Module: Conditioning Science 3:Delivering Performance

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Conditioning Science 3:Delivering Performance
Module Code	SPO1020
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Health & Human Performance
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

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.

Learning Outcomes

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2. Distinguish between the primary training phases within an annual training plan and identify training priorities for athletes/teams within each phase
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7. Identify suitable load management strategies to enhance performance, minimize the risk of over-training and reduce risk of injury
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12. Recognize and consider the most effective communication strategies when coaching and cueing athletes
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17. Search for and critically-appraise scientific literature
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22. Recognise and value the strengths that each individual brings to a team
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27. Identify and engage with strategies to support resilience and adaptability
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32. Demonstrate the ability to constructively motivate oneself and others
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37. Communicative Competence DACS No. 1 - Demonstrate awareness of one's communication abilities, including areas for development
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*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	12	Individual topic areas
Laboratory	25	Practicals
Directed learning	36	Specified learning activities
Independent Study	52	No Description
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	21059	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	David Nolan	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
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; 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

Periodization and planning

Load management strategies

Maintaining conditioning in-season

Integrated training strategies

Recovery and regeneration strategies

Coaching science: effective communication

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,

Articles:
None

Other Resources

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