Module Details

Module Code: SPRT7032
Title: Fitness Industry Trends
Long Title: Fitness Industry Trends
NFQ Level: Intermediate
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. The leisure industry is characterised by constantly evolving commercial trends. This module is designed to provide the student with exposure to and expertise in a range of the most current commercial trends in group exercise leadership.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Plan and deliver group exercise classes in two commercially viable modes
LO2 Apply advanced instructional skills for group exercise classes
LO3 Apply advanced choreography skills in related group exercise settings
LO4 Observe and correct performance skills in a group exercise setting in an appropriate and effective manner
LO5 Describe key issues with regard to health and safety in the fitness industry
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).
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.
No incompatible modules listed
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.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Fitness industry Trends
Teaching techniques for delivering a variety of group exercise classes such as Indoor Cycling, Bootcamp, Kettlebells and Stability Ball.
Advanced Instructional Skills
Observation and correction appropriate for the group exercise setting. Adaptation and progression of exercise techniques. Choreography.Correct music tempo. Verbal and visual cueing. Correct use of equipment.
Fitness Industry Issues
Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS), Insurance, Accident Reporting, Voice Care, Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO)
Planning and Evaluating
Written and Verbal Screening. Planning safe and effective exercise classes in a commercial setting. Evaluating the effectiveness of current trends in a fitness programme.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
Participate in and critically evaluate four group exercise classes in a commercial setting.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 60
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Plan and deliver a group exercise class to include 2 commercially viable modes. 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 Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Class plans to support the practical/skills evaluation. Compile a learning log outlining the key principles and techniques learnt in class
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 group exercise instruction Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Studio-based practical class Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent research, obsevation of and participation in commercial classes Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theoretical aspects of Group Exercise Instruction Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Studio-based practical class Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent research, obsevation of and participation in commercial classes Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Carol A. Kennedy, Mary M. Yoke. (2014), e book;Methods of group exercise instruction, 3rd edition. Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, [ISBN: 9781450471794].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Desimone, G.. (2011), American Council On Sports Exercise (ACSM) Resources for the Group Exercise Instructor, Wolters Klumer;Lippincott, Williams, Wilkins, [ISBN: 9781608311965].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Website, American Council on Exercise. (2015), www.acefitness.org.
  • Website, IDEA Health and Fitness Association. www.ideafit.com.
  • e-Book, Carol A. Kennedy, Mary M. Yoke. (2014), Methods of Group Exercise Instruction, Illinois, Human Kinetics.
  • Blackboard Class Notes, Video Links, PDF's, Class materials.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BSPRT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Sport & Exercise Management 3 Elective
CR_BRECL_7 Bachelor of Business in Recreation and Leisure Management 3 Elective