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Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

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Module Title
Module Code (ITS)
Faculty School
Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: David Nolan
Semester 2: David Nolan
Autumn: David Nolan
Module TeachersDavid Nolan
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating
Pre-requisite Not Available
Co-requisite Not Available
Compatibles Not Available
Incompatibles Not Available
Coursework Only
Description

This module is designed to equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical competencies to design and deliver effective S&C programs in a high-performance setting. Students will be introduced to advanced resistance training techniques and conditioning strategies to enhance athletic performance

Learning Outcomes

1. Recognise deficiencies in basic movement patterns and make recommendations to enhance efficiency of movement
2. Recognise the key technical elements and make recommendations to enhance performance in a variety of weightlifting exercises
3. Identify complementary training strategies to simultaneously enhance performance in variety of components of fitness
4. Search for and critically-appraise scientific literature



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture12No Description
Laboratory25Practical classes
Fieldwork36Specified learning activities.
Independent Study52Autonomous student learning
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

Needs assessment

Screening process and referral

Programme design (for development of aerobic fitness, endurance, strength, flexibility, body composition).

Instructor/participant reinforcement (observation, correction, positive and negative feedback)

Case Studies and Programming for various clients.

Programme evaluation (critical analysis and evaluation)

Music and choreograph

Ethics

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment% Examination Weight%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
AssignmentMovement screen and accompanying report20%Week 4
Loop QuizVideo based MCQ40%Week 8
Group project Case study presentation40%Week 12
Indicative Reading List

  • Baechle T.R. and Earle R. W. (Editors). National Strength and Conditioning Association.: 2008, Essentials of strength and conditioning, 3rd, Human Kinetics,
  • Joyce, David and Lewindon, D. (Editors).: 2014, High Performance Training for Sports, 1st, Human Kinetics,
Other Resources

None

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