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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2008 - 2009
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Module Title |
Health and Fitness IV
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Module Code |
SS210
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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 |
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Level |
2
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Credit Rating |
2.5
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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:
The purpose of this module is to increase the effectiveness of Exercise Scientists in facilitating physical activity adoption and/or maintenance through a brief intervention.
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Learning Outcomes
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Learning Outcomes:
After the completion of this module, participants will have:
1.increased awareness of adherence issues in physical activity.
2.gained an understanding of an exercise consultation; its purpose and components.
3.gained an understanding of the characteristics of an effective Exercise Consultant
4.familiarised themselves with a framework for promoting physical activity through an exercise consultation approach.
5.had an opportunity to practice and develop some of the core skills integral to this method of intervention.
6.had an opportunity to evaluate their ability in the core skills involved in an exercise consultation.
7.increased their awareness of the ethical considerations of an exercise consultation.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
6
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Tutorials |
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Laboratories |
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Seminars |
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Independent Learning Time |
31.5
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Total |
37.5
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 2.5 credit module load represents approximately 37.5 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:
-Exercise Consultation Evidence
-Exercise Consultation Non-verbal skills
-Exercise Consultation verbal skills
-Exercise Consultation Evaluation
-Case Study
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Indicative Reading List:
Recommended Text
Howley & Franks (2003) Health Fitness Instructor’s Handbook. Human Kinetics
American Council on Exercise: Fitness for all (2000) Group Fitness Instructor Manual. ACE. San Diego.
Additional Reading Material
American College of Sports Medicine (2000) Guidelines for exercise testing and prescription (6th edition). London. Lea & Febiger.
American College of Sports Medicine (1998) Resource Manual for Exercise Testing and Prescription. Baltimore. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
American College of Sports Medicine (1997) Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities. Human Kinetics.
Brooks, D. (2001) Effective Strength Training: Analysis and Technique for Upper-Body, Lower-Body, and Trunk Exercises Human Kinetics
Griffin, JC (1998) Client-Centered Exercise Prescription. Human Kinetics
Hanlon, T. (1995) Fit for Two: The Official YMCA Prenatal Exercise Guide Human Kinetics
Jackson, AW; Morrow, JR; Hill, DW and Dishman,RK (1999) Physical Activity for Health and Fitness. Human Kinetics.
O’Brien, T. (1997) The Personal Trainer’s Handbook Human Kinetics
Roberts, S. (1996) The Business of Personal Training Human Kinetics
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Core Skills
This module has been designed to develop the following skills:
.One-on-one communication
7Effective body language
7Effective listening
7Characteristics of an effective consultation (empathy, genuineness, respect etc.).
7Evaluation and analysis of their personal technique
7Case studies
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