Module Details

Module Code: DEVL C1321
Module Title: Player Development 2 - GAA
Title: Player Development 2 - 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 elements 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 Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the GAA's Player Development Pathway
LO2 Demonstrate a basic ability to self analyse and gathering information on key areas of technical and tactical playing performance deficiencies
LO3 Identify SMART goals 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
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Technical
• Performing the skills of Gaelic Football / Hurling / Camogie to an autonomous level in an open environment • Non-pressurised to pressurised skill development • 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
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
Physical Athletic Development
Develop knowledge and put into practice 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 Progression of pitch based strength and conditioning programme
Intro to Performance Profiling & Goal Setting
• Introduction to self analysis on individual performance • Introduction to profiling based on perceived abilities. • Using previous training and matches to identify strengths and weakness • Introduction to goal setting • Importance of setting goals • Setting goals for performance, process and or outcome • Using SMART goals to plan for future development •
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Practical50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Group Presentation Approx. 15 Minutes: GAA Player Development Pathway
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 reflective Technical & Tactical performance profile to identify short and medium term SMART improvement goals. Use a weekly class log to capture all work completed to achieve the identified goals and improve performance.

Mode B (Players Unable to participate in class activities) 1) Complete a self reflective Technical and Tactical performance profile to identify SMART medium and long term goals. 2) Create a rehabilitation programme for yourself to help recover from injury. 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 individual presentation, 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].
  • Brown, Lee,Ferrigno, Vance. (2014), Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness, 3E, Human Kinetics, [ISBN: 9781450468701].
  • 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].
  • Donald A. Chu,Gregory Myer. (2013), Plyometrics, Human Kinetics, [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. (2005), Periodisation: Theory & Methodology of Training, 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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