Module Details

Module Code: SPRT
Module Title: Human Performance and Athletic Assessment
Title: Human Performance and Athletic Assessment
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Colin Coyle
Domains:  
Module Description: This module aims to develop the student’s knowledge and practical skills, through the use of a multi-disciplinary approach, to complete an appropriate physiological assessment of the athlete, evaluate the data and prescribe an evidence-based programme to develop the athlete and improve athletic performance.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Perform graded incremental/maximal cardiorespiratory tests on the athlete, determine thresholds (ventilatory/lactate) and prescribe training for improved performance
LO2 Select and perform the appropriate methods and protocols for physiological assessment from a variety of field and laboratory based assessments of aerobic capacity, speed, power and agility, including various strength and power test protocols on a force plate and analyse the force time data.
LO3 Analyse, present and communicate (orally/written report) test data and evidence based recommendations to improve performance upon completion of the analysis.
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
Human performance and athletic assessment in sports
The role of the sport scientist, commonly used assessments, sport specific assessments
Laboratory Practice
Quality control, laboratory practices, Preparation of the testing environment, preparation of the athlete,
Test validity and reliability
Test protocols, reliability and validity of test protocols, determining and reporting validity, typical error and reliability.
Needs Analysis
How to conduct a needs analysis for sport/event, the role of normative data, test and game data in prescription of training recommendations, and training monitoring.
Test Protocols
Conducting tests and recording data
Interpretation, analysis and reporting of test results
Analysis of data, displaying data, generating the report, setting targets, using the data to monitor the athlete
Provision of recommendations
Researching, writing and programming for improved performance
Practical
1. Lactate threshold testing, prescribing exercise programmes using lactate thresholds 2. Isokinetic and biomechanical assessments for sports 3. Strength assessment 4. Power assessment 5. Speed and agility 6. Field based physiological assessments
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project50.00%
Practical50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A detailed case study outlining engagement with an athlete for the identification and development of practical recommendations to improve performance.
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 14 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Conduct of appropriate sport/event specific physiological assessment protocols on an athlete demonstrating due consideration for good laboratory practice and communication of results
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

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 Lectures 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Laboratory Contact Practical classes 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Independent learning 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Australian Institute of Sport, Rebecca Tanner (Editor), Christopher Gore (Editor). (203), Physiological Tests for Elite Athletes-2nd Edition, Human Kinetics, [ISBN: 9780736097116].
  • G. Gregory Haff,Charles L. Dumke. (2018), Laboratory Manual for Exercise Physiology, Human Kinetics, p.448, [ISBN: 9781492586456].
  • James Morrow Jr., Dale Mood, James Disch, Minsoo Kang. (2016), Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance With Web Study Guide-5th Edition, 5th. Human Kinetics, [ISBN: 9781450470438].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • David P. Swain,ACSM,Clinton A. Brawner. (2012), ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 7th. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, p.896, [ISBN: 9781609139568].
  • William D. McArdle,Frank I. Katch,Victor L. Katch. (2015), Exercise Physiology, 8th. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, p.1028, [ISBN: 9781451191554].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Journal of Sport Sciences.
  • Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
Discussion Note: