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Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title Talent Development & Sports Systems
Module Code SS429 (ITS) / SPO1042 (Banner)
Faculty Science & Health School Health & Human Performance
Module Co-ordinatorÁine MacNamara
Module TeachersAnna Donnla O'Hagan, Robin Taylor, Stephen Behan
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 10
Pre-requisite Not Available
Co-requisite Not Available
Compatibles Not Available
Incompatibles Not Available
Coursework Only
The failed components must be resubmitted or redone in entirety.
Description

The aim of SS429 is to explore in detail sport systems and talent development pathways. Specifically, the module will focus on identifying and developing talent drawing upon recent research and exploring various approaches taken in sports from Ireland and around the world. Students will critically analyse various approaches of talent development focusing on key concepts in both applied and academic practice.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain and discuss the critical components of Long Term Athlete Development models and the factors determining the successful implementation of these in sport
2. Compare and contrast the considerations and factors influencing talent identification and transfer within elite sport
3. Describe and synthesise talent development and analyse various approaches and considerations drawing upon and applying recent research.
4. Highlight and evaluate high performance coach education pathways and contrast varying international models of developing coaches.
5. Draw upon and applying previous modules (coaching, psychology, nutrition, strength and conditioning) understand how these are drawn together in developing athletes



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24No Description
Assignment Completion60Completion of CA1 - HP Planning
Seminars126 two hour seminars to discuss research and modular content
Assignment Completion60Completion of Periodisation assignment
Independent Study94Background reading and research
Total Workload: 250

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

Introduction to the SPLISS model of high performance sport

High Performance Culture and Environments

Sport national governing bodies, policies and funding

Talent Identification

Talent Transfer

Talent Development - Long Term Athlete Development Models

Talent Development - the major factors impacting on effective TD

Elite Coach Development

Athlete support and lifestyle

Periodisation - science or art?

Periodisation - strength and conditioning

Periodisation - Nutrition

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
ProjectIn groups, students will develop, present, and justify an applied resource focused on a particular aspect of talent development.45%Week 10
AssignmentDrawing on research and practise, in this written assignment will critically compare and analyse talent development systems in sport45%Week 24
ParticipationRegular (weekly) and sustained (every week) engagement with module tasks and engagement with Flipgrid10%n/a
Indicative Reading List

    Other Resources

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