Research Development Project
Module Code: LEED 3001
Aimed at: Level 3 students
Module Credits: 10
Teaching Period: Semester 3
Module Summary
This module is designed to enable students to develop their knowledge and understanding of research and analysis of specific theme within Sport Development / Education, Performance Sport or Outdoor Learning and Leadership. This module provides students with the opportunity to research a specific area of sport and physical activity leading on from their previous LEED module studies. Each of the themes have a dedicated subject specialist to supervise and guide students.
Sport Development / Education: Students will have the opportunity to develop a critical review of the literature surrounding a topic relating to Sport Development or Physical Education.
Performance Sport: Students will have the opportunity to develop a critical review of the literature surrounding a topic related to human performance.
Outdoor Learning and Leadership: Students will be able to develop their knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of an area of interest within this theme by conducting a review and analysis of available research.
This Module Will Cover:
- Students will select/develop a working research project in consultation with staff. The title will then be approved by the supervisor and module manager.
- The supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the work in an advisory capacity, but the students will be expected to plan, execute and interpret their own work.
- Projects may be individual or group, insofar as the collection of data may be collaborative, but individual students will use the data to address differing project titles.
Assessment:
This module is assessed in two parts:
- Individual Presentation – 80%
- Reflective Essay – 20%
Module Delivery:
These modules use a hybrid approach. Online materials are used to support face-to-face and in-person teaching.
Additional Support:
Students will have a range of support and access points available to them through this module.
- Individual Tutorials
- Discussion Boards
- Formative Assessments
- Consultation Hours
