5N2667 Assignment Brief
| Module Name and Code | 5N2667: Sport and Recreation Studies |
| Duration in Hours | 150 Hours (typical learner effort, including directed and self-directed learning) |
| Credit Value | 15 Credits |
| Status | This programme module may be compulsory or optional within the context of the validated programme. Refer to the relevant programme descriptor, Section 9 Programme Structure |
| Special Requirements | None |
| Aim of the Programme Module | To equip the learner with the knowledge, skills, and competence in the theory and practice underpinning sport and recreation activities, enabling them to work under supervision in a variety of sport, recreation, and exercise contexts |
| Objectives of the Programme Module |
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Learning Outcomes
- Examine the historical development of leisure, sport and recreation and contemporary issues and trends
- Explore the legal and ethical requirements and operating standards relating to sport, exercise and recreation environments
- Investigate the structure and functions of a broad range of national bodies and governing bodies related to sport, recreation, exercise and tourism
- Describe the components of physical fitness and the relationship between physical activity and health related fitness
- Examine the role and impact of tourism related activities
- Assess career prospects and progression within the sport, recreation and exercise sectors
- Identify key tourism related amenities and potential areas for future development
- Contribute to customer care and safety in a range of leisure and/ or sports facilities
- Reflect on personal experience in a range of public, private and voluntary sector environments.
Assignment – Learner Record 50%
A personal practical activity report will be compiled by the candidate.
It will include a detailed report on the candidate’s participation and experience in at least six leisure activities provided by the public, private and voluntary sectors (at least one activity included from each sector). The report will include
- a comparative analysis of the facilities and services provided by each sector as well as the following information:
o outline of the activity – activity aims and description and location of sector
o description of organisational issues – structure, setting, leadership, planning
o personal experience – physical, social, emotional impact
o evaluation of service – facility, equipment, customer care, health and safety
- a case study or role play to describe how to contribute to customer care in the sector
- an analysis of career prospects and progression within the sport, recreation and exercise sector
| Assessment Criteria | Maximum
Mark |
Learner
Mark |
| Reflect on personal experience in a range of public, private and voluntary sector environments and provide:
Detailed description of each activity and personal experience Accurate identification of organisational issues for each Detailed evaluation of service provided before, during and Comprehensive comparative analysis of facilities and services by sector |
30 |
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| Contribute to customer care and safety in a range of leisure and or sports facilities |
5 |
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| Investigate the structure and functions of a broad range of national bodies and governing bodies related to sport, recreation, exercise and tourism |
5 |
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| Assess career prospects and progression within the sport, recreation and exercise sectors | 10 | |
| Total Mark
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50 |