Module: Intra

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Intra
Module Code	IN305
School	School of Health & Human Performance
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Sarah Meegan Semester 2: Sarah Meegan Autumn: Sarah Meegan
Module Teachers	Sarah Meegan David Passmore
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	30
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

None
In the event of the student performance on INTRA not being considered as satisfactory, the student may not normally proceed to Year 4 of the programme. The student must repeat and pass INTRA before they can graduate from the programme.

Description

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.

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.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Professional Practice	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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

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.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Participation	This is a Pass / Fail Module - the student must pass all elements of the assessment	100%	Sem 2 End

Reassessment Requirement Type
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

Indicative Reading List

NA: 0, NA,

Other Resources

Programme or List of Programmes

SSH	BSc Sport Science and Health

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