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Introduction In this blog i will be discussing the importance of reflection in my academic studies since starting the course in september. I will be reflecting and analysing how my performance over the past couple of semesters has either improved or declined. I will be discussing my strenghts and weaknesses throughout my modules so far."in its simplest form, reflective practice is thinking about or reflecting on what you do. It is closely linked to the concept of learning from experience, in that you think about what you did, and what happened, and decide from that what you would do differently next time" (Skills you need, 2015). I will also be using web blogs and online journals in my literature, due to the increase in online journals that are available online in recent years, there has been a huge increse. The number of blogs doubled to 133 million between March 2007 and August 2008. A blog is a website comprising blog posts, or content written by the blogger, web-log designer and is typically organised into categories and sorted in reverse chronological order (Wright, 2006). Blogs combine the use of text and images to intise the reader and breaks up blocks of text by using images and videos to keep the reader interested. In this blog i will also be talking about my plans for the future once i have finished the course and where i hope to be in the next five years and what i will need to do to be in the postion i would like.

“ Reflective practice is an active, dynamic action-based and ethical set of skills, placed in real time and dealing with real, complex and difficult situations” (Moon. J, 1999)

                                               Josh Mills             26, Pinewood Crescent, Leyland, Lancashire PR25 1HQ                      Home: 01772 510876 Mobile: 07963297001                                     Joshmills882@Gmail.com Summary I am currently studying sports coaching at the University of Central Lancashire. Although i am a full time student i am very flexible to work as i am only in lessons Wednesday's and Thursday's so i am free to work all the other days. Whilst i am at university i am playing American football for UCLan, I have played the sport for five years before i joined the team and this and all of the other sports that i have played over the years have taught me many different skills, from giving and listening to orders and instructions to great teamwork. These skills will help me as i can transfer these skills from the football field to the workplace, showing that i can work just as efficiently on my own as i can in a team. Skills - Quick problem solver                 - Thrives in fast-paced environment - Commited team player - Bar terminology - Alcohol licensing and smoking laws familiarity - Certificate in food hygiene awareness - Courteous, professional demeanour - High energy - Flexible schedule capability - Up selling capability Work History WELLINGTON PARK Waiter, Burlington Gardens, Leyland PR25 3AB. September 2014 - July 2015 At this establishment i learned many different skills such as: - Consistently provided professional, friendly and engaging service. - skilfully promoted items on beverage lists and restaurant specials. - Followed all health and safety policies when handling food and beverages to uphold proper standards. - Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about the restaurant's menu and products. - Routinely cleaned work areas, glassware and silverware throughout each shift. LEYLAND HOTEL Bartender, Leyland Way, Leyland, Preston PR25 4JX. May 2015 - Current I gained many different skills whilst working here such as:   - Skilfully prompted items on beverage lists and restaurant specials. - Provided friendly and attentive service. - Inventoried and restocked items throughout the day. - Precisely described menu items and special offerings and appropriately identified wine pairings - Delivered quality service by providing a warm and welcoming environment. - Assisted colleagues whenever possible. - Monitored guests for intoxication and immediately reported concerns to management. - Served beverages and replenished items as necessary. EDUCATION BALSHAWS CHURCH OF ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL September 2009 - July 2014 RUNSHAW COLLEGE September 2014 - July 2016 University of Central Lancashire, Euxton Lane Campus September 2016 - Current

Kolb’s Learning cycle

David Kolb proposed a 4-stage experiential learning cycle that applies to all learners.  He suggested that immediate or concrete experiences provide a basis for observation and reflection.  These are assimilated and distilled into abstract concepts which can be actively tested, in turn creating new learning experiences. Individual learners will demonstrate differences in the way they think about things and the way they do things.

These differences can be plotted on a Perception continuum (along a spectrum that ranges from a preference for thinking about things in a Concrete or Abstract way) and along a Processing continuum (along a spectrum that ranges from Active to Reflective).  This results in identification of 4 Learning Styles. (Brian Boxx, 2016) Kolb refers to these as Accommodating - Diverging - Assimilating - Converging.

