Module Details
Module Code: |
SERV |
Module Title:
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Physical Activity for Special Populations
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Title:
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Physical Activity for Special Populations
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Myles Kelly
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Module Author:: |
Myles Kelly
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Module Description: |
The aim of this module is to introduce students to the principles of exercise prescription and adaptation of activities for a broad range of population groups including those with chronic disease (e.g. children/older adults/pregnancy/asthma/diabetes/cancer).
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Identify and describe the multidisciplinary needs of various special population groups in relation to physical activity, exercise and physical fitness |
LO2 |
Understand, design and implement safe and effective exercise programmes for various populations, to include appropriate screening and testing to meet individual needs, abilities and limitations |
LO3 |
Critically review the role of exercise, functional fitness and a physically active lifestyle in disease prevention, health promotion and quality of life |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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8133 |
MTDS |
Adapted Physical Activity |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Pathophysiology and implications for sport and exercise
Pathophysiology of a range of conditions. Physiological implications of exercise on a range of population groups (children, adolescents, pregnant women, older adults, those with chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes, respiratory disease etc) and reflection of this in programme planning and
implementation. Identification of relevant nutritional adaptations/recommendations for specific populations.
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Consultation Process
Needs analysis, goal setting, exercise adherence, behaviour change, managing expectations.
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Physical Activity and Exercise Prescription For Special Populations
Exploration of the role of exercise, functional fitness and a physically active lifestyle in disease prevention, health promotion and quality of life. Application of the principles of training to specific populations. Development of cardiovascular/resistance training programmes for various population groups.
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Fitness assessment
Identification of methods of fitness assessment and issues related to special population groups
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 50.00% |
Practical | 50.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
No End of Module Formal Examination |
Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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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 |
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Contact |
Lecture |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.00 |
12 |
Practicals |
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Contact |
Practical Class |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
Independent Learning Time |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.93 |
89 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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David P. Swain,Brian C. Leutholtz. (2007), Exercise Prescription, Human Kinetics, p.199, [ISBN: 9780736066808].
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American College of Sports Medicine. (2017), ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, LWW, p.480, [ISBN: 9781496339065].
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Claudine Sherrill. (1998), Adapted Physical Activity, Recreation, and Sport, Brown & Benchmark, p.706, [ISBN: 0697258874].
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Stuart J. H. Biddle,Nanette Mutrie,Trish Gorely. (2015), Psychology of Physical Activity, Routledge, p.419, [ISBN: 9780415518185].
| Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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Medicine and Science in Sports and
Exercise.
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Research Quarterly for Exercise and
Sport. Journal.
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