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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Performance Training For Sport | |||
| Reference | HS4136 | Version | 1 |
| Created | April 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | June 2021 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 7.5 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| The module aims to develop the students' ability to integrate sport and exercise disciplines to enhance performance by developing comprehension and applied skills required by a sport scientist. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically appraise sport and exercise science literature in relation to enhancing performance. |
| 2 | Implement suitable fitness testing protocols to assess and monitor performance. |
| 3 | Employ an evidence-based training intervention to enhance performance. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Testing and assessment of fitness variables; interpretation of data retrieved from fitness testing; training theory; programming and periodisation; coaching science. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Lectures and online resources supported by tutorials and practicals. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 18 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 132 | 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: | Practical Exam | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Presentation | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Grade based on the grading proforma. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of Stage 3 of the BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science course, or equivalent |
| 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 | MCGUIGAN, M., 2017. Monitoring training and performance in athletes. Illinois: Human kinetics. |
| 3 | JOYCE, D. and LEWINDON, D. eds., 2014. High-performance training for sports. Illinois: Human Kinetics. |
| 4 | TURNER, A, and COMFORT, P., eds. 2017. Advanced strength and conditioning: an evidence-based approach. Abinfdon-on-Thames:Routledge. |
| 5 | The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research |
| 6 | The Strength & Conditioning Journal |