Programme of Study Catalogue

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.

Lectures
Contact hours: 20

Intended Group size: 15

Practical sessions
Contact hours: 20
Intended Group size: 8

Guided independent study
Hours: 160
Further details relating to assessment
Directed activities: these consist of weekly tasks that must be completed and submitted for inspection each week. The assessment will be assessed on a pass/fail basis with a pass requiring at least 75% of all weekly tasks to be completed successfully. A pass will lead to the full award of 10% towards the final module mark. A fail in directed activities will contribute 0% to the final mark.

Assessment:

001 Directed activities semester 2 10%
002 Practical assessment 20 minutes mid/end of semester 2 45%
003 Portfolio 2000 words end semester 2 45%

Fact File

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