Module Details

Module Code: DEVL_2
Module Title: Player Development 3 - GAA
Title: Player Development 3 - GAA
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Myles Kelly
Module Author:: Alan Nolan
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide students with the knowledge, skills and attributes to understand how to enhance their own individual performance in each area of the GAA's Player Pathway model to meet the demands of Gaelic Games as well as an introduction to Drugs in sport to safeguard players
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Display a basic level of proficiency in using screening tools to identify deficiencies in body movements, using the results to create a pre-habilitation plan.
LO2 Demonstrate an understanding of how sports psychology can be used to help improve Gaelic Games performance.
LO3 Demonstrate an understanding of current drug and supplement use in sport and of Irish and International regulations in this area
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
8567 DEVL C1316 Player Development 1 - GAA
8575 DEVL C1321 Player Development 2 - GAA
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Physical Athletic Development
Develop knowledge and understanding of how to improve sport specific fitness components through pitch and gym based activities. (Aerobic, Anaerobic, Speed, Agility, Balance, Co-ordination, Strength) • Undergo fitness testing and receive results and feedback on key individual improvement goals in relation to results. • Progression of gym based strength and conditioning programme
Screening & pre-habilitation programmming
Develop knowledge and understanding of how to perform a screening of Athletes and identify deficiencies. • Use the Gaelic Athletic Ability Assessment protocol and or other functional screening tools. • How to programme pre-habilitation and where and when it should be completed
Psychological Focus
• Utilisation of well developed, refined and individualised mental skills and routines • Self talk to create/maintain and enhance focus and thought control • Focusing/refocusing techniques to maintain attention on relevant performance cues • Coping strategies to address externally influencing factors (winning, losing, injury, media) • Imagery & Visualisation • Breathing • Utilising self talk to create/maintain and enhance focus and thought control - Dealing with distractions and negative thoughts • Long term performance and outcome goals to inform development • Individual performance routines and pre-competition preparation that is complimentary to team preparations • Imagery techniques to prepare for competition, different situations/problems and performance strategies • Arousal management techniques to optimise anxiety and relaxation • Development of personal responsibility through involvement in the decision making and planning process (commitment)
Drug and Supplementation use
Drug regulation in sport: Irish sports council, WADA. History of doping. Drug testing protocol; players rights and obligations. Commonly used drugs and supplements in sports
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Practical50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Group Project: 1,500 words: How sports psychology can be used to help enhance Gaelic Games performance before, during and after games.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Drugs in Sport presentation on commonly abused substances and/or doping regulation. Approx 15 mins in duration
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Mode A: (Players able to participate in class activities) Complete a paired Athlete screening protocol. Create a semester plan to work on deficiencies identified. Use a weekly class log to capture all work completed to improve deficiencies to help improve performance.

Mode B (Players Unable to participate in class activities) Complete a paired Athlete screening protocol on other athletes. Create a semester plan to work on deficiencies identified in other player. Create a rehabilitation programme for yourself. Use a weekly class log to capture all player development and rehabilitation work completed to regain full fitness and help improve performance.
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.
Reassessment Description
If students fail they must complete a repeat submission of the project on sports psychology, drugs in sport reassessment and Screening & pre-habilitation programmming plan over the summer period

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 No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 1.50 18
Practicals Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 4.73 71
Lecture Contact Doping Regulation in Sport 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • David R. Mottram,Neil Chester. (2018), Drugs in Sport, [ISBN: 9780415789417].
  • Jean Williams,Vikki Krane. (2014), Applied Sport Psychology: Personal Growth to Peak Performance, McGraw-Hill Education, p.576, [ISBN: 0078022703].
  • Joyce, David,Lewindon, Dan. (2014), High-Performance Training for Sports, Human Kinetics, p.392, [ISBN: 1450444822].
  • Brown, Lee,Ferrigno, Vance. (2014), Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness, 3E, Human Kinetics, p.312, [ISBN: 9781450468701].
  • Weinberg, Robert S.,Gould, Daniel. (2014), Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 6E, Human Kinetics, p.664, [ISBN: 9781450469814].
  • Paul Gamble. (2013), Strength and Conditioning for Team Sports, Routledge, p.291, [ISBN: 0415637929].
  • Donald A. Chu,Gregory Myer. (2013), Plyometrics, Human Kinetics, p.248, [ISBN: 0736079602].
  • James Rheuben Andrews,Gary L. Harrelson,Kevin E. Wilk. (2012), Physical Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete, Elsevier Health Sciences, p.618, [ISBN: 9781437724110].
  • Dick, Frank. (2007), Sports Training Principles 5th Edition., A & C Black.
  • Nelson, Arnold G. & Kokkonen. (2006), Stretching Anatomy., Human Kinetics.
  • Starkes, Janet, L. & Ericsson, Anders, K. (2003), Expert Performance in Sports: Advances in Research on Sport Expertise, Human Kinetics.
  • Bompa, Tudor. (1999), Periodisation: Theory & Methodology of Training, Human Kinetics.
  • Jarvis, Matt. (1999), Sport Psycholgy, Routledge.
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology.
  • Journal of Sport Rehabilitation.
  • Journal of the Philosophy of Sport.
  • Journal of Applied Sport Psychology.
  • Journal of Sport Behaviour.
  • Sport Psychologist.
  • European Journal of Sport Science.
  • International Journal of Sport Nutrition & Exercise Metabolism.
  • Journal of Sport Management.
  • Psychology of Sport & Exercise.
  • Research Quarterly for Exercise & Sport.
Other Resources
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