Professional Development Experience
| Module title | Professional Development Experience |
|---|---|
| Module code | ESS3910 |
| Academic year | 2023/4 |
| Credits | 5 |
| Module staff | Dr Lynsey Melhuish (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 4 |
|---|
Module description
A Professional Development Experience module provides promising final year students with the opportunity to become involved in cutting-edge research and / or placement within an applied setting.
During the research experience, you will take responsibility for one or more aspects of a research project. The tasks that you work on vary from project to project, but may initially include, literature searches, data entry and general research administration. As you gain experience you may have the opportunity to progress to more advanced tasks such as data collection, and data analysis and reporting. This module is especially recommended if you are considering a career in research (industry or academic). Experience within an applied setting may require you to work alongside other professionals, with a variety of populations (such as with patient / athlete groups) and often in non-University settings (e.g. outdoor education). You will need to demonstrate competence in the activities assigned to you and working in a professional manner.
Acceptance into this module is competitive and by agreement with your research supervisor / experience host and module convenor. You are expected to meet a high academic standard (achieved upper second or first class previous year average grade) and demonstrate a strong enthusiasm for the area of experience.
The experience may run throughout the year or in a discrete block of time.
This module does not contribute towards degree progression or award.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The aim of the module is to improve your research and applied skills ), your knowledge of a cutting-edge area of Sport and Health Sciences research / application and develop your employability skills
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Describe theories, research and techniques in the area of your experience in line with your responsibilities
- 2. Explain in depth how your specific experience is associated with a career and illustrate the pathway to pursuing this career
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 3. Acquire a critical understanding of knowledge at the forefront of an area of the discipline
- 4. Think critically about the limits of knowledge and methodologies for obtaining this knowledge
- 5. Evaluate critically and analyse evidence
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 6. Take responsibility within the experience in line with your responsibilities and demonstrate professionalism in your delivery on your tasks
- 7. Act autonomously with appropriate levels of supervision or direction, within agreed guidelines
- 8. Demonstrate competence in performing agreed practical skills
Syllabus plan
Regular meetings are held with the experience host throughout the module. The host will ensure that any necessary training is delivered in a timely fashion and that you receive an induction on your first day. Experience hosts will meet with you throughout the internship to ensure that you are adequately supported and that you have the opportunity to gain valuable skills and experiences. Experience hosts will schedule a review session that will coincide with the midway point of the experience to discuss the progress.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 40 | 10 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Placement | 10 | Supervised experience activities |
| Guided Independent Study | 35 | Unsupervised experience activities |
| Guided Independent Study | 5 | Production of lab book or poster or presentation |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Experience host tutorials | 30 minutes | 2-9 | Oral |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 100 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral presentation of study | 75 | 15 minutes (10 minute presentation + 5 minutes Q+A) | 1-6 | Written |
| Skills proficiency | 25 | Competent performance of agreed skills (Pass / fail) | 9 | Written |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral presentation of study | Oral presentation of study | 1-6 | August ref/def |
| Laboratory skills proficiency | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Re-assessment notes
Two assessments are required for this module. The skills proficiency assessment is neither deferrable nor referable because of its practical nature. Where you have been referred/deferred in the oral presentation you will have the opportunity to re-attempt it.
The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of referral will count for 100% of the mark and will be capped at 40%.
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
- The Career Zone:http://www.exeter.ac.uk/careers/
CVs and Making Applications
- CV Creator – www.ex.ac.uk/employability/cvcreator
- International and academic CVs: www.prospects.ac.uk; click on ‘Jobs & Work’then ‘Applications & Interviews’ – useful power word list
- www.selectsimulator.com– practice online application form
- www.futuremorph.org– very helpful Science Council careers site
Interviews
- www.prospects.ac.uk– interview tips under the ‘Jobs and Work’ section
- www.bemyinterviewer.co.uk - online advice for answering hard questions
Work Experience
- www.futuremorph.org - Setting aims and goals
Teaching
| Credit value | 5 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 2.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 6 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 29/07/2015 |
| Last revision date | 16/11/2023 |
