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PERS30080

Academic Year 2025/2026

Applied Practice in Sport Sci (PERS30080)

Subject:
Performance Science
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Public Hlth, Phys & Sports Sci
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Mr Brian Spring
Credit Split by Trimester:
Autumn 5
Spring 5
Trimester:
2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
Yes
Module Type:
Professional/Work Placement Module
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

The aim of this module is to provide students with practical work placement experience in sport, health and exercise science settings. It is designed to encourage students to take greater responsibility for planning, implementing, and evaluating their own learning. During the placement, students will engage in a minimum of 140 hours of hands-on experience, applying theoretical knowledge to real-world situations and developing key professional skills. This experience will enhance their understanding of the industry and support their career development in sport, health, and exercise sciences.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

1. Apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills to real-world scenarios in sport, health and exercise science environments.
2. Demonstrate effective communication skills with a range of stakeholders
3. Collaborate effectively and respectfully within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to shared goals.
4. Engage in reflective practice to critically evaluate personal performance, identify areas for improvement, and set actionable goals for continued development.
5. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and professional standards of members of the multidisciplinary team within sport, health and exercise science settings.
6. Apply ethical behaviour in a culturally sensitive manner

Indicative Module Content:

CV Writing
Interview Skills
Optimising your placement
Dignity & Respect
First Aid

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

90
Lectures

20
Placement/Work Experience

140
Total

250

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Applied Practise in Sport Science

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
PERS20010 - Adv. Strength & Conditioning, PERS20190 - Testing Human Performance


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Reflective Assignment: Placement evaluation report Week 12 Spring Pass/Fail Grade Scale No
60
 Yes
Practical Skills Assessment: Placement assessment form Week 12 Spring Pass/Fail Grade Scale No
40
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
Repeat (CFP) Within Three Semesters
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Practical Offering 50 Week(s) - 1, 4, 7, 10 Mon 14:00 - 15:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Practical Offering 50 Week(s) - 20, 23, 26, 31 Wed 15:00 - 16:50
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