways that effective academics carry out their work. Referencing is carried out by all academics in a specific way appropriate to their discipline. Students’ work becomes professional and demonstrates higher levels of academic attainment if methods and modes of referencing are learnt. If referencing is not learnt and applied, students will be deemed to be incompetent academics at first glance and this generally leads to a loss of substantial marks.

Essentially the purpose of referencing is to ensure that presented work is substantiated with and supported by appropriate theories and evidence. By referencing, presented work for the most part becomes more reliable and valid. As a result, examiners are more likely to reward greater credit to students for their work.

The need to reference occurs at either of two specific moments. If any ideas “that belong to an author” is being expressed, it must be identified as belonging to that author. If any words are being written from the words of the author, then these must be clearly identified as not the students’ but the author. There must be no doubt in the examiners mind as to when your words and ideas start and finish and where the words and ideas of others are included.

Another key moment is when specific ideas that are being presented in assignments need substantiating and justifying. This can often be done by using the work of others to provide evidence and support for the ideas that are being presented.

Throughout the three years of the degree, referencing should, for the most part, occur in the majority of written work (and presentations too). If there is any doubt, students must seek guidance from their module tutors.

Referencing within assignments can take many different forms. The Harvard style of referencing is the style that must be adopted in your academic work unless it has been specified otherwise. The following are some of the more common approaches and techniques within the style.

A common approach is to directly or explicitly quote the work of other academic(s) or author(s). It is normal for the direct quotation to be placed in quotation marks, followed

by the surname of the author(s), the year of the publication and the page number(s) where the quote may be found. Where the extract is longer than three lines of normal text, it is convention to have the quote as a separate paragraph indented from the left and right margins without quotation marks.

An alternative is to make reference to the work of others indirectly. In this case quotations marks are not used and the page number is omitted. There are numerous sources of information in the University library on referencing. One such example is

Trimble, L., Buraimo, T., Godfrey, C., Grecic, D. and Minten, S. (2010) Sport in the UK. Exeter: Learning Matters.

The list of references that has been used in compiling the work follows the conclusion to a piece of academic work. Note: This is not called a bibliography. The reference List will include all the references that have been used in the study. In addition, it should NOT include additional reading that has not been referred to or referenced in the study. All entries in the reference list must be in alphabetical order.

The following are examples of how a reference list would appear.

Lyle,.J. (2004). Sports Coaching Concepts. London: Routledge.

Lee,. M. (1997). Coaching Children in Sport. London: Spon Press

Trimble, L., Buraimo, B., Godfrey, C., Grecic, D., and Minten, S. (2010) Sport in the UK. Exeter: Learning Matters.

For further information regarding how to reference please follow the link;

http://www.uclan.ac.uk/students/study/wiser/referencing_guides.php

5.4 Confidential material It is possible that during your programme of study you will require access to sensitive information, particularly when working in professional domains. It is essential that you ensure that any participants remain anonymous if they are reported as part of an assignment submission. Students should be committed to pursue their research activities (project, investigation, enquiry, survey, or any other interaction with people, including the use of data derived from that interaction) in an ethical manner. The practice of ethics is about conducting one’s research activity in a disciplined manner within legal and other regulated constraints and with minimal impact on and detriment to others. In the process of research the student should

- safeguard the interests of those involved in or affected by their work

- report their findings accurately and truthfully

- consider the consequences of their work or its misuse for those they study and other interested parties.

If in doubt about any ethical issues related to their research students should consult a member of the academic teaching team.

