| Module Title |
Conditioning Science 3:Delivering Performance |
| Module Code |
SPO1020 |
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Faculty |
Health & Human Performance |
School |
Science & Health |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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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
8. Communicative Competence DACS No. 1 - Demonstrate awareness of one's communication abilities, including areas for development
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 12 | Individual topic areas | | Laboratory | 25 | Practicals | | Directed learning | 36 | Specified learning activities | | Independent Study | 52 | No Description |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 21059 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | 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 | |
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| Assessment 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;
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
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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 planning
Load management strategies
Maintaining conditioning in-season
Integrated training strategies
Recovery and regeneration strategies
Coaching science: effective communication
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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:
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Other Resources
None |
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