School for Health, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
FH20051 BSc One year combined professional placement & study abroad |
| Credits: 60 |
| Level: Intermediate |
| Academic Year |
| Assessment: CW 100% |
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Aims & Learning Objectives: Short Professional Placement To provide practical experience in the application of knowledge and skills gained at the University of Bath , by working on a significant research project or other professional activity in an approved laboratory or organisation working in Sport and Exercise Science related activities. On Completion of the Professional Placement, students should be able to: * Demonstrate awareness of the role of the company/organisation within the wider sport and exercise science context * Demonstrate improved key skills particularly in the areas of oral and written communication, time management, problem solving, group working and decision making. Single Semester Study Abroad To develop the self-confidence and maturity to enable a student to operate effectively with people from a different cultural background. On completion of the period of study abroad, students should be able to: * Develop communication skills and to develop the ability to work in an environment with an unfamiliar culture. * Develop the appropriate language skills for study in the host language (for students attending courses taught and examined in a foreign language) * Develop general communication skills in the host language (for students attending courses taught and examined in English). Content: Short Professional Placement: The content varies from placement to placement. In choosing the placement, the University will try to ensure that the project offers adequate opportunities for the student to demonstrate competence in a significant number of the following skills. Application of academic knowledge, Practical ability, Computational skill, Analytical and problem solving skill, Innovation and originality, Time management, Writing skills, Oral expression, Interpersonal skills, Responsibility and reliability. Single Semester Study Abroad: The student should follow a course equivalent to 30 University of Bath credits. Programmes of work will be decided by negotiation between the Director of Studies at Bath, the host University and the student. Units studied should complement and not duplicate those within the Bath programme. Language courses and courses relating to aspects of the host country should be considered in addition to topics in Sport and Exercise Science. |