Prerequisites for Module
Successful completion of HS2030, HS2033, HS2046, HS3046, HS3042
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To enable the student to evaluate the range of factors that enhance sporting performance.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Evaluate the scope for performance enhancement in an individual athlete using a range of methodologies.
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Evaluate and discuss the role nutritional and other ergogenic aids play in enhancing performance.
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Analyse and evaluate a range of approaches to technique enhancement in sport.
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Evaluate alternative conditioning and acclimatisation strategies for the competitive athlete.
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Develop a specific multidisciplinary "toolkit" to enhance performance within selected sports.
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Indicative Module Content
Ergogenic aids: pharmacological agents, hormonal agents, nutritional supplements and sports drinks.
Environments for exercise adaptation: Altitude, temperature, humidity, the travelling athlete.
Psychological factors and strategies that influence performance enhancement.
Qualitative and quantitative anatomical/ biomechanical analysis of technique eg cycling, running.
Physique optimisation, body composition, anthropometric profiling, weight categories, making weight.
Sports specific training. Use of current technology to improve performance and consideration of design of equipment, footwear and clothing.
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Critical review and analysis of current literature.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Keynote lectures
| 10 | Tutorials
| 10 | Workshops
| 25 | Student led seminars
| 30 |
Directed Study
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| 100 |
Private Study
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| 125 |
Mode of Delivery
The major style of delivery will be through student centred activity which will include keynote presentations/lectures, seminars and workshops.
The students will be expected to review critically current research in selected areas.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Coursework | 1,2,3,4,5
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Coursework will be a Seminar Paper and Oral Presentation.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | REILLY, T., SECHER, N., SNELL, P. & WILLIAMS, C., 1990. Physiology of sports. London: Spon.
| | 2. | SHEPARD, R.J., ASTRAND, P.O. 2000. Endurance in sport. 2nd ed. Oxford: Blackwell Science.
| | 3. | WILMORE, J.H. & COSTILL, D.L. 1999. Physiology of sport and exercise. 2nd ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
| | 4. | NORTON, K. AND OLDS, T., 2000. Anthropometrica Sydney: University of New South Wales Press.
| | 5. | McGINNIS, P.M., 2005. Biomechanics of sport and exercise. 2nd ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
| | 6. | HAY, J.G., 1993. The biomechanics of sports techniques. 4th ed. London: Prentice-Hall.
| | 7. | JEUKENDRUP, A. & GLEESON, M., 2004. Sport nutrition. Champaign IL: Human Kinetics.
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Additional Notes
The International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry level 2 exam will be offered to students who successfully complete this module and who have already passed the ISAK level 1 exam.
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