Module Title:Exercise and Fitness Instruction 1
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 10
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 4 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: This module will be taught in one theory classe of one hour duration and two one hour practicals per week throughout the year. The theory class will include lecture, Q&A, group discussion, PowerPoint presentation and CD-Rom support where appropriate. The practical work will comprise one hour of body conditioning and core stability training and one hour of circuit training, involving both master classes and student teaching. The primary focus will be on developing students’ practical skills and confidence in exercise instruction and programme planning.
Module Aim: The aim of this module is to provide students with core instructional skills in the area of exercise and fitness with a view to becoming safe and effective exercise and fitness instructors
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Display a basic level of competency with regard to exercise demonstration and instruction.
LO2 Understand the principles of training and their application to the health related components of fitness in designing basic exercise programmes
LO3 Understand the benefits of choosing a healthy and active lifestyle
LO4 Explain the principles of training in relation to special population groups.
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.
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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
Instructional skills in:
Movement preparation and core stability training: relevant anatomy; activation cues; instruction in core stability exercises; basic mat-work and progressions; movement analysis; warm ups and cool downs; flexibility (types of stretching and their practical application) Circuit training: circuit types (aerobic, anaerobic, LME, mixed, flexibility, sport-specific); instruction of various circuits - design, layout and sequencing of exercises, exercise demonstration and instruction; screening, warm-up and safety; basic resistance exercises and floorwork. Resistance Training (Introduction): safety in weights room, warm-up, basic resistance exercises; teaching cues and safety points for each exercise, identification of technique error and correction
Principles of training/components of fitness
Application of principles of training to components of fitness, including endurance, flexibility and resistance training
Programme design and progression
Basic programme design and progression
Physical activity and health
Exercise adherence; stress and stress management; exercise and special populations
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
Practical60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Examination 2 Class Exams 1,2,3,4 40.00 n/a
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation Practical Assessment Circuits 1 15.00 Sem 1 End
Practical/Skills Evaluation Practical Assessment Core/Flexibility 1 15.00 n/a
Practical/Skills Evaluation Practical Assessment Endurance Training 1,3 15.00 n/a
Practical/Skills Evaluation Practical Assessment Resistance Training 1 15.00 n/a
No End of Module Formal Examination

ITCarlow reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 30 Weeks per Stage 1.00
Laboratory 30 Weeks per Stage 2.00
Estimated Learner Hours 30 Weeks per Stage 2.50
Total Hours 165.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_SASPS_B Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sport and Exercise Science 1 Mandatory
CW_SASRA_B Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sports Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy 1 Mandatory
CW_SASAC_B Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Strength and Conditioning 1 Mandatory
CW_SAPHS_C Higher Certificate in Science in Physiology and Health Science 1 Mandatory