Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024
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Coursework Only The failed components must be resubmitted or redone in entirety. |
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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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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
Introduction to the SPLISS model of high performance sportHigh Performance Culture and EnvironmentsSport national governing bodies, policies and fundingTalent IdentificationTalent TransferTalent Development - Long Term Athlete Development ModelsTalent Development - the major factors impacting on effective TDElite Coach DevelopmentAthlete support and lifestylePeriodisation - science or art?Periodisation - strength and conditioningPeriodisation - Nutrition | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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