5.5 Dealing with difficulties in meeting assessment deadlines Assignments must be submitted no later than the date on your assignment instructions / brief. If you anticipate that you will have difficulty in meeting assessment deadlines or you have missed or are likely to miss in-semester tests you must report this at the earliest possible opportunity to the relevant module leader or your Academic Advisor Authorisation of the late submission of work requires written permission. The School with responsibility for your module will be authorised to give permission for one extension period of between 1 and 10 working days where evidence of circumstances has been accepted and where submission within this timescale would be reasonable taking into account those circumstances (Academic Regulations:G3). You should complete and submit an extension request form to your Hub, with any supporting evidence. Further information is available on the student portal: https://www.uclan.ac.uk/students/study/examinations_and_awards/extenuating_circumstances.php We aim to inform you of a decision about granting an extension within 1 working day of the receipt of the request. If you are unable to submit work within 10 working days after the submission date due to verifiable extenuating circumstances, you may submit a case for consideration in accordance with the University’s Policies and Procedures on Extenuating Circumstances (Academic Regulations: G9 and Assessment Handbook).

5.5.1 Extenuating circumstances Some students face significant events in their personal life that occur after their course has started, which have a greater impact on their studies than can be solved by the use of an extension. If this applies to you, the University is ready to support you both with regard to your course and your personal wellbeing through a process called Extenuating Circumstances (see Academic Regulations and Assessment Handbook). Normally extenuating circumstances will relate to a change in your circumstances since you commenced your course, which have had a significant, adverse effect on your studies. Everyday occurrences such as colds or known conditions such as hay-fever will not qualify unless the effects are unusually severe and this is corroborated by a medical note. The University does not look sympathetically on absences or delays caused by holiday commitments or by work commitments in the case of full-time students. The normal work commitments of part-time students would not constitute an extenuating circumstance. A disability or learning difficulty does not constitute an extenuating circumstance (Academic Regulations: G5).

Further information is available on the Student Portal at: https://www.uclan.ac.uk/students/study/examinations_and_awards/extenuating_circumstances.php You can apply for extenuating circumstances online via myUCLan (this can be accessed as a Useful Tool link on the Student Portal home page of the UCLan website) or use the paper based system if your circumstances are such that you cannot access myUCLan. You must submit claims within specified deadlines and submit corroborating evidence to the School office. More information about deadlines and gaining access to envelopes is available from the ‘i’ website. You will be expected to re-submit claims for extenuating circumstances for each semester Further information about the submission process is available at: https://www.uclan.ac.uk/students/study/examinations_and_awards/extenuating_circumstance_submission.php In determining assessment recommendations, Assessment Boards will consider properly submitted claims from students who believe their performance has been adversely affected by extenuating circumstances. N.B. Assessment Boards are not permitted to alter individual assessment marks to take account of extenuating circumstances (Academic Regulations: G9 and Assessment Handbook).

5.5.2 Late submissions If you submit work late and unauthorised, a universal penalty will be applied in relation to your work:

• If you submit work within 5 working days following the published submission date you will obtain the minimum pass mark (i.e. 40% for levels 4, 5 and 6 work, 50% for level 7 work) for that element of assessment.

• Work submitted later than 5 working days after the published submission date will be awarded a mark of 0%.

• Unauthorised late submission at resubmission will automatically be awarded a mark of 0%.

5.6 Feedback Following Assessments UCLan is committed to giving you clear, legible and informative feedback for all your assessments (Academic Regulations: G2.4). You are expected to review and reflect on your feedback and learn from each experience to improve your performance as you progress though the course. You will be provided with generic feedback for in-module formative and summative elements of assessment which contribute to a module within 15 working days of the scheduled submission or examination date. Generic feedback on end of module assessment and dissertations will be made available within 15 days of publication of results. Feedback may be oral, written, posted on a website or other.

5.7 Cheating, plagiarism, collusion or re-presentation You are required to sign a declaration indicating that individual work submitted for an assessment is your own. If you attempt to influence the standard of the award you obtain through cheating, plagiarism or collusion, it will be considered as a serious academic and disciplinary offence as described within the Academic Regulations: G7 and the Assessment Handbook .

• Cheating is any deliberate attempt to deceive and covers a range of offences described in the Assessment Handbook.

• Plagiarism describes copying from the works of another person without suitably attributing the published or unpublished works of others. This means that all quotes, ideas, opinions, music and images should be acknowledged and referenced within your assignments.

• Collusion is an attempt to deceive the examiners by disguising the true authorship of an assignment by copying, or imitating in close detail another student’s work - this includes with the other student’s consent and also when 2 or more students divide the elements of an assignment amongst themselves and copy one another’s answers. It does not include the normal situation in which you learn from your peers and share ideas, as this generates the knowledge and understanding necessary for each individual to independently undertake an assignment; nor should it be confused with group work on an assignment which is specifically authorised in the assignment brief.

• Re-presentation is an attempt to gain credit twice for the same piece of work.

Most assessment are submitted through Turn it In which is a originality tool that can aid both staff and students ensure they work within originality regulations. You can normally submit work through Turn it to receive a % originally report that can indicate evidence of plagiarism and re-submit without penalty. For further reference guidance please use Wiser: http://www.uclan.ac.uk/students/study/wiser/index.php

The process of investigation and penalties which will be applied can be reviewed in the Assessment Handbook, section 5. If an allegation is found to be proven then the appropriate penalty will be implemented: In the case of a single offence of cheating, plagiarism, collusion or re-presentation:

• the penalty will be 0% for the element of assessment, and an overall fail for the module.

• the plagiarised element of assessment must be resubmitted to the required standard and the mark for the module following resubmission will be restricted to the minimum pass mark (i.e. 40% for levels 4, 5 and 6 work, 50% for level 7 work).

• when it is detected for the first time on a resubmission for an already failed module, no further resubmission for the module will be permitted, and the appropriate fail grade will be awarded.

In the event of a repeat offence of cheating, plagiarism, collusion or re-presentation (irrespective of whether the repeat offence involves the same form of unfair means) on the same or any other module within the course:

• the appropriate penalty will be 0% for the module with no opportunity for re-assessment. This penalty does not preclude you being able to retake the module in a subsequent year.

The penalties will apply if you transfer from one UCLan course to another during your period of study and module credits gained on the former course are transferred to the current course. Contact the Students’ Union Advice and Representation Centre by emailing: suadvice@uclan.ac.uk for support and guidance.

5.8 Appeals against assessment board decisions If you consider that you have a reason to appeal against an assessment board decision, please bear in mind that your reasons must fall within the grounds specified in the University Academic Regulations: Section I. You cannot appeal simply because you disagree with the mark given. The specified grounds for appeal are:

1. that an Assessment Board has given insufficient weight to extenuating circumstances;

2. that the student’s academic performance has been adversely affected by extenuating circumstances which the student has, for good reason, been unable to make known to the Assessment Board;

3. that there has been a material administrative error at a stage of the examining process, or that some material irregularities have occurred;

4. that the assessment procedure and/or examinations have not been conducted in accordance with the approved regulations.

If you want to appeal, then you must do so within 14 days of your results being published. The onus is on you to find out your results and submit your appeal on time. Contact the Students' Union Advice and Representation Centre by emailing: suadvice@uclan.ac.uk for support and guidance.

6. Course regulations

6.1 Course requirements In order to achieve the BA (Hons) Sports Coaching and Sports Coaching Practice students are expected to fulfil all the requirements of the programme. Students must complete all the compulsory modules indicated in the course structure and must achieve in total the required number of module credits as indicated in academic regulations. In order to complete the Sports Coach UK endorsed programme of study, Sports Coaching Practice, it will be a requirement to complete 150 hours of coaching practice at level 5 and 6.

6.2 Classification of Awards The University publishes the principles underpinning the way in which awards and results are decided in Academic Regulations Section H. Decisions about the overall classification of awards are made by Assessment Boards through the application of the academic and relevant course regulations. In simple terms an undergraduate honours degree classification is based on the highest classification:

1. The Average Percentage Mark (APM) of your level 5 and 6 modules (generally

taken in years 2 and 3 of a full time course) weighted 30:70. Or

2. Your Average Percentage Mark in year 3 only (i.e. your level 6 modules)

If the APM is near a borderline, ‘at the discretion of the Assessment Board, students may be classified according to the academic judgement of the Assessment Board taking into account their overall profile and performance with the minimum requirement that:

1. A minimum of 3 modules (60 credits) at level 6 are in the classification band and

2. The APM is no lower than 2 percentage points below that required for the higher classification.’

In operating discretion for profiling Course Assessment Boards will use academic judgement and may refer to performance in core modules; the placement component, the dissertation/project or other factors which have been published to students.

7. Student voice You can play an important part in the process of improving the quality of this course through the feedback you give. In addition to the on-going discussion with the course team throughout the year, there are a range of mechanisms for you to feedback about your experience of teaching and learning. We aim to respond to your feedback and let you know of our plans for improvement. For example in previous years we have changed the timetable in response to issues raised from feedback from students. The Students’ Union can support you in voicing your opinion, provide on-going advice and support, and encourage your involvement in all feedback opportunities. They will be requesting that you complete the National Student Survey (during semester 2 for students in their final year of study) or the UCLan Student Survey (all other students). The Students’ Union and University work closely together to ensure that the student voice is heard in all matters of student-life. We encourage students to provide constructive feedback throughout their time at university, through course reps, surveys and any other appropriate means, The Union’s Student Affairs Committee (SAC), and members of Students’ Council each have particular representative responsibilities, and are involved with decision making committees as high as the University Board. Therefore it is very important students engage with the democratic processes of the Students’ Union and elect the students they see as most able to represent them. There are Student Staff Liaison meeting held twice per year that provide an opportunity for you to make a contribution to the operation of your course through your student reps or at any type you can book an appointment with your course leader to discuss any emerging issues related to the course

7.1 Course representatives A course representative is a student who represents their fellow students’ views and opinions to the course team, school, university and students’ union. Course representatives work proactively and diplomatically to improve the academic and non-academic experiences of students. The role of a course representative is extremely beneficial to both students on your course and the university. It enables students to have ownership of their student experience and voice their opinions and share positive practice with the course team, primarily the Student Staff Liaison Committee Meetings (see below). Course representatives will be elected every year either in April or September. Alongside receiving recognition, support and respect being a course representative is a great opportunity to enhance your employability skills. If you are interested in becoming a course representative and wish to find out more about the role visit the Students’ Union website or by emailing: coursereps@uclan.ac.uk. School Presidents meanwhile are annually elected representatives who voice the opinions of students within each school. They communicate and engage with students in their school to gain feedback and work in partnership with senior management to create positive change. They are also trained to support and signpost course representatives where needed. If you wish to find out who is your School President or more about the role visit the Students’ Union website or email: coursereps@uclan.ac.uk

7.2 Student Staff Liaison Committee Meetings (SSLC)

The purpose of a SSLC meeting is to provide the opportunity for course representatives to feedback to staff about the course, the overall student experience and to inform developments which will improve future courses. These meetings are normally scheduled once per semester. Your Course Leader will facilitate the meetings using guidelines and provide a record of the meeting with any decisions and / or responses made and / or actions taken as a result of the discussions held. The meetings include discussion of items forwarded by course representatives, normally related to the following agenda items (dependent on time of year). The course team encourage student feedback in all areas and recognise that additional items for discussion may also be raised at the meeting • Update on actions completed since the last meeting • Feedback about the previous year – discussion of external examiner’s report;

outcomes of National /UCLan student surveys. • Review of enrolment / induction experience; • Course organisation and management (from each individual year group, and the

course overall); • Experience of modules - teaching, assessment, feedback; • Experience of academic support which may include e.g. Personal Development

Planning, Academic Advisor arrangements and The Card;

• Other aspects of University life relevant to student experience e.g. learning resources, IT, library;

• Any other issues raised by students or staff.

As a year cohort you can nominate students to represent you at liaison team meetings who you can provide feedback that will help us make your time on the course more enjoyable and of value.AS a course team we will endeavour to feedback to you through appropriate channels.

7.3 Complaints The University recognises that there may be occasions when you have cause for complaint about the service you have received, when this happens, the complaints procedure is intended to provide an accessible, fair and straightforward system which ensures as effective, prompt and appropriate response. Click on this link for more information Complaints Procedure .

