Module Details

Module Code: SPRT
Module Title: Fitness Testing and Load Monitoring in Sport
Title: Fitness Testing and Load Monitoring in Sport
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Myles Kelly
Module Author:: Brian Dunne
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to develop students’ applied knowledge and understanding of fitness testing and load monitoring and the application of each of these disciplines to basic programme planning. Students will be expected to apply the skills and competencies that they have acquired in these areas in Years 1 & 2. Students will gain hands-on experience of how to assess and critically appraise sportspersons’ readiness for training and, based on this information, to prescribe and formulate appropriate and effective training programmes to achieve optimum performance.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Accurately measure, record and interpret the results of sport and athlete specific physiological tests.
LO2 Critically interpret fitness testing data against age-appropriate and sport-specific norms in the planning and periodisation of strength and conditioning programmes.
LO3 Accurately measure and critically interpret GPS and other load monitoring data from athletic populations
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
Fitness Testing
Practical application to groups and teams; Critical analysis and interpretation of results; Design of age-specific and sport-specific strength and conditioning training programmes
Data Analysis & Programme Planning
Interpretation of fitness testing data against age-appropriate and sport-specific norms; Critical appraisal and application of data to programme planning
Load Monitoring
Use of GPS technology, RPE in sport. Analysis of load monitoring data to determine volume/intensities of training/matches and athletes preparedness to play,
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Practical exam on the selection, set up, administration and interpretation of results of a sport specific fitness testing battery.
Assessment Type Case Studies % of Total Mark 70
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Written exam on the interpretation of fitness testing and GPS data. Students will be asked to identify key metrics in the data and based on these design appropriate and effective training interventions.
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
Reassessment Description
Failed Written Exam - Repeat Exam
Failed Practical Exam - Repeat Practical Component

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
Lab/Lecture Contact Lectures Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent/ Directed Learning Every Week 7.00 7
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Bompa TO, Buzzichelli CA. (2018), Periodisation, Theory and Methodology of Training, Human Kinetics.
  • Mike Mc Guigan. (2017), Monitoring Training and Performance in Athletes, Human Kinetics.
  • Haff GG, Tripplet NT. (2016), Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Human Kinetics.
  • Jeffreys I, Moody J. (2016), Strength and Conditioning for Sports Performance, Routledge.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • McArdle, W.D., Katch, F.I. and Katch, V.L.. (2015), Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance, Wolfter Kluwer.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • http://www.library.itcarlow.ie/.
  • Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise.
  • Journal of Strength and Conditioning.
  • Journal of Sports Sciences.
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