Module: Conditioning Science 2: Prescription & Delivery

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Conditioning Science 2: Prescription & Delivery
Module Code	SS201 (ITS) / SPO1017 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Health & Human Performance
Module Co-ordinator	David Nolan
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
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

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	12	No Description
Laboratory	25	Practical classes
Fieldwork	36	Specified learning activities.
Independent Study	52	Autonomous 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	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Movement screen and accompanying report	20%	Week 4
Loop Quiz	Video based MCQ	40%	Week 8
Group project	Case study presentation	40%	Week 12

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 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