Module Title |
Health & Fitness II: Theory & Practice
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Module Code |
SS105
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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 Giles Warrington | Office Number | XG04 |
Level |
1
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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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Module Aims:·To build on the knowledge gained in Health and Fitness 1 (SS102)·To provide an understanding of integrated training for sport performance·To plan and have theoretical support for training programme development·To apply knowledge to the design and implementation of an individual training programme·To introduce the theory, practice and methods of assessment of strength, power, speed, agility and anaerobic capacity·To provide an understanding of the theory and practice of advanced weight lifting techniques
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Learning Outcomes
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Learning Outcomes:After successful completion of the course students will have a greater understanding of:·Planning and preparation - needs analysis, goal setting, performance profiling and developing an annual plan·Principles of periodisation and development of periodised training programmes·The theory and practice relating to strength, power, speed, agility and anaerobic capacity·The principles of measurement of a number of physical fitness components and have the capacity to carry out a number of basic assessments ·The execution and instruction of advanced resistance training exercises·The role of recovery and regeneration in the training cycle·Weight regulation and making weight strategies
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
18
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Tutorials |
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Laboratories |
18
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Seminars |
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Independent Learning Time |
39
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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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Indicative Syllabus·Principles of training and programme design·Theory and practice of periodisation and planning·Training theory and practice for strength, power, speed, agility and anaerobic capacity·Principles of physiological measurement and assessment - theory and practice·Critical evaluation of test selection·Principles of resistance training- theory and practice·Advanced weight lifting techniques and instruction·Recovery and regeneration strategies·Weight management/making weight
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Assessment | Continuous Assessment | 50% | Examination Weight | 50% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Indicative Reading List:Essential§ Essentials of strength training and conditioning. 2nd edition. Baechle TR and Earle RW (Editors). National Strength and Conditioning Association. Human Kinetics 2000.§ Designing resistance training programmes. 2nd edition. Fleck S.J. and Kramer W.J. Human Kinetics 1997.§ Physiological aspects of sport training and performance. Hoffman, J. Human Kinetics 2002.§ Physiological Tests for Elite Athletes. Australian Sports Commission. Human Kinetics 2000.Additional§ Physiology of Sport and Exercise. 2nd edition. Wilmore JH and Costill DL. Human Kinetics, 1999.§ Physiological assessment of human fitness Maud, PJ and Foster, C (editors). Human Kinetics 1995§ Exercise Physiology for health, fitness and performance. Plowman, S.A. and Smith, D.L. Second edition. Benjammin Cummins, 2003.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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ATT | BSc Athletic Therapy and Training |
SSH | BSc Sport Science and Health |
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