Module Details

Module Code: SPRT
Module Title: Periodisation
Title: Periodisation
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Myles Kelly
Module Author:: Brian Dunne
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of current periodisation concepts and how these can be applied to achieve optimal athletic performance for individual athletes and teams
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Display and understanding of and apply advanced periodisation principals : design of preparatory, competitive and transition training programmes, practical application of programme design for specific sports, application of macro, meso and micro cycles, preparation for competition, peaking and tapering
LO2 Critically appraise and apply different periodisation models (traditional, block and conjugate) to long term athletic development programmes.
LO3 Display a thorough critical understanding of the principles and components that underpin training adaptations to strength and conditioning
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
Periodisation
History; Benefits to team sport athletes; Appropriate design of training programmes using periodisation principles/concepts.
Data Analysis & Programme Planning
Interpretation of fitness testing data against age-appropriate and sport-specific norms; Critical appraisal and application of data to periodisation programme development
Load Monitoring
GPS technology, RPE, use in peridoisation plan monitoring
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 100
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Periodisation project: to include an age appropriate and sport-specific training and strength and conditioning programme for a team over a full season taking into account key periodisation principals and concepts
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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 Lectures Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent/ Directed Learning Every Week 7.00 7
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Bompa TO, Buzzichelli CA. (2018), Periodisation, Theory and Methodology of Training, 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.
Discussion Note: