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 planning a phase of training to improve physically. And develop knowledge and understanding of current modern trends in Player Development and Player Development systems.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Demonstrate an understanding of current modern trends in relation to Player Development Systems (SMTD, LTAD, LISPA)
LO2
Demonstrate an understanding of and individually develop Football specific fitness in relation to the pre-season phase of training.
LO3
Demonstrate an understanding of current drug and supplement use in sport and of Irish and International regulations in this area.
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
Player Development Systems:
Standard Model of Talent Development (SMTD). LISPA. Long Term Athlete Development. Current Trends.
Football Fitness:
Prehab and Activation. Matchday and training preparation and readiness. Joint specific awareness and mobility. Training phases and football specific fitness.
Doping Regulation.
Drug regulation in sport: Irish sports council, WADA. History of doping. Drug testing protocol; players rights and obligations. Commonly used drugs and supplements in sports
Technical/ Tactical:
Develop understanding of key game principles: (Attacking, Defending, Transitions) from the perspective of individual, unit, team in reality based training sessions.
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
30.00%
Project
20.00%
Practical
50.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Multiple Choice Questions
MCQ: Player Development Systems - current trends.
1
30.00
n/a
Presentation
Presentation: (Approx 15mins)
Drugs in Sport presentation on commonly abused substances and/or doping regulation.
3
20.00
n/a
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Training Plan: (Approx 1500 words)
Design, complete and review a personalised training plan from baseline fitness testing. Focusing on Football Specific Fitness.
2
35.00
n/a
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Group Practical: (Approx 20mins)
Prehab Session (15%): Design and deliver a prehab programme focusing on given specific joints/ joint groups.
1,2
15.00
n/a
No End of Module Formal Examination
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment