Module Details

Module Code: ZPHI C1102
Module Title: Strength and Conditioning Applied Coaching 2
Title: Strength and Conditioning Applied Coaching 2
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Niamh Spratt
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to enable students to develop their knowledge and understanding of the theory underpinning exercise training for the development of speed, agility and muscular power, their skills in coaching these aspects of fitness for sport and health, and their skills in designing exercise training programmes.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the principles of exercise training programme design, monitoring and evaluation.
LO2 Display skills in planning, demonstrating and coaching exercise sessions designed to develop speed.
LO3 Display skills in planning, demonstrating and coaching exercise sessions designed to develop agility.
LO4 Display skills in planning, demonstrating and coaching exercise sessions designed to develop muscular power via plyometric exercises.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Theory: Exercise training programme design
Considerations in the design of single-fitness-component and multiple-fitness-component training programmes; the use of subjective and objective markers of progress in monitoring and evaluation of training programmes; introduction to periodisation of training. Appropriate adjustments to exercise; based on factors such as client’s fitness level and health status.
Theory and practice: Training for speed
Defining speed; role of speed in sports performance; role of speed in health; exercises for the development of linear acceleration; exercises for the development of linear speed; design of training sessions for speed.
Theory and practice: Training for agility
Defining agility; role of agility in sports performance; role of agility in health; exercises for the development of multidirectional speed and agility.
Theory and practice: Training for muscular power via plyometrics
Defining muscular power; role of muscular power in sports performance; role of muscular power in health; physiology of the stretch shortening cycle; plyometric exercises for the development of muscular power.
Coaching skills: Coaching philosophy
Factors which influence coaching philosophies; development of coaching philosophies. Psychosocial competencies incorporating ethical practice, professionalism and sociocultural awareness for example EHFA and EREPS codes of ethical practice.
Safety
The safe use of equipment and appropriate programming for specific contexts; minimising risk associated with exercise execution; ensuring correct posture, range of motion, control etc
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Practical50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Portfolio % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Portfolio of assessments such as multiple choice quizzes, exercise analyses and session plans.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Evaluation of skills in planning, demonstrating and coaching exercises designed to develop strength, stability and endurance
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Practicals Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Haff, G. G. and Triplett, N.T.. (2016), Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, 4th ed.. Human Kinetics.
  • Martens, R.. (2012), Successful Coaching, 4th ed.. Human Kinetics.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: