Module Details

Module Code: PHIO H3136
Module Title: Strength and Conditioning for Performance
Title: Strength and Conditioning for Performance
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Des Earls
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide students with the scientific knowledge and competency to design, implement and critically analyse effective strength and conditioning training programmes for patient/athlete returning from injury or for athletic performance.

To develop the theoretical knowledge and practical skills of strength & conditioning programs to maximise performance.

To demonstrate and coach training exercises and plans that will be in line with professional strength and conditioning accreditations (ASCC from the UKSCA and the CSCS from the NSCA).
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Display the scientific principles underpinning the components of strength and conditioning through competent practical application and coaching.
LO2 Critically analyse and appraise the various strength and conditioning training methods in training a patient/athete returning from injury or in performance enhancement
LO3 Critically appraise the principles of periodisation in the designing of training programmes in the different training phases of a season, that reflect the specific demands of different sports.
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
Strength/Power: Resistance Training
Resistance training for specific sports; advanced approaches to resistance training - pyramid training, supersetting, pre-exhaust training etc; resistance training to correct imbalance; biomechanical principles of resistance training – joint loading, system loading, forces, centre of gravity, muscle action lines, levers, force angle; analysis of resistance exercises to develop appropriate load technique and load for muscular development and rehabilitation
Strength/Power: Olympic lifts
Teaching technique and progression
Speed/Agility/Quickness (SAQ)
Science and application of SAQ training, sprint training, acceleration/deceleration, reaction/quickness training, application of SAQ principles to different sports
Strength/Power: Plyometrics
Scientific principles of plyometric training (stretch shortening cycle), basic plyometric exercises, medicine ball drills, sport-specific plyometric drills, safety considerations, designing plyometric programmes; complex and functional training
Injury Prevention
screening and designing injury prevention programmes
Recovery Sessions
Scientific basis of and conducting recovery sessions
Endurance training
Review and conduct training methods for aerobic and anaerobic endurance training and lactate threshold training (steady-state, fartlek, interval, model training, hill repetitions, sport specific drills)
Periodisation
design of preparatory, competitive and transition training programmes, practical application of programme design for specific sports, application of macro, meso and micro cycles, preparation for competition, peaking and tapering
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment20.00%
Practical40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Continuous assessment may include MCQ, assignments or project work
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Practical Exam
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Written exam paper
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 The purpose of the lecture is to provide the learner with a broad overview of each topic in the syllabus. Learners will be required to supplement this with significant independent reading and research in the area. Lectures will be in a format that encourages active learning and learner autonomy and will form the basis for further critical independent inquiry. 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Practicals Contact The key applied competency skills are developed by learners in a practical environment whilst working both individually and in groups. Practical classes allow learners to explore and develop real world applied learning environment in the application of theory. In addition practical experience enables learners to develop mastery of advanced specialised skills and practices associated with each module. 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent learning encourages the development of learner self-direction and assessment thereby supporting learners to acquire relevant knowledge and experience to continue their professional development 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Haff , G. Gregory ,Triplett , N. Travis. (2015), Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning 4th Edition, 5th. Human Kinetics, p.752, [ISBN: 149250162X].
  • DA Chu. (1996), Explosive Power and Strength : Complex Training for Maximum Results, Human Kinetics.
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association. (2013), Developing Speed (Sport Performance Series), Human Kinetics, [ISBN: 0736083286].
  • Lee E Brown, Vance Ferrigno. (2014), Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness, 3rd. Human Kinetics, [ISBN: 978145046870].
  • Dan Lewindon David Joyce. (2015), High-Performance Training for Sports, 1st. Human Kinetics, [ISBN: 9781450444828].
  • David Joyce (Editor), Daniel Lewindon (Editor. (2015), Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation: Integrating Medicine and Science for Performance Solutions, 1. [ISBN: 978-041581506].
  • T Bompa and GG Haff. (2009), Periodization-Theory and Methodology of Training, 5th. Human Kinetics, [ISBN: 978073607483].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
Discussion Note: Co-author Damien Sheehan