Module Details

Module Code: SPRT6007
Title: Gym Instruction
Long Title: Gym Instruction
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: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is one of the Exercise Professional suite. It prepares the learner for work as a gym instructor and as a circuit training instructor. The emphasis is on the learner's ability to perform and demonstrate exercises correctly and on developing their skills to instruct.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate effective personal technique in a variety of exercises and lifts.
LO2 Apply the correct terminology of resistance and circuit training in relevant gym-based settings.
LO3 Identify the key safety procedures for handling weights, injury prevention and client care when teaching resistance and circuit training and when supervising a weights room.
LO4 Perform safe and effective instruction during the use of cardiovascular training equipment.
LO5 Apply the principles of programme planning to the design of resistance and circuit training programmes.
LO6 Adapt and progress exercises and programmes to meet client needs.
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).
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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.
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Indicative Content
Components of Fitness
Health related and skill/performance related components of fitness.
Principles of Training
Principles of overload, progression, specificity, reversibility, placement, adaptation, individual difference and enjoyment
Free-movement warm-up
Principles of warm-up and cool-down. Phases of free-movement warm up. Instructional skills.
Resistance Training
Local muscular endurance training. Strength training. Safe lifting technique. Safety in the weights room. Types of resistance training. Phases of a resistance training session. Terminology of resistance training. Spotting. Teaching methodology. Observation and correction.
Circuit Training
Circuit design. Bank of exercises. Class management skills. Observation and correction. Client care and injury prevention. Music. Adaptation and progression. Characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of different types of circuit training classes. Session planning
Cardiovascular Training
Correct instruction in the use of cardio equipment in the gym. Choosing the correct programmes, intensities and training durations for clients. Monitoring intensity and achieving training thresholds with clients.
Flexibility
Pre stretch. Post stretch. Flexibility training. Types of flexibility training. Instructional skills
Programme design
Application of principles of training and components of fitness to exercise programming for individuals and groups.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,6
Assessment Description
Peer-teaching assessment. 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 30
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 2,3,5,6
Assessment Description
Written examination on theoretical aspects of module
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,6
Assessment Description
20 minute peer-teaching assessment to include a warm up, circuit and resistance training element. Compile a learning log outlining key principles and techniques. 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 Theory Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Gym or exercise studio based labs Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent research and study 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 Theory Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Gym or exercise studio based labs Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent research and study 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
  • Stoppani, J.. (2015), Encyclopedia of muscle & strength, 2nd. Human Kinetics, IL, [ISBN: 9781492502463].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Howley, E., & Thompson, D.. (2012), Fitness Professional's Handbook, Sixth. Human Kinetics, IL, [ISBN: 9781450411172].
  • Lawrence, D. & Hope, B.. (2011), Circuit Training, 2nd. A & C Black, London, [ISBN: 978-140815635].
  • Delavier, F.. (2010), Strength Training Anatomy, 3rd. Human Kinetics, IL, [ISBN: 978-073609226].
  • National Certificate in Exercise and Fitness. (2007), National Certificate in Exercise and Health Fitness, Student Manual, 6th. NCEF, Limerick.
  • Sharkey, B.. (2013), Fitness and Health, 7th. Human Kinetics, IL, [ISBN: 978-073609937].
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 1 Mandatory
CR_BRECL_7 Bachelor of Business in Recreation and Leisure Management 1 Mandatory
CR_BCSSP_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Coaching Science and Sports Pedagogy 2 Mandatory