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HEA Thematic Seminar Series University of Worcester 27/06/13. An integrated and inclusive approach to developing students’ employability Institute of Sport and E xercise Science – A case study. Inclusion and Integration in ISES. Long association with disabled students GB Blind football team
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HEA Thematic Seminar SeriesUniversity of Worcester 27/06/13 An integrated and inclusive approach to developing students’ employability Institute of Sport and Exercise Science – A case study
Inclusion and Integration in ISES • Long association with disabled students • GB Blind football team • HEA Project (2008) - Inclusive Practice in Learning and Teaching • Wheelchair basketball • Partnerships with national/international organisations • First degree in Disability Sport (2013)
ISES approach to employability • Work based/Placement learning in the curriculum • Students Academic Representatives • Earn as you learn (EAYL) • Volunteer as You learn (VAYL) • Student Ambassadors • Opportunities for graduates in Disability Sport • Internships
Opportunities for students in the Curriculum • Effective Coaching Module - Coaching opportunities for important clubs in the West Midlands, including West Bromwich Albion FC and Aston Villa FC. • Work with disability sport clubs in a wide variety of sports including wheelchair basketball, blind football, wheelchair handball. • Design and conduct disability events (Inclusive Sport Festival) • Performance Analysis Internships within the sports community • Establish their own network • EARN AS YOU LEARN
Work based/placement opportunities for students Memorable Work Experiences • Performance Analysis • Blind football • Football/Sports Coaching • Disability Sports • Sports Coaching • Sport Management • Sport Development • Sport Marketing Students enjoy greater learning opportunities.
Benefits/Skills students bring to the work place • Enthusiasm • Diversity • Eager to learn, work hard and bring a fresh perspective
How ISES influences employability • Matches the right student with the right placement: • Qualifications • Experience in the chosen filed • Develops your expertise and philosophy • Extrinsic motivation – Awards, Certificates • Brings Academics, Coaches, Participants and Students together • Has he potential to produces graduates who can help transform the culture of an organisation