Module Details

Module Code: LEAD
Module Title: Player Development 4 - GAA
Title: Player Development 4 - 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 enhance their own individual performance in each area of the GAA's Player Pathway model to meet the demands of Gaelic Games.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Display a high level of proficiency to design, implement and evaluate programmes to help develop Gaelic Games specific athletic development components for pitch and gym based sessions.
LO2 Demonstrate the knowledge, capabilities and ability to continually self-reflect on areas of personal improvement needed for technical and tactical optimal performance levels
LO3 Create an action plan towards improving personal performance in the areas of technical and tactical player development
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
8573 DEVL_2 Player Development 3 - 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
Technical Proficiency
• Performing the skills of Gaelic Football / Hurling / Camogie to an autonomous level in an open environment • Non-pressurised to pressurised • Adaptation of skill performance in response to the environment • Continue to inform development of skills through awareness of individual strengths and weaknesses (including personal style) • Performing skills at a consistent level and under control • Completion of the refinement of skills through consistent performance beyond conscious control
Tactical
• Performing and altering decision making based on situational factors • Environmental conditions and opponents • Utilise event and position specific tactical preparation • Have a comprehensive knowledge of, as well as the ability to fully utilise, the principles of attack / defence / transition • Developing team play skills in open competitive environment • Altering team play/style based on opponents and environmental factors as practiced in a training environment • Effective competition strategies to play to strengths and exploit weaknesses of opponents • Altering decision making in real time
Performance Profiling
Developing greater awareness of self performance based on internal profiling and external feedback from coaches, statistics and video footage• Utilise the information to inform future development and performance goals. • Evaluation of all aspects of you (individual and team) play in real time at an autonomous level
Action planning
•Periodising a block to make improvements in tactical or technical area. Rational for plans • Using smart goals • Setting achievable short and medium term goals • Keeping a daily diary
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Practical50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Design, implement, evaluate and make recommendations on your own GYM based Athletic Development programme (2,000 word max)
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Mode A: (Players able to participate in class activities) Complete a self analysis performance profile on your own Tactical / Teamplay profile to identify short and medium term improvement goals. Use a weekly class log to capture all work completed to achieve the identified goals to improve performance. Mode B (Players Unable to participate in class activities) 1) Complete a self analysis performance profile on your own Tactical / Teamplay profile to identify medium to long term improvement goals. 2) Create a rehabilitation programme. 3) Use a weekly class log to capture all player development and rehabilitation work completed to regain full fitness and 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 Athletic Development project and practical log 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
Practicals Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Anita Bean. (2017), The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition, Bloomsbury Publishing, p.384, [ISBN: 9781472924209].
  • 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].
  • Weinberg, Robert S.,Gould, Daniel. (2014), Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 6E, Human Kinetics, p.664, [ISBN: 9781450469814].
  • Brown, Lee,Ferrigno, Vance. (2014), Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness, 3E, Human Kinetics, p.312, [ISBN: 9781450468701].
  • Donald A. Chu,Gregory Myer. (2013), Plyometrics, Human Kinetics, p.248, [ISBN: 0736079602].
  • Paul Gamble. (2013), Strength and Conditioning for Team Sports, Routledge, p.291, [ISBN: 0415637929].
  • 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.
  • Bompa, Tudor. (2005), Periodisation: Theory & Methodology of Training, Human Kinetics.
  • Andrew’s, James, R., Wilk, Kevin, E. & Harrelson, Gary, L.. (2004), Physical Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete 3rd Edition, Saunders.
  • Starkes, Janet, L. & Ericsson, Anders, K. (2003), Expert Performance in Sports: Advances in Research on Sport Expertise, Human Kinetics.
  • Jarvis, Matt. (1999), Sport Psycholgy, Routledge.
  • Bull, Stephen, J.. (1999), Sport Psychology: A Self Help Guide., Crowood Press.
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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