Module Details

Module Code: SPRT7025
Title: Professional Development
Long Title: Professional Development
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 8130 - Sports and Recreation
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is designed to assist students with preparation for placement. Particular emphasis will be on inter-and intra-personal communication and awareness of personal strengths and weaknesses.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Source a suitable placement in an area of choice.
LO2 Set personal and professional learning goals to be achieved during placement.
LO3 Identify personal strengths and weaknesses with regard to optimising career pathways.
LO4 Compare and contrast different interview techniques and discuss their relevance to various job descriptions.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
None
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
None
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
None
 
Indicative Content
Preparation for placement
Guidelines for placement. Understanding the work environment. Setting personal and professional learning goals. Identifying personal strengths and weaknesses. Reviewing possible placement opportunitites and application for placement. Post placement appraisals.
Communications
C.V, cover letter, ePortfolios, application forms. Interview techniques. Simulated job interview and self appraisal. Career orientation inventories. Interpersonal communication and intrapersonal awareness. Competencies and transferable skills. Conflict resolution.
Placement paperwork
Placement Learning agreement form. Documenting reflective practice. Writing a reflective Journal.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Curriculum Vitae (Video and Hardcopy) and Cover letter for placement. Career Orientations Inventory documentation.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 60
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Portfolio containing learning agreement for placement, letter of introduction to employer, placement goals and job specification.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Preparation for Placement Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Practical skills Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent research and study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Preparation for Placement Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Practical skills Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent research and study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Dr. Irene Sheridan and Dr. Margaret Linehan. (2011), Work Placement in Third-Level Programmes, CIT Press, [ISBN: 978190695307].
  • Stella Cottrell. (2010), Skills for Success, Second Ed. Palgrave MacMillan, Basingstoke, [ISBN: 9780230250185].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Department of Sport, Leisure and Childhood Studies. Recreation and Leisure Work placement Guidelines..
Other Resources
  • Website, Graduate Jobs and Careers Advice,
    http://www.gradireland.com
  • Website, Job Search and Career Advice,
    http://www.irishjobs.ie
  • Information Booklets, Careers and Counselling Service, CIT. Interview Preparation Guide, Assessment Centres Guide,Job applications Guide, Cork, Cork Institute of Technology.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BSPRT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Sport & Exercise Management 5 Mandatory
CR_BRECL_7 Bachelor of Business in Recreation and Leisure Management 5 Mandatory
CR_BCSSP_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Coaching Science and Sports Pedagogy 6 Mandatory