The module includes both large-group and small-group classes, alongside tutor-directed and self-directed independent student learning.
The large group lecture classes will include interactive learning activities and formative assessment tasks such as discussions and quizzes.
The small group practical classes will provide students with the opportunity to experience different types of exercise training and to develop the technical and communication skills required in coaching.
Module Aim:
The aim of this module is to enable students to develop their knowledge and understanding of the theory underpinning exercise training for the development of speed, agility and muscular power, their skills in coaching these aspects of fitness for sport and health, and their skills in designing exercise training programmes.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Explain the principles of exercise training programme design, monitoring and evaluation.
LO2
Display skills in planning, demonstrating and coaching exercise sessions designed to develop speed.
LO3
Display skills in planning, demonstrating and coaching exercise sessions designed to develop agility.
LO4
Display skills in planning, demonstrating and coaching exercise sessions designed to develop muscular power via plyometric exercises.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Theory: Exercise training programme design
Considerations in the design of single-fitness-component and multiple-fitness-component training programmes; the use of subjective and objective markers of progress in monitoring and evaluation of training programmes; introduction to periodisation of training. Appropriate adjustments to exercise; based on factors such as client’s fitness level and health status.
Theory and practice: Training for speed
Defining speed; role of speed in sports performance; role of speed in health; exercises for the development of linear acceleration; exercises for the development of linear speed; design of training sessions for speed.
Theory and practice: Training for agility
Defining agility; role of agility in sports performance; role of agility in health; exercises for the development of multidirectional speed and agility.
Theory and practice: Training for muscular power via plyometrics
Defining muscular power; role of muscular power in sports performance; role of muscular power in health; physiology of the stretch shortening cycle; plyometric exercises for the development of muscular power.
Coaching skills: Coaching philosophy
Factors which influence coaching philosophies; development of coaching philosophies. Psychosocial competencies incorporating ethical practice, professionalism and sociocultural awareness for example EHFA and EREPS codes of ethical practice.
Safety
The safe use of equipment and appropriate programming for specific contexts; minimising risk associated with exercise execution; ensuring correct posture, range of motion, control etc
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
50.00%
Practical
50.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Portfolio
Portfolio of assessments such as multiple choice quizzes, exercise analyses and session plans.
1,2,3,4
50.00
n/a
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Evaluation of skills in planning, demonstrating and coaching exercises designed to develop strength, stability and endurance
1,2,3,4
50.00
n/a
No End of Module Formal Examination
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment