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Module Title	Sports Skills and Techniques 3: Exercise prescription and practice
Module Code	SS201
School	School of Health & Human Performance
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Catherine Woods	Office Number	A246
Level	2	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

1. To provide an introduction to the area of structured exercise instruction. 2. To provide an opportunity to develop instructional skills necessary for the delivery of structured exercise sessions.

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this module students will be able to: 7 Explain the difference between structured and lifestyle physical activity. 7 Explain the current guidelines on physical activity requirements for health benefits, and know how to prescribe exercise for a variety of individuals in order to meet this requirement. 7 Demonstrate a factual knowledge of exercise prescription and practice. 7 Demonstrate how to plan, teach/demonstrate and evaluate an effective structured exercise session. 7 Demonstrate -both theoretically and practically- how to adapt exercise sessions for a variety of population groups.

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	10
Tutorials	3
Laboratories	26
Seminars	0
Independent Learning Time	36

Total	75
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

- Needs assessment - Programme design - Programme delivery (Instructional skills and competencies - verbal, practical, visual) - Instructor/participant reinforcement (observation, correction, positive and negative feedback) - Programme evaluation (Critical analysis and evaluation) - Theory to practice: Theoretical and practical skills required to plan, deliver and evaluate a safe and effective exercise session - Music and choreography - Ethics - Group work - Communication - Independent Study