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On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Understand the physiological principles underpinning warming-up for participation in sport
2. Describe different coaching and learning styles in strength & conditioning
3. Understand the physiological and biomechanical basis of upper and lower limb strengthening exercises
4. Understand the physiological and biomechanical basis of power development
5. Appreciate the complexities of the design and implementation of sport-specific conditioning drills
6. Understand the role of strength training in the prevention of common sports injuries
7. Understand the scientific principles underpinning plyometric training
8. Understand the scientific principles underpinning exercises to enhance speed
Week 1: Introduction and Basic Physiology
Week 2: Principles of the Warm-up
Week 3: Coaching & Learning Styles in Strength & Conditioning
Week 4: Strength Training
Week 5: Power Training
Week 6: Conditioning Physiology
Week 7: Online MCQ
Week 8: Sports Physiotherapy and Strength Training
Week 9: Plyometric and Agility Training
Week 10: Speed Training
Week 11: Planning in Strength & Conditioning
Week 12: Online MCQ
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 20 |
Specified Learning Activities | 30 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 60 |
Total | 110 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Multiple Choice Questionnaire: Multiple Choice Questionnaire Examination | Week 12 | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 50 |
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: Multiple Choice Questionnaire Examination | Week 6 | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 50 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Feedback on examination performance will be provided upon the request of the student. In this instance the module coordinator will arrange to meet with the student to discuss the examination performance.
Name | Role |
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Professor Eamonn Delahunt | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mr Ryan Stewart | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mrs Karen Ryan | Tutor |