Action Plan

What are my development objectives? What do I need to do to achieve my objectives? What support do I need to achieve my objectives? Target date for achieving my objectives One of my main objectives for this course is to complete the course with the highest-grade I possibly can and progress onto the third year. To achieve this goal, I must make sure I work as hard as I can and to make sure I get all assignments and tasks completed to the highest grade and level I possibly can. To ensure I can complete this objective I need to make sure that keep to my time plan to ensure I get all, of the work done on time and to a high standard. I will also make sure that I am listening to the feedback that I get back from my tutors and take on board what they have said to me. June 2018 Another one of my most important objectives that I have, to complete is sticking to all the plans that I create for myself to ensure that I have all, of the work completed to the high standard that is requested and have it all done on time. To ensure that I complete the task I have set for myself is to keep in mind the final product that is graduating from the course. If I can keep this in mind the whole way through the course that will motivate me throughout the whole course. To make sure that I achieve this goal of me is that I stay motivated and stay focused throughout the course so there is not much support I can ask for, I just need to motivate myself to put myself in the position to succeed. Everyday One of my most important goals for the upcoming years is to stay motivated, focused and hard working. If I want to finish off this goal it relies purely on me, I need to keep myself motivated and keep things fun for myself so I do not give up and fall short of finishing the course. “you think training is hard? Try losing.” The only real support I will need to achieve this goal is the help of my peers and tutors who will hopefully be able to keep me in that mind-set of ‘I can do this’.   Now up until I finish the course

Journal’s I have used over the past few semesters

Personal and Vocational Development for Sport

( Atlay et al., 2009)

( Hughes et al., 2009)

( Ward et al., 2006)

Gough, D. et. al. (2006) 'A systematic map and synthesis review of the effectiveness of personal development planning for improving student learning', pp.1-127.

Clegg & Sally Bradley (2004) ‘Models of Personal Development Planning: practice and processes’ pp.57-76.

Keith V. Nesbitt,(2005)  ‘Using guidelines to assist in the visualisation design process, proceedings of the 2005 Asia-Pacific symposium on Information visualisation, p.115-123,

The Delivery of Sport and Physical Activity

( Sports Coach UK, 2016)

( British American Football Association, 2015)

( Sport England, 2016)

The Coaching Process

( Cross & Lyle, 1999)

( Kidman & Lombardo, 2010)

( Kidman & Hanrahan, 2010)

The Fundamentals of Sports Coaching

( BrianMac , 2016)

(Rogers, 2000)

( Beashel & Taylor, 1997)

Introduction to Sports and Exercise Psychology

( H. Chambers, 2011)

( Psychology Campus, 2004)

( Kremer & Moran, 2008)

Essentials of Training and Conditioning

( Bangsbo et al, 2006)

( Stolen et al, 2005)

( Double Coverage, 2016)

Friedman, k. (2016). ‘Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, 4th ed. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise’, pp.10.

Faigenbaum, Avery et. al. (2009) ‘Youth Resistance Training: Updated Position Statement Paper From the National Strength and Conditioning Association’

BIBLIOGRAPHY

( Moon. J , 1999) Reflection in learning and professional development : Theory and practice, Kogan page, London .

( Kolb . DA, 1984) Experimental learning : Experiences as the source of learning and development. Ennglewood Cliffs, N.J : Prentice Hall

Friedman, k. (2016). ‘Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, 4th ed. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise’, pp.10.

Faigenbaum, Avery et. al. (2009) ‘Youth Resistance Training: Updated Position Statement Paper From the National Strength and Conditioning Association’

Gough, D. et. al. (2006) 'A systematic map and synthesis review of the effectiveness of personal development planning for improving student learning', pp.1-127.

Clegg & Sally Bradley (2004) ‘Models of Personal Development Planning: practice and processes’ pp.57-76.

Keith V. Nesbitt,(2005)  ‘Using guidelines to assist in the visualisation design process, proceedings of the 2005 Asia-Pacific symposium on Information visualisation, p.115-123,

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Personal development planning

The definition of personal development planning is a person who has reflected on the achievements that they have accomplished in their life and using them accolades to move forward in their life by  "setting newer and higher goals and motivating youself to achieve these goals ."(

http://www.bath.ac.uk/learningandteaching/enhance-learning-experiences/personal-development-planning.html

Employability

"Employability is the development of skills, abilities and personal attributes that enhance students' capability to secure rewarding and satisfying in their economic , social and community lives" (http://www.mmu.ac.uk/careers/students-and-graduates/resources/guides/what-is-employability.pdf)

Practical skill

Due to me not studying a sporting course in the past i cannot say that i have great practical skills when it comes to lessons where we are tod what to do. I have a lot of sporting history and have a bit of talent in these sports. this is one of the things i pride myself upon, my sorting ability. With the ampunt of sporting experience i have outside of education i would say that i have enough knowledge on different sports to be able to study the course as much as somone who has already studied a sports course. I have played many different sports over the years like any child does experimenting different sports. I started playing football the same as every other primary school child where i played the game for twelve years finally stopping due to work commitments, i also tried rugby for a number of years through school and also cricket for the local team. The two that i have stuck at though are the two mst glorified sports in America, Ameican football and Basketball. I have epecially found sucess in American football, i have jut completed my fourth year playng and in that time i have been nominated for two all-star teams and have also competed in two national championships as well as being the captain of the team for three years, With all my experience playing sports and also a little experience coaching sports i feel this is the correct course for me.

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