Module: Conditioning Science 1:Theoretical Approaches

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Conditioning Science 1:Theoretical Approaches
Module Code	SS105 (ITS) / SPO1007 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Health & Human Performance
Module Co-ordinator	David Nolan
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	6	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

This module is designed to equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical competencies to design and deliver effective S&C programs in both performance and recreational exercise settings. Students will be introduced to the basic principles of strength and conditioning that underpin effective training strategies

Learning Outcomes

1. Reflect on the fundamental principles of strength and conditioning for health & performance
2. Recognise the key technical elements and make recommendations to enhance performance in a variety of multi-joint exercises, jumping, landing, changing direction and sprinting
3. Differentiate between suitable training strategies for affecting change in aerobic and anaerobic fitness for health and performance
4. Perform a needs analysis for a given sport/athlete and design a suitable training program tailored to improving specific components of fitness
5. Search for and critically-appraise scientific literature
6. Gather relevant information relating to a topic
7. Analyse and assess the credibility of ideas, arguments and information

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	12	No Description
Laboratory	25	Labs and practicals
Independent Study	52	No Description
Directed learning	36	Specified learning activities
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Indicative Syllabus

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
In Class Test	Mid term exam	50%	Week 10
Group assignment	Group case study in S&C: Needs Analysis	50%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Baechle T.R. and Earle R. W. (Editors). National Strength and Conditoning Association.: 2008, Essentials of strength and conditioning, 3rd, Human Kinetics,
Fleck S.J. and Kramer W.J.: 2003, Designing resistance training programmes, 3rd, Human Kinetics,
Wilmore J.H., Costill D.L. and Kenny W.L.: 2008, Physiology of sport and exercise, 4th, Human Kinetics,
Maud P.J. and Foster C. (Editors).: 2006, Physiological assessment of human fitness, Human Kinetics,

Other Resources

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