SHN6302 - Applied Strength and Conditioning

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physiological factors affecting participation and performance in competitive sport
Offer advice to sport performers and their coaches on strength and conditioning
Conduct a needs analysis, profiling and strength and conditioning case study
Design and prescribe an applied programme to a sports performer
Write up a case study and perform a presentation

Content:

Frameworks for working with athletes and developing rapport
Conducting needs analysis and assessment
Applied techniques and interventions
Developing and monitoring training programmes

Learning and Teaching Information:

Lectures are interactive sessions throughout the module. Regular role play is used and time is taken to support students in undertaking a case study. Interest groups provide an efficient way of enabling students to explore their proposed intervention techniques and share good practice.

Online support is offered by forums for discussions and finding appropriate clients plus useful assessments and reading material.
Lectures Contact hours: 36
Intended Group size: 20

Interest Groups
Contact hours: 8
Intended Group size: 5

Tutorials
Contact hours: 2
Intended Group size: 1

Independent Study
Hours: 154