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Unit description

Integrates the basic principles of exercise physiology and training methodology to develop a sound understanding of the complexities of designing training programmes for sport and exercise. As a result, this unit will provide students with the necessary knowledge to develop training programmes designed to improve the general physiological capabilities of the those involved in a wide range of recreational and sporting activities.

Unit content

Topic 1: Principles of Training Methodology 
Topic 2: Overtraining and Recovery Techniques 
Topic 3: Periodization - Principles and guidelines 
Topic 4: Periodization - Developing the Yearly Plan 
Topic 5: Methods of Programme Evaluation - Field Testing 
Topic 6: Principles of Resistance Training 
Topic 7: Principles of Resistance Training - Programme Design 
Topic 8: Plyometrics - Theory & Programme Integration 
Topic 9: Methods of Developing Endurance, Speed & Agility
Topic 10: Flexibility Training

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

GA1: Intellectual rigour, GA2: Creativity, GA3: Ethical practice, GA4: Knowledge of a discipline, GA5: Lifelong learning, GA6: Communication and social skills, GA7: Cultural competence
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:GA1GA2GA3GA4GA5GA6GA7
1design and deliver sport specific training experiences and exercise sessionsIntellectual rigourKnowledge of a disciplineCommunication and social skills
2apply training methodology to the practical sport training and exercise environmentsIntellectual rigourKnowledge of a discipline
3design training programs that cater for the needs and goals of the individualIntellectual rigourKnowledge of a disciplineCommunication and social skills
4work effectively as a member of a team.Knowledge of a disciplineCommunication and social skills

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. design and deliver sport specific training experiences and exercise sessions
    • GA1: Intellectual rigour
    • GA4: Knowledge of a discipline
    • GA6: Communication and social skills
  2. apply training methodology to the practical sport training and exercise environments
    • GA1: Intellectual rigour
    • GA4: Knowledge of a discipline
  3. design training programs that cater for the needs and goals of the individual
    • GA1: Intellectual rigour
    • GA4: Knowledge of a discipline
    • GA6: Communication and social skills
  4. work effectively as a member of a team.
    • GA4: Knowledge of a discipline
    • GA6: Communication and social skills

Prescribed texts

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Prescribed texts may change in future study periods.

Teaching and assessment

Notice

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Fee information

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