Module Details

Module Code: ZPHI H2108
Module Title: Strength and Conditioning Applied Coaching 3
Title: Strength and Conditioning Applied Coaching 3
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Declan Browne
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide students with the ability to demonstrate and coach basic and applied resistance training exercises including olympic lifts in a safe and effective manner. In addition, the student will gain the scientific knowledge to design and implement sport specific conditioning programmes in relation to resistance training and olympic lifts. The demonstrating and coaching of these exercises will be in line with professional 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 Demonstrate and coach advanced resistance training exercises.
LO2 Demonstrate and analyse Olympic lift technique and exercise variations.
LO3 Design and implement sport specific resistance training and olympic lifting programmes.
LO4 Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific principles of resistence training
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
Olympic lifts
Teaching technique and progression.
Resistance Training
Resistance training for specific sports. Exercise progressions to include intensity, volume and recovery variations.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Practical50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Digital demonstration (video) of key auxiliary exercises.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Group task presentation of a topic specific to the module
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Critical review of the scientific principles underpinning an element of resistance/olympic lifting training.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Sem 2 End Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Practical assessment
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Sem 2 End Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Practical Assessment
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 Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Laboratory Contact Practical class 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent learning 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • NSCA. (2016), Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, 4th. Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL.
  • Newton, H. (2010), Explosive Lifting for Sports, [ISBN: 13: 978145040].
  • Everett, G. (2009), Olympic Weightlifting, Catalyst Athletics.
  • Bompa, TO and Carrera, MC. (2005), Periodisation Training for Sports, Human Kinetics.
  • Chandler, TJ, and Brown, LE. (2012), Conditioning for Strength and Human performance, 2nd edition, Williams and Wilkins.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: