Registry
Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.
| Module Title |
Intra |
| Module Code |
IN305 |
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School |
School of Health & Human Performance |
Online Module Resources
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
30 |
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Pre-requisite |
None |
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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Description
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Relevant work experience is a central feature of education at DCU and an integral part of all undergraduate degree programmes. The INTRA programme for the BSc Sport Science and Health provides six-months of paid (where possible), relevant work experience to students. It takes place in the February-July period of the third year of the programme.
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Learning Outcomes |
1. Demonstrate to their INTRA employer that their performance in the placement was satisfactory.
2. Demonstrate to the INTRA Tutor that they have fulfilled the requirements of the placement satisfactorily.
3. Reflect on and evaluate the INTRA placement and its contribution to their personal development and career planning.
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Placement | 840 | Six-months , full-time paid or a minimum of four months, full-time unpaid employment with relevant employer. | | Total Workload: 840 |
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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Work Placement.
The BSc Sport Science and Health INTRA programme is designed to provide degree-relevant work experience with employers in Ireland and overseas. The main purpose of the placement is to give students an opportunity to apply their of sport and/or exercise science knowledge in real life working situations, thereby gaining practical skills. Other benefits include: gaining confidence, assist with career decision making, develop valuable employment contacts, increase motivation for academic work by clarifying the relationship between work and programme content..
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| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
| Other | This is a Pass / Fail Module - the student must pass all elements of the assessment | 100% | Sem 2 End |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component |
| This module is category 2 |
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources
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None |
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Array |
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| SSH | BSc Sport Science and Health |
| Timetable this semester: Timetable for IN305 |
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