8. Appendices

8.1 Programme Specification

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

Programme Specification

This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17.

1. Awarding Institution /Body

University of Central Lancashire.

2. Teaching Institution

University of Central Lancashire.

3. University School/Centre

School of Sport and Wellbeing

4. External Accreditation

SCUK Higher Education Endorsement Scheme.

5. Title of Final Award

BA (Hons) Sports Coaching.

6. Modes of Attendance offered

3 year Full Time & Part Time, 4 year sandwich and mixed delivery. (e-learning and block)

7. UCAS Code

CX69.

8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s)

QAA Unit 25.

9. Other external influences

Sports Coach UK. Skills Active.

10. Date of production/revision of this form

2011

11. Aims of the Programme

• To produce knowledgeable and skilled graduates in the field of Sports Coaching.

• To develop the competencies and capabilities to lead and manage effective sports coaching environments.

• To equip students with multidisciplinary skills base that can be applied in an interdisciplinary manner in a variety of local, national and international contexts.

• To provide a range of learning experiences, enabling students to become innovative, creative and adaptable graduates.

• To promote an ethos of self-appraisal and personal-development enabling the identification of on-going development needs and strategies for achievement.

• To establish and develop the skills, competencies and capabilities that can support the student’s personal and professional development.

12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods A. Knowledge and Understanding A1. Identify, explain and evaluate the scientific principles and theories that impact upon the sports coaching process. A2. Display an understanding and evaluate the role of organisations and structures that utilize and support the sports coach and the role of sports coaching and leadership in both national and international contexts A3. Display a critical appreciation of the pedagogical variables and practices that impact upon learning in a range of sports coaching contexts. A4. Develop a critical understanding of how monitoring, analysis and diagnosis of performance can be used develop an inter-disciplinary approach to the sports coaching process. Teaching and Learning Methods Lectures, seminars, workshops, practical coaching sessions led by tutors and students, practical experience within sports organisations, guest presentation and computer mediated communication (Blackboard). Assessment methods Essays, reports, presentations, multimedia presentations, practical coaching sessions, coaching reports, portfolio. B. Subject-specific skills B1. Plan, design, manage and deliver activities in a range of contexts utilizing available resources to support the sports coaching process. B2.Recognise and respond to moral, ethical, sustainable and safety issues as it relates to the sports coaching environment. B3. Critically apply a range of theoretical concepts to develop and lead a coherent inter-disciplinary approach to the sports coaching process. B4. Critically evaluate contemporary coaching contexts and apply a range of problem solving techniques independently or as part of a team Teaching and Learning Methods Lectures, practical coaching sessions, workshops, seminars, guest presenters, practical experience within sports organisations and computer mediated communication (Blackboard). Assessment methods Essays, reports, multimedia presentations, coaching reports, presentations, portfolio.

C. Thinking Skills C1. Explain and appraise information using appropriate theories, principles, paradigms and concepts. C2. Critically analyse, evaluate and interpret a wide range of evidence and data to draw conclusion. C3. Develop a critical approach to problem solve complex issues. Teaching and Learning Methods Workshops, lectures, seminars, guest presentations, practical experience within sports organisations and computer mediated communication (Blackboard). Assessment methods Mini projects, reports, coaching reports, multimedia presentations. D. Other skills relevant to employability and personal development D1. Identify and develop a range of creative skills that can be utilized across a range of contexts. D2. Implement self-determined action planning through self- appraisal and reflection on practice. D3.Independently plan and produce sustained intellectual work synthesising knowledge, concepts and theories from various sources. D4. Develop advanced skills and competencies that can be applied in work based environments to make an effective contribution in appropriate sport, education or leisure contexts. Teaching and Learning Methods Embedded across a range of modules and the professional practice strand. Delivered through workshops, practical activities and seminars. Assessment methods Portfolios, presentations and practical assessment activities.

13. Programme Structures* 14. Awards and

Credits* Level Module Code

Module Title Credit rating

Level 6 TL3144 TL3071 TL3143 XS3910 TL3104 TL3138 XS3900 TL3102 TL3154 TL3134 TL3147 TL3073 TL3072 TL3145 PS3030 TL3114 TL3115

Coaching Performance & Development (COMP) Coaching in the Community (COMP) Professional Academic Development & Research Skills III ( COMP) Choose one ( Comp) Research Project 1 Consultancy Project Enterprise for Sport, Tourism and The Outdoors Research Project 2 Dissertation Strength & Conditioning for Sport (O) Coaching Practice and Reflection (O) Performance Analysis for High Performance Sport (O) Coaching Process for Specific Populations (O) Community Sport Development (O) Elite Coaching Practice (O) Theory & Practice in Sport Psychology (O) Industry Based Experience( O) I.Teach

20 20 20 20 20 20 20 40 40 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20

BA (Hons) Sports Coaching. Requires 360 credits including a minimum of 220 at Level 5 and 100 at level 6

Level 6 TL3101

Internship ( O)

120 notion

al

BA (Hons) Sports Coaching (Sandwich) Requires 360 credits including a minimum of 220 at Level 5, 100 at level 6 and completion of TL3101

Level 5 TL2129 TL2133 TL2132 TL2103 TL2105 XS2500 TL2131 TL2026 PS2900 TL2072 TL2110 AL****

Professional Academic Development & Research Skills II ( Comp) The Reflective Coach (COMP) Coaching Toolkit (COMP) The Right To Play (O) Sport and International Development(O) Essentials of Sports Training and Conditioning (O) Sports Development in Action (O) Performance Analysis for Sport (O) Sport Psychology (O) Talent Pathways (O) Work and Learn (O) Languages (O)

20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20

HE Diploma Sports Coaching. Requires 240 credits including a minimum of 100 at Level 5 or above.

Level 4 TL1094 TL1097 TL1099 TL1034 TL1035 TL1162 TL1039 XS1106 TL1017 AL****

Professional Academic Development & Research Skills I ( Comp) Coaching Pedagogy (Comp) Principles and Practice of Sport Coaching (Comp) Sport & Society ( Comp) The Sporting Infrastructure ( Comp) The Use of Technology for the Coaching Process (O) Club and Volunteer Development (O) Introduction to Gym Instruction(O) Event Management & Planning (O) Languages (O) Exceptionally, students may take up to one 20 credit option at Stage 1 and up to one 20 credit option at Stage 2 from the School’s module catalogue and/or a module from the UCLan Advantage Curriculum Pathway (i.e. Language, Futures, Volunteering modules) provided that the option contributes to the learning outcomes of the programme. Permission of the Course Leader is required.

20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20

HE Certificate Sports Coaching. Requires 120 credits

15. Personal Development Planning Certain modules within the programme relate to personal development planning. These are Professional Academic Development & Research Skills I and Professional Academic Development and Research Skills II. Also, the University offers the students an Academic Advisor system to monitor the student’s progress. Students will also be given the opportunity, and encouraged to engage in vocationally relevant qualifications. Work-based elements are embedded throughout a range of modules, which allow the student to reflect on their vocational development. 16. Admissions criteria Successful applicants must possess in the UCAS tariff which must include 280 points from at least 2 A2 subjects or equivalent and 5 GCSE grades at C and above including English and Mathematics. Non-standard applications are considered on an individual basis and applicants may be interviewed. Students where English is

not the first language need to demonstrate their ability in the English language through obtaining an IELTS score of 6.0 or above or equivalent. 17. Key sources of information about the programme

• University website (www.uclan.ac.uk) • Factsheet. • University Prospectus • UCLanSport applicant days and Open days

18. Curriculum Skills Map Programme Learning Outcomes

Level Module Code Module Title

Comp (C) or Option (O)

Knowledge and understanding Subject-specific Skills Thinking Skills

Other skills relevant to employability and

personal development

A1 A2 A3 A4 B1 B2 B3 B4 C1 C2 C3 D1 D2 D3 D4

TL3071 Coaching in the Community C

LEVE

L 6

TL3144 Coaching Performance and Development C XS3910 TL3104 TL3138 XS3900 TL3102

Research Project (20) Consultancy Project Enterprise for SSTO Research Project (40) Dissertation C

TL3143 Professional Academic Development & Research Skills III C

TL3147 Performance Analysis for High Performance Sport O

TL3154 Strength and Conditioning for Sport O TL3073 Coaching for Specific Populations O TL3072 Community Sport Development O TL3145 Elite Coaching Practice O PS3030 Theory & Practice in Sport Psychology O TL3114 Industry Based Experience O TL3134 Coaching Practice and Reflection O

TL3115 I.Teach O

LEVE

L 6

TL3101

Internship O

LEVE

L 5

TL2129 Professional Academic Development & Research Skills II C

TL2133 The Reflective Coach C TL2132 Coaching Toolkit C PS2900 Sport Psychology O TL2026 Performance Analysis for Sport O XS2500 Essentials of Sport Training and Conditioning O

TL2105 Sport and International Development O TL2131 Sports Development in Action O TL2103 The Right To Play O TL2072 Talent Pathways O

TL2110 Work and Learn O AL***** Languages O

LEVE

L 4

TL1097 Coaching Pedagogy C

TL1099 Principles and Practices of Sports Coaching C

TL1035 Sporting Infrastructure C TL1034 Sport & Society C

Professional Academic Development & Research Skills I C

TL1162 The Use of Technology for the Coaching Process O

TL1039 Club and Volunteer Development O XS1106 Introduction to Gym Instruction O

TL1017 Event Management and Planning O AL***** Languages O

Your Tuition Fees include: • Scheduled course tuition, academic, technical and administrative support, use of

course equipment and facilities. • Course related induction activities. • Course assessment and awards. • Access to the university’s library and online resources, including on-campus wifi,

networked and remote access to the university’s virtual learning environment, • Use of the university’s estate and resources for scheduled activities and learning

support • Dissertation, project and/or thesis printing and binding where the submission of

printed and bound documents is a requirement for assessment of the module. • Use of the university’s technical equipment and materials identified by the course

teaching team as essential for the completion of the course. • Items identified under your course name in Table One below:

Table One Course

Year one Year two Year three

BA (Hons) Sports Studies, Business Management and the Outdoors

Frontier Education activity

BA (Hons) Outdoor Leadership and Adventure Coaching

Frontier Education activity First Aid 2 star and FRST or 3 star

BCU level 1 Coach course SPA Mountain leaders course

BA (Hons) Sports Business Management (Top up) BA (Hons) Sports Studies (Top up) BA (Hons) Sports Coaching and Development (Top up) BA (Hons) Sports Coaching (Top up)

Welcome period activity –Frontier Education

BA (hons) Sports Business Management

Welcome period activity – Frontier Education

Visit such as a trip to Manchester City or United FC CIMPSA membership CIMSPA resources Essential Leisure Forum

BA (Hons) Sports Studies

Welcome period activity –Frontier Education Trip (eg) Manchester football museum. Welcome period activity – basic teacher’s qualification AfPE membership

BA (Hons) Sports Coaching and Development BA (Hons) Sports Coaching

Welcome period activity –Frontier Education Trip (e.g.) St George’s Park (FA) . Welcome period activity – basic teacher’s qualification Employability essentials: -equity in your coaching -safeguarding and protecting children -working with disabled performers Course kit

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

Miscellaneous consumables essential for the core competency skills determined by the professional body

Miscellaneous consumables essential for the core competency skills determined by the professional body

Miscellaneous consumables essential for the core competency skills determined by the professional body

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

Frontier Education activity Governing body student membership fee Massage qualification registration SMA level

Consumables identified by course team for learning of essential skills

Consumables identified by course team for learning of essential skills

4 or equivalent determined by course team Consumables identified by course team for learning of essential skills

BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Physiology (top up)

Lab coat Protective glasses First aid course Frontier Education activity Course kit

BSc (Hons) Srength and Conditioning

Lab coat Protective glasses First aid course Frontier Education activity Course kit

BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Exercise Sciences BSc (Hons) Sports Science

Lab coat Protective glasses First aid course Frontier Education activity Course kit

First aid course First aid course

Additional optional opportunities listed in Table Two may be offered on your course. The optional and extra costs listed in Table Two are not included within your Tuition Fees. Table Two: Course title

Optional costs: NOT included in tuition fees

Estimated costs

BA (Hons) Outdoor Leadership and Adventure Coaching

OSSM in year 3 (50 % subsidy for volunteers)

£30-60 Total = £30-60

BA (Hons) Sports Business Management (Top up) BA (Hons) Sports Studies (Top up) BA (Hons) Sports Coaching (Top up)

International experience trip (destination may vary)– e.g. previously students have visited Paris

£300 Total = £300

BA (hons) Sports Business Management

International experience trip – e.g. previously options included (destinations may vary): year 2 students have visited Zambia Year 3 students have visited Paris Year 3 students have visited Murcia

£700 £300 £300. Total = £1,300

BA (hons) Sports Studies

International experience trip – e.g. previously options included (destinations may vary): year 2 students have visited Zambia Year 3 students have visited Paris

£700 £300 Total = £1,000

BA (Hons) Sports Coaching and Development BA (Hons) Sports Coaching

Employability essentials: - Level 1 (50% subsidy for those

who volunteer)

£66 -122 Total £66-122

Additional optional costs may be incurred by some students. These optional extra costs are NOT included within the Tuition Fees. Optional items – all courses Estimated costs Travel to course related work placements, work experience, voluntary work, or site visits (for example costs of petrol, business level motor insurance cover, taxis, train fares, bus fares etc.).

Variable depending on the distance travelled and the method of transport chosen.

Library fines & charges Avoid these by returning on time or renewing books!

On time £0.00 0-8 days overdue £0.10-0.50 per day 9+ days overdue £0.50-£1.00 per day 40+ days replacement cost and administrative charges/account suspension

Costs of obtaining medical or other evidence to support applications for extenuating circumstance applications relating to assessments.

For example a medical certificate may cost from £10.

Fees for arranging and invigilating course examination(s) off campus are payable by the student (where permitted by course regulations and approved by course leaders)

£300

Printing of electronic books, journals etc.

Variable, but recommended academic text books often cost between £15-80 per copy, although some cost outside of this range.

Printing of reports, course materials and other course documents, which have been supplied or are available electronically or in hard copy in the library.

Estimated £0.10 per copy sheet

Living costs: These are not included in tuition fees. You will need to budget for these separately. Below is an indication of some typical living costs, but everyone is different and you are strongly advised to plan your own budget.

Typical items Estimated weekly costs lower range

Estimated weekly costs higher range

Accommodation: University Halls of Residence based on a 42 week contract. Private Halls of Residence (Living at home may reduce your accommodation costs)

£79.03 £70 (£0)

£107.83 £110

Food £20 £30 Internet connection (free wifi on campus, in university halls of residence and in some private accommodation)

£0 £12

Toiletries/Laundry £5 £15 Gas/electricity/water (included within university halls of residence costs and some private accommodation – check your contract)

£0 £20

Printing, copying, stationery. £2.50 £10 Travel expenses (vary by travel method & distance - on foot/bicycle, bus, train or car. If using bus or train check travel card / season ticket rates for savings). University halls of residence and a good selection of private accommodation are available either on campus or a short walk from campus.

£0 £40

Mobile phone or landline £2.50 £10 Books £5 £10 Leisure £5 £25 Total per week £110 £282 Total for 42 weeks (typical halls of residence contract)

£4,620 £11,844

Total for 52 weeks £5,720 £14,664 You may also need to budget for ‘one off’ or irregular costs Typical items Notes Bedding From £20 Clothes Costs vary depending on your needs TV licence £145.50 per year Insurances Varies depending on your needs Computer/laptop/telephone Varies depending on model and whether new or second

hand Furniture, crockery etc. Furnished accommodation may include all your needs.

Check what is included.