Module Title |
Sports Skills and Techniques 3: Exercise prescription and practice
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Module Code |
SS201
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School |
School of Health & Human Performance
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Online Module Resources
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Module Co-ordinator | Dr Catherine Woods | Office Number | A246 |
Level |
2
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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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.
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Learning Outcomes
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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.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
10
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Tutorials |
3
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Laboratories |
26
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
36
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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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.
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Indicative Syllabus
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- 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
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Assessment | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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Indicative Reading List
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- 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
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Programme or List of Programmes
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BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
SSH | BSc Sport Science and Health |
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