SPSU9W6 – Sports Work Experience (Spring 2020)

I was really excited to get started with this module. After the pre-module session where we were given some more information and knowledge on what kind of placements we could do, I knew I wanted to try and get one in a school.

I had contacts for a few high school PE departments near me, however I chose to go with my old high school. I thought it would be good to experience the school from a teaching point of view rather than just a pupil. As it has been some time since I was at school, the teachers in the department have changed slightly, meaning my placement is still allowing me to meet new people. By doing my placement in my old school, it allows me to still remain comfortable and confident as I have been in the environment before.

Once I contacted my school and got confirmation that I would be allowed to undergo my placement there, I had a meeting with my mentor to complete my pre-placement forms. We discussed when I should start placement and what days would work best. In order to get the best experience, we decided on varying my days week by week. This means that I will attend placement on different days and times every week, allowing me to be involved in different PE classes. I also had a chat about what type of interesting project I could do. I have decided to report on what type of activities young people prefer to participate in during PE, and what they would like to experience. I will do this through questionnaires. By doing this, it allows for teachers to plan efficiently and give young people the best opportunities in PE.

I attended my first placement session on the 14^th of January. It was a very enjoyable experience. As it was my first time, I met all staff I would be working with. I was able to observe and shadow the teachers. The first class I was in was a 1^st year short tennis class. They focused on controlling the ball and getting the perfect hit every time. The next class was another 1^st year class, focusing on passing drills in different sports. This was an enjoyable class as there were different things happening at the same time, making pupils think of the sport and what the different aims of the games were.

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3 Responses to “My Placement Process – Jordanne”

1. hh15 says:

   January 30, 2020 at 11:49 am

   Hi Jordanne, I really like your schedule arranged. Well done! – Romie

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2. sem00056 says:

   January 31, 2020 at 11:34 pm

   Sounds really good Jordanne.

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3. elb00060 says:

   February 2, 2020 at 4:29 pm

   Sounds like a fun first day, hope the rest of the placement goes well! -Ellis

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