SHN4412 - Techniques in Strength and Conditioning

Objectives:

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

Demonstrate an awareness of health and safety considerations in strength and conditioning.
Describe and demonstrate the fundamental techniques in strength and conditioning.
Demonstrate an understanding of a variety of methods of training.
Analyse muscular involvement and actions in specific movements.

Content:

Health and safety considerations in strength and conditioning; fundamental movements in weightlifting; bodyweight exercises; essentials of aerobic and anaerobic conditioning; coaching techniques; free weights; machine exercises; additional equipment in strength and conditioning; plyometric exercise; Analysis of movement patterns; The description of prime movers and synergists in muscular actions.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Lead lectures will cover a range of the theoretical aspects related to this module.
Practical sessions will be integral in relation to the technical aspects of strength and conditioning. Directed activities will be employed also.

Lectures
Contact hours: 20

Intended Group size: 15

Practical sessions
Contact hours: 18
Intended Group size: 8

Guided independent study
Hours: 162

Further details relating to assessment
Formative assessment will take place throughout module. This could take the form of seminar discussions with peers and facilitator and practical delivery of exercise techniques to receive peer and tutor feedback. Directed activities can be used as a form of formative assessment and it is recommended that they relate to the summative component of assessment.

Practical Assessment will afford the students an opportunity to experience assessments using a similar approach to those used in professional accreditation via the UKSCA. A combination of demonstrations of techniques and responses to questions is used and student will also need to demonstrate an awareness of Health and Safety.

Portfolio requires students to demonstrate an awareness of key coaching points in exercise as well as an ability to design appropriate training sessions for strength and conditioning.

Assessment:

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Philip McDonald
Level - 4
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 4S2

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