Module Details

Module Code: SPRT6004
Title: Exercise to Music
Long Title: Exercise to Music
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 8130 - Sports and Recreation
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is one of the Exercise Professional suite. This module prepares the learner for work as an Exercise to music instructor in Aerobics and Body Conditioning. The emphasis is on the learner's ability to perform and demonstrate exercises correctly and on developing their skills to instruct using music.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Instruct safe and appropriate exercise to music and body conditioning classes with effective communication skills throughout.
LO2 Describe the physiological, psychological and social benefits of participation in a range of exercise to music classes
LO3 Experiment with and select the appropriate beat to phrase with the correct music tempo.
LO4 Identify the basic principles of choreography in an exercise to music setting.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Anatomy and Physiology
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
none
 
Indicative Content
Screening
Written and verbal screening.
Exercise to music warm-up
Principles of warm-up and cool-down. Music selection and choreography. Instructional skills.
Cardiovascular phase
Session planning. Training zone. Wave effect. Methods of measuring intensity. Beat to phrase. Exercise selection. Choreography. Cueing. Adaptations and progressions.
Body conditioning
Phases of a body conditioning class. Benefits of body conditioning. Exercise selection. Music. Adaptations and progressions.Common errors. Observation and correction. Instructional skills.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Assessment Description
15 minute peer teaching to include; verbal screening,warm up, pre-stretch, cardiovascular phase and lesson plan. Note that this assessment element is inextricably related to the delivery; therefore the student is required to attend the practical sessions of this module in order to be re-assessed in this element.
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 2,4
Assessment Description
In-class test based on the theoretical aspects of the module
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
30 minute peer teaching assessment with lesson plan to include; warm-up, cardiovascular phase, body conditioning and cool down. Note that this assessment element is inextricably related to the delivery; therefore the student is required to attend the practical sessions of this module in order to be re-assessed in this element.
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.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theoretical aspects of exercise to music Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Studio based practical class Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent reading, attending commercial classes Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theoretical aspects of exercise to music Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Studio based practical class Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent reading, attending commercial classes Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • American Council on Exercise. (2012), Ace Group Fitness Instructor manual, 3rd edition. American Council on Exercise, San Diego, [ISBN: 1890720377].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Lawrence, D.. (2009), The Complete Guide to Exercise to Music, 3rd edition. A & C Black Publishers Ltd, London, [ISBN: 978-140810139].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BSPRT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Sport & Exercise Management 2 Elective
CR_BRECL_7 Bachelor of Business in Recreation and Leisure Management 2 Elective