Provide the learner with an opportunity to develop their understanding of ‘Player Development’ in a practical context from the perspective of the player with a focus on football specific fitness. Introduce learners to the structure and purpose of the FAI Grassroots dept. and investigate the role it plays in player development in Ireland.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and purpose of the FAI Grassroots Department and the role it plays in Player Development in Ireland.
LO2
Demonstrate an understanding of and individually develop Football specific fitness in relation to the 11v11 game (Endurance, Speed, Power, Agility).
LO3
Recommend and advise on the best nutritional practices and nutritional requirements for participation in competitive adult Football
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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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
Technical/ Tactical:
Develop understanding of key game principles: (Attacking, Defending, Transitions) from the persective of individual, unit, team in reality based training sessions.
Football Fitness:
Develop and improve football specific fitness through pitch and gym based activities. (Endurance, Speed, Power, Agility). Undergo fitness testing and receive results and feedback on key individual improvement goals in relation to results. Introduction to gym based strength and conditioning programme.
FAI Grassroots:
Overview of the FAI Grassroots department - strategy, structure, staffing, purpose, partners, interdependencies. Specific detail on the programmes with the grassroots department within the FAI (Schools, Clubs, Intercultural, Disability etc.)
Sports Nutrition
Healthy balanced diet. Energy requirements and current practices of players. Food pyramid/plate. Basic nutrients. Assessment of diet. Timing of ingestion, Hydration/electrolyte balance, Carbohydrates, Fats, Protein, Vitamins and Minerals
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
30.00%
Project
20.00%
Practical
50.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Presentation
Group Presentation: (Approx 12mins)
Grassroots Football in Ireland (FAI).
1
30.00
n/a
Project
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Project
Essay: (Approx 1200 words)
Nutrition essay - advice/recommendations for the player on key aspects of nutrition (healthy balanced diet, macros, timing of ingestion, hydration etc)
3
20.00
n/a
Practical
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Fitness Testing Protocol: (Approx 45mins)
Complete a football specific fitness testing protocol from the perspective of the 'player'. Focusing on Football Specific Fitness.
1,2
50.00
n/a
No End of Module Formal Examination
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