Module Details
Module Code: |
SPRT |
Module Title:
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Human Performance and Athletic Assessment
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Title:
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Human Performance and Athletic Assessment
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Paula Rankin
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Module Author:: |
Colin Coyle
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Module Description: |
This module aims to develop the student’s knowledge and practical skills, through the use of a multi-disciplinary approach, to complete an appropriate physiological assessment of the athlete, evaluate the data and prescribe an evidence-based programme to develop the athlete and improve athletic performance.
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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 |
Perform graded incremental/maximal cardiorespiratory tests on the athlete, determine thresholds (ventilatory/lactate) and prescribe training for improved performance |
LO2 |
Select and perform the appropriate methods and protocols for physiological assessment from a variety of field and laboratory based assessments of aerobic capacity, speed, power and agility, including various strength and power test protocols on a force plate and analyse the force time data. |
LO3 |
Analyse, present and communicate (orally/written report) test data and evidence based recommendations to improve performance upon completion of the analysis. |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
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 |
Human performance and athletic assessment in sports
The role of the sport scientist, commonly used assessments, sport specific assessments
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Laboratory Practice
Quality control, laboratory practices, Preparation of the testing environment, preparation of the athlete,
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Test validity and reliability
Test protocols, reliability and validity of test protocols, determining and reporting validity, typical error and reliability.
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Needs Analysis
How to conduct a needs analysis for sport/event, the role of normative data, test and game data in prescription of training recommendations, and training monitoring.
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Test Protocols
Conducting tests and recording data
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Interpretation, analysis and reporting of test results
Analysis of data, displaying data, generating the report, setting targets, using the data to monitor the athlete
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Provision of recommendations
Researching, writing and programming for improved performance
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Practical
1. Lactate threshold testing, prescribing exercise programmes using lactate thresholds
2. Isokinetic and biomechanical assessments for sports
3. Strength assessment
4. Power assessment
5. Speed and agility
6. Field based physiological assessments
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Project | 50.00% |
Practical | 50.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
No End of Module Formal Examination |
Reassessment Requirement |
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.
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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 |
Lectures |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Laboratory |
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Contact |
Practical classes |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
Independent learning |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.13 |
77 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Australian Institute of Sport, Rebecca Tanner (Editor), Christopher Gore (Editor). (203), Physiological Tests for Elite Athletes-2nd Edition, Human Kinetics, [ISBN: 9780736097116].
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G. Gregory Haff,Charles L. Dumke. (2018), Laboratory Manual for Exercise Physiology, Human Kinetics, p.448, [ISBN: 9781492586456].
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James Morrow Jr., Dale Mood, James Disch, Minsoo Kang. (2016), Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance With Web Study Guide-5th Edition, 5th. Human Kinetics, [ISBN: 9781450470438].
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David P. Swain,ACSM,Clinton A. Brawner. (2012), ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 7th. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, p.896, [ISBN: 9781609139568].
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William D. McArdle,Frank I. Katch,Victor L. Katch. (2015), Exercise Physiology, 8th. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, p.1028, [ISBN: 9781451191554].
| This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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Other Resources |
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Journal of Sport Sciences.
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Journal of Strength and Conditioning
Research.
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