A mix of assessment methods will be employed to allow for different learning styles. They include:

Assessment: 

• Module 1: Written Assessment
• Module 2:  Activity Observation 40% & Written Activity Report 60%

Assessment Explanation: To engage with a Christian-based organisation and devise either a plan of how a specific sports-based programme could be set up in their respective organisation or focus on one specific event/activity that can be held within the remit of the organisation. Eg. Lenten sessions using sports etc. 

• Modules 3: Written Assessment
• Module 4:  Activity Observation 40% & Written Activity Report 60%

Module 4 Assessment Explanation:  These will take into consideration these key criteria: activity content and design of the event, implementation and evaluation of an activity. 

Participants are expected to devise and put into practice the planned activity with a concluding evaluative report. The content and practice have to reflect in practice the principles learnt during the module. 

For this Assignment or Activity, participants are to take into consideration one of the following cohorts: young (4 to 10 years), adolescents (11-15 years), youth (16 – 30 years) and adults (31+). 

Final Award: Award in Sports Ministry

Duration: 1 years part-time including:

• Contact hours – 48 hours
• Supervised Placement and Practice Hours – 17 hours
• Self-Study Hours – 95 hours
• Assessment Hours – 40 hours

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Certification: A sealed Certificate together with a Certificate supplement after successful* completion of the course

*_{To obtain a Certificate of Achievement a student must; Attend a minimum of 80% of each module and Pass successfully the assignment}

EQF/MQF Level: Level 5

Accreditation Category: Higher Education Programme

Total ECTS: 8 ECTS

Award Institution: Pastoral Formation Institute

Teaching Institution: Pastoral Formation Institute