Module Details
| Module Code: |
SPRT8005 |
| Title: |
High Performance Conditioning
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Long Title:
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High Performance Conditioning
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| NFQ Level: |
Advanced |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 ) |
| Field of Study: |
8130 - Sports and Recreation
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| Module Description: |
This module focuses on using the coaching process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate sports conditioning programmes for high performance teams and individual athletes.
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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 |
Assess the physiological demands of team and individual sports based on scientific literature |
| LO2 |
Develop and justify a conditioning programme for high performance teams or athletes which is specific to the physiological demands of different sport(s) and adheres to the Principles of Training |
| LO3 |
Plan an evaluation of a sport specific conditioning programme based on international best practice and relevant literature |
| LO4 |
Perform advanced exercises and drills targeting speed, strength and conditioning using correct techniques |
| LO5 |
Effectively instruct both teams and individual athletes in a series of prescribed speed, strength and conditioning exercises and drills |
| 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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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| 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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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Sports needs analysis
Application of the initial stage of the coaching process. Assessment of the physiological demands, movement patterns and conditioning needs associated with team and individual sports based on scientific literature.
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Plan a conditioning programme
Planning phase of the coaching process. Development of an appropriate periodised sport specific conditioning programme for team or individual sports. This programme will be developed based on initial needs analysis and will focus on the development of speed, strength and conditioning. Programme planning and design will adhere to the Principles of Training. The components of the programme will be grounded in scientific literature and best practice.
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Instruction of conditioning exercises
Effective instruction of prescribed speed, strength and conditioning exercises and drills for high performance athletes and teams (e.g. SAQ exercises, plyometrics, core stability) using appropriate pedagogical coaching principles
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Evaluation of a conditioning program
Evaluation phase of the coaching process. Analysis of evaluation procedures of a conditioning programme using international best practice models.
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Scientific literature
Critical review of recent literature in sport conditioning to guide the development of relevant exercise programmes for high performance athletes. Resources such as the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research are recommended.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| 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.
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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 |
Class based lecture |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Practical lab |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Self directed learning |
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 |
Class based lecture |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Practical lab |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Self directed learning |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Michael J. Boyle, Mark Verstegen (Foreword), Alwyn Cosgrove (Foreword). (2011), Advances in Functional Training, On Target Publications, Aptos, CA, [ISBN: 1931046018].
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Frédéric Delavier. (2010), Strength training anatomy, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, [ISBN: 9780736092265].
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National Strength and Conditioning Association; Thomas R. Baechle, Roger W. Earle, editors. (2008), Essentials of strength training and conditioning, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, [ISBN: 9780736058032].
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Lee E. Brown, Vance A. Ferrigno, editors. (2005), Training for speed, agility, and quickness, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, [ISBN: 9780736058735].
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James C. Radcliffe, Robert C. Farentinos. (1999), High-powered plyometrics, [ISBN: 9780880117845].
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Bompa, T. (2005), Periodization training for sports, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, [ISBN: 9780736055598].
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Bill Foran, editor. (2001), High-performance sports conditioning, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, [ISBN: 9780736001632].
| | Supplementary Article/Paper Resources |
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International Journal of Sports Science
and Coaching,
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