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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Strength and Conditioning | |||
| Reference | HS3110 | Version | 3 |
| Created | March 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | September 2015 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop an understanding of relevant theory, practical delivery and applied research concerning effective strength and conditioning training of athletes. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Justify use of selected strength and conditioning exercises and coach in a safe and effective manner |
| 2 | Evaluate research on the effectiveness of contemporary training strategies. |
| 3 | Apply fundamental training theory to the evaluation of contemporary training methods. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Training theory; coaching skills; resistance training; maximum power training; aerobic conditioning; anaerobic conditioning; novel training methods; periodisation; plyometric training; speed training; agility training; practical sessions covering the demonstration and evaluation of: deadlift, squat, olympic lifts and derivatives; plyometric exercises; speed exercises and agility exercises. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Lectures supported by practical components and individual study. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 120 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 25% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1 |
| Description: | |||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 75% | Outcomes Assessed: | 2, 3 |
| Description: | |||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | ||||||||
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| Explanatory Text | ||||||||
| Individual grading proformas used to mark the two components. Overall module grade determined using the matrix below: | ||||||||
| Coursework: | ||||||||
| Practical Exam: | A | B | C | D | E | F | NS | |
| A | A | B | B | C | E | E | ||
| B | A | B | C | C | E | E | ||
| C | B | B | C | D | E | E | ||
| D | B | C | C | D | E | E | ||
| E | E | E | E | E | E | F | ||
| F | E | E | E | E | E | F | ||
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination | |||||||
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of Stages 1 and 2 of the BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science course or equivalant. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | HAFF, G. G, and TRAVIS TRIPLETT, N., eds. 2015. Essentials of strength training and conditioning. 4th edition. Illinois: Human kinetics. |
| 2 | JOYCE, D. and LEWINDON, D. eds., 2014. High-performance training for sports. Illinois: Human Kinetics. |
| 3 | TURNER, A, and COMFORT, P., eds. 2017. Advanced strength and conditioning: an evidence-based approach. Abinfdon-on-Thames:Routledge. |
| 4 | The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. |
| 5 | The Strength & Conditioning Journal. |