Sport and Exercise Science

Personal Tutorial Programme

Upon arrival at the University of Portsmouth students are allocated a personal tutor during induction week and assigned to a small tutorial group. Each personal tutorial group is timetabled to meet with their personal tutor on a regular basis.

The function of the personal tutor is to act in both an academic and pastoral role, guiding students with aspects of the course such as option choices, careers education and academic progress.

During timetabled meetings with the personal tutor, each student will review and work through a structured tutorial package designed to encourage, manage and evaluate individual learning. They offer a focussed opportunity to discuss academic progression, and identify any difficulties or potential obstacles to learning.

Personal Development Planning

PDP is a component of the University’s Set UP for Life programme and is an integral component of the tutorial package provided within the Department of Sport and Exercise Science, which is utilised at each stage of progression.

PDP aims to help students to:

  • Become more effective, independent and confident self-directed learners who understand what and how they are learning.
  • Review, plan and articulate personal goals, take responsibility for their own learning and evaluate progress towards their achievement.
  • Relate their learning to a wider context, including their own career management.
  • Become lifelong learners.

    Overview of the Personal Tutorial Programme

    Below are the key themes for the Tutorial programme conducted with the Department of Sport and Exercise Science:

    Level 4- Developing as an effective learner

    • Identification of academic strengths and weaknesses.
    • Time management.
    • Goal setting and planning.

    Level 5 – Enhancement and thinking about the future prospects

    • Enhancing skills for employability.
    • CV structure and development.
    • Development of career action plan.

    Level 6 – Critical reflection

    • Consideration of employment / further study options.
    • CV review and updating.
    • Job application and interview practise.

    Level 7 – Maximising potential

    • Postgraduate career opportunities.
    • Researching at postgraduate level.