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Postgraduate Programme Specification

PgCert Physical Education and Sport for Young People

Academic Year 2022/23

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Programme Title PgCert Physical Education and Sport for Young People Final Award
(exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes)
Postgraduate Certificate
Programme Code PED-PC-YP UCAS Code HECoS Code 100096 - Sports development - 100

ATAS Clearance Required

No

Health Check Required

No

Portfolio Required

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Interview Required

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Mode of Study Full Time
Type of Programme Postgraduate Length of Programme Full Time - 1 Academic Year
Total Credits for Programme 180
Exit Awards available No

Institute Information

Teaching Institution

St. Mary's University College

School/Department

St. Mary's University College

Quality Code
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code

Higher Education Credit Framework for England
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code/higher-education-credit-framework-for-england

Level 7

Subject Benchmark Statements
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements

The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/quality-code/qualifications-frameworks.pdf

N/A

Accreditations (PSRB)

No accreditations (PSRB) found.

Regulation Information

Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations
(Please see General Regulations)

N/A

Programme Specific Regulations

Students with protected characteristics

N/A

Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations

(Please see General Regulations)

No

Educational Aims Of Programme

The Masters Level programme aims to develop and enhance in students the following academic and professional skills:
- To critically engage students in the pursuit of meeting the needs of children and young people through PE and sport in NI while reflecting on their own professional development for employability and career enhancement;
- To promote in our students the professionalism, knowledge, understanding, leadership and pedagogical skills indispensable for the achievement of the best practice in the service of children and young people through PE and sport;
- To empower students to reflect on and critically analyse, using a range of applied scientific approaches, rapidly emerging challenges to contemporary society, education and community sport, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to children and young people, and evolve new strategies to overcome these challenges;
- To utilise their advanced knowledge and understanding of working with and for children and young people in PE and sport to deal with complex issues systematically and creatively, identify and overcome barriers, and solve problems and communicate their conclusions clearly;
- To develop originality in the application of knowledge together with a practical understanding/application of applied scientific methods and research skills necessary to create and interpret knowledge in PE and sport for young people;
- To support a culture of self-reflective study, critical inquiry and scholarship through workshops, practical classes and lectures to enhance preparation, planning and practical skills;
- To educate participants in knowledge transfer strategies and enhance their awareness of networks for disseminating new knowledge;
- To further develop their key and vocational relevant skills and independent learning ability required for continuing professional and personal development through professional practice in working in PE and sport for young people;
- To enhance skills in gathering and providing evidence, the application of appropriate scientific methodologies for analysis, and engaging in the submission of evidence and analytical review in a supportive and critical framework of their work in leading change;
- To seek opportunities to achieve greater recognition of their work in PE and sport for young people in the form of publications, leading innovation and change among practitioners in their work setting and advanced qualifications at Masters level.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & Understanding

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Demonstrate critical understanding and systematic knowledge of the theoretical disciplines associated with the study of Physical Education and Sport with Young people

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Acquired via lectures, seminars, e-learning and/or independent study, utilising research skills and knowledge.

Methods of Assessment

A combination of activities including reflective journals, reports, essays, presentations and case studies.

Display a critical understanding of pedagogical techniques, theories and methodologies applicable to their own working practices

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Acquired via lectures, seminars, e-learning and/or independent study, utilising research skills and knowledge and developed in their own working practice.

Methods of Assessment

A combination of activities including reflective journals, reports, training packs and peer CPD, presentations and case studies.

Show critical understanding and autonomy as a learner with the ability to undertake evidence-based research in Physical Education and Sport

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Acquired via lectures, seminars, e-learning and/or independent study, utilising research skills and knowledge.

Methods of Assessment

A combination of activities including research proposal, reflective journals, reports, training packs.

Develop, understand and apply advanced theory in practical projects, to collaborate with networks of industry to enhance professional prospects

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Acquired via lectures, seminars, e-learning and/or independent study, utilising research skills and knowledge, and developed in their own working practice

Methods of Assessment

A combination of activities including research proposal, reports, training packs and peer CPD.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of psychologic, social and philosophical approaches to critically evaluate the implications of contemporary issues in Physical Education and Sport for young people

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Acquired via lectures, seminars, e-learning and/or independent study, utilising research skills and knowledge.

Methods of Assessment

A combination of activities including research proposal, reflective journals, reports, essays, presentations and case studies.

Critically appraise and challenge their awareness and ability to manage the implications of ethical dilemmas in research and work settings, while working pro-actively to formulate solutions to ethical issues in research and work-based settings;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Acquired via lectures, seminars, e-learning and/or independent study, utilising research skills and knowledge, and developed in their own working practice.

Methods of Assessment

A combination of activities including reflective journals, reports, essays and case studies.

Learning Outcomes: Cognitive Skills

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Critically evaluate complex theoretical and research areas of knowledge

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Critically evaluate complex theoretical and research areas of knowledge

Methods of Assessment

A combination of activities including research proposal, reflective journals, reports, essays, presentations and case studies.

Critically analyse and appreciate different perspectives, values and strategies of applied practitioners in the field and synthesise these with theory to deal with complex issues systematically and creatively and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Critically analyse and appreciate different perspectives, values and strategies of applied practitioners in the field and synthesise these with theory to deal with complex issues systematically and creatively and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences

Methods of Assessment

Critically analyse and appreciate different perspectives, values and strategies of applied practitioners in the field and synthesise these with theory to deal with complex issues systematically and creatively and communicate
their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences

Demonstrate self-direction and originality in identifying needs, formulating solutions and evaluating strategies within the context of applied sport science;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Acquired via lectures, seminars, e-learning and/or independent study and developed in their own working practice.

Methods of Assessment

Acquired via lectures, seminars, e-learning and/or independent study and developed in their own working practice.

Demonstrate conceptual understanding and the ability to critically evaluate research

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Acquired via e-learning and/or independent study, utilising research skills and knowledge.

Methods of Assessment

A combination of activities including research proposal, essays, presentations and case studies.

Design, implement and evaluate a personal research project in a contemporary area of Physical Education or sport science, demonstrating critical analysis of the research process, appropriate research methods and the analysis, interpretation and dissemination of data

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Design, implement and evaluate a personal research project in a contemporary area of Physical Education or sport science, demonstrating critical analysis of the research process, appropriate research methods and the analysis, interpretation and dissemination of data

Methods of Assessment

Design, implement and evaluate a personal research project in a contemporary area of Physical Education or sport science, demonstrating critical analysis of the research process, appropriate research methods and the analysis, interpretation and dissemination of data

Demonstrate the ability to critically engage in reflective practice and show initiative and originality in problem solving

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Acquired via lectures, seminars, e-learning and/or independent study and developed in their own working
practice.

Methods of Assessment

A combination of activities including research proposal and presentations.

Provide evidence of their ability to act autonomously in critically reflecting on planning, implementing and evaluating tasks relating to change management processes in their work-based settings

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Developed in their own working practice.

Methods of Assessment

A combination of activities including reflective journals, reports, training packs and peer CPD, presentations and case studies.

Learning Outcomes: Transferable Skills

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with a group as a leader or member

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with a group as a leader or member

Methods of Assessment

A combination of activities including practical work-based activities relating to change management, essays, presentations, project reports, case studies and guided independent study.

Demonstrate initiative and personal responsibility when working alone or with others on applied problems or tasks independent study.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Acquired via seminars, work-based learning, e-learning and/or independent study

Methods of Assessment

Acquired via seminars, work-based learning, e-learning and/or independent study

Substantiate their ability to critically and effectively utilise appropriate tools, techniques and leadership and management attributes to engage with the change management process

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Acquired via work-based learning, e-learning and independent study

Methods of Assessment

A combination of activities including practical work-based activities relating to change management, presentations, project reports, case studies and guided independent study

Demonstrate the ability to engage with blended learning approaches and utilise a wide range of learning
resources

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Acquired via, work-based learning, e-learning and/or independent study

Methods of Assessment

A combination of activities including practical work-based activities relating to change management, presentations, and project reports

Critically evaluate their own engagement with the enquiry-based framework and, through self-reflection, analyse their own and others’ performance in order to improve practice

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Acquired via seminars and/or e-learning

Methods of Assessment

A combination of activities including presentations, project reports, case studies and guided independent study

Demonstrate the ability to learn independently at an advanced level and to knowledgeably undertake research
tasks with minimum guidance

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Acquired via seminars, work-based learning and/or e-learning.

Methods of Assessment

A combination of activities including practical work-based activities relating to change management, reflective journals, project reports, case studies and guided independent study.

Engage confidently and critically in academic and professional communication with others, reporting on action clearly, autonomously and competently

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Acquired via work-based learning and/or independent study

Methods of Assessment

A combination of activities including practical work-based activities relating to change management, reflective journals, essays, presentations, project reports, case studies and guided independent study.

Develop critical self-reflection and an independent autonomous approach to learning required for continuing professional and personal development as a reflective practitioner

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Acquired via seminars, work-based learning, e-learning and research practice

Methods of Assessment

A combination of activities including practical work-based activities relating to change management, essays, presentations, and project reports

Learning Outcomes: Subject Specific

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to identify, reflect on, critically analyse and modify professional Physical Education practice and delivery of sport for young people and related academic theory that supports lifelong learning potential of those working in community PE and sports settings

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Practical engagement in work-based settings, seminars, lectures, tutorials and guided independent study.

Methods of Assessment

A combination of activities including practical work-based activities relating to change management, essays, project reports, case studies and guided independent study.

Conduct research, self-reflection, academic review and change management in a manner that embraces the complexities and issues governing good practice in Physical Education and Sport delivery

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Practical engagement in work-based settings and guided independent study.

Methods of Assessment

A combination of activities including practical work-based activities relating to change management.

Plan, design, implement, reflect on, evaluate and communicate in an autonomous manner, exercising initiative and personal responsibility in the professional Physical Education practice and Sport delivery

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Practical engagement in work-based settings, and guided independent study

Methods of Assessment

A combination of activities including practical work-based activities relating to change management, essays, presentations, project reports, case studies and guided independent study.

Demonstrate the ability and willingness to critically reflect upon current problems or contemporary insights in adapted sport, inclusive practices and provisions for pupils with Special Educational Needs

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Practical engagement in work-based settings, seminars and tutorials

Methods of Assessment

A combination of activities including practical work-based activities relating to change management, presentations, project reports and case studies.

Demonstrate the ability to identify and critically review the outcomes of change agenda and professional development initiatives

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Demonstrate the ability to identify and critically review the outcomes of change agenda and professional development initiatives

Methods of Assessment

A combination of activities including practical work-based activities relating to change management, and peer CPD

Module Information

Stages and Modules

Module Title Module Code Level/ stage Credits

Availability

Duration Pre-requisite

Assessment

S1 S2 Core Option Coursework % Practical % Examination %
Psychology: Culture & Coaching MPE5005 7 30 YES -- 12 weeks N -- YES 50% 50% 0%
Cognitive Dev & Pedagogy PE MPE5004 7 30 YES -- 12 weeks N YES -- 70% 30% 0%
PE and Sport and the Social Sciences MPE5003 7 30 YES -- 12 weeks N -- YES 60% 40% 0%
Leadership and Professional Development in PE and Sport working with and for young people MPE5001 7 30 YES -- 12 weeks N YES -- 75% 25% 0%

Notes

Students must take MPE5001 and one of MPE5003, MPE5004 or MPE5005.
Students must complete 30 CATS points from core modules in this pathway (MPE5001).