Module Details

Module Code: DEVL_2
Module Title: Player Development 5 - GAA
Title: Player Development 5 - GAA
Module Level:: 7
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 as well as demonstrating an understanding to key areas of self-management skills 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 a high level of understanding and abilities to put into practice, how to develop and improve Gaelic Games specific athletic development components for pitch and gym based sessions.
LO2 Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how a positive Talent Development Environment can have a major impact on 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
8574 LEAD Player Development 4 - 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
Develop knowledge and 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 and pitch based strength and conditioning programme
Programme Planning
• Using MAS to provide individualised conditioning programme planning • Anaerobic & Aerobic programme planning • Speed, Agility & Change of Direction programme planning • Planning Gym programmes for Strength, Power, Plyometric, Hypertrophy • Planning programmes for mobability and flexability
Load management
• Using RPE scale to rate perceived exertion of training sessions • Monitors how much athletes train, perform and rest and makes sure that the balance of each of these is appropriate • Check planned session workload vs actual session workload • Identify fluctuations in workload which may lead to increased injury risks. • Daily Diary to look at freshness, Sleep and mood etc.
Coaching environment (talent development)
• The key features of the talent development environment • The key methods used to embed the key features in an effective talent development process. • Current modern trends in Talent ID • RAE, • Early Specialisation • Early maturation • Wining v Development philosophy.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Practical50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Complete a 1,500 word written report outlining key features of an effective Talent Development Environment for Gaelic Games players.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Mode A: (Players able to participate in class activities) Complete a full performance profile on all elements of player pathway to identify short and medium term 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) Complete a full performance profile on all elements of player pathway to identify medium to long term improvement goals. 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 written report and log portfolio 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 0.50 6
Practicals Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 5.53 83
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.50
 
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].
  • 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.
  • 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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