Module Details

Module Code: DEVL
Module Title: Applied Athletic Development 2
Title: Applied Athletic Development 2
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Myles Kelly
Module Author:: Brian Dunne
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to progress students knowledge of how to enhance their physical development ,mental preparation and self-management skills.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Display a high level of proficiency with regard to exercise performance and instruction.
LO2 Demonstrate an understand the principles of training and their application to the health related components of fitness in designing basic exercise programmes
LO3 Demonstrate an understanding of the key components of the 24 hour athlete lifestyle
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
Physical Competencies
Develop and improve relevant 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
Programme design and progression
Basic gym and sport specific programme design and progression using FITT principals
Personal Issues
Rest & recovery strategies. Individualisation of ancillary supports (Diet/ Nutrition, medical, sports science). Personal responsibilities & Self discipline. Dealing with social situations or problems e.g. alcohol culture, peer pressure, school, jobs etc
Physical activity and health
Exercise adherence, stress and stress management; exercise and health benefits
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Practical50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Portfolio % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Completion of an athletic development portfolio/log to be done over full term.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Practical/fitness testing on physical/skill performance and teaching competencies
No End of Module Formal 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 No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Practicals Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description Every Week 6.00 6
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Jeffreys I, Moody J.. (2016), Strength and Conditioning for Sports Performance, Routledge.
  • Haff GG, Tripplet NT. (2016), Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
Discussion Note: