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 functional screening and fitness assessment tasks
• Problem Solving Exercises – Students will work as part of a team and will work together to resolve various tasks associated with interpretation of data 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:
To provide science students with the knowledge to select, record and interpret the appropriate physiological test/s for the respective sports person. In addition, the aim is to develop the students’ practical skills in conducting a variety of physiological tests.
To provide the students with the knowledge to understand, administer and interpret basic functional movement screening tools and to prescribe basic corrective exercises based on findings.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Accurately measure, record and interpret the result of a number of physiological measurements.
LO2
Appraise and select appropriate physiological tests for a variety of sports.
LO3
Understand the concepts of basic functional movement screening
LO4
Administer a series of functional screening tests, recognise dysfunctional movement patterns and interpret findings
LO5
Prescribe and demonstrate basic corrective exercise strategies
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
Concepts of functional movement screening
Administration of movement screening tests ; Use of screening tools; Recognition and understanding dysfunctional movement patterns and muscle imbalances; Basic corrective exercises – muscle recruitment, strengthening and stretching;
Fitness Testing
Screening procedures and practices; Procedural and safety issues; Measurement of anthropometrics, power, strength, reactive agility, local muscle endurance, aerobic/anaerobic endurance, acceleration and maximum speed.
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
20.00%
Practical
80.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Other
Assignment : Corrective exercise plan, based on functional movement screen
3,4,5
20.00
Sem 1 End
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Presentation on current fitness testing methods applied to various sports.
1,2
30.00
Sem 1 End
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Functional movement screening practical exam
3,4,5
50.00
n/a
No End of Module Formal Examination
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment