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FW5T34
FW5T34
Superclass: MA
Version: 01
Unit purpose
This Unit will provide the candidate with an introduction to Sports Development. The
candidate should gain an understanding of the principles of sports development from
beginner to elite performer. The candidate will gain understanding of the wider roles and
responsibilities of a sports development team. The candidate should be able to identify
current factors that influence sports development and deliver a relevant programme.
3 Plan, deliver and evaluate a sports development programme for a selected sport.
*SCQF credit points are used to allocate credit to qualifications in the Scottish Credit and
Qualifications Framework (SCQF). Each qualification in the Framework is allocated a number of SCQF
credit points at an SCQF level. There are 12 SCQF levels, ranging from Access 1 to Doctorates.
Core Skills
The candidate will have opportunities to develop Core Skills in Working with Others and
Communication. There may be opportunities to develop skills in Information Communication
Technology (ICT) and Problem Solving.
Assessment
Outcome 1 will be assessed by a short answer question paper. Outcome 2 will be assessed
by the production of a report. Outcome 3 will be assessed by an individual written report and
an observation checklist of the group’s activity, covering Planning, Delivery and Evaluating
phases of the programme
Where evidence for Outcomes is assessed on a sample basis, the whole of the content
listed in the Knowledge and/or Skills section must be taught and available for assessment.
Candidates should not know in advance the items on which they will be assessed and
different items should be sampled on each assessment occasion.
Outcome 1
Identify the factors that influence sports development
Evidence Requirements
To achieve this Outcome, the student will be required to produce written evidence of their
knowledge and understanding of the aspects listed. The assessment will take the form of a
short answer paper under controlled conditions.
Assessment Guidelines
The test should be carried out under ‘examination conditions’ and be appropriately
supervised. Candidates would be expected to provide written responses that indicated both
knowledge and understanding of the factors listed identified above.
Outcome 2
Investigate a current and local Sports Development project.
Target groups: community, facility, governing body, school, coaching, club, health and
fitness, events.
Delivery methods including direct delivery, partnerships, facilitation.
Range of activities appropriate to different levels depending on the client group and
aim.
Short and long term benefit of the activity, sustainability and exit routes for the
participants.
Sources of funding for sports development.
Evidence Requirements
To achieve this Outcome, each candidate will be required to produce evidence of their
understanding of the items in the knowledge and skills section. The assessment will be in
the form of a report. Within the assignment the student will be required to identify a sports
development programme that has taken place in the locality. The student will investigate the
type of programme taking place, the officer(s) involved, the delivery methods used and the
source of funding to support the activity. The student should evaluate the choice of activity
and its suitability to the client group, the short and long-term benefits and the overall
sustainability of the activity.
Assessment Guidelines
Candidates may collect the information required for the assignment in small groups provided
each candidate produces their own report and adheres to the above requirements.
Outcome 3
Plan, deliver and evaluate a sports development programme for a selected sport.
Evidence Requirements
To achieve this Outcome each candidate will be required to demonstrate that they can plan,
deliver and evaluate a sports development programme of at least four sessions (240
minutes) analyse with others the possible and essential components of the task. This will
include:
Evidence will include assessor checklists of the sessions and a detailed report produced by
each candidate to address all the above aspects.
Assessment Guidelines
While the exact time allocated to this Unit is at the discretion of the centre, the notional
design length is 40 hours.
Studying sustainability and the establishment of pathways the continuum will help in
understanding the integrated nature of sports development. It also needs to be stressed that
not all sports development delivery is carried out by the sports development officer. There is
extensive use of volunteer coaches, club, partnerships/collaboration with community
organisations, local authorities, schools active programmes as well as commercial sport and
leisure providers, eg football clubs, and all are important factors in successful sports
development. The use of sports and exercise as a vehicle for health and well-being
throughout an individual lifetime should also be considered.
The planning, delivery and evaluation of a sports development programme should offer an
opportunity for development of personal competences, including working with others. The
candidates should work in groups to achieve this Outcome, and should demonstrate skills in
working to the strengths of the group, and seeking ways to move action forward and
enhance group performance by co-operative input. Each group should meet to discuss the
choice of programme and all aspects of the planning. These group meetings should be
chaired by a member of the group, with the minutes which record the negotiated individual
tasks, responsibility and actions. Planning should show working methods which take
account of available resources (physical, human, financial) possible resources of funding
(sponsorship, grants, lottery, public/private) promotional/marketing(publicity material,
application forms, freebies, awards, media, celebrities) timetable including application,
confirmations, planned activities, evaluations and report. Risk assessment of the activities
and current health and safety guidelines of the venue must be taken into account.
The groups should decide on a client group and a programme. Questions that could be
answered in this activity might include:
This list is not exhaustive or prescriptive but it is likely that many of the issues will be
considered if the programme is planned and delivered effectively.
There should also be some evidence of risk assessment of the activities involved and of the
Health and safety guidelines of the venue used.
Evaluation should examine all aspects planned, and questions might include:
Open learning
Open learning implies that, while candidates study out with the centres using materials
provided, it would be necessary to attend the centre for assessment purposes. As the Unit
assessment includes the assessment of processes, it would be necessary for the assessor
to see the candidates’ performance to make judgements.
Again, this process of being required to work with colleagues and other people, means that
the candidate will be required to communicate with those involved in the planning and the
development of the programme and will therefore have the opportunity to develop skills in
Communication. These may be oral, written and interpretative skills.
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The Unit looks at the different levels of sport and identifies routes through sport from first
learning a skill to competition on the international stage. Central to the Unit is the concept
that everyone should have an opportunity to develop through sport and that preconception
and barriers to participation should be challenged.
Assessment will be based on the information gathered from a range of sources and be
specific to the Unit Outcomes.
Assessment evidence will be based on current sports development ethos, working practise
and observed delivery of a sports development activity
While you will at times be required to work with other people and colleagues, you will be
assessed on your own contribution to the process. You will not be assessed on the work
that others do even if you work with them to complete the task. Your ability to carry out your
role and contribute to the work will however be part of the assessment process.