Module: Conditioning Science 2: Prescription & Delivery

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Conditioning Science 2: Prescription & Delivery
Module Code	SPO1017 (ITS: SS201)
Faculty	Health & Human Performance	School	Science & Health
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

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

Section Breakdown
CRN	11576	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	David Nolan	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment 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; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

Indicative Reading List

Books:

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,

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None