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What is CPPD?
- Certificate in Personal and Professional Development
- University Level Certification
- Academic and professional advancement through short courses over a wide range of modules delivered by the School of Sports Studies
- Constantly new and improved courses to meet the ever changing demands within the sporting environment
Who is it aimed at?
- Courses are aimed at anyone from 16+ years of age. There is no upper age limit
- Courses are open to all adults regardless of prior qualifications or experience
- Anyone who wants to develop their knowledge and understanding of up to date best practice in sport
- Course places are also available to current University of Ulster students.
What are the Benefits?
- Progression at your own pace through short courses to attain your Certificate for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD)
- University of Ulster certification for all completed modules
- Academic and professional advancement through short courses over a wide range of modules delivered by the School of Sports Studies
- All courses recognised at levels 3 or 4 on the National Qualifications and Credit Framework
- Opportunity to benefit from Higher Education
- Gain the skills and competencies that employers require
- Access to the University of Ulster Resource Centre
Courses
- All courses are designed and delivered by the University of Ulster’s, School of Sport Studies, based on the Jordanstown Campus.
- All courses involve contact hours with expert tutors and also an element of self directed learning.
- Weekend courses will normally run Saturday 10-5pm & Sunday 12-5pm.
They include:-
Sport Psychology for Coaches:
Course Dates: 2010/11 dates TBA in September
Module Code PPD111
Through a combination of lectures and practicals, the course uses both sport and mainstream psychology to increase the understanding of human behaviour in a sport setting. Examining the contribution of the mental aspect in sport including motivation, anxiety and stress, attention and concentration, mental imagery and working with teams.Credit Points: 10 Cost: £52.50 Venue: University of Ulster, Jordanstown Campus
Developing Children's Basic Sport Skills:
Course Dates: 2010/11 dates TBA in September
Module Code PPD109
Focuses on the teaching and coaching of children’s fundamental movement patterns, core athletic skills and how these impact upon performance in a range of sporting activities. Students will learn the role of the coach/teacher in this development whilst learning how to help children progress.Credit Points: 10 Cost: £52.50 Venue: University of Ulster, Jordanstown Campus
Good Practice in Children’s Sport:
Course Dates: 2010/11 dates TBA in September
Module Code PPD114
Provides a fundamental understanding of good practice in the management and organisation of children’s sport. The Sport NI course ‘Safe Guarding Children and Young People in Sport’ will run as part of this module.Credit Points: 5 Cost: £26.25 Venue: University of Ulster, Jordanstown Campus
Officiating in Athletics:
Course Dates: This course will now not be running within the University's PPD programme. If you'd like more information on Officiating in Athletics courses please contact Davy Reid
Sports Event Management:
Course Dates: 2010/11 dates TBA in September
Module Code PPD113
The events industry has the potential to attract very large audiences and interest from across the community. This module introduces students to the discipline, examines the nature and scope of events, revises the business of planning and provides practical training in conjunction with a major local sporting event.Credit Points: 10 Cost: £52.50 Venue: University of Ulster, Jordanstown Campus & Belfast City Marathon Training Centres
Sports Coaching:
Course Dates: 2010/11 dates TBA in September
Module Code PPD112
Students engage in specific activities to improve their coaching abilities. The module examines techniques, tactics and skills whilst relating theoretical knowledge to practical situations.Credit Points: 5 Cost: £26.25 Venue: University of Ulster, Jordanstown Campus
Sports Leadership:
Course Dates: 2010/11 dates TBA in September
Module Code PPD110
Individuals seeking to work in a community setting will develop the skills and competencies needed to lead sport and physical activity. The course will enhance the ability to lead sport specific activities and the planning and implementation of events, contributing to the social and physical development of people of all ages.Credit Points: 10 Cost: £52.50 Venue: University of Ulster, Jordanstown Campus
Introduction to Strength and Conditioning for Coaches:
Course Dates: 2010/11 dates TBA in September
Module Code TBA
The practical nature of strength and conditioning with its supporting scientific theory provide an exciting and varied area of study. The module, both theoretical and practical, provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills and abilities required by strength and conditioning coaches.Credit Points: 5 Cost: £26.25 Venue: University of Ulster, Jordanstown Campus
Introduction to Applied Performance Analysis
Course Dates: 2010/11 dates TBA in September
Module Code PPD128
Effective coaching and service support requires an understanding of performance analysis which can help improve all levels of performance. This course will develop an understanding of the basic performance analysis and recording systems. It will also develop a capacity to recognise and measure key performance indicators and present data in an appropriate and assessable manner.Credit Points: 10 Cost: £52.50 Venue: University of Ulster, Jordanstown Campus
Event Management for Volunteers
Course Dates: Course 1 18th September 10am-6pm & 19th September 10am-3pm, 2010 Course 2 9th October 10am-6pm & 10th October 10am-3pm, 2010. *Please state on the enrolment form which course date you are applying for.
Module Code PPD025
This module introduces students to event management for volunteers. It will provide an awareness and fundamental understanding of the disciplines involved in event management, including the importance of good practice. Learning will be enhanced through a combination of lectures, practical sessions and self learning.The University of Ulster and Volunteer Now are working in conjunction to develop Northern Ireland’s Volunteers in preparation for London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the 2013 World Police and Fire Games, being hosted in Belfast.
Volunteer Now have reached an agreement with London 2012 that all Event Management for Volunteer graduates that apply through the central London 2012 volunteer application process will receive an interview to become a ‘Games Maker’ and therefore this course will help applicants take a step closer to being involved.
Credit Points: 5 (Level 3) Cost: £26.25 Venue: University of Ulster, Jordanstown
Modules are being added to all the time and can be specifically designed to suit any sport or Governing Bodies requirements.
Other areas of study within the University of Ulster’s PPD framework include:– Computing and Engineering; Arts; Social Sciences; Business and Management; Art, Design and the Built Environment. For further information contact the Lifelong Learning Department
Price
Each course costs £5.25 per credit point. i.e. £52.50 for a 10 credit point course and £26.25 for a 5 credit point course.
This rate has been discounted, for a limited time, from the usually £11.10 per credit point fee.
How to Enrol
Download an enrolment form Here Please post to address included on the form.
Forms can also be hand delivered to the Lifelong Learning Department, Room 02F03, Jordanstown Campus.
After enrolment students will be contacted five days prior to the course commencing to confirm arrangements.
Any queries please contact Chris Galway Phone 02890368370
Online Enrolment
* due to the impending start of the next academic year no online enrolments will be accepted until 1st September 2010. If you wish to enrol before that date please fill in an enrolment form and send to the Lifelong Learning Department as per the means shown above.
To ensure a smooth start to your studies it is vital that you carefully read and carry out the instructions below regarding how to apply.
To apply for the Certificate in Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) please follow this link http://prospectus.ulster.ac.uk/ and click on the link “APPLY ONLINE”
If you are a new user please follow the online instructions for First Time Users.
Once in your application you should select the option of application type “Professional Develop Programme” from the drop down menu, and choose the academic year of 2010-2011 please then fill out all relevant sections with your personal details.
Please select the programme selection of “CPPD UG MODULES (L&HS) PT JN”, for your programme choice of any of Sports Academy CPPD courses
Once you complete your application, your details will come across to the administration unit of Lifelong Learning.
Free limited Student Places Available -The Ulster Sports Academy are currently offering free places to University of Ulster students.
To be eligible for a free place on a course/s students must demonstrate how their attendance will allow them to contribute or enhance their contribution to the work of the Ulster Sports Academy whether in a coaching, development or administrative capacity for a university club or through one of our existing programme's (for example Sports Outreach, Ulster Elks Sports Camps etc).
If you are interested in enrolling free of charge please contact Chris Galway, using the contact details above, stating clearly how the course/s you have selected would enhance your contribution to the Ulster Sports Academy (i.e. School of Sports Studies, Sports Union, Sports Development & Services, Sport and Recreation).
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