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Bachelor of Science in Sport and Physical Literacy
Programme(s) Description:
The Bachelor of Science in Sport and Physical Literacy consists of a total of ninety (90) credits. Level 1 consists of thirty (30) credits, Level 2 consists of thirty (30) credits, and Level 3 consists of thirty (30) credits. It offers four main areas of study. These areas are, 1. Basic Sciences; 2. Sport and Physical Literacy specific; 3. Professional, and 4. Foundation Courses and are offered over three (3) semesters per year, each containing a maximum of thirteen teaching weeks.
There will be a minimum of seven (7) Theory and Practice of Sport courses that will allow participants to apply relevant sport and physical literacy theories, principles and practices to sport specific disciplines. Programme participants will also engage in Practicum assignments and a Final Project, which willserve to allow them to apply what they have learned in the programme to sport and physical literacy/education learning environments, with the aim of improving the delivery of sport and physical literacy in schools, and in their communities.
This programme is laddered so that participants, will have the option of exiting after completing thirty (30) Level 1 course credits, for which they will receive a Certificate in Sport and Physical Literacy. Participants who complete thirty (30) Level 1 credits in addition to Introduction to Research Skills, Mathematics for Social Sciences, a Professional Development Portfolio and Action Research, plus one (1) Elective will be awarded an Associate degree in Sport and Physical Literacy with a total of forty-five (45) credits.
Both certificate and associate degree may be used to matriculate into related undergraduate programmes. Ten (10) Core Level 1 courses in the Associate degree have been identified as equivalent to Level 1 BSc in Sport and Physical Literacy. Persons who go on to complete 60 Level 2 and 3 credits will be awarded a Bachelor’s degree in Sport and Physical Literacy. It should be noted that participants will not obtain all levels of awards, but will be able to upgrade components based on successful completion of prerequisites.
Who is the programme for?
Physical education teachers across Primary and Secondary schools
Duration of programme:
BSc - minimum of five (5) years
ASc - minimum of two (2) years
Certificate - minimum of two (2) years
Delivery Mode:
Blended Modality
Proposed Award(s):
BSc in Sport and Physical Literacy
ASc in Sport and Physical Literacy
Certificate Sport and Physical Literacy
When will the programme start?
The programme starts in August and January of each academic year
Admission Requirements
For persons entering the Certificate and Associate degree level, applicants should normally have five (5) '0' Levels (or equivalent), including English Language, Mathematics and three other relevant subjects, or mature students who do not strictly meet the academic requirements but have seven (7) years’ or more experience as a coach, physical trainer or instructor may be considered for admission.
Persons entering the B.Sc. Sport and Physical Literacy programme must have a minimum of
five passes to include:
- Mathematics and English Language from either or both of the following examination
bodies:
a) General Certificate of Education, Ordinary level (GCE O’Level) Grades A, B or C
b) Caribbean Examination Council (CSEC) General Proficiency Level 1 or 2, General
Proficiency Level 3 after 1998. Plus two subjects from either or both of the following examination bodies.
a) General Certificate of Education, Advanced Level (GCE A’ Level) Grades A, B, C, D,mor E.
b) Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination(CAPE) Units 1 & 2 of each course. Grades 1- 5Candidates with qualifications other than those specified will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Programme Structure and Content
The Certificate in Sport and Physical Literacy consists of the following courses:
Credits
FOUN 1001: English for Academic Purposes 3
FOUN 1101: Caribbean Civilization 3
FOUN 1501: Foundations for Learning Success 3
HIST 1018: The Origins and Growth of Modern Sport, (1850 – 1945) 3
SPPL 1300: Pedagogy of Physical Education and Sport 1 (NEW) 3
SPPL 1302: Developing Physical Literacy (NEW) 3
SPPL 1303: Introduction to Sport Management (NEW) 3
SPKN 1102: Introduction to Physiology 3
SPPL 1304: Theory and Practice of Sport: Target/Field Games (NEW) 3
SPPL 1305: Theory and Practice of Sport: Invasion Games (NEW) 3
The Associate Degree in Sport and Physical Literacy consists of the following courses:
Credits
FOUN 1001: English for Academic Purposes 3
FOUN 1101: Caribbean Civilization 3
FOUN 1501: Foundations for Learning Success 3
SPKN 1100: Mathematics in Sport 3
HIST 1018: The Origins and Growth of Modern Sport, (1850 – 1945) 3
SPPL 1300: Pedagogy of Physical Education and Sport 1 (NEW) 3
SPPL 1301: Introduction to Research Skills (NEW) 3
SPPL 1302: Developing Physical Literacy (NEW) 3
SPPL 1303: Introduction to Sport Management (NEW) 3
SPKN 1102: Intro. to Physiology 3
SPPL 1304: Theory and Practice of Sport: Target/Field Games (NEW) 3
SPPL 1305: Theory and Practice of Sport: Invasion Games (NEW) 3
SPPL 1307: Professional Development Portfolio (NEW) 3
SPPL 1308: Action Research (NEW) 3
In ASc. degree students have choice of ONE Course Elective
TOTAL PROGRAMME CREDITS 45
Electives for Associate Degree Credits
SPCH 1000: Sport Coaching: Basic Concepts (Elective) 3
SPKN 1104: Intro. to Sport and Exercise Psychology (Elective) 3
SPPL 1306: Prevention of Injuries in Sport (NEW) (Elective) 3
Academic Preparation
Applicants seeking entry into the programme must, prior to enrolment, be able to use the computer for word processing, to store and retrieve information, as a communication device (e.g., for emailing), and to surf the Web.
Course of Study
This is a cross-disciplinary course. It is designed to provide a firm base for Communication courses and for courses in English for Special Purposes linked with specific disciplines. It helps students to achieve the level of competence in written language that is required of the university student in undergraduate programmes. Course content includes Language in the Caribbean, Summarizing, the Formal Essay and Methods of Organising Information.
This course is designed to develop an awareness of the main process of cultural development in Caribbean societies, highlighting the factors, the problematic and the creative output that have fed the emergence of Caribbean identities. It also develops a perception of the Caribbean as wider than island nations or linguistic blocs and stimulates students’ interest in, and commitment to Caribbean civilization and to further their self-determination.
