Module Details

Module Code: DEVL
Module Title: Player Development 5 - Football
Title: Player Development 5 - Football
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Myles Kelly
Module Author:: Paul O'Reilly
Domains:  
Module Description: Provide the learner with an opportunity to develop their understanding of ‘Player Development’ in a practical context from the perspective of the player with a focus on individual performance and recovery and regenartion. And investigate and analyse Player Development systems and structures in Ireland and around the world.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding and awareness of Player Development systems, structures and methods in relation to the worldwide game.
LO2 Demonstrate an understanding and awareness of the differences, challeneges and opportunities that exist in Irish football in relation to development plans implemented by worldwide counterparts.
LO3 Implement strategies utilising a range of equipment to develop the Individual players in game position specifc skills and ability to recover and regenerate post-game (MatchDay +1).
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
Player Development Systems:
Review, explore and analyse player development systems form around the world within and outside of football. EPL - EPPP, SFA schools programme. FAI - ETP. NZF Whole of Football Plan.
Football Fitness:
Prehab, Activation, Ramp - training and match preparation and warm up activities. Utilsiing equipment - mini bands, strength, sliders, hurdles, box steps.
Technical/ Tactical:
Develop understanding of key game principles: (Attacking, Defending, Transitions) from the perspective of individual, unit, team in reality based training sessions.
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 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Individual Presentation: (Approx 24mins)
Compare and Contrast a High Performance Football programme in Ireland with another nation and, or sport.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Practical: (Approx 24mins)
Design and deliver a football specific 'Team' recovery and regeneration session.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Mode A:
Devise and complete a position specific Player Assessment protocol (Approx 2000 words)
[Mode A: Student completed 50% + of practical pitch based sessions in the semester]

Mode B:
Design and deliver a block (4-6) of return to play training sessions. (Approx 2000 words)
[Mode B: Student failed to complete 50%+ of the pitch based practicals within the semester]
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.

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 Classroom based Lectures; Discussions, Tactics Reviews, Game Analysis, Workshops, Peer and Group Review and Presentations. 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Practicals Contact Practicals; Practical Sessions including – Pitch, Gym and Studio based Team and Unit (GKs, Defs, Mids, Atts) specific sessions. Covering – prehab, activation, football fitness, S&C, 11v11 and SSGs, with specific focus on the 4 corners of players development and detailing the 4 game moments (Attacking, Transition to Defend, Defending, Transition to Attack). 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Student lead; Individual and group - research, reading and exploration. 12 Weeks per Stage 5.42 65
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • William, Jean M.. (2015), Applied sport psychology : personal growth to peak performance, 7th. McGraw-Hill Education, New York, p.552, [ISBN: 0078022703; 9].
  • Joyce, David,Lewindon, Dan. (2014), High-Performance Training for Sports, Human Kinetics, p.392, [ISBN: 1450444822].
  • Bomba, T. (2005), Periodisation: Theory & Methodology of Training, Human Kinetics.
  • Bram Swinnen. (2016), Strength Training for Soccer, Routledge, p.312, [ISBN: 9781138957152].
  • James Rheuben Andrews,Gary L. Harrelson,Kevin E. Wilk. (2012), Physical Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete, Elsevier Health Sciences, p.618, [ISBN: 9781437724110].
  • Frédéric Delavier,Jean-Pierre Clémenceau,Michael Gundill. (2010), Delavier's Stretching Anatomy, Human Kinetics, p.143, [ISBN: 1450413986].
  • Brown, Lee,Ferrigno, Vance. (2014), Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness, 3E, Human Kinetics, p.312, [ISBN: 9781450468701].
  • Donald A. Chu,Gregory Myer. (2013), Plyometrics, Human Kinetics, p.248, [ISBN: 0736079602].
  • T. Reilly, J. Bangsbo and M. Hughes.. (2014), Science and football III : proceedings of the Third World Congress of Science and Football, 3rd. Taylor & Francis, London, p.339, [ISBN: 9780415512268].
  • William D. McArdle,Frank I. Katch,Victor L. Katch. (2012), Sports and Exercise Nutrition, LWW, p.681, [ISBN: 9781451175738].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Success in Soccer. (1999-2010) Bi-Monthly – Contact library staff if password required International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching.
  • Petiot, Grégory Hallé; Bagatin, Rafael; Aquino, Rodrigo; Raab, Markus e,. (2021), Key characteristics of decision making in soccer and their implications, New Ideas in Psychology, [ISSN: 0732-118X].
This module does not have any other resources
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