Module Details

Module Code: PLAC8018
Title: Placement: Coaching/Pedagogy
Long Title: Placement: Coaching/Pedagogy
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2020/21 ( January 2021 )
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 MTU supervisor in conjunction with a workplace mentor. Placement settings may include roles in: (i) National Governing Bodies (NGBs) for sport, (ii) post primary school PE Departments in a support capacity, (iii) the fitness industry, (iv) HEI's as a research assistant, (v) adapted physical activity settings, (vi) the corporate wellness domain.
 
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 in the planning, implementation and evaluation of tasks.
LO2 Communicate in a professional manner within the workplace and when representing the workplace, both online and offline.
LO3 Display initiative, organisation and positive contributions to both individual and team based workplace tasks.
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).
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
Preparation for Placement
At commencement of the placement a Memorandum of Understanding will be signed by workplace mentor and student. This will outline roles and responsibilities of all participants in the placement process. An initial pre-placement online meeting will also be conducted with the MTU supervisor, workplace mentor and student at the commencement of the placement to ensure the tasks identified are appropriate for the knowledge, skills and competencies of an undergraduate student.
Planning
Effective planning of tasks identified by the workplace. These may include practical tasks such as the delivery of sports coaching sessions or assisting the delivery of school based physical education classes. Tasks may also include theoretical, desk based activities such as data inputting and analysis or reviewing best practice relating to topics.
Implementation & Delivery
Application of knowledge, skills and competencies acquired at MTU to the workplace setting. In a school based setting, this may involve support-teaching and/or co-teaching under the supervision of a qualified PE teacher. In coaching and fitness industry positions it may involve assisting in the delivery of sessions/ classes to athletes/ client groups under the supervision of the work place mentor. For other positions it may involve the completion of a multitude of suitable theoretical/ desk based tasks with the guidance of the workplace mentor. At different stages the student may be asked to work in independent self directed learning environments or within team environments.
Reflective Learning
Development of a reflective practitioner. Completion of a portfolio with reflective journal relating to work placement tasks and the associated key learning experiences. Reflection of how the work placement experience informs future career plans and goals. To assist this reflective process a 'Community of Practice' of students in similar placement settings will be coordinated by the MTU supervisor using e.g. Canvas online platform to support and guide this learning process.
Communication
Management and communication processes within the enterprise, meetings, presentations, project planning and online communication. Effective communication with staff, clients, and/or students as appropriate to the work placement setting.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Placement visit 1. The supervisor will observe the students performing work related tasks in their placement centre. Following these observations placement supervisors will provide feedback and mentoring support to assist student professional development.
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Placement visit 2. The supervisor will observe the students performing work related tasks in their placement centre. Following these observations placement supervisors will provide feedback and mentoring support to assist student professional development
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
Portfolio of work completed along with reflections on the learning achieved throughout the placement. Bi weekly meetings to be conducted and logs to be signed by Workplace Mentor. Community of practice groups with students in similar placement settings s coordinated by MTU supervisor using e.g. Canvas to support reflections from the placement experience.
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
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Mentoring and guidance for student on Placement Every Week 0.33 0.330000013113022
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Completion of work experience related tasks and reflective practice logbook. 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
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Completion of work experience related tasks and reflective practice logbook. Every Week 27.67 27.6700000762939
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Mentoring and guidance for student on Placement Every Week 0.33 0.330000013113022
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 Edition. Cengage Publishing, Boston, MA., [ISBN: 9781305966826].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Cottrell, S.. (2015), Skills for Success, 3rd Edition. Red Globe Press, London, UK, [ISBN: 9781137426529].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Report, Sheridan, I. & Linehan, M.. (2011), Work Placement in Third Level Programmes, CIT Press, Cork, Ireland..
  • Manual, Dept. of Sport, Leisure & Childhood Studies, MTU. SLCS Dept. Placement Handbook.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BCSSP_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Coaching Science and Sports Pedagogy 7 Group Elective 1