| Module Title: | Physical Activity for Special Populations |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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| Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
This module will be delivered in 1 x1 hour lecture and one two-hour practical per week. The theory class will include lecture, Q&A, group discussion, case studies, presentations and guest lectures where
appropriate. Practical work will involve planning, implementing and evaluating practical
adapted physical activity sessions for a range of population groups. |
| Module Aim: |
The aim of this module is to introduce students to the principles of exercise prescription and adaptation of activities for a broad range of population groups including those with chronic disease (e.g. children/older adults/pregnancy/asthma/diabetes/cancer). |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
| LO1 |
Identify and describe the multidisciplinary needs of various special population groups in relation to physical activity, exercise and physical fitness |
| LO2 |
Understand, design and implement safe and effective exercise programmes for various populations, to include appropriate screening and testing to meet individual needs, abilities and limitations |
| LO3 |
Critically review the role of exercise, functional fitness and a physically active lifestyle in disease prevention, health promotion and quality of life |
| 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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| 8133 |
MTDS |
Adapted Physical Activity |
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
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| 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 |
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Pathophysiology and implications for sport and exercise
Pathophysiology of a range of conditions. Physiological implications of exercise on a range of population groups (children, adolescents, pregnant women, older adults, those with chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes, respiratory disease etc) and reflection of this in programme planning and
implementation. Identification of relevant nutritional adaptations/recommendations for specific populations.
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Consultation Process
Needs analysis, goal setting, exercise adherence, behaviour change, managing expectations.
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Physical Activity and Exercise Prescription For Special Populations
Exploration of the role of exercise, functional fitness and a physically active lifestyle in disease prevention, health promotion and quality of life. Application of the principles of training to specific populations. Development of cardiovascular/resistance training programmes for various population groups.
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Fitness assessment
Identification of methods of fitness assessment and issues related to special population groups
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Continuous Assessment | 50.00% |
| Practical | 50.00% |
| Continuous Assessment |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Other |
The continuous assessment strategy may incorporate one or some of the following: essay, portfolio, presentation, reflective log, case study,written report. |
1,2,3 |
50.00 |
n/a |
| Practical |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
The practical assessment may include a portfolio/reflective log or the development and implementation of sample sessions for a particular population group. The practical component may also be linked to the continuous assessment element. |
1,2,3 |
50.00 |
n/a |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.00 |
| Practicals |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
| Estimated Learner Hours |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.93 |
| Total Hours |
125.00 |
Module Delivered In
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