Module Details

Module Code: PLAC8013
Title: Sport & Exercise Placement
Long Title: Sport & Exercise Placement
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2019/20 ( January 2020 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 20
Field of Study: 0111 - Placement
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: Students undertake a relevant work placement for the duration on an academic semester. The module is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to practically apply knowledge and skills acquired in their undergraduate studies to date. The aim of the placement is (i) to introduce the learner to a structured employment setting in a relevant work sector, and (ii) to foster an understanding of the organisation, its culture, procedures and technologies. The placement experience will be supported by a member of the Sport & Exercise Management 'Programme Team' in conjunction with a Workplace Mentor.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply relevant knowledge,skills and competencies acquired in programme studies to date to the analysis and solution of workplace problems.
LO2 Communicate in a professional manner within the workplace and when representing the workplace, both online and offline.
LO3 Display initiative in the positive contribution to team based tasks in addition to.the completion of their own assigned work.
LO4 Evaluate the achievement of personal and professional learning goals set prior to placement, both during and at the end of the placement experience.
LO5 Reflect upon and analyse the learning experiences attained during the placement experience.
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).
12043 SPRT7025 Professional Development
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.
No incompatible modules listed
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.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
The Enterprise and Culture
Business processes, quality assurance systems, health and safety practices, IT systems and organisational culture
Communication
Management and communication processes within the enterprise, meetings, presentations, project planning and online communication.
Problem Solving
Analysis of workplace related problems and suggested appropriate solutions
Teamwork
Function in work based teams, conflict prevention, resolution and leadership
Application of Learning to the Workplace
Application of knowledge, skills and competencies acquired at CIT to the workplace setting
Reflective Learning
Portfolio with reflective journal, logbook, key learning experiences and reflection on level 8 options
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Formal Performance Report from Workplace Mentor. Formative feedback will be provided by the Workplace Mentor throughout the Placement experience.
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Evaluation will be conducted over 2 Placement Visits from an assigned Programme Team Supervisor. The 1st Visit will be conducted via Skype in the early stages of the Placement experience (Weeks 1-5) while the 2nd Visit will take place in the latter half of this Placement experience in conjunction with the Workplace Mentor.
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
Portfolio of work completed along with a reflection on the learning achieved throughout the placement. Weekly logs to be signed by Workplace Mentor. Formative feedback will be provided throughout the Placement experience via Skype and other online communication platforms (e.g. Canvas, Email, etc.).
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.

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
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Mentorship and guidance for student on Placement Every Week 0.33 0.330000013113022
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Work experience, study and assessment preparation Every Week 27.67 27.6700000762939
Total Hours 28.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 28.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.33
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Mentorship and guidance for student on Placement Every Week 0.33 0.330000013113022
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Work experience, study and assessment preparation Every Week 27.67 27.6700000762939
Total Hours 28.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 28.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.33
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Sweitzer, H.F. & King, M.A.. (2019), The Successful Internship, 5th. Cengage Publishing, MA, [ISBN: 9781305966826].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Sheridan, I. & Linehan, M.. (2011), Work Placement in Third Level Programmes, 1st. CIT Press, [ISBN: 9781906953072].
  • Cottrell, S.. (2015), Skills for Success, 3rd. MacMillan Education, UK, [ISBN: 9781137426529].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Dept. of Sport, Leisure & Childhood Studies, Cork Institute of Technology. SLCS Dept. Placement Handbook.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BSPRT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Sport & Exercise Management 6 Group Elective 1