2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LEED1202 Introduction to the Physical Activity and Exercise Industries

10 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: John Gray
Email: j.gray5@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2023/24

This module is approved as a discovery module

This module is approved as a skills discovery module

Module summary

Students will critically explore the UK physical activity (p.a.) and exercise industries. The module will explore current policies, strategies, and the challenges for professionalisation in p.a. and exercise. This will develop a deeper understanding of experiences of participation and critical skills through looking at this industry, its professional development, and the role it plays in government strategies. This module will provide an opportunity for understanding the professional sector students may seek employment in.

Objectives

The module aims to provide students with a deeper understanding of the exercise professions through theoretical learning and critical analysis.

The module will focus on a range of professional and theoretical topics namely:

- The historical development of the UK p.a. and exercise industry
- The contemporary structure and nature of the exercise professions and industry within the UK.
- The nature of key p.a. and exercise organisations and their relation to UK government health agendas
- The current key challenges facing exercise professionals
- The emerging future challenges for the exercise professions and their professionals

Learning outcomes
- Discuss and analyse the contemporary exercise industry structure.
- Critically discuss the differentiation between physical activity, sport, and exercise strategies and policies
- Apply evidence-based knowledge to critically discuss the role of exercise professionals in meeting national health agendas.
- Critically evaluate the methodologies used to develop and create exercise professionals in the UK.
- Construct an action plan designed to develop personal skills and attributes linked to the students future aspirations in the exercise industry.

Skills outcomes
Key skills:
Critical analysis of literature and policy
Reflective practice
Personal career planning

Syllabus

- What is the history and current nature of the UK exercise industry?
- Exploring professionalisation and professional organisations in exercise.
- Exploring the role of exercise professionals in government agendas.
- What are the key issues in exercise professionalisation?
- What are the emerging and future challenges for the exercise industries?

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Supervision	2	1.00	2.00
Seminar	9	1.00	9.00
Independent online learning hours			24.00
Private study hours			65.00
Total Contact hours			11.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Throughout seminars the session lead will plan activities and challenges that present formative feedback opportunities.
These will include strategies such as;
- Group Problem Solving
- Presentation of findings
- One to one discussions in supervisions

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	1,500 reflective essay on module learning with career action plan	50.00
Presentation	15 minute group presentation critically analysing topics on the module	50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 07/08/2023

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