Prerequisites for Module
Successful completion of Stages 1-3 of the BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science course, or equivalent
Corequisite Modules
HS4104 Principles of Strength and Conditioning
Precluded Modules
HS4106 Principles of Sports Coaching
HS4107 Sports Coaching in Practice
Aims of Module
To enable the student to perform a needs analysis and consequently design and implement an appropriate testing battery and training programme
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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To perform a needs analysis supported by biomechanical and physiological research.
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Design, justify and implement a battery of tests for a specific case study.
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Evaluate individual strength and weaknesses based on outcomes of testing battery and associated literature.
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Justify an appropriate macro-cycle length strength and conditioning programme.
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Indicative Module Content
Needs analysis incorporating physiological, biomechanical and injury prevention components; fitness testing protocols (e.g. Strength [One repetition maximum testing, isometric, isokinetic]; speed [5m ,10m, 30m sprints]; agility [t-test, Illinois test, 505 test]; power [Margaria Kalamen Stair Test, vertical jump, wingate]; flexibility [active and passive]; aerobic endurance [Vo2max and lactate assessment]; muscular endurance [submaximal repetition testing]; sport specific testing protocols; integrated program design for enhancement of multiple fitness components across micro-, meso-, and macro-cycle length regimes.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures
| 12 | Tutor-led Practicals
| 24 |
Directed Study
| | Student-led Practicals
| 24 | Assessment
| 8 | Case study working
| 40 |
Private Study
| | Reading
| 42 |
Mode of Delivery
Key note lectures supported by major practical components and individual study.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4
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Component 1 will be assessed by written coursework
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | STONE, M.H., STONE, M., AND SANDS, W.A., 2007. Principles and practice of resistance training. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
| | 2. | BAECHLE, T.R., AND EARLE, R.W., 2008. Essentials of strength training and conditioning. 3rd ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
| | 3. | SIFF, M., 2004. Supertraining. 6th ed. Denver: Supertraining Institute.
| | 4. | BOMPA, T.O., AND HAFF, G.G., 2009. 5th ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
| | 5. | KRAEMER, W. J., AND HÄKKINEN, K., 2002. Strength training for sport. Oxford: Blackwell Science.
| | 6. | Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
| | 7. | Strength and Conditioning Journal
| | 8. | United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association: www.uksca.org.uk
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Additional Notes
This module has been identified as being central to the objectives of the course and therefore failure may not be condoned.
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