BSc Sport Science, Coaching

and Physical Education

Dr Rachel Sandford

Overview

▪ A few introductions

▪ General information, processes

and communication

▪ Teaching and Learning

▪ Health and Safety

▪ Support systems

▪ Some additional guidance

1. Introduction

Sport Science, Coaching & Physical

Education

▪ ‘New’ degree but part of a long history at

Loughborough

▪ Key Elements:

➢Broad engagement with key discipline areas

➢Also a focus on practice and applied skills

➢Fantastic opportunities to get involved with

clubs, schools and organisations

▪ The more you put in, the more you get

back!

Getting to Know You…

▪ Try to have a chat to those near

you and discuss some of the

following:

1. Your preferred name

2. Where you are from

3. What hall you are in

4. What sport you do/follow

5. What are you looking forward to

6. …

Expectations of HE?

▪ What are your expectations of

HE study?

▪ What do you think it will be

like?

▪ How do you think your

university experience may differ

from your school ones?

Some Differences

➢ Size/student population

➢ Resources/facilities/services

➢ Degree of formality

➢ Expectations

➢ Degree of independence/independent learning

➢ Teaching methods and requirements

➢ Assessment methods and requirements

▪ But don’t worry – lots of help/guidance!

2. General Information, Processes

and Communication

Student Handbook

▪ http://www.lboro.ac.uk/students/welcome/handbook/

Online Communication

▪ LEARN – Virtual Learning Environment➢ http://learn.lboro.ac.uk

▪ You will find information such as:➢ Module noticeboard; Module specifications

➢ Reading lists; Assignment tracker;

➢ Coursework submission

▪ Download rather than print information if possible

▪ Check your university email regularly!

▪ Social Media – Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @lborossehs

Key Dates

University Closures

Term Dates 2020-2021

Key DatesSEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2

Week Date Week Date

1 05/10/20 1 08/02/21

2 12/10/20 2 15/02/21

3 19/10/20 3 22/02/21

4 26/10/20 4 01/03/21

5 02/11/20 5 08/03/21

6 09/11/20 6 15/03/21

7 16/11/20 7 22/03/21

8 23/11/20 VACATION 29/03/21

9 30/11/20 VACATION 05/04/21

10 07/12/20 VACATION 12/04/21

11 14/12/20 VACATION 19/04/21

VACATION 21/12/20 8 26/04/21

VACATION 28/12/20 9 03/05/21

VACATION 04/01/21 10 10/05/21

12 11/01/21 11 17/05/21

13 18/01/21 12 24/05/21

14 25/01/21 13 31/05/21

15 01/02/21 14 07/06/21

15 14/06/21

16 21/06/21

SAP Period

September

2021

Timetables

▪ Accessed via Learn or MyLboro app

▪ All teaching related contact

▪ Timetabling issues (e.g. clashes) ssehs-timetable@lboro.ac.uk

Attendance

▪ You are required to be in attendance at the University for teaching and assessment weeks

▪ Record your attendance via the app

▪ Important for various reasons➢ Requirement of the university

➢ Well-being, finances, visa implications

➢ Avoid being chased

▪ Any prolonged absence should be flagged➢ More than two weeks – chat to your personal tutor

▪ Leave of Absence (see student handbook)

▪ Turn on Bluetooth and

Location Services

▪ Refresh your timetable

▪ Select Attendance

Check-in

▪ Select your class and

tap “check-in”

Independent Learning▪ For a 10 credit module we expect 100 hours work over the

12 teaching weeks

▪ For every 1 hour of contact, we expect an additional 3 hours per week independent study

▪ Independent study includes:

➢ Reading

➢ Writing up practical notes

➢ Tutorial or seminar preparation

➢ Coursework assignments

➢ Revision

▪ Identifying/addressing personal learning needs, self reflection – enhances personal development

Personal Best▪ Loughborough’s bespoke personal development programme

▪ ‘Ready, Set, Loughborough’ transition programme links with the Personal Best Award

➢ Already given an introduction to some key areas

▪ You will learn more about Personal Best in module 20PSA706 (Academic, Research and Vocational Skills)

➢ Core sessions delivered by PB team and Library staff (Introduction, Labore, Veritate, Scientia, Next Steps)

➢ Additional focus on goal setting, critical thinking, academic writing, transition to HE, presentation skills

➢ Assessment includes PB-related tasks

▪ Access Personal Best via the myLboro App

3. Teaching and Learning

Teaching and Learning in S1

▪ Things are a little different this

year…

▪ But there is a lot of support

▪ More info at:

https://www.lboro.ac.uk/internal/back-to-

campus/studying-living-campus/teaching-

learning/

Sport Science, Coaching and Physical Education

Part A Modules

▪ Academic, Research and Vocational

Skills (20PSA706)

▪ Module Leader: Jason Cook

➢Semesters 1 & 2

▪ Fundamentals of Teaching PE

(20PSA742)

▪ Module Leader: Julie Stirrup*

➢Semester 2

Part A Modules

▪ Sport and the Social Sciences

(20PSA751)

▪ Module Leader: Emma Pullen

➢Semesters 1 & 2

▪ Kinesiology, Growth and Development

(20PSA761)

▪ Module Leader: Paul Sanderson

➢Semester 1 - Kinesiology

➢Semester 2 – Growth and Development

Part A Modules

▪ Fundamentals of Sport and

Exercise Science (20PSA762)

▪ Module Leader: Laura Barrett

➢Semesters 1 & 2

▪ Fundamentals of Sport Coaching

(20PSA741)

▪ Module Leader: Darren Watts

➢Semester 1

Development Opportunities

▪ Collapsed timetable in week 3

▪ Opportunity to gain knowledge & experience

▪ Support from the Sport Development Centre

(SDC)

1. Daily Q&A sessions: 10-11am (in Microsoft

Teams)

2. Coach observations (on campus) – some

restrictions so sign up early

➢ Contact Laura Weston L.Weston2@lboro.ac.uk

➢ More details later…

Forms of Assessment

▪ Coursework➢ Essay, Lab report, Poster, Oral presentation, Practical observations

➢ Written coursework must be handed to school office by deadline

➢ Coursework is time-stamped; if late a mark of 0% is recorded

➢ If any extenuating circumstances exist, speak to module organiser and/or

tutor BEFORE the deadline

▪ Exam➢ At the end of the semester (weeks 13 to 15)

➢ Commencing at 9am, 1pm and 4pm

➢ Held Monday to Friday (inclusive)

➢ Usually 1 or 2 hour examination

▪ Assessment details will be available on module

specification/module outline via Learn and/or in lecture

Progression ▪ You must take 120 credits each year

➢ Part A is compulsory but options from Part B

▪ 100 credits passed to progress➢ Pass mark is 40%, no marks below 30%

▪ If you fail modules you have one attempt to retake in the Special Assessment Period (end of August/September)➢ Marks are capped at 40% from Part B

▪ If assessment has been adversely affected you can apply for Mitigating Circumstances➢ If successful, you may be allowed a repeat first attempt (SAP)

Teams▪ Blended learning in semester

1 of 2020/21

▪ Some lectures, seminars and/or tutorials may be hosted on MS Teams

▪ Capacity for interactive sessions

▪ Integrated with module Learn pages & timetable

Expectations for Students▪ Be respectful to peers and staff:

➢ Behaviour – punctual, professional, proactive, prepared

➢ Don’t interfere with others’ learning e.g. talking in lectures, switch mobiles off

➢ Courtesy to academic and administrative staff

▪ Attend timetabled sessions:➢ Try not to be late

➢ Attendance at some sessions is compulsory (often monitored)

▪ In laboratory/practical classes:➢ Listen carefully to health and safety guidance

➢ Dress appropriately

Loughborough Student Charter http://www.lboro.ac.uk/students/charter

The 7 Golden Rules

Health and Safety

▪ Respect social distancing

▪ Wash your hands frequently

▪ Wear a face covering

▪ Register with a GP

▪ Pay close attention to instructions

▪ https://www.lboro.ac.uk/internal/coronavirus/health-wellbeing/

4. Support Systems

Support: Initial Contacts

▪ Module Leader➢ Organise classes and assessment; provides module information

➢ Contact for queries about a specific module (but not timetable issues)

➢ Email or may be able to answer questions before/after classes

▪ Personal Academic Tutor (PAT)➢ Provide academic support and guidance

➢ You should have a minimum of two ‘formal’ tutorial meetings per year (1 per semester) but can request further meetings

➢ You are advised to maintain in regular contact with your PAT

➢ See the ‘Personal Tutoring Policy and Practice Information and Guidance for Students’ on Learn

Meet Your Personal Tutor

▪ TODAY! [Friday 2nd October]

▪ Group PAT meetings: 15:00 to 16:00*➢ My tutees – 3:30pm – 4:30pm

▪ Personal Academic Tutors shouldhave sent an invite (check email)

▪ Via Microsoft teams

▪ Individual meetings in weeks 1 & 2

Support: Initial Contacts

▪ Programme DirectorDr Rachel Sandford (R.A.Sandford@lboro.ac.uk)

➢ Queries regarding programme level issues

➢ Cases of misconduct etc.

▪ Student-Staff LiaisonDr Christof Leicht C.A.Leicht@lboro.ac.uk

➢ Contact if module organiser or personal tutor can

not resolve issue

➢ Can be accessed through student representatives

➢ More on this later!

Key Contacts: UG Student Office▪ Based in NCSEM 1.57

▪ Undergraduate Programme Administrator➢ Janine Jaques

➢ ug-sport@lboro.ac.uk

▪ UG Student Support Team Manager (Sport Programmes)➢ Louise Kenyon

➢ ug-sport@lboro.ac.uk

▪ Timetable Officer➢ Melissa Smith

➢ SSEHS-timetable@lboro.ac.uk

Other Key People

▪ Lead Academic Tutor: Dr Clare Stevinson (C.D.Stevinson@lboro.ac.uk)

▪ Director of UG Studies: Dr Lauren Sherar (L.B.Sherar@lboro.ac.uk)

▪ Associate Dean of Teaching: Prof. Lorraine Cale (L.A.Cale@lboro.ac.uk)

▪ Deputy Associate Dean of Teaching: Dr Keith Tolfrey (K.Tolfrey@lboro.ac.uk)

Email Communication

▪ Use the resources available to try and answer queries in the first instance

▪ IF you can’t find the answer, then email relevant individual/team➢ Module leaders, personal tutors and admin team should be

first points of contact

▪ Some advice:➢ Be polite – remember email etiquette

➢ It is formal communication

➢ Don’t repeatedly send (or forward) the same email

➢ Be patient – we seek to reply in timely manner

Additional Support

School Well-Being Advisor

Andrew Weston

➢ To provide guidance, advice and

support to students on wellbeing issues

➢ May include but are not limited to:

disability support; mental health

support; medical issues; financial

support; dyslexia and other specific

learning differences; emotional

wellbeing; attendance issues

Email:

a.weston@lboro.ac.uk

Tel: 01509 228386

Student Services

▪ Includes details on a broad range of support services…

➢ Careers Network

➢ Counselling Disability Office

➢ Dyslexia Support

➢ Mental Health Support

➢ Student Advice and Support

(housing, finance, legal)

➢ Academic Language Support

Service

➢ Mathematics Support

➢ Faith and Spirituality

➢ Medical Centre

➢ Wardens

➢ IT Services

➢ Library

➢ Students Union

▪ Student Services http://www.lboro.ac.uk/studentservices/

Peer SupportLed by Student Voice (LSU):

▪ Peer Mentoring➢ Peer Mentors act as a student point of contact and are there to

help students through their first year at Loughborough University.

▪ Peer Assisted Learning➢ PAL (Peer-Assisted Learning) is a friendly student-to-student

support scheme for academic development.

▪ Peer Led Study➢ Created by students across the University. Provide a friendly

environment to improve course understanding, cover more material from a module, act as a support system and make learning more enjoyable.

5. And Finally…

Assignment - optional

▪ Write a short (~500 words)

response to the following question:

Where do you see yourself in 5 years

and how do you see Loughborough

University helping you get there?

▪ No need for references

Submission

▪ Upload the written piece➢ By 12pm on Monday October 5th 2020

➢ Via Learn: Module 20PSA706 –

Academic Research and Vocational

Skills

➢ This is essay will not be marked but

your personal tutor will be able to read

and discuss with you

International Student Induction

▪ Dr Ines Varela-Silva

▪ International student liaison

co-ordinator

▪ Session available via the

SSEHS main induction

webpage

▪ Video and contact details

Student Reps

Student Reps

We'll point you in the right direction!From Thursday 1st October through to Wednesday 7th October Peer Mentors will be walking around

campus. They will be available if you are lost, have a question, or just want a chat.

They are happy to help you with:

• Finding a room

• Accessing the support and opportunities available at Loughborough

• Understanding your timetable

If you see us come and say hi!

Have an idea or a suggestion?

Peer Support is led by a student volunteer in your department. If you

have an idea, a request, or feedback on the scheme please contact:

Name: Jaiden Denney

Email: j.j.a.k.denney-17@student.lboro.ac.uk

You can also contact the central Peer Support staff team on

peersupport@lsu.co.uk

▪ Keep an eye on your timetable

▪ Ask questions if you need to

▪ Make the most of opportunities➢ Be proactive!

▪ Enjoy ☺

▪ Good Luck!

Contact Details:Dr Rachel Sandford

MAR 1.14 (Matthew Arnold

Building)

R.A.Sandford@lboro.ac.uk

Finally…Follow up talk in week 1

(time & format TBC)