Youth Development Studies

 

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Department: Health & Leisure Studies Module Code: SOCL71006
Level: Level 7 Contact Hours: 48
Duration: 1 Semester Directed Study Hours: 0
Effective Term: 2014/15 Indep. Study Hours: 52
Credits: 5

Prerequisite Knowledge:

  * Group and risk management in physical activity contexts * Principles of ethical leadership * Dimensions of human flourishing

Module Description/Aims:

  The module aims to develop ethical standards of leadership in sport and physical activity contexts that promotes an ethos of nurturing. This module will examine theories of positive youth development with an emphasis on the scope of physical activity and its associated practices in the promotion of developmental assets. The challenge of fostering mutually beneficial relationships between youth and their social settings, with an emphasis on those facilitating sport and physical activity i.e. schools and communities will be explored. The module will balance theoretical explorations and the development of practical youth leadership skills.  


 
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Contact Type Hours
Practical/Workshop2 Per Week
Lecture1 Per Week
Tutorial1 Per Week


 
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On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to:
No. Description/Learning Outcomes
1Discuss the emergence of the positive youth development paradigm as it relates to theories of adolescence
2Explain the transformative (as opposed to ameliorative) potential of a positive youth development approach
3Critically outline the social, emotional, cultural and physical conditions required to promote positive youth development in a sport and physical activity context
4Demonstrate the interpersonal and intrapersonal dimensions of inclusive leadership in a youth physical activity context
5Develop and practice core conditions, interpersonal communication skills, and professional reflective skills for facilitating positive youth development.


 
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Learning Strategies
This module will use a range of teaching and learning methods to enable the student to develop a theoretical and practical understanding of the principles of positive youth development (PYD). The practical workshops and tutorials will facilitate student learning in respect of the interpersonal and intrapersonal skills required to create an inclusive and nurturing environment for all young people in a sport and physical activity context. The lectures will engage students in the evidence base informing the PYD paradigm.


 
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Content Detail
Theories of adolescent development• Historical view of `deficiency• models of youth
• Policy implications for the practice of sport and physical activity
• Diversity in patterns of development
• Personal, social, emotional, biological adolescent development
• Community and other contextual factors impacting on youth development
• Agentic adolescents
Positive Youth Development Paradigm• Developmental systems
• Personal assets - labelling assets, relationship between assets and flourishing
• Perspectives on positive psychology - PERMA
• Sociology of connectedness
• Significance of ecological characteristics of family, school and community
• Strategies for transforming communities
• 6C's of PYD
Physical activity as a means of facilitating PYD• Rationales behind the uses of sport & physical activity for PYD
• Considerations for programme design
• Considerations for adult/youth relationships
• Coaching for PYD
• Biopsychosocial aspects of physical activity throughout adolescence
Practical techniques for developing personal assets• Sample experiential learning techniques to facilitate the development of autonomy, optimism, self-efficacy, resilience


 
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Assessment Strategies
A combination of assessment techniques to reflect the theory/practice balance in the module will be facilitated. Clear criteria for assessment will be communicated to the students in advance. Assessments will incorporate both unseen written challenges and reflective assignments


 
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Learning Outcome Assessment Category Assessment Method Additional Information % alloc
5Continuous AssessmentPortfolioLogbooks/portfolios recording workshops focused on assets development20
3Continuous AssessmentCase StudyCase study report based on an interview focused on personal experiences of sport and physical activity30
4Continuous AssessmentPractical TeachingAnimation project with young people demonstrating PYD principles in sport and physical activity25
1, 2, 3Final Exam (Scheduled)Final Written ExamUnseen examination 25


 
Reading List show detail >>
   
 
Type ISBN Title Author Publisher Year Edition Library Link
Essential9780415771528Positive youth Development Through Sport
Holt, N.L.
Routledge 		20071-
Essential9781849052610Building Happiness, Resilience and Motivation in Adolescents
Mac Conville, Ruth and Rae, Tina.
Jessica Kinsley Publishers		20121-
Essential9780309105903Community Programmes to Promote Youth Development
Eccles, J and Gootman,, J
National Academies Press		20021-
Recommended9780199755882Risk, Resilience, and Positive Youth Development: Developing Effective Community Programs for At-Ris
Jenson, Jeffery M et al.
Oxford University Press		20131-


 
Journals and Websites show detail >>
   
 
Type Description
JournalJournal of Youth Development ?bridging research and practice. Published by tufts University http://www.nae4ha.org/directory/jyd/index.html
Websitehttp://www.search-institute.org/
Journal* New Directions for Youth Development * New directions for child and adolescent development * Adolescence * Journal of adolescence Journal of Research on Adolescence
Websitehttp://www.positivehumandevelopment.com
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