The aim of this module is to progress students knowledge of how to enhance their physical development ,mental preparation and self-management skills.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
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Learning Outcome Description
LO1
Display a high level of proficiency with regard to exercise performance and instruction.
LO2
Demonstrate an understand the principles of training and their application to the health related components of fitness in designing basic exercise programmes
LO3
Demonstrate an understanding of the key components of the 24 hour athlete lifestyle
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
Physical Competencies
Develop and improve relevant sport specific fitness components through pitch and gym based activities. (Aerobic, Anaerobic, Speed, Agility,
Balance, Co-ordination, Strength) • Undergo fitness testing and receive results and feedback on key individual improvement goals in
relation to results. • Progression of gym based strength and conditioning programme
Programme design and progression
Basic gym and sport specific programme design and progression using FITT principals
Personal Issues
Rest & recovery strategies. Individualisation of ancillary supports (Diet/ Nutrition, medical, sports science). Personal responsibilities & Self discipline. Dealing with social situations or problems e.g. alcohol culture, peer pressure, school, jobs etc
Physical activity and health
Exercise adherence, stress and stress management; exercise and health benefits
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
50.00%
Practical
50.00%
Assessments
Full Time
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Portfolio
% of Total Mark
50
Timing
n/a
Learning Outcomes
1,2,3
Non-marked
No
Assessment Description Completion of an athletic development portfolio/log to be done over full term.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type
Practical/Skills Evaluation
% of Total Mark
50
Timing
n/a
Learning Outcomes
1,2
Non-marked
No
Assessment Description Practical/fitness testing on physical/skill performance and teaching competencies
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
No Description
Every Week
1.00
1
Practicals
Contact
No Description
Every Week
2.00
2
Independent Learning
Non Contact
No Description
Every Week
6.00
6
Total Weekly Contact Hours
3.00
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
Jeffreys I, Moody J.. (2016), Strength and Conditioning for Sports Performance, Routledge.
Haff GG, Tripplet NT. (2016), Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning.
This module does not have any article/paper resources