The learning outcomes detailed above will be achieved through the following teaching methodologies:
• Lectures – The lecturer will use a combination of lecture, Questions & Answers, group discussion, PowerPoint presentation and CD-Rom support where appropriate.
• Practicals – Students will work in pairs and small groups on (i) applied anatomy and functional movement analysis tasks, including joint actions and stretching and strengthening exercises for principal muscles (Term 1) (ii) basic instructional skills in the areas of circuit training, resistance training and core stability (Term 2)
• Problem Solving Exercises – Students will work as part of a team and will work together to resolve various tasks associated with applied anatomy and sports physiology in both theory and practical classes.
• Class Discussion/Debate - Students will be encouraged to actively participate in the class sessions which will develop their analytical and communication skills.
• E-Learning – The module will be supported with on-line learning materials through Blackboard.
• Self-Directed Independent Learning – The emphasis on independent learning will develop a strong and autonomous work and learning practices.
Module Aim:
The aim of this module is to develop students’ scientific knowledge and understanding of bodily systems responses to exercise and sports performance. Students will be introduced to a broad range of topics in the area of applied anatomy and sports physiology, giving them a framework within which to understand how sportspeople respond and adapt to different types of training. Students will gain an understanding of how to prescribe appropriate and effective training programmes to enable the sportsperson to achieve optimum performance.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Apply the fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology (bones, joints, spinal column and muscles) to basic functional movement and exercise prescription
LO2
Explain the principles of training and their application to the components of fitness in designing effective training programmes
LO3
Recognise the relative contribution of aerobic and anaerobic energy metabolism in the design of periodised training programmes for different sports
LO4
Apply the physiological basis of warm-up and cool-down to different sports
LO5
Describe the basic principles of muscle contraction and the factors that influence force development
LO6
Distinguish between the possible causes of fatigue during exercise of different intensity and duration and describe the causes and impact of overtraining
LO7
Describe the cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic adaptations to endurance training
LO8
Display a basic level of competency with regard to exercise demonstration and exercise instruction in (i) circuit training; (ii) resistance training and (iii) core stability
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
Basic & Applied Anatomy
• Structural and functional characteristics of bone and muscle
• Functional anatomy and movement analysis (origin and insertion of muscles, joint actions, stretching and strengthening exercises for principal muscles)
Components of Fitness & Principles of Training
• Health and performance-related components of fitness defined
• Application of principles of training to components of fitness
• Basic principles of programme planning & periodisation
• Application of programme planning to stages of development/LTPAD
Basic Energy Systems
• Aerobic and anaerobic energy metabolism
• Training the energy systems
• Energy cost/physiological demands of field games; design of appropriate training programmes
Warm-up and Cool-down
n/a
Muscle Contraction
• Basic physiology of muscle contraction
• Characteristics of muscle fibre types
• Factors affecting generation of force
Fatigue & Overtraining
• Causes of fatigue & implications for training
• Over-reaching, overtraining/ unexplained underperformance syndrome – causes, impact on bodily systems & prevention
Adaptations to Training
• Cardiovascular
• Respiratory
• Metabolic
Exercise and Fitness Instructional Skills
• Circuit Training
• Introduction to Resistance Training
• Core Stability
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
10.00%
Practical
30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Other
In class examination at the end of Term 1
1,2,3,4
10.00
Week 6
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Functional anatomy practical assessment at the end of Term 1
Exercise instruction assessment at the end of Term 2
1,2,4,8
30.00
Sem 1 End
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
3 Hour Written Examination
1,2,3,5,6,7
60.00
End-of-Semester
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment