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Date posted: September 2024
| Module Title |
Conditioning Science 3:Delivering Performance |
| Module Code |
SS210 (ITS) / SPO1020 (Banner) |
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Faculty |
Science & Health |
School |
Health & Human Performance |
| Module Co-ordinator | David Nolan | | | Module Teachers | - | |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Pre-requisite |
Not Available |
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Co-requisite |
Not Available |
| Compatibles |
Not Available |
| Incompatibles |
Not Available |
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Coursework Only
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Description
This module is designed to equip students with the theoretical knowledge to design and deliver effective S&C programs in a high-performance setting.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Distinguish between the primary training phases within an annual training plan and identify training priorities for athletes/teams within each phase
2. Identify suitable load management strategies to enhance performance, minimize the risk of over-training and reduce risk of injury
3. Recognize and consider the most effective communication strategies when coaching and cueing athletes
4. Search for and critically-appraise scientific literature
5. Recognise and value the strengths that each individual brings to a team
6. Identify and engage with strategies to support resilience and adaptability
7. Demonstrate the ability to constructively motivate oneself and others
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Lecture | 12 | Individual topic areas | | Laboratory | 25 | Practicals | | Directed learning | 36 | Specified learning activities | | Independent Study | 52 | No Description | | 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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Periodization and planningLoad management strategiesMaintaining conditioning in-seasonIntegrated training strategiesRecovery and regeneration strategiesCoaching science: effective communication |
| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Loop Quiz | Video based MCQ assessing coaching competencies | 30% | Week 8 | | Group project | Students will be required to deliver a 20-minute group presentation with 5 minutes of questions on an annual training program for a given sport/athlete. You will be marked as a group on this presentation (worth 40% of the module). Each member of the group will be expected to contribute to the presentation. Students are also required to submit an accompanying individual report (1,000 words max) outlining the training program (worth 30% of the module). This report is not limited to individual sections that may be allocated as part of the group presentation and should encompass all aspects of the training program. | 70% | 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 |
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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,
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Other Resources
None |
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