JOINING INSTRUCTIONS FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES IN THE CARDIFF SCHOOL OF SPORT

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1 Dear Student JOINING INSTRUCTIONS FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES IN THE CARDIFF SCHOOL OF SPORT I would like to extend to you a very warm welcome to Cardiff Metropolitan University from all the staff of the Cardiff School of Sport. We hope that you will find the time you spend here both enjoyable and rewarding. This documentation gives you information relevant to your attendance on the course. You have been offered a place not only as a result of your academic track record but also because we believe you want to progress in your chosen career through a commitment to continuous personal and professional development. We provide an environment in which your academic and professional skills can thrive. Furthermore, Cardiff, with its sporting, cultural and entertainment venues, is an excellent place in which to study and live. You will be joining a vibrant community of 1500 students including around 200 students who are studying at master s degree level. You will be studying in a stimulating environment with lecturers who bring their research and experiential knowledge, skills and professionalism to guide your learning. Our programmes are at the forefront of sport related postgraduate degrees in the UK and provide an excellent stepping-stone for your career. The Cardiff School of Sport has a strong research culture. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF, 2015) Cardiff School of Sport made a joint submission with Bangor University under the auspices of the Institute for Research Excellence in Sport and Exercise based on a 20-year history of collaboration. Ranked 7 th in its unit of assessment overall, 40% of the submission was rated as world leading (4*), and a further 47% as internationally excellent (3*). Impressively, all of the submission s impact was rated as 4* or 3*. Online Enrolment Enrolment is an important process that confirms your status as a Cardiff Met Student. You can complete the online self enrolment process from any computer through our Self Service system from 1 st September If you applied through Self Service you will already have the necessary login details for self enrolment, otherwise these will be sent to you via . Please note that in order to self enrol your status with Cardiff Met must be Unconditional Firm (UF). To begin your enrolment process, please visit Step-by-step guidance is provided. This process is essential in that it allows you access to payment of fees, programme information systems, and enables you to obtain your Student ID Card during Induction. Joining Information and Induction The following information should give you a feel for the School and your intended programme of study. Please contact your programme director if you have any further questions. We look forward to welcoming you in Induction week. Best wishes Professor Richard Tong, Dean: Cardiff School of Sport 1

2 CARDIFF SCHOOL OF SPORT Dear Student POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES IN SPORT JOINING DETAILS FOR FULL AND PART TIME STUDENTS 2015/16 Enrolment you should have undertaken self-service online enrolment prior to arrival at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Induction will take place at 4.45 pm on Thursday September 24 th Please report to Cyncoed reception on arrival. At induction your timetable will be confirmed, and other relevant information and key dates will be provided. Lecture classes will begin on Monday September 28 th As indicated in your offer letter, please send a copy of your degree certificate to Katy Burson (kburson@cardiffmet.ac.uk), prior to the induction evening. If you send the original, please do so by recorded delivery. The postgraduate academic year planner (2015/16) is attached. The draft timetable for academic session 2015/16 is attached (please note this is a draft timetable and the final timetable will be provided at induction). Should you wish to access the library facilities at the Cyncoed Campus prior to the start of the new session, please contact the Campus Librarian Jenny Jones ( ). Course fees for the 2015/16 academic session can be found here: Should you require accommodation in Cardiff, either in the Cardiff Metropolitan University Halls of Residence, or in local flats and houses, please contact the Accommodation Officer on We look forward to seeing you on September 24 th If you need to contact us concerning any aspect of your programme, or any information contained within this letter, please contact your likely Programme Director or: Postgraduate Programmes Administrator, Rhian Hunter Tel: RHunter@cardiffmet.ac.uk Yours sincerely, Dr Owen Thomas, PGSSS Coordinator: Cardiff School of Sport 2

3 POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES IN SPORT PROGRAMME STRUCTURE AND ROUTES Module information can be found on the enclosed pathway map. It is the aim of the Cardiff School of Sport that postgraduate learning should be a student-centred activity, where students are responsible for managing their own learning. In addition, the general aims of the postgraduate programmes are: to provide a flexible postgraduate programme of study that meets the needs of its student clientele; to produce analytical and reflective scholars who are critically aware of contemporary issues related to theory and practice in their respective professional and academic fields; to provide a platform for intellectual and vocational development in Sports Studies; to produce postgraduates that are able to play a prominent and constructive role in the delivery and development of sports services and strategies; to develop a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary perspective of Sports Studies; to facilitate the development of the student s curriculum experience to one that involves the student in independent learning and research skills. The aims of the postgraduate certificate and postgraduate diploma are identical. The two awards are differentiated not by the nature or the depth of study but by the duration of the student s candidature and therefore the breadth of study. In addition, the general aims of the postgraduate certificate and postgraduate diploma are: to enable students to utilise and value their existing knowledge and skills; to enable the student to improve upon and extend their existing communication, analytical, conceptual and research skills and abilities; to enhance the student s personal, present and future professional understanding of Sports Studies; to allow students to engage with relevant contemporary issues through the application of theoretical analysis and research at postgraduate level; to enhance the student s own personal and present and future professional and academic development. 3

4 In addition to those already identified, the aims of the Masters degree are highlighted as follows: to build upon previous research experience; to undertake a piece of discipline-related research activity exemplified in the submission of a dissertation project (SSP7040). Learning Outcomes Outcomes of the postgraduate certificate include the student s ability to: demonstrate an informed and creative approach to learning and present and future professional development at both a personal level and as a member of a group; understand and draw upon the disciplines and concepts that inform practice and critically apply them in the analysis of contemporary professional and/or academic issues; develop, evaluate and apply specialist knowledge in their own professional and/or academic situations; communicate more effectively their knowledge of the concepts concerned with professional practice and academic scholarship both within their own profession and/or discipline and between professions and disciplines. In addition to those outcomes identified above, postgraduate diploma students should be able to undertake further critical analysis and evaluation, and to utilise research findings to enhance their own professional and/or academic practice. In addition to those outcomes identified above, Masters degree students should, by means of the dissertation project, demonstrate the ability to design, plan, undertake and present research findings that are relevant to study and academic discourse in their chosen area of interest. TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT Teaching and learning methods include: lead lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, selfdirected learning by study packs and by the use of research-based teaching materials and methods, student presentations, guest speakers. Assessment methods include: coursework essays, presentations, research reports, tutorials, and a dissertation project. The Awards Structure For the Master of Science (MSc) degree the student has to complete nine modules (six taught and three dissertation) = 180 total credits. For the Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) the student has to complete six taught modules = 120 total credits. For the Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) the student has to complete any three modules (these will normally be option modules) = 60 total credits. Modes of Attendance Each module is taught over a duration of 30 hours. This often realises into 10 weeks of 3 hour sessions but there may be exceptions to this schedule. These modules are usually separated across three blocks of 10 weeks of teaching (Block One, Block Two, Block Three). Assessments are usually handed in two weeks after the module teaching has finished, although there are some deviations to this. Each module guide will provide a complete breakdown of the teaching and assessment schedule for the module and should be used as the definitive guide for any module. 4

5 Full-time candidature normally requires student s to successfully complete both all taught elements and the dissertation of their degree within a period of not less than 12 months and not more than 24 months. Part-time students can attend lectures that are available on the timetable during each academic session (day and twilight) such that they successfully complete both all taught elements and the dissertation of their degree within a period of not less than 24 months and not more than 60 months. Programme Study Time A student's time on the programme is broken into three elements - class contact time, directed study time and independent study time. The only exception to this pattern is with respect to SSP7016, the Independent Study module. Class contact time is normally made up of lectures, seminars, and individual and group tutorials. Directed study time is defined as time where students prepare for forthcoming lectures, plan seminar deliveries and read relevant research literature that is directed by the module tutor(s). This is expected to be a maximum of 60 hours of student effort per module. When appropriate, independent study time includes time when the student conducts their own research methodologies and engages in additional problem-solving or research-based activities that are related to a given module but where the activities are not directed by the module tutor(s). This is expected to be a maximum of 30 hours of student effort per module. 5

6 CARDIFF SCHOOL OF SPORT POSTGRADUATE ACADEMIC PLANNER: TERM DATES AND TEACHING WEEKS (2015/16) Week Commencing: Cardiff Met wk N o 21 September CSS Post Graduate wk Block Week INDUCTION WEEK 6 Term Detail 28 September Block one teaching begins 05 October October October October November November November November November Block one teaching ends 07 December December CHRISTMAS VACATION Block one assignment hand in Friday 18 th December 21 December CHRISTMAS VACATION 28 December CHRISTMAS VACATION 04 January CHRISTMAS VACATION 11 January Block two teaching begins 18 January January February February February February February March March Block two teaching ends 21 March EASTER VACATION 28 March EASTER VACATION Block two assignment hand in Friday 1 st May 04 April EASTER VACATION 11 April Block three teaching begins 18 April April May 2016* May May May May 2016* June June Block three teaching ends 20 June June 2016 Block three assignment hand in Friday 1 st July * Bank Holidays fall on Monday May 2 nd and 30 th May Lectures occur on Wednesday of the same week. ** The Post Graduate Dissertation Proposal Presentation usually takes place in the first two weeks of July. You will be required to attend during that period. Please contact your Programme Director for more information.

7 CSS Postgraduate Programme Map from September 2015 Study PD Dr. Michael Hughes MSc Sport & Exercise Sciences Studies (quantitative pathway) SSP7002 Prof Issues in S&ES Choose 4 modules. At least 2 modules must be selected from Group 1: Group 1 SSP7013 Physiology of Sports Performance SSP7014 Theoretical & Exp Sport Biomech SSP7015 Sport Psych: Theory to Practice SSP7016 Independent Group 2 SSP7006 Working with Elite Performers SSP7011 Physical Activity in Health & Disease SSP7012 Paediatric Ex Sci & Health SSP7017 Health & Exercise Psychology SSP7045 Exercise Testing & Interpretation Programmes through the PGSSS Programme Modules (All equivalent to 20 credits unless otherwise stated) PD Dr. David Wasley PD Dr. Kevin Morgan Dr Jeremy Moody MSc Physical Activity & MSc Sport Coaching MSc Strength & Conditioning Health Studies SSP7943 Sport Coaching: Theory & Prac SSP7042 Managing Coaching Problems SSP7084 Developing Coaching Practice Choose 2 modules from: SSP7006 Working with Elite Performers SSP7012 Paediatric Ex Sci & Health SSP7013 Physiology of Sports Performance SSP7014 Theoretical & Exp Sport Biomech SSP7015 Sport Psychology: Theory to Prac SSP7016 Independent Study SSP7062 Organisational Strategy SSP7025 Sporting Bodies & Social Identity Studies SSP7011 Phys Activity in Health & Disease SSP7012 Paediatric Ex Sci & Health SSP7017 Health and Exercise Psychology Option Modules Choose 2 modules from: SSP7085 Nutrition & Health SSP7016 Independent Study SSP7045 Exercise Testing and Interpretation SSP7062 Organisational Strategy Methods for Sport Studies SSP7081 Str & Cond Coaching: Science & Application SSP7082 Applied Str & Cond Coaching: Theory to Practice SSP7086 Physiology of Sport Conditioning Choose 40 credits from: SSP7016 Independent Study SSP7083 Internship (40 credits) SSP7014 Theoretical & Experimental Sp Biomech SSP7039 Analysis of Technique SSP7015 Sport Psych: Theory to Practice SSP7037 Computerised Match Analysis SSP7005 Understanding the Coaching Environment SSP7006 Working with Elite Performers SSP7042 Managing Coaching Problems SSP7043 Sport Coaching: Theory & Prac PD Dr Carly Stewart MA Sport, Body & Society Studies (qualitative pathway) SSP7010 Sport, Body and Society SSP7025 Sporting Bodies and Social Identities SSP7016 Independent Study SSP7026 Ethics and Sport SSP7027 Sport and Sociocultural Change PD Dr Owen Thomas MSc Sport Psychology Studies (quantitative pathway) SSP7015 Sport Psych: Theory to Practice SSP7032 Research Design in Sport Psych SSP7033 Prof Dev & Prac in Sport Psych SSP7034 Counselling Skills for SPs SSP7041 Lifespan Development: considerations for sport psychology PD - Dr. Owen Thomas MSc Applied Sport Psychology Studies (quantitative pathway) SSP7015 Sport Psych: Theory to Practice SSP7032 Res Design in SP SSP7033 Prof Dev & Prac in Sport Psych SSP7034 Counselling Skills for SPs Option Modules Choose 1 module from: PD Lucy Holmes MSc Performance Analysis Methods for Sport Studies SSP7005 Understanding the Coaching Environment SSP7035 Research Issues in Performance Analysis SSP7037 Computerised Match Analysis SSP7039 Analysis of Technique Choose 1 module from: SSP7005 Understanding the Coaching Environment SSP7006 Working with Elite Performers SSP7041 Lifespan Development: Considerations for Sport Psychology SSP7016 Independent Study SSP7036 Modelling, Profiling and Statistics SSP7014 Theoretical & Experimental Sp Biomech SSP7044 Work Experience 7

8 Programmes alongside the PGSSS PD Dr Richard Tong MSc SES Medicine PD Dr. Nicola Bolton MA Sport Management and Leadership PG Certificate SSP7058 Sport & Exercise Medicine I (30 cr) SSP7057 Sports Injuries and Clinical Practice (30 cr) PG Diploma SSP7054 Sport & Exercise Science (20 cr) SSP7055 Sport & Exercise Medicine II (20 cr) SSP7056 Research Methods (20 cr) SSP7060 Principles for Management and Leadership (20 cr) SSP7061 Leadership and Entrepreneurship (20 cr) SSP7062 Organisational Strategy (20 cr SSP7064 Personal Skill and Leadership Development (20 cr) SSP7065 Research Skills for Management and Leadership (20 cr) SSP7066 Final OR Choose 1 module from: SSP7063 Improving Business Performance (20 cr) SSP7016 Independent Study (20 cr) 8

9 Recommended Texts for Purchase MSc Sport Coaching Jones, R, L. (2006) (Ed). The sports coach as educator: Re-conceptualising sports coaching. London: Routledge Jones, R.L., Armour, K.M & Potrac, P. (2004). Sports coaching cultures: From practice to theory. London: Routledge Reading List As per module outline. Recommended Websites 9

10 **DRAFT** - POSTGRADUATE TIMETABLE (SES, SC, PAH, SBS, SP, ASP, PA, S&C) Block 1 Teaching pattern starts week beginning 28/9/2015 MONDAY BLOCK noon SSP7035 Res Issues in PA SSP7037 Comp Not Anal Prac SSP7015 Sp Psych Th Prac SSP7010 Sport, Body & Society SSP7011 PA in Health & Disease SSP7041 Lifespan Dev SSP7017 Health & Exercise Psych TUESDAY BLOCK 1 SSP7014 Th&Ex Sp Biom SSP7006 Working with Elite Performers SSP7013 Physiology of sport performance ( SSP7026 Ethics in Sport SSP7043 Sports Coaching: Theory & Practice WEDNESDAY BLOCK 1 Block 2 Teaching pattern starts week beginning 11/1/2016 MONDAY BLOCK noon SSP7080 Res Methods for SS SSP7082 Applied Str & Cond Coaching: Theory to SSP7012 Paed Ex Sc&H 9 12 noon Quant & Qual wks 1-3 Practice SSP7039 Analysis of Technique 9 12 noon Quantitative wks 4-10 SSP7033 Prof D&P in SP 9 12 noon Qualitative wks 4-10 TUESDAY BLOCK 2 WEDNESDAY BLOCK 2 SSP7084 Developing Coaching Practice SSP noon Quantitative wks 4-10 (repeat session) SSP7045 Exercise Testing & Interpretation SSP7025 Sporting Bodies & Social Identities 10

11 Block 3 Teaching pattern starts week beginning 11/4/2016 MONDAY BLOCK 3 (*May Bank Holidays) noon SSP7044 Work Experience wks 8, 9 & 10 SSP7036 Mod,Prof&St Anal SSP7086 Physiology of Sport Conditioning SSP7032 Res Design in Sport Psych SSP7005 Understanding the Coaching Environment SSP7034 Counselling Skills SSP7080 Res Methods for SS (MSc S&C only ) 4 7pm Quant & Qual wks pm Quantitative wks 4-10 TUESDAY BLOCK 3 WEDNESDAY BLOCK 3 SSP7002 Prof Issues in SES SSP7027 Sport & Sociocultural Change SSP7042 Managing Coaching Problems * Bank Holidays fall on Monday May 2nd and 30 th May in Lectures will take place on Wednesday of the same week. 11