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 online quizzes 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, basic instructional skills in the areas of circuit training, resistance training, core stability, warm ups and cool downs
• 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.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Describe the cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic adaptations to endurance training
LO2
Distinguish between the possible causes of fatigue during exercise of different intensity and duration and describe the causes
and impact of overtraining
LO3
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 and warm up/cool down
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
Warm-up and Cool-down
RAMP method, static vs dynamic stretching
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
• Resistance Training
• Core Stability
Physiological demands of team sports
Hurling/Camogie, Gaelic Football, Soccer, Rugby
Assessment Breakdown
%
Practical
30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
70.00%
No Continuous Assessment
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
RAMP warm up / circuit training /cool down assessment
3
30.00
Sem 1 End
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
Written Examination
1,2,3
70.00
End-of-Semester
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment