Course Catalogue

LJMU Partner Taught

This module allows students to experience, observe, contribute, and apply professional principles within a work-based learning community environment.

Outline Syllabus:Development of academic skills Goal setting Leadership and management through the workplace Reflective processes Work-Based Placement (approx. 15 days) (choose between WB placement and international WBL) Organisational Awareness Safeguarding and Child Protection Self-awareness

Additional Information:This module is delivered in semester 1. This module aims to provide an opportunity for the student to apply and develop the theoretical and practical underpinnings already explored in the taught program. Students will have the opportunity to complete observational and hands-on activities under the supervision of a teacher in a school or community sport setting. For example, mentor profiling has been introduced, where students have the opportunity to meet with a mentor working in school settings to discuss their career, ask questions about their experiences and gain insights in to the day to day practices of school-based physical education. A peer-mentor system is also established where students in upper-years and recent graduates provide peer-support for students focused on making the most of their work based learning and future career planning. The student will evaluate their core competencies in the domain of physical education using and implementing reflective practice concepts. Placement will take place off-site at various placement locations. Portobello Institute assist students in sourcing appropriate placement and where possible accommodate geographical location preference. Placement will take place outside of typical class times. Students are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to and from placement sites.