EP1802 Leadership Beyond Sports Summer Programme

Academic year

2025 to 2026 Summer after graduation

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

12

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 7

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

For St Andrews Summer Study students only - not open to students matriculated on a University degree programme.

Planned timetable

To be confirmed

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr R A Wilson

Dr R A Wilson
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr Rebecca Wilson, Ms Heather Curtis, Ms Celina O'Connor

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

Leadership Beyond Sports is an accredited summer programme specifically designed for student athletes who want to boost their career trajectory as they transition from Higher Education into the workplace. It seamlessly blends cutting-edge theories of leadership with practical application to deliver a holistic, impactful experience.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

15 Interactive practical sessions (x3 weeks), 1 hour of 1-1 supervision (x 3 weeks), 5 hours of fieldwork (x 1 week)

Scheduled learning hours

53

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

72

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Understand different approaches to leadership including directive, democratic, coaching, pacesetting, visionary and affiliative, building awareness of when and how to apply different styles through agile practice.
  • Develop and evidence leadership skills through real life opportunities with a focus on sport and social innovation.
  • Reflect on a personalised DiSC leadership profile and identify skills strengths for a changing world.
  • Engage in experiential learning to gain practical experience of real-world problem solving
  • Create and build an individual skills profile and development plan, and gain confidence in articulating this in an employer context.