Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Bachelor of Arts with Honours (Fnd) - BAHF

Alternative Exit

Alternative Exit

Programme Offerings

Full-Time

F2F-JMU-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

The programme aims to develop individuals with a critical understanding of Physical Education, through theoretical, practical and work based learning experiences and will: Develop students' knowledge, skills and understanding of Physical Education and pedagogy and your ability to apply them in a variety of educational contexts; Build upon students' existing academic skills in order to facilitate your development as a critically reflective, autonomous, lifelong learner; Facilitate students' development of employability and high-level transferable skills and attributes in order to prepare you to be a confident, effective educational practitioner; Facilitate students' creative and critical enquiry in associated areas of study in Physical Education; Enhance students' appreciation of the importance and influence of Physical Education in lifelong participation in physical activity and sport; Encourage students to engage with the development of employability skills.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of teaching and learning concepts through, of and about, a range of physical activities and related theory.
2.
Understand how leadership, management and enterprise can be developed in a Physical Education community environment
3.
Critically reflect on the development of personal and professional skills in a Physical Education context.
4.
Understand how advanced pedagogical concepts can be utilised in school or community settings.
5.
A knowledge and understanding of the function and purposes of educational and sporting structures at a local, national and global level.
6.
Demonstrate competence in Information & Communication Technology skills and be able to use this within a variety of settings
7.
Gather, understand and critically evaluate primary and secondary evidence to support and develop theoretical and conceptual perspectives
8.
Evaluate the National Curriculum for PE and sport programmes/initiatives for young people.
9.
Evaluate and appropriately apply relevant theories and concepts that enable an understanding of the development of Physical Education in a social and cultural context.
10.
Evaluate a range of leadership and personal development strategies based on management of themselves and groups.
11.
Demonstrate a rational, imaginative and logical approach towards the skill of thinking through solutions to challenges of understanding the development of PE and youth sport.
12.
Appreciate the social, psychological, physiological, historical and philosophical influences of the development on young people through Physical Education.
13.
Identify the importance of partnerships and networking in Physical Education
14.
Assist in the organisation and delivery of appropriate Physical Education activities and programmes, working with small groups under supervision
15.
Identify how policies influence practice in Physical Education.
16.
Develop a competence in a chosen specialism (for example: Primary Physical Education or 14 - 19 Physical Education) and support this knowledge in a practical way.
17.
Identify and critically appraise the range of employment and career pathways that are available within the area of Physical Education and the community.
18.
Develop practical and transferable skills which will facilitate interaction and co-operation with a range of people and provide leadership in a range of practical activities
19.
Develop an ability to effectively co-ordinate and manage a variety and range of inputs to a successful Physical Education programme.
20.
Demonstrate the use of a range of key skills in a variety of contexts.
21.
Evaluate own and others' performance through appraisal and reflection.
22.
Work effectively and creatively as a member of a team to achieve agreed objectives.
23.
Understand the importance of inclusive Physical Education in establishing lifelong health related activity and personal development.
24.
Consider and solve problems effectively and efficiently.
25.
Work independently, co-operatively and critically using planning and time management skills.
26.
Demonstrate effective communication to audiences in written, graphical, technological and verbal forms.
27.
Show an awareness of contemporary community issues related to Physical Education
28.
Appreciate the inclusive pedagogical approaches within Physical Education
29.
Show an awareness of research skills related to analysis and improvement of the performer in physical activities.
30.
Appreciate the work-based environment related to the Physical Education community.
31.
Appreciate the multi-disciplinary aspects related to PE through a range of options.
32.
Appreciate research methodology in current issues within Physical Education.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

The acquisition of the learning outcomes will be gained through a range of teaching and learning approaches that will be used depending on the nature of the subject matter, the student learning experience and the level of study. All students receive initial generic and module specific guidance and specialist induction on the identification and use of multimedia materials in the library and alternative local and non-local sources. Students will be taught in a range of different sized groups depending upon the nature of the activity. A range of methods will be employed to help students to develop knowledge and skills which will be progressively developed through the programme. Group work is encouraged through task based activities and discussions. Physical Education practicals will cover a range of activities and will support the students in developing their own skills, competencies and abilities within each practical activity and teaching. This knowledge will be supplemented by more theoretically focused learning to ensure a rounded and comprehensive understanding of the subjects studied. At levels 4 and 5 the focus is on developing key transferable skills supported by students' Personal Development Planning modules. Effective communication is assessed through all areas of learners work. Students are encouraged to identify their strengths and weaknesses through PDP and set appropriate goals and strategies for achievement. At level six assessment of the attainment of transferable skills is undertaken both explicitly within the assessment criteria of relevant modules (ECIS) and implicitly through the successful completion of the Dissertation. Work Related Learning (WRL) will be used to bring real life experiences into the curriculum and this will allow students a chance to either work with outside agencies in the community or schools or to work with real problems and case studies. Work Based Learning (WBL) forms an integral part of the programme and offers students the chance to engage in a placement of their choice and start to create their own connections and networks. Option choices enable students to start to design their own curriculum and match their employment needs and desires with their university study. Through Peer learning Groups (PLG),Personal Development Planning (PDP) , WBL and dissertation, students get a chance to plan own goals and actions and become pro-active in moving themselves towards their future career. Tutorial support is given on all modules through a variety of processes and support is also offered through the personal tutor system. Deadlines across the modules on the programme are monitored carefully to minimise bunching and promote effective time management. Formal assessment of knowledge and understanding is through seen and unseen examinations, assessed coursework (such as essays, reports, and portfolios) and individual and group presentations. Projects are based in the main on individual research. Assessment guidance is provided at modular level. Criteria for assessment accompany individual assignments. Indicative and essential sources accompany course outlines. Oral and written feedback will be given to help students to appraise their own performance and development and personal tutor groups will be used as a peer support mechanism and a place to practice.

Opportunities for work related learning

Here at LJMU we feel it is vitally important to enable students to gain as broad a range of employment related skills as possible. To that end, we ensure that work related learning (sometimes known as work placement) is an integral part of the course. WRL not only provides an opportunity to gain first hand experience, it also provides students with valuable contacts and information regarding possible employment upon graduation. Work related learning is an integral part of the programme at Level 4 & 5 and 6. The student experience comprises of: Level 4: 4301SSLN: Personal and Professional Development (1). Level 5: 5301SSLN:Personal and Professional Development (2). Level 6: The 'Make it Happen' modules (6301SSLN and 6309SSLN) are 'project based' modules that are linked to WRL, though is not necessarily a placement. However, the students will learn valuable employability skills in their chosen organisational type. Within the Research Module 6303SSLN: Research Project, an 8000-9000 word dissertation on issues related to physical education and sport, there will be opportunities for students to collect data from the 'work place' for example: schools and the community. The Faculty Work Related Unit's main focus includes arranging and supporting all of the Faculty's student work placements within business and school and ensuring that the requirements for students are met. The programme team and in particular the WRL co-ordinator for the programme works closely with the Faculty team in terms of placing and supporting students. All administration is successfully managed in the Work Related Learning Unit which provides support for all work related learning activity in the Faculty. The Employability Co-ordinator for the Programme liaises with the Work Related Learning Unit at key time throughout the year.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

At level 5 students select one option module from a choice of two. Students select one option modules at level 6 (also from two). They may choose the option that progresses from level 5, though they can also choose a different option, thus allowing the freedom of choice. Students will … For more content click the Read More button below.

Structure

Entry Requirements

A levels

Alternative qualifications considered

BTECs

International Baccalaureate

Other international requirements

HECoS Code(s)

(CAH03-02) sport and exercise